Quesnel Lake

Quesnel Lake sits in the Cariboo region at 728 m elevation, a large water (> 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Open Quesnel Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, depth map and wildfire smoke check

Quesnel Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
728 m
Maximum depth
511.0 m
Surface area
26600.0 ha
Trout strain
Wild Fraser-system Rainbow Trout, native Lake Trout and Bull Trout -- not hatchery-stocked
Typical size
Wild rainbow trout reaching 15-20+ lbs, lake char (lake trout) often 30-40 lbs, under a protective slot limit (release over 50cm)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
Motor rules
🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open, confirmed

When to fish it

Getting there

There are many resorts, marinas and BCFS campsites around the lake. All services and facilities can also be found in Likely and Horsefly.

Coordinates: 52.5081, -120.9386

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Quesnel Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

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.