Puntchesakut Lake fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

From Quesnel , cross over the Fraser River and head west on the Nazko Road for 35 km 21mi). The lake is on the south side of this good gravel road.

Puntchesakut Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 34.8 ha and runs to 16.76 m at its deepest point, sitting at 901 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Puntchesakut Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
901 m
Maximum depth
16.76 m
Surface area
34.8 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Puntchesakut Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

A steady producer of catchable-size stocked trout, reliable action, and a good pick for a first trip to new water.

Best times of year at Puntchesakut Lake

Getting to Puntchesakut Lake

A picnic and recreation site with outhouses is available. Quesnel is the closest centre for facilities and services.

Coordinates: 52.9764, -122.9467

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Puntchesakut Lake fishing regulations

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

General Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Puntchesakut Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Puntchesakut Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Puntchesakut Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Puntchesakut Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.