Gates Lake
MU 3-16, Thompson-Nicola
50.4769° N, 122.6281° W
- Surface area
- 65.9ha
- Maximum depth
- 18m
- 59 ft. Province survey, 1975
- Elevation
- 479m
Open Gates Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Gates Lake
Gates Lake is known for trophy Cutthroat trout to 6.5 lb.
- Cutthroat trout to 6.5 lb
- Rainbow trout to 6.5 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Gates Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-16
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1992), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995), Kokanee (last recorded 1995), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1974), Atlantic Salmon (last recorded 1921)The newest of these fish records is from 1995.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.47691, -122.628131
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Fish on record at Gates Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutthroat Trout | 1986 | 1992 | 8 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1936 | 1995 | 15 |
| Kokanee | 1995 | 1995 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Atlantic Salmon | 1921 | 1921 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Gates Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Gates Lake yet.
Getting to Gates Lake
Coordinates: 50.47691, -122.628131
Camping and rec sites at Gates Lake
- Gates Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Gates Lake
18 mdeepest12.4 mmean
Gates Lake runs to 18 m (59 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1975.
The mean of 12.4 m (41 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in September 1975.
The Province sounded Gates Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1975.
The ice year at Gates Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Gates Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 15 November and 30 November, and ice-off between 25 March and 25 April. The median winter freezes on 24 November and opens on 10 April.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 15 November 2024 to 1 April 2025, 137 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Gates 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.
Gates Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Gates Lake is 1.1 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +1.1 Csince the 1960s
- 5.5 Caverage year now
- 4.3 Caverage year then
- -7 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Gates 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.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 4° | 7 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 11° / 3° | 11 km/h, gusts 17 | 2 mm | Rising (+1.5 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 2° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+11.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate rain | 6° / 3° | 3 km/h | 8 mm | Falling (-3.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 7° / 4° | 4 km/h, gusts 15 | 0 mm | Rising (+2.8 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 2° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 12° / 2° | 2 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.9 hPa) |
Gates Lake, in brief
What fish are in Gates Lake?
Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1992), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1995), Kokanee (last recorded 1995), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1974), Atlantic Salmon (last recorded 1921). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Gates Lake?
Gates Lake covers about 65.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Gates Lake in?
Gates Lake is in MU 3-16, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Gates Lake
- Birkenhead Lake 8 km away
- Blackwater Lake 10 km away
- Chain Lakes 13 km away
- Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake 18 km away
- Tenquille Lake 22 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.