Nimpo Lake
MU 5-6, Cariboo
52.3356° N, 125.1842° W
- Surface area
- 944.8ha
- Maximum depth
- 24.4m
- 80 ft
- Elevation
- 1,110m
Famous West Chilcotin destination offering exceptional wild rainbow trout fishing against the Coast Mountains.
Open Nimpo Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Nimpo Lake
Nimpo Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 6 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 6 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.
Nimpo Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1973), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1973), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1971), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1971), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1968)The newest of these fish records is from 2000.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Catch and release
- Yes
- Ice fishing
- Closed to ice fishing
- Coordinates
- 52.3356, -125.1842
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Fish on record at Nimpo Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1967 | 2000 | 68 |
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1973 | 1973 | 1 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1971 | 1973 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1967 | 1971 | 3 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1967 | 1971 | 2 |
| Sucker (General) | 1968 | 1968 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Nimpo Lake
Fly fishing with sedge pupae, mayflies, woolly buggers; casting small spinning lures along weed beds.
Best times of year at Nimpo Lake
- June - August
- September
Nimpo Lake fishing regulations
Trout daily quota = 8. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Nimpo Lake
Hwy 20 (Chilcotin Highway). Known as the 'Floatplane Capital of BC'. Multiple resorts and public launch.
Coordinates: 52.3356, -125.1842
Camping and rec sites at Nimpo Lake
- Nimpo Lake (south)
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: Hwy 20 (Chilcotin Highway). Known as the 'Floatplane Capital of BC'. Multiple resorts and public launch.
Depth chart for Nimpo Lake
24.4 mdeepest
Nimpo Lake runs to 24.4 m (80 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Nimpo Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971. It runs to 2 sheets.
Ice fishing at Nimpo Lake
Nimpo Lake is closed to ice fishing.
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.
This week at Nimpo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 8° / -2° | 5 km/h, gusts 12 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 11° / -1° | 14 km/h, gusts 31 | dry | Falling (-9.9 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 5° / -2° | 13 km/h, gusts 30 | 1 mm | Rising (+6.7 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -3° | 7 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+9.8 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 3° / -1° | 8 km/h, gusts 22 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Mainly clear | 6° / -3° | 6 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+4.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 3 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
Nimpo Lake, in brief
What fish are in Nimpo Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Dolly Varden (last recorded 1973). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Nimpo Lake in?
Nimpo Lake is in MU 5-6, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Nimpo Lake
- Dusty Lake 18 km away
- Charlotte Lake 18 km away
- Kappan Lake 18 km away
- Anahim Lake 20 km away
- Pelican Lake 21 km away
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