Nimpkish Lake
MU 1-11, Vancouver Island
50.3993° N, 126.9725° W
- Surface area
- 3814.3ha
- Maximum depth
- 320m
- 1050 ft
- Elevation
- 21m
Open Nimpkish Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Nimpkish Lake
Nimpkish Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 5 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 5 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Nimpkish Lake at a glance
- Region
- Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-11
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1976), Kokanee (last recorded 1976), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1975), Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon (last recorded 1975), Steelhead (last recorded 1975), Threespine Stickleback, Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1975), Slimy Sculpin (last recorded 1975)The province's newest fish record here is from 2022.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.399257, -126.972492
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Fish on record at Nimpkish Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Varden | 1975 | 1976 | 2 |
| Kokanee | 1976 | 1976 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Sockeye Salmon | 1975 | 2001 | 3 |
| Chinook Salmon | 1975 | 1998 | 2 |
| Chum Salmon | 1998 | 1998 | 1 |
| Coho Salmon | 1975 | 1998 | 2 |
| Pink Salmon | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Steelhead | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Threespine Stickleback | 1975 | 2022 | 3 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Slimy Sculpin | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Nimpkish Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Nimpkish Lake yet.
Getting to Nimpkish Lake
Coordinates: 50.399257, -126.972492
Camping and rec sites at Nimpkish Lake
- Nimpkish Lake
- Campsites
- 12 designated
How deep Nimpkish Lake is
320 mdeepest
Nimpkish Lake runs to 320 m (1050 ft) at its deepest.
The ice year at Nimpkish Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
The model treats Nimpkish Lake as too large and deep to freeze over, so it gives no freeze-up or ice-off dates. On air temperature alone it would have frozen in 39 of 65 winters since 1960.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Nimpkish 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.
Nimpkish Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Nimpkish Lake is 0.6 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.6 Csince the 1960s
- 9.4 Caverage year now
- 8.8 Caverage year then
- -6 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Nimpkish 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.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Heavy rain | 9° / 5° | 5 km/h, gusts 20 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Heavy rain | 9° / 5° | 14 km/h, gusts 73 | 32 mm | Falling (-8.9 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate rain | 12° / 6° | 11 km/h, gusts 33 | 2 mm | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Moderate rain showers | 14° / 6° | 6 km/h | 1 mm | Rising (+3.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Moderate rain | 12° / 5° | 5 km/h, gusts 27 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Wed 28 Oct | Moderate rain | 9° / 4° | 5 km/h, gusts 38 | 3 mm | Falling (-7.7 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 2° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+3.9 hPa) |
Nimpkish Lake, in brief
What fish are in Nimpkish Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1976), Kokanee (last recorded 1976), Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1975), Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon (last recorded 1975), Steelhead (last recorded 1975). Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
How big is Nimpkish Lake?
Nimpkish Lake covers about 3814.3 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Nimpkish Lake in?
Nimpkish Lake is in MU 1-11, on Vancouver Island. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Nimpkish Lake
- Anutz Lake 11 km away
- Ida Lake 13 km away
- Roselle Lake 13 km away
- Bonanza Lake 14 km away
- Maynard Lake 17 km away
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