Jacobie Lake fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1122 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Jacobie Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 97.6 ha and runs to 20.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1122 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Jacobie Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
1122 m
Maximum depth
20.0 m
Surface area
97.6 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Jacobie Lake

High quality, hard-fighting larger trout.

Nothing exotic required here: the usual stillwater program for the season will get it done.

Best times of year at Jacobie Lake

Getting to Jacobie Lake

Jacobie Lake has a 15 vehicle open-site BC Forest Service Recreation Site with campsites and car top boat launch.

Coordinates: 52.5458, -121.7608

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Jacobie Lake fishing regulations

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

Quality Fishery.

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

Ice fishing at Jacobie Lake

Jacobie Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Jacobie Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Jacobie Lake

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