Hotnarko Lake
MU 5-6, Cariboo
52.4597° N, 125.6067° W
- Surface area
- 582.7ha
- Maximum depth
- 61m
- 200 ft
- Elevation
- 1,162m
- Campsites
- 4
- At Hotnarko Lake rec site
From Williams Lake , follow Highway 20 to Anahim Lake . Just west of Little Anahim Lake branch south onto a rough 18 km (11.16) road to the lake. Fly-in access to this trophy lake is also available from Nimpo Lake .
Open Hotnarko Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Hotnarko Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1991), Steelhead (last recorded 1994)The newest of these fish records is from 1994.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Catch and release
- Yes
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 52.4597, -125.6067
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Fish on record at Hotnarko Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1991 | 1991 | 1 |
| Steelhead | 1982 | 1994 | 5 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Hotnarko Lake
Best times of year at Hotnarko Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Hotnarko Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Hotnarko Lake yet.
Getting to Hotnarko Lake
A small Forest Service Campsite is the only facility at the lake. Full facilities, services, accommodations are available at Nimpo Lake. Many of the anglers are flown in to this unique steelhead trophy lake from Nimpo Lake.
15.2 km of traced road to the campground by way of Hotnarko Rec Site Rd FSR, Hotnarko Rd and Beeftrail FSR. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 52.4597, -125.6067
Camping and rec sites at Hotnarko Lake
- Hotnarko Lake
- Campsites
- 4 designated
- To the shore
- 34 m
Access: From Anahim Lake, travel south on Kappan Mountain Road (the turnoff is just west of the Anahim Lake Airport). Travel 5 km and turn right onto the Beeftrail Main Forest Service Road. Travel 11.7 km and turn left. Travel 1.7 km and turn right onto the access road. Continue approximately 7.0 km on very rough road to the recreation site. <p style="color:red;"> The road is extremely rough with seasonal flooding, vehicle access is limited to 4-wheel drive vehicles with adequate clearance. </p><B>
Coordinates: 52.459392, -125.57409
Depth chart for Hotnarko Lake
61 mdeepest
Hotnarko Lake runs to 61 m (200 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Hotnarko Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1980.
Ice fishing at Hotnarko Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Hotnarko Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
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.
This week at Hotnarko 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -1° | 9 km/h, gusts 21 | dry | Falling (-9.1 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 4° / -4° | 12 km/h, gusts 32 | 2 mm | Rising (+7.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -5° | 5 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+9.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 3° / -2° | 9 km/h, gusts 24 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 6° / -4° | 8 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Rising (+4.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 5 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-2.3 hPa) |
Hotnarko Lake, in brief
What fish are in Hotnarko Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1991), Steelhead (last recorded 1994). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Hotnarko Lake in?
Hotnarko Lake is in MU 5-6, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Hotnarko Lake
- Kappan Lake 14 km away
- Pelican Lake 15 km away
- Abuntlet Lake 17 km away
- Anahim Lake 18 km away
- Poison Lakes 20 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.