Wentworth Lakes fishing

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

Tucked into the Cariboo region at 1256 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Wentworth Lakes is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 34.0 ha and runs to 13.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1256 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout.

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Wentworth Lakes at a glance

Region
Region 5 - Cariboo
Management unit
MU 5-11
Elevation
1256 m
Maximum depth
13.2 m
Surface area
34.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
Trout strain
Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Wentworth Lakes

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Wentworth Lakes

Getting to Wentworth Lakes

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Cariboo (MU 5-11). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.9864, -120.4578

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Wentworth Lakes fishing regulations

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Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Wentworth Lakes

Wentworth Lakes 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 Wentworth Lakes

Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo

Trout lakes near Wentworth Lakes

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