Sapeye Lake
MU 5-5, Cariboo
51.7941° N, 124.7308° W
- Surface area
- 292.4ha
- Maximum depth
- 14.6m
- 48 ft
- Elevation
- 882m
- Campsites
- 8
- At Sapeye Lake rec site
Open Sapeye Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Sapeye Lake
Sapeye Lake is known for trophy Bull trout to 6 lb.
- Bull trout to 6 lb
- Rainbow trout to 3 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.
Sapeye Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-5
- Species
- Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1971), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1971), Northern Redbelly Dace (last recorded 1971), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 2020.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.794145, -124.730759
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Fish on record at Sapeye Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Trout | 1994 | 1994 | 1 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1953 | 2020 | 7 |
| Dolly Varden | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
| Northern Redbelly Dace | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1971 | 1971 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Sapeye Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Sapeye Lake yet.
Getting to Sapeye Lake
16.9 km of traced road to the campground by way of Mosely Creek - Sapey FSR, Bluff Lake Rd and Tatlayoko Rd. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 51.794145, -124.730759
Camping and rec sites at Sapeye Lake
- Sapeye Lake West
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails) - Sapeye Lake
- Campsites
- 8 designated
- To the shore
- 14 m
Coordinates: 51.807901, -124.720123
Depth chart for Sapeye Lake
14.6 mdeepest
Sapeye Lake runs to 14.6 m (48 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Sapeye Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Sapeye Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Sapeye 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 Sapeye 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 2° | 10 km/h, gusts 46 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Heavy rain | 5° / -4° | 8 km/h, gusts 26 | 5 mm | Rising (+7.8 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 7° / -4° | 6 km/h | dry | Rising (+9.2 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 21 | 6 mm | Falling (-3.0 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 3° / -2° | 3 km/h, gusts 20 | 0 mm | Rising (+4.2 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 10° / -3° | 2 km/h, gusts 11 | dry | Falling (-6.9 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 10° / -1° | 3 km/h, gusts 13 | dry | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
Sapeye Lake, in brief
What fish are in Sapeye Lake?
Bull Trout (last recorded 1994), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1971). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Sapeye Lake?
Sapeye Lake covers about 292.4 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Sapeye Lake in?
Sapeye Lake is in MU 5-5, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Sapeye Lake
- Horn Lake 3 km away
- Bluff Lake 5 km away
- Middle Lake 19 km away
- Pinto Lake 19 km away
- Miner Lake 20 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.