Tzenzaicut Lake fishing

Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.

From Quesnel , cross the Fraser River and head south on the West Fraser Road, eventually crossing west over Narcosli Creek. This route, 56 km (35 mi) from Quesnel is over good gravel road suitable for all conventional vehicles.

Tzenzaicut Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 14.0 ha and runs to 11.58 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1139 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Tzenzaicut Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
1139 m
Maximum depth
11.58 m
Surface area
14.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Tzenzaicut Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

Consistent numbers of catchable trout make this a dependable choice when you want fish in the net, not just on the line.

Best times of year at Tzenzaicut Lake

Getting to Tzenzaicut Lake

The Forest Service Campsite on the north side of the lake is a large treed site with a gravelled beach and boat launch.

Coordinates: 52.6511, -122.8358

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Tzenzaicut Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

General Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Tzenzaicut Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Tzenzaicut Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Tzenzaicut Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Tzenzaicut Lake

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