Little Charlotte Lake fishing

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

Little Charlotte Lake sits in the Cariboo region at 901 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Little Charlotte Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 9.0 ha and runs to 19.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 901 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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Little Charlotte Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-6
Elevation
901 m
Maximum depth
19.2 m
Surface area
9.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Little Charlotte Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Little Charlotte Lake

Getting to Little Charlotte Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 52.1961, -125.4681

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Little Charlotte Lake fishing regulations

LITTLE HORSEFLY RIVER 5-2

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Little Charlotte Lake

Little Charlotte 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 Little Charlotte Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Little Charlotte Lake

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