Trapp Lake
MU 3-20, Thompson-Nicola
50.4749° N, 120.2570° W
- Surface area
- 126.6ha
- Elevation
- 722m
Open Trapp Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trapp Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Species
- Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1975), Lake Chub (last recorded 1974), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1974), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1974), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1974), Prickly Sculpin (last recorded 1974), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1974), Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1974), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1974)The newest of these fish records is from 2000.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.474897, -120.256956
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Fish on record at Trapp Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 1967 | 2000 | 18 |
| Rainbow Trout | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Lake Chub | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1974 | 1974 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1974 | 1974 | 3 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1974 | 1974 | 2 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
| Sucker (General) | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Trapp Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Trapp Lake yet.
Getting to Trapp Lake
Coordinates: 50.474897, -120.256956
Camping and rec sites at Trapp Lake
- Trapp Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
The ice year at Trapp Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Trapp Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 15 November and 30 November, and ice-off between 28 March and 18 April. The median winter freezes on 23 November and opens on 7 April.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 23 November 2024 to 9 March 2025, 106 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Trapp 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.
Trapp Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Trapp Lake is 1.5 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +1.5 Csince the 1960s
- 6.0 Caverage year now
- 4.5 Caverage year then
- -18 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Trapp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2 Nov | Overcast | 12° / 0° | 11 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Tue 3 Nov | Overcast | 10° / 2° | 8 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-3.2 hPa) |
| Wed 4 Nov | Slight rain | 12° / 2° | 11 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.1 hPa) |
| Thu 5 Nov | Slight rain | 9° / 3° | 20 km/h, gusts 64 | 1 mm | Rising (+1.6 hPa) |
| Fri 6 Nov | Slight rain showers | 7° / 1° | 22 km/h, gusts 81 | 5 mm | Falling (-1.7 hPa) |
| Sat 7 Nov | Overcast | 7° / 0° | 11 km/h, gusts 48 | dry | Rising (+9.8 hPa) |
| Sun 8 Nov | Overcast | 10° / 1° | 9 km/h, gusts 64 | dry | Falling (-9.0 hPa) |
Trapp Lake, in brief
What fish are in Trapp Lake?
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1975). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Trapp Lake?
Trapp Lake covers about 126.6 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Trapp Lake in?
Trapp Lake is in MU 3-20, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Trapp Lake
- Shumway Lake 5 km away
- Horseshoe Lake 6 km away
- Tulip Lake 7 km away
- Bleeker Lake 7 km away
- Roche Lake 7 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.