Nugget Lake fishing
Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.
Nugget Lake is a small water of 9.5 ha in the Thompson-Nicola. The Nugget Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Nugget Lake is a small water in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops.
This week at Nugget 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 15° / 10° | 27 km/h, gusts 58 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Overcast | 14° / 5° | 12 km/h, gusts 27 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 12 Sep | Clear sky | 16° / 4° | 12 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Sun 13 Sep | Partly cloudy | 17° / 3° | 16 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Falling (-3.5 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Light drizzle | 17° / 3° | 23 km/h, gusts 42 | dry | Rising (+3.8 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 17° / 4° | 11 km/h, gusts 35 | dry | Rising (+5.7 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 21° / 6° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.8 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Nugget Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Trophy fish at Nugget Lake
Nugget Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 3 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 3 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. From our own big fish list.
Nugget Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-12
- Surface area
- 9.5 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 2025.Species from the province's fish observation records.
Getting to Nugget Lake
Coordinates: 50.322958, -119.824566
Nugget Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Nugget Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Nugget Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Nugget 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.
Nugget Lake, in brief
What fish are in Nugget Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Nugget Lake?
Nugget Lake covers about 9.5 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Nugget Lake in?
Nugget Lake is in MU 3-12, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Nugget Lake
- Nugget Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.324416, -119.819784
Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Tunkwa Lake Road, Logan Lake, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website - The Fly Shop at Domenic's Marine, 461 Dene Drive, Kamloops, BC
The Fly Shop at Domenic's Marine website
Trout lakes near Nugget Lake
- Jimmy Lake 2 km away
- Woods Lake 7 km away
- Sheila Lake 9 km away
- Little Bouleau Lake 10 km away
- Sucker Lake 12 km away
- Beautiful Lake 12 km away
- Bouleau Lake 12 km away
- Salmon Lake 14 km away
- Sandberg Lake 18 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.