McLean Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
McLean Lake is a small water of 8.6 ha in the Kootenays. The McLean Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
McLean Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at McLean 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 drizzle | 18° / 10° | 21 km/h, gusts 42 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Overcast | 17° / 5° | 16 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Rising (+3.0 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 17° / 5° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 5° | 15 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Falling (-4.9 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Light drizzle | 14° / 5° | 9 km/h, gusts 24 | 2 mm | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Slight rain showers | 14° / 6° | 9 km/h, gusts 26 | 6 mm | Rising (+9.5 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Mainly clear | 19° / 3° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open McLean Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
McLean Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-34
- Surface area
- 8.6 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
Getting to McLean Lake
Coordinates: 50.953176, -116.575726
McLean Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for McLean Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at McLean Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for McLean 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.
McLean Lake, in brief
How big is McLean Lake?
McLean Lake covers about 8.6 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is McLean Lake in?
McLean Lake is in MU 4-34, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at McLean Lake
- McLean Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.952273, -116.576891
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, 11 10th Avenue South, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, 821 7th Avenue, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website - Kootenay Troutfitters, 2213 Toby Creek Road, Panorama, BC
Kootenay Troutfitters website - Jones Boys Boats, 4080 Highway 31, Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC
Jones Boys Boats website
Trout lakes near McLean Lake
- Little Mitten Lake 1 km away
- Nine Bay Lake 3 km away
- Bittern Lake 3 km away
- Moose Lake 7 km away
- Wilbur Lake 9 km away
- Rocky Point Lake 15 km away
- Three Island Lake 16 km away
- Topaz Lake 18 km away
- Summit Lake 18 km away
- Marion Lake 19 km away
- Loon Lake 20 km away
- Cedar Lake (Near Golden) 44 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.