Sowerby (Grundy) Lake fishing
Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.
Sowerby (Grundy) Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Kootenays region, sitting at 856 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Sowerby (Grundy) Lake is a medium lake in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 84.0 ha and runs to 16.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 856 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains.
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Sowerby (Grundy) Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-15
- Elevation
- 856 m
- Maximum depth
- 16.6 m
- Surface area
- 84.0 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Westslope Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout
- Trout strain
- Gerrard & Westslope Cutthroat & Premier Rainbow Strains
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs
- Size class
- Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Closed to ice fishing
How to fish Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
Targeting Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Kootenays.
Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.
Best times of year at Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
Forestry road access in Kootenays (MU 4-15). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 49.765, -115.66
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Sowerby (Grundy) Lake fishing regulations
SPILLIMACHEEN RIVER 4-32 4-21 4-34
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
Sowerby (Grundy) Lake is closed to ice fishing.
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 Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
- Sowerby (Grundy) Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside recreation access and campsites for Sowerby (Grundy) Lake in Kootenays.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Maintained 2WD/4WD forestry road access in Kootenays.
Coordinates: 49.765, -115.66 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website
Trout lakes near Sowerby (Grundy) Lake
- Wasa Lake 6 km away
- Lazy Lake 7 km away
- Saugum Lake 7 km away
- Echoes Lake 16 km away
- Summer Lake 19 km away
- Premier Lake 20 km away
- Larchwood Lake 23 km away
- Peckhams Lake 28 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.