Polley Lake

Polley Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Cariboo region, sitting at 792 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

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Polley Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 792 m
Maximum depth: 44.4 m
Surface area: 58.8 ha
Trout strain: Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Stocking: Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing: Open, confirmed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-2). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 52.5561, -121.6086

Regulations

PREACHER LAKE (east of Bowers Lake) 5-1

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

Camping and rec sites at Polley Lake

Polley Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Polley Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Cariboo.
Coordinates: 52.555961, -121.602617 Official page

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.