Tsuniah Lake
MU 5-4, Cariboo
51.5408° N, 124.0950° W
- Surface area
- 1024.9ha
- Maximum depth
- 39.6m
- 130 ft
- Elevation
- 1,222m
- Campsites
- 10
- At Tsuniah Lake Bay rec site
Open Tsuniah Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Tsuniah Lake
Tsuniah 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.
Tsuniah Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-4
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971), Bull Trout, Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1971), Northern Redbelly Dace (last recorded 1971), Redside Shiner (last recorded 1971)The newest of these fish records is from 2021.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 51.5408, -124.095
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Fish on record at Tsuniah Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Bull Trout | 2021 | 2021 | 13 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Northern Redbelly Dace | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
| Redside Shiner | 1971 | 1971 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Tsuniah Lake
Best times of year at Tsuniah Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Tsuniah Lake fishing regulations
Bait ban, single barbless hook. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Tsuniah Lake
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
Camping and rec sites at Tsuniah Lake
- Tsuniah Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
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. - Tsuniah Lake Bay
- Campsites
- 10 designated
- To the shore
- 15 m
Coordinates: 51.575513, -124.05534
Depth chart for Tsuniah Lake
39.6 mdeepest17.7 mmean
Tsuniah Lake runs to 39.6 m (130 ft) at its deepest.
The mean of 17.7 m (58 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in November 1971.
The Province sounded Tsuniah Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971. It runs to 3 sheets.
Ice fishing at Tsuniah Lake
Tsuniah Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.
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 Tsuniah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 10° / 4° | 10 km/h, gusts 40 | dry | Falling (-9.3 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / 0° | 6 km/h, gusts 25 | 2 mm | Rising (+6.7 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -1° | 4 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Rising (+9.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / 0° | 5 km/h, gusts 22 | 1 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Partly cloudy | 6° / -1° | 6 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+5.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 8° / 2° | 3 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Falling (-4.3 hPa) |
Tsuniah Lake, in brief
What fish are in Tsuniah Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1971), Bull Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Tsuniah Lake in?
Tsuniah Lake is in MU 5-4, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Tsuniah Lake
- Chaunigan Lake 14 km away
- Konni Lake 16 km away
- Cheshi Lake 19 km away
- Murray Taylor Lake 19 km away
- Vedan Lake 19 km away
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