Valentine Lake fishing

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

At the north end of 100 Mile House , turn west off Highway 97 onto the Exeter Road and follow this easily accessible road for about 18 km (11 mi.).

Valentine Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 35.0 ha and runs to 14.63 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1219 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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Valentine Lake at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-2
Elevation
1219 m
Maximum depth
14.63 m
Surface area
35.0 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
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Valentine 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 Valentine Lake

Getting to Valentine Lake

A Forest Service Campsite suitable for campers, small trailers and cartop boat launching is located on the west side of the lake. This is also a popular site for hunting camps. Only electric motors are allowed, no power boats.

Coordinates: 51.5853, -121.4506

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Valentine 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 Valentine Lake

Valentine 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.

Camping and rec sites at Valentine Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Valentine Lake

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