Gwyneth Lake
MU 3-33, Thompson-Nicola
50.7877° N, 122.8754° W
- Surface area
- 23.2ha
- Maximum depth
- 7.3m
- 24 ft. Province survey, 1975
- Elevation
- 1,160m
Open Gwyneth Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Gwyneth Lake
Gwyneth Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 3 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 3 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.
Gwyneth Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-33
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1974), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1974)The newest of these fish records is from 1974.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.787711, -122.875376
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Fish on record at Gwyneth Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1965 | 1974 | 3 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Gwyneth Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Gwyneth Lake yet.
Getting to Gwyneth Lake
Coordinates: 50.787711, -122.875376
Camping and rec sites at Gwyneth Lake
- Gwyneth Lake
- Campsites
- 6 designated
Depth chart for Gwyneth Lake
7.3 mdeepest2 mmean
Gwyneth Lake runs to 7.3 m (24 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1975.
The mean of 2 m (6 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in September 1975.
The Province sounded Gwyneth Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1975.
The ice year at Gwyneth Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Gwyneth Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 26 October and 8 November, and ice-off between 25 May and 13 June. The median winter freezes on 2 November and opens on 5 June.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 29 October 2024 to 1 June 2025, 215 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Gwyneth 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.
Gwyneth Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Gwyneth 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
- -3.7 Caverage year now
- -4.8 Caverage year then
- -13 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Gwyneth 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 | 11° / 3° | 9 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 9° / 0° | 12 km/h, gusts 31 | 2 mm | Rising (+2.8 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 7° / -1° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+11.5 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / 2° | 3 km/h, gusts 13 | 6 mm | Falling (-5.0 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate snow | 5° / 1° | 3 km/h, gusts 20 | 1 mm | Rising (+3.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -1° | 1 km/h, gusts 9 | dry | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 9° / 0° | 2 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
Gwyneth Lake, in brief
What fish are in Gwyneth Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1974), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1974). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Gwyneth Lake?
Gwyneth Lake covers about 23.2 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Gwyneth Lake in?
Gwyneth Lake is in MU 3-33, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Gwyneth Lake
- Kingdom Lake 6 km away
- Lajoie (Little Gun) Lake 6 km away
- Lost Lake 7 km away
- Gun Lake 10 km away
- Downton Lake (Reservoir) 11 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.