Susan Lake
MU 4-36, Kootenays
51.5695° N, 117.3927° W
- Surface area
- 45.7ha
- Maximum depth
- 31.1m
- 102 ft. Province survey, 1973
- Elevation
- 1,529m
- Campsites
- 3
- At Susan Lake rec site
Open Susan Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Susan Lake at a glance
- Region
- Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-36
- Species
- Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1962)The newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.569525, -117.392703
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Fish on record at Susan Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 1967 | 2026 | 58 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1962 | 1962 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Susan Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Susan Lake yet.
Getting to Susan Lake
24.0 km of traced road to the campground by way of Susan Lake FSR, Bush River FSR, Bush River Rd and Donald Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 51.569525, -117.392703
Camping and rec sites at Susan Lake
- Susan Lake
- Campsites
- 3 designated
- To the shore
- 28 m
Access: The turnoff for the site is at approximately 12 km on the Bush River Forest Service Road. From this junction, travel another 11 km to the site. The road to Susan Lake is fairly steep and can be rough, 4x4 recommended.
Coordinates: 51.567396, -117.388312
Depth chart for Susan Lake
31.1 mdeepest
Susan Lake runs to 31.1 m (102 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1973.
The Province sounded Susan Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973.
Ice fishing at Susan Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Susan 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 Susan 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 | Fog | 9° / 0° | 4 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 0° | 5 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 5° / -2° | 10 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Rising (+8.3 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 1° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 10 | 2 mm | Rising (+5.6 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight snow | 3° / -3° | 1 km/h, gusts 14 | 1 mm | Rising (+2.5 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 4° / -4° | 1 km/h | dry | Falling (-2.7 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -3° | 7 km/h | dry | Falling (-9.1 hPa) |
Susan Lake, in brief
What fish are in Susan Lake?
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1962). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Susan Lake?
Susan Lake covers about 45.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Susan Lake in?
Susan Lake is in MU 4-36, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Susan Lake
- Blackwater Lake 6 km away
- Help Lake 10 km away
- Cedar Lake (Near Golden) 45 km away
- Loon Lake 70 km away
- Revelstoke Lake 71 km away
All 162 lakes in the Kootenays, with today's conditions on each.