Tyaughton Lake
MU 3-32, Thompson-Nicola
50.9413° N, 122.7729° W
- Surface area
- 95.7ha
- Maximum depth
- 24.1m
- 79 ft. Province survey, 1980
- Elevation
- 991m
- Campsites
- 4
- At Friburg rec site
Open Tyaughton Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Tyaughton Lake
Tyaughton Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 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.
Tyaughton Lake at a glance
- Region
- Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-32
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1969)The newest of these fish records is from 2025.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 50.941286, -122.772881
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Fish on record at Tyaughton Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1939 | 2025 | 64 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1969 | 1969 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Tyaughton Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Tyaughton Lake yet.
Getting to Tyaughton Lake
8.1 km of traced road to the campground by way of Tyaughton Lake Rd. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 50.941286, -122.772881
Camping and rec sites at Tyaughton Lake
- Friburg
- Campsites
- 4 designated
- To the shore
- 45 m
Access: The Friburg Recreation site is located on the western shore of Tyaughton Lake. From Goldbridge proceed north east along Highway 40 for 12.4 kilometres. This is called the Tyax Junction, and there are many signs promoting businesses etc in the area. Turn left onto this road (Tyaughton Lake Road) and continue on. After 1.5 km, you will pass the Mowson Pond Recreation Site. Continue on for another 6 kms. Watch for the Friburg Recreation Site sign on your right. A short access road will take you to the main camping areas. You will end up at Tyax Lodge if you miss the turn-off to the campsite.
Coordinates: 50.942253, -122.776391
Depth chart for Tyaughton Lake
24.1 mdeepest9.7 mmean
Tyaughton Lake runs to 24.1 m (79 ft) at its deepest, by the Province survey, 1980.
The mean of 9.7 m (32 ft) is read off the same chart, surveyed in March 1980.
The Province sounded Tyaughton Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1980.
The ice year at Tyaughton Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Tyaughton Lake froze in 65 of the 65 winters since 1960. Freeze-up falls most years between 1 November and 12 November, and ice-off between 28 April and 12 May. The median winter freezes on 6 November and opens on 5 May.
the middle half of modelled winters the median ice cover in the median winter
Winter 2024-25 in the model: frozen from 15 November 2024 to 20 April 2025, 156 days.
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Tyaughton 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.
Tyaughton Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Tyaughton Lake is 0.9 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.9 Csince the 1960s
- 3.6 Caverage year now
- 2.8 Caverage year then
- -6 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Tyaughton 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 | Fog | 13° / 3° | 11 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate rain | 9° / 0° | 11 km/h, gusts 35 | 2 mm | Rising (+3.2 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 7° / -1° | 6 km/h, gusts 30 | dry | Rising (+11.2 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate rain | 5° / 2° | 2 km/h, gusts 13 | 4 mm | Falling (-5.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Slight rain | 7° / 1° | 2 km/h, gusts 28 | 1 mm | Rising (+3.6 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 10° / -1° | 2 km/h, gusts 8 | dry | Falling (-3.3 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Rising (+1.2 hPa) |
Tyaughton Lake, in brief
What fish are in Tyaughton Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Tyaughton Lake?
Tyaughton Lake covers about 95.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Tyaughton Lake in?
Tyaughton Lake is in MU 3-32, in the Thompson-Nicola. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Tyaughton Lake
- Mowson Pond 4 km away
- Liza Lake 10 km away
- Gun Lake 10 km away
- Lost Lake 13 km away
- Marshall Lake 13 km away
All 342 lakes in the Thompson-Nicola, with today's conditions on each.