Otter Lake
MU 7-16, Omineca
54.3391° N, 121.7679° W
- Surface area
- 433.3ha
- Maximum depth
- 13.1m
- 43 ft
- Elevation
- 726m
Open Otter Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Otter Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-16
- Species
- Dolly Varden (last recorded 1971), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1971), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1971), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1971), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 1971.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.339119, -121.767902
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Fish on record at Otter Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolly Varden | 1971 | 1971 | 3 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1971 | 1971 | 3 |
| Whitefish (General) | 1971 | 1971 | 3 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Otter Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Otter Lake yet.
Getting to Otter Lake
Coordinates: 54.339119, -121.767902
Camping and rec sites at Otter Lake
- Otter Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Otter Lake
13.1 mdeepest
Otter Lake runs to 13.1 m (43 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Otter Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Otter Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Otter 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.
This week at Otter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Slight rain | 10° / 3° | 10 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain | 5° / -1° | 8 km/h, gusts 18 | 2 mm | Rising (+7.1 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 4° / -2° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+12.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -2° | 19 km/h, gusts 39 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 5° / -5° | 10 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 26 Oct | Clear sky | 7° / -2° | 7 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Falling (-6.3 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 4° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 9 | dry | Rising (+2.6 hPa) |
Otter Lake, in brief
What fish are in Otter Lake?
Dolly Varden (last recorded 1971), Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1971). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Otter Lake?
Otter Lake covers about 433.3 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Otter Lake in?
Otter Lake is in MU 7-16, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Otter Lake
- Arctic Lake 11 km away
- Portage Lake 11 km away
- Pacific Lake 12 km away
- Amanita Lake 22 km away
- Wicheeda Lake 31 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.