Palmer Lake

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1160 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Palmer Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 1160 m
Maximum depth: 23.16 m
Surface area: 41.1 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: No closure on file

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Palmer has a well developed BCFS campsite with boat launching. No trailers because of steep access road.

Coordinates: 52.3531, -123.2528

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Camping and rec sites at Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Palmer has a well developed BCFS campsite with boat launching. No trailers because of steep access road.
Coordinates: 52.359394, -123.23826

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website
Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website

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.