Middle Lake
MU 5-5, Cariboo
51.6783° N, 124.9242° W
- Surface area
- 453.4ha
- Maximum depth
- 68.9m
- 226 ft
- Elevation
- 754m
Open Middle Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Middle Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-5
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1994), Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1970), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1970), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1970)The newest of these fish records is from 1994.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 51.6783, -124.9242
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Fish on record at Middle Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
| Redside Shiner | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Middle Lake
Best times of year at Middle Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Middle Lake fishing regulations
Trout/char daily quota = 2. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Middle Lake
Coordinates: 51.6783, -124.9242
Camping and rec sites at Middle Lake
- Middle Lake North
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Middle Lake
68.9 mdeepest
Middle Lake runs to 68.9 m (226 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Middle Lake and published the depth chart.
Ice fishing at Middle Lake
Middle 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.
This week at Middle 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 | Overcast | 11° / 0° | 7 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 2° | 8 km/h, gusts 47 | dry | Falling (-8.3 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 7° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 33 | 6 mm | Rising (+4.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 8° / -4° | 3 km/h, gusts 21 | dry | Rising (+9.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / 2° | 8 km/h, gusts 30 | 5 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 2° | 6 km/h, gusts 28 | dry | Rising (+3.6 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 0° | 3 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Falling (-6.0 hPa) |
Middle Lake, in brief
What fish are in Middle Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1994), Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1970). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Middle Lake in?
Middle Lake is in MU 5-5, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Middle Lake
- Bluff Lake 16 km away
- Sapeye Lake 19 km away
- Horn Lake 21 km away
- Miner Lake 22 km away
- Agnus Lake 23 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.