Poison Lakes
MU 5-12, Cariboo
52.6110° N, 125.4443° W
- Surface area
- 52.1ha
- Maximum depth
- 10m
- 33 ft
- Elevation
- 1,082m
- Campsites
- 6
- At Poison Lake rec site
Open Poison Lakes in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Poison Lakes at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-12
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Lake Chub (last recorded 1984), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1984), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1984)The newest of these fish records is from 2025.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 52.611014, -125.444326
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Fish on record at Poison Lakes
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1986 | 2025 | 22 |
| Lake Chub | 1984 | 1984 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1984 | 1984 | 2 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1984 | 1984 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Poison Lakes fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Poison Lakes yet.
Getting to Poison Lakes
25.4 km of traced road to the campground by way of Dean River Rd, Christensen Rd, Anahim St, Church Pl and unsigned. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 52.611014, -125.444326
Camping and rec sites at Poison Lakes
- Poison Lake
- Campsites
- 6 designated
- To the shore
- 95 m
Access: From Anahim Lake, travel north on Christensen Road (also known as the Dean River Road) for about 23.3 km (just after the 37 km board) and turn right into the recreation site.
Coordinates: 52.60924, -125.449235
Depth chart for Poison Lakes
10 mdeepest
Poison Lakes runs to 10 m (33 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Poison Lakes and published the depth chart surveyed in 1985.
Ice fishing at Poison Lakes
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Poison Lakes 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 Poison Lakes
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 | Overcast | 8° / -1° | 11 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -3° | 12 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+6.8 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 5° / -4° | 9 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+9.2 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight snow | 5° / -3° | 11 km/h, gusts 50 | 1 mm | Falling (-4.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -5° | 5 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Rising (+3.7 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -3° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-4.1 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 7° / -4° | 13 km/h, gusts 20 | dry | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
Poison Lakes, in brief
What fish are in Poison Lakes?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Poison Lakes?
Poison Lakes covers about 52.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Poison Lakes in?
Poison Lakes is in MU 5-12, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Poison Lakes
- Lessard Lake 4 km away
- Abuntlet Lake 5 km away
- Anahim Lake 15 km away
- Pelican Lake 16 km away
- Hotnarko Lake 20 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.