Mineral Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Mineral Lake is a small water of 7.9 ha in the Kootenays. The Mineral Lake recreation site is 52 m from the shoreline. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Mineral Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook.
This week at Mineral 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 | Overcast | 24° / 13° | 20 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Moderate rain | 18° / 8° | 24 km/h, gusts 41 | 11 mm | Rising (+2.2 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Overcast | 17° / 4° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+4.2 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Moderate rain | 7° / 4° | 11 km/h, gusts 28 | 16 mm | Falling (-2.1 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Fog | 8° / 6° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Fog | 9° / 3° | 9 km/h | dry | Rising (+7.7 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 20° / 1° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Mineral Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Mineral Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-5
- Surface area
- 7.9 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Westslope (Yellowstone) Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat/Rainbow cross, Redside ShinerThe newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Mineral Lake
Coordinates: 49.348102, -115.85335
Mineral Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Mineral Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Mineral Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Mineral 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.
Mineral Lake, in brief
What fish are in Mineral Lake?
Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Westslope (Yellowstone) Cutthroat Trout, Cutthroat/Rainbow cross. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Mineral Lake?
Mineral Lake covers about 7.9 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Mineral Lake in?
Mineral Lake is in MU 4-5, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Mineral Lake
- Mineral Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 49.348539, -115.855203
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 Mineral Lake
- Monroe Lake 2 km away
- Moyie Lake 4 km away
- Hiawatha Lake 4 km away
- Palmer Bar Lake 13 km away
- Jim Smith Lake 15 km away
- New Lake 19 km away
- Idlewild Lake 19 km away
- Bednorski Lake 27 km away
- Mcclain Lake 47 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.