McKinley Lake fishing
Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.
McKinley Lake is a large lake of 519.7 ha in the Cariboo. The McKinley Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
McKinley Lake is a large water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake.
This week at McKinley 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Moderate rain showers | 14° / 7° | 12 km/h, gusts 34 | 8 mm | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 16° / 4° | 7 km/h, gusts 21 | 2 mm | Rising (+1.5 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 16° / 6° | 9 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 4° | 9 km/h, gusts 28 | dry | Falling (-5.6 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 6° | 10 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Rising (+6.0 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 8° | 9 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 22° / 7° | 4 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Rising (+3.9 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open McKinley Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Trophy fish at McKinley Lake
McKinley Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 lb
- Lake trout to 8 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. From our own big fish list.
McKinley Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-15
- Surface area
- 519.7 ha
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Whitefish (General), Bridgelip Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow, Peamouth Chub, White SuckerThe newest of these fish records is from 1995.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to McKinley Lake
Coordinates: 52.266272, -120.9349
McKinley Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for McKinley Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at McKinley Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for McKinley Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
McKinley Lake, in brief
What fish are in McKinley Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Whitefish (General). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is McKinley Lake?
McKinley Lake covers about 519.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is McKinley Lake in?
McKinley Lake is in MU 5-15, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at McKinley Lake
- McKinley Lake
5 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 52.278825, -120.991928
Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo
- Lone Butte Sporting Goods, 6051 Highway 24, Lone Butte, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website - Sheridan Lake Resort, 7510 Magnussen Road, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website - Chilcotin Guns, 1542 Broadway Avenue South, Williams Lake, BC
Chilcotin Guns website
Trout lakes near McKinley Lake
- Tisdall Lake 6 km away
- Elbow Lake 8 km away
- Boscar Lake 12 km away
- Cruiser Lake 14 km away
- Bosk Lake 14 km away
- Patenaude Lake 17 km away
- Crooked Lake 18 km away
- Moffat Lakes 18 km away
- Horsefly Lake 19 km away
- Quesnel Lake 27 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.