Vedan Lake
MU 5-4, Cariboo
51.5406° N, 123.8175° W
- Surface area
- 305.2ha
- Maximum depth
- 23.2m
- 76 ft
- Elevation
- 1,219m
Open Vedan Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Vedan Lake
Vedan Lake is known for trophy Bull trout to 15 lb.
- Bull trout to 15 lb
- Rainbow trout to 5 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.
Vedan Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-4
- Species
- Bull Trout (last recorded 1970), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1970), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1970), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1970), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1970), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1970)The province's newest fish record here is from 1970.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 51.5406, -123.8175
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Fish on record at Vedan Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Trout | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Dolly Varden | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Whitefish (General) | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1970 | 1970 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Vedan Lake
Best times of year at Vedan Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Vedan Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Vedan Lake yet.
Getting to Vedan Lake
There is a guest ranch resort with an airstrip situated on Elkin Lake. There is also a very nice 6 vehicle BCFS campsite complete with a gravel boat launch. This is an attractive site, in a treed valley setting.
Coordinates: 51.5406, -123.8175
Camping and rec sites at Vedan Lake
- Vedan Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Access: There is a guest ranch resort with an airstrip situated on Elkin Lake. There is also a very nice 6 vehicle BCFS campsite complete with a gravel boat launch. This is an attractive site, in a treed valley setting.
Depth chart for Vedan Lake
23.2 mdeepest
Vedan Lake runs to 23.2 m (76 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Vedan Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Vedan Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Vedan 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.
This week at Vedan 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 | Partly cloudy | 12° / 1° | 14 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 1° | 14 km/h, gusts 42 | dry | Falling (-4.8 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -2° | 11 km/h, gusts 21 | 5 mm | Rising (+6.4 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Fog | 6° / -5° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Rising (+9.8 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Slight rain | 4° / 0° | 7 km/h, gusts 60 | 2 mm | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 7° / 0° | 4 km/h, gusts 39 | dry | Rising (+3.5 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -3° | 6 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Falling (-5.3 hPa) |
Vedan Lake, in brief
What fish are in Vedan Lake?
Bull Trout (last recorded 1970), Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden (last recorded 1970), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1970), Whitefish (General) (last recorded 1970). Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
Which management unit is Vedan Lake in?
Vedan 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 Vedan Lake
- Big Lake 6 km away
- Chaunigan Lake 6 km away
- Konni Lake 9 km away
- Fish Lake 17 km away
- Tsuniah Lake 19 km away
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