Milford Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Milford Lake is a small water of 2.9 ha in the Kootenays. The Milford Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Milford Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Milford 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 | Light drizzle | 14° / 6° | 25 km/h, gusts 63 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Overcast | 14° / 5° | 16 km/h, gusts 22 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Sat 12 Sep | Light drizzle | 16° / 2° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.3 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 14° / 1° | 10 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-3.5 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Light drizzle | 11° / 2° | 6 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+3.5 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 14° / 2° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+7.0 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 18° / 0° | 4 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Milford Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Milford Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-18
- Surface area
- 2.9 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Kokanee, Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Milford Lake
Coordinates: 50.013785, -116.928743
Milford Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Milford Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Milford Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Milford 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.
Milford Lake, in brief
What fish are in Milford Lake?
Kokanee, Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Milford Lake?
Milford Lake covers about 2.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Milford Lake in?
Milford Lake is in MU 4-18, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Milford Lake
- Milford Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.013694, -116.929015
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 Milford Lake
- Fletcher Lake 19 km away
- Fishermaiden Lake 26 km away
- Plaid Lake 32 km away
- Slocan Lake 33 km away
- Kootenay Lake 34 km away
- Kokanee Lake 34 km away
- Whitelady Lake 40 km away
- Beaver Lake 42 km away
- Duncan Lake 46 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.