Puntzi Lake fishing
Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Chilcotin. See all Cariboo lakes.
Iconic West Chilcotin lake offering excellent wild rainbow trout and kokanee with abundant wildlife.
Puntzi Lake is a medium lake in the Chilcotin, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 55.6 ha and runs to 22 m at its deepest point, sitting at 945 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Wild Rainbow Trout & Kokanee.
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Puntzi Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Chilcotin
- Management unit
- MU 5-12
- Elevation
- 945 m
- Maximum depth
- 22 m
- Surface area
- 55.6 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Trout strain
- Wild Rainbow Trout & Kokanee
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Size class
- Medium / High-Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Self-sustaining wild stock
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
How to fish Puntzi Lake
High catch-rate action with solid keeper sizes.
Trolling apex lures and plugs near drop-offs, casting spoons along the western shoreline.
Best times of year at Puntzi Lake
- June - August
- September - October
Getting to Puntzi Lake
Puntzi Lake Road off Hwy 20. Public boat ramp, resorts, and forestry recreation sites.
Coordinates: 52.2006, -124.0156
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.
Puntzi Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Check synopsis for kokanee limits.
General Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Puntzi Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Puntzi 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 Puntzi Lake
- Puntzi Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Puntzi Lake Road off Hwy 20. Public boat ramp, resorts, and forestry recreation sites.
Coordinates: 52.196521, -124.010337
Local shops and lodges in the Chilcotin
- 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
Trout lakes near Puntzi Lake
- Chipmunk Lake 18 km away
- One Lake 33 km away
- Two Lake 33 km away
- Little Alexis Lake 34 km away
- Alexis Lake 34 km away
- Tatla Lake 37 km away
- Eagle Lake 41 km away
- Scum Lake 54 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.