Turner Lake

A rough 4 by 4 road tums off Highway 20 in Tweedsmuir Provincial Park and follows the Atnarko River south. Turner Lake is located approximately 18 km (11.16 mi) along this track just west of Lonesome Lake.

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Turner Lake at a glance

Region: Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit: MU 5-2
Elevation: 1100 m
Maximum depth: 50.0 m
Surface area: 43.6 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
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 are primitive campsites around Turner Lake. Closest facilities and services are in Bella Coola and Hagensborg.

Coordinates: 52.2228, -125.7733

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 Turner Lake

Turner Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: There are primitive campsites around Turner Lake. Closest facilities and services are in Bella Coola and Hagensborg.
Coordinates: 52.2228, -125.7733

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

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.