Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Kootenays region, sitting at 1112 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 18.0 ha and runs to 23.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1112 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains.
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Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-1
- Elevation
- 1112 m
- Maximum depth
- 23.2 m
- Surface area
- 18.0 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout
- Trout strain
- Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs
- Size class
- Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
Targeting Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Kootenays.
Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.
Best times of year at Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
Forestry road access in Kootenays (MU 4-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 49.2531, -117.9442
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
Nancy Greene (Sheep) 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.
Camping and rec sites at Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
- Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside recreation access and campsites for Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake in Kootenays.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Maintained 2WD/4WD forestry road access in Kootenays.
Coordinates: 49.243649, -117.967567 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website
Trout lakes near Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake
- Nancy Greene Lake 0 km away
- Seven Mile Reservoir 24 km away
- Champion Lakes 25 km away
- Christina Lake 26 km away
- Lower Arrow Lake 28 km away
- Xenia Lake 30 km away
- Xenia Lake 30 km away
- Erie Lake 44 km away
- Lomond Lake 54 km away
- Rosebud Lake 54 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.