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

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

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

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.