Fly Lake
Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1312 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.
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Fly Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-4
- Elevation
- 1312 m
- Maximum depth
- 26.4 m
- Surface area
- 54.4 ha
- Trout strain
- Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- ⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
- Ice fishing
- Closed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-4). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.
Coordinates: 51.9061, -121.3147
Regulations
No Ice Fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban; single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) Trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); single barbless hook; electric motor only - max 7.5 kW No Ice Fishing Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2 Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Trout daily quota = 8
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Fly Lake
- Fly Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Fly Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Cariboo.
Coordinates: 51.904147, -121.310512 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo
- Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website - Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Abbott Lake
- Abuntlet Lake
- Agnus Lake
- Alexis Lake
- Anahim Lake
- Avalanche Lake
- Baby Charlotte Lake
- Ballon Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.