Forest Lake

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 925 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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Forest Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 925 m
Maximum depth: 17.0 m
Surface area: 448.0 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: Quota of 1 fish, and only over 50 cm (roughly 3+ lbs) may be kept -- smaller fish must go back
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: Open, confirmed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Forest Lake has a small open BC Forest Service Recreation Site with campsites. RV accessible.

Coordinates: 51.1014, -119.9628

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

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

Camping and rec sites at Forest Lake

Forest Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Forest Lake has a small open BC Forest Service Recreation Site with campsites. RV accessible.
Coordinates: 51.1014, -119.9628

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

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