Lac La Hache Lake fishing

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

About 16 miles north of 100 Mile House , this 20 km (12 mi.) long lake runs along the west side of the highway with the townsite of Lac La Hache on the south east corner.

Lac La Hache Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 454.0 ha and runs to 37.18 m at its deepest point, sitting at 808 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Lac La Hache Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
808 m
Maximum depth
37.18 m
Surface area
454.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Lac La Hache Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

A steady producer of catchable-size stocked trout, reliable action, and a good pick for a first trip to new water.

Best times of year at Lac La Hache Lake

Getting to Lac La Hache Lake

Full facilities in the village of Lac La Hache , with a number of public and private campsites and picnic sites, plus access for boat launching along the lake. Swimming, camping, horse back riding as well as boating and

Coordinates: 51.8281, -121.5631

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Lac La Hache Lake fishing regulations

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

General Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Lac La Hache Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Lac La Hache 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.

Camping and rec sites at Lac La Hache Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Lac La Hache Lake

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