Fish Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Fish Lake is a small water of 0.5 ha in the Kootenays. The Fish Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Fish Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Fish Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 22° / 12° | 25 km/h, gusts 46 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Dense drizzle | 15° / 7° | 18 km/h, gusts 30 | 1 mm | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 15° / 4° | 14 km/h | dry | Rising (+5.1 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Moderate rain | 8° / 4° | 15 km/h, gusts 31 | 12 mm | Falling (-2.5 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 8° / 4° | 6 km/h | 2 mm | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Light drizzle | 8° / 3° | 7 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+8.0 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 19° / 1° | 5 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Fish Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Fish Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-3
- Surface area
- 0.5 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
Getting to Fish Lake
Coordinates: 49.185144, -115.523611
Fish Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Fish Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Fish Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Fish Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
Fish Lake, in brief
How big is Fish Lake?
Fish Lake covers about 0.5 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Fish Lake in?
Fish Lake is in MU 4-3, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Fish Lake
- Fish Lake
1 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 49.1848, -115.524114
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, 11 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, 821 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website - Kootenay Troutfitters, 2213 Toby Creek Road, Panorama, BC
Kootenay Troutfitters website - Jones Boys Boats, 4080 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Jones Boys Boats website
Trout lakes near Fish Lake
- Cherry Lake 2 km away
- 7 Mile Lake 6 km away
- Chain Lake 11 km away
- Koocanusa Reservoir 21 km away
- Baynes Lake 22 km away
- Wapiti Lake 25 km away
- Suzanne Lake 25 km away
- North Star Lake 26 km away
- Loon Lake 31 km away
- Edwards Lakes 32 km away
- Mcclain Lake 50 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.