Vedan Lake
Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1219 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.
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Vedan Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Elevation
- 1219 m
- Maximum depth
- 23.16 m
- Surface area
- 14.4 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
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
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 Vedan Lake
- Vedan Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
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.
Coordinates: 51.538628, -123.808712
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
- Abbott Lake
- Abuntlet Lake
- Agnus Lake
- Alexis Lake
- Anahim Lake
- Avalanche Lake
- Baby Charlotte Lake
- Ballon Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.