Simon Lake

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 681 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Simon Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
681 m
Maximum depth
37.2 m
Surface area
53.8 ha
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
Ice fishing
Open, confirmed

When to fish it

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-2). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.

Coordinates: 51.7264, -121.2442

Regulations

No Fishing for bass No Ice Fishing; trout daily quota = 1 Bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Trout daily quota = 2 Bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char catch and release; bait ban No Ice Fishing; trout catch and release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 13 km east/southeast of 150 Mile House on the north side of Jones Creek

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

Camping and rec sites at Simon 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.