Nanton Lake
Nanton Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Lower Mainland region, sitting at 785 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
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Nanton Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-12
- Elevation
- 785 m
- Maximum depth
- 36.0 m
- Surface area
- 442.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- ⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-12). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.
Coordinates: 49.9153, -124.3247
Regulations
Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Trout/char daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW No powered boats No wild trout over 50 cm, 1 bull trout over 60 cm Because regional quotas and gear restrictions are different in lakes and streams, please note: the channel between Lillooet Lake and Little Lillooet Lake is part of the Lillooet River. This channel starts at the southern end of Lillooet Lake where it is defined by the point of land on the west side and by a sign immediately across the channel and next to the main logging road on the east. Little Lillooet Lake’s lower boundary is approximately 1 km upstream of Billygoat Creek (see map below and Little Lillooet Lake’s entry below) Trout/char catch and release, bait ban, single barbless hook
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Nanton Lake
- Nanton Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Lower Mainland.
Coordinates: 49.914431, -124.332448 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland
- Sea-Run Fly & Tackle, Coquitlam, BC
Huge chironomid tying selection & Lower Mainland lake reports
Sea-Run Fly & Tackle website - Michael & Young Fly Shop, Surrey & Vancouver, BC
Premium rods, sinking lines, indicators & stillwater classes
Michael & Young Fly Shop website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.