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

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

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Nancy Greene (Sheep) Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.