Tsuniah Lake
Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1222 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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Tsuniah Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 1222 m
- Maximum depth
- 39.62 m
- Surface area
- 154.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
There is 1 resort complete with facilities, boat rentals and accommodations. There is also a well utilized 8 vehicle open site BCFS campsite at the lake. Cartoppers can be launched from this campsite.
Coordinates: 51.5408, -124.095
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Tsuniah Lake
- Tsuniah Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: There is 1 resort complete with facilities, boat rentals and accommodations. There is also a well utilized 8 vehicle open site BCFS campsite at the lake. Cartoppers can be launched from this campsite.
Coordinates: 51.554693, -124.087642
Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo
- Lone Butte Sporting Goods, Lone Butte / Interlakes, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website - Sheridan Lake Resort, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Abbott Lake
- Abuntlet Lake
- Agnus Lake
- Alexis Lake
- Anahim Lake
- Avalanche Lake
- Baby Charlotte Lake
- Ballon Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.