Purden Lake
MU 7-7, Omineca
53.9194° N, 121.9015° W
- Surface area
- 807.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 52.4m
- 172 ft
- Elevation
- 767m
Open Purden Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Purden Lake
Purden Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 4.4 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 4.4 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Purden Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-7
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Burbot (last recorded 1969), Lake Chub (last recorded 1977), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1969)The newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 53.919395, -121.901488
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Fish on record at Purden Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1954 | 2026 | 57 |
| Kokanee | 2015 | 2026 | 21 |
| Burbot | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1977 | 1977 | 1 |
| Sucker (General) | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Purden Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Purden Lake yet.
Getting to Purden Lake
Coordinates: 53.919395, -121.901488
Camping and rec sites at Purden Lake
- Purden Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Purden Lake
52.4 mdeepest
Purden Lake runs to 52.4 m (172 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Purden Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1969.
Ice fishing at Purden Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Purden Lake 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 Purden Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 1° / -3° | 7 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Steady |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 15 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Falling (-3.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 12 km/h | dry | Falling (-2.0 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -3° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.2 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | 2 mm | Falling (-5.9 hPa) |
| Wed 28 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -4° | 12 km/h, gusts 35 | 3 mm | Falling (-1.7 hPa) |
| Thu 29 Oct | Moderate snow | 1° / -4° | 5 km/h | 6 mm | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
Purden Lake, in brief
What fish are in Purden Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Burbot (last recorded 1969). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Purden Lake?
Purden Lake covers about 807.5 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Purden Lake in?
Purden Lake is in MU 7-7, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Purden Lake
- Tsus Lakes 21 km away
- Wansa Lake 22 km away
- Toneko Lake 24 km away
- Amanita Lake 25 km away
- Grizzly Lake 28 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.