Fisher Maiden Lake fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Fisher Maiden Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Kootenays region, sitting at 1394 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Fisher Maiden Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 44.9 ha and runs to 52.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1394 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains.

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Fisher Maiden Lake at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-23
Elevation
1394 m
Maximum depth
52.8 m
Surface area
44.9 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout
Trout strain
Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Fisher Maiden Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Kootenays.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Fisher Maiden Lake

Getting to Fisher Maiden Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Kootenays (MU 4-23). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.2314, -119.6256

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Fisher Maiden Lake fishing regulations

FORDING RIVER (downstream of Josephine Falls) 4-23 4-23 4-7 4-22

Standard Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Fisher Maiden Lake

Fisher Maiden Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Fisher Maiden Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Fisher Maiden Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.