Tagai Lake
MU 7-11, Omineca
53.4577° N, 123.6800° W
- Surface area
- 251.8ha
- Maximum depth
- 20.7m
- 68 ft. Province survey, 1969
- Elevation
- 871m
- Campsites
- 8
- At Tagai Lake rec site
Open Tagai Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Tagai Lake
Tagai Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 2 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 2 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.
Tagai Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-11
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1983), Burbot (last recorded 1969), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1969), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1969)The newest of these fish records is from 1983.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 53.45765, -123.679966
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Fish on record at Tagai Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1969 | 1983 | 4 |
| Burbot | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Tagai Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Tagai Lake yet.
Getting to Tagai Lake
Coordinates: 53.45765, -123.679966
Camping and rec sites at Tagai Lake
- Tagai Lake
- Campsites
- 8 designated
- To the shore
- 131 m
Access: body> <p style="color: red">*The Pelican FSR is currently closed at km 42 due to a bridge closure, no estimated time of reopening. Alternative access available via Blackwater to Batinuni to Pelican*</p> </body> Travel west of Prince George and turn left on to the Blackwater Rd - proceed 21kms and turn right on to the Pelican FSR. At 64.1km turn right (Tagai Rd), turn right again at 1km to enter the site (1km in). Alternatively this site can be accessed from the Bobtail FSR, 35 minutes west of PG, turn off the hwy (left) and travel 20km, then turn left onto the Blackwater Road (travel 30km), this will connect you to the Pelican FSR at 35.5km.
Coordinates: 53.447448, -123.661411
Depth chart for Tagai Lake
20.7 mdeepest6.5 mmean
Tagai Lake runs to 20.7 m (68 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1969.
The mean of 6.5 m (21 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in November 1969.
The Province sounded Tagai Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1969.
Ice fishing at Tagai Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Tagai 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 Tagai 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 | Moderate snow | 11° / 1° | 10 km/h | 1 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow | 6° / -3° | 11 km/h, gusts 23 | dry | Rising (+6.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+10.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 4° / -4° | 12 km/h, gusts 47 | dry | Falling (-1.2 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 4° / -5° | 4 km/h, gusts 38 | dry | Rising (+2.4 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Clear sky | 5° / -4° | 5 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Falling (-6.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -4° | 5 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
Tagai Lake, in brief
What fish are in Tagai Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1983), Burbot (last recorded 1969). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Tagai Lake?
Tagai Lake covers about 251.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Tagai Lake in?
Tagai Lake is in MU 7-11, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Tagai Lake
- Lintz Lake 6 km away
- Meadow Lake 8 km away
- Pelican Lake 14 km away
- Woodcock Lake 15 km away
- Boat Lake 17 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.