Lac Des Roches Lake
MU 3-30, Thompson-Nicola
51.4675° N, 120.5672° W
- Surface area
- 663.2ha
- Maximum depth
- 47.2m
- 155 ft
- Elevation
- 1,130m
Open Lac Des Roches Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Lac Des Roches Lake
Lac Des Roches Lake is known for trophy Lake trout to 12 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 lb
- Lake trout to 12 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.
Lac Des Roches Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-30
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Kokanee, Burbot (last recorded 1977), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1991), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1991), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1977), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1977), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1977), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1959)The province's newest fish record here is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Catch and release
- Yes
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 51.4675, -120.5672
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Fish on record at Lac Des Roches Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1939 | 2026 | 318 |
| Kokanee | 2024 | 2026 | 4 |
| Burbot | 1952 | 1977 | 3 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1952 | 1991 | 12 |
| Sucker (General) | 1991 | 1991 | 3 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1952 | 1977 | 3 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1952 | 1959 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Lac Des Roches Lake
Best times of year at Lac Des Roches Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Lac Des Roches Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Lac Des Roches Lake yet.
Getting to Lac Des Roches Lake
Resort accommodations, boat rentals and other services along with a BCFS campsite with boat launching are available.
Coordinates: 51.4675, -120.5672
Camping and rec sites at Lac Des Roches Lake
- Lac Des Roches Lake West Side
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: Resort accommodations, boat rentals and other services along with a BCFS campsite with boat launching are available.
Depth chart for Lac Des Roches Lake
47.2 mdeepest
Lac Des Roches Lake runs to 47.2 m (155 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Lac Des Roches Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1978. It runs to 3 sheets.
The ice year at Lac Des Roches Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Lac Des Roches Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 31 October and 14 November, and ice-off between 30 April and 17 May. The median winter freezes on 7 November and opens on 10 May.
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 27 April 2025, 163 days.
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Lac Des Roches 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.
Lac Des Roches Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Lac Des Roches Lake is 0.8 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.8 Csince the 1960s
- 1.8 Caverage year now
- 0.9 Caverage year then
- -6 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Lac Des Roches 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 | Clear sky | 11° / 0° | 11 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 13° / 1° | 12 km/h, gusts 31 | dry | Falling (-9.2 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 0° | 18 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -2° | 12 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Rising (+14.3 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 4° / 0° | 8 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -2° | 6 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+4.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 7° / -1° | 7 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Falling (-1.8 hPa) |
Lac Des Roches Lake, in brief
What fish are in Lac Des Roches Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Kokanee, Burbot (last recorded 1977). Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
Which management unit is Lac Des Roches Lake in?
Lac Des Roches Lake is in MU 3-30, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Lac Des Roches Lake
- Tobe Lake 4 km away
- Birch Lake 5 km away
- Phinetta Lake 5 km away
- Willow Lake 6 km away
- Montana Lake 7 km away
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