Whale Lake fishing
Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.
Whale Lake is a small water of 21.7 ha in the Cariboo. The Whale Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Whale Lake is a small water in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake.
This week at Whale 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; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Slight rain showers | 15° / 6° | 17 km/h, gusts 41 | 3 mm | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Light drizzle | 15° / 4° | 12 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Rising (+1.1 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Clear sky | 15° / 3° | 13 km/h, gusts 25 | dry | Rising (+1.3 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 17° / 5° | 14 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Falling (-5.6 hPa) |
| Mon 14 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 7° | 14 km/h, gusts 35 | dry | Rising (+5.8 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 18° / 7° | 12 km/h, gusts 31 | dry | Rising (+1.7 hPa) |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 21° / 7° | 9 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Rising (+3.4 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Whale Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Whale Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-2
- Surface area
- 21.7 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
Getting to Whale Lake
Coordinates: 51.556197, -121.663839
Whale Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Whale Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Whale Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Whale Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
Whale Lake, in brief
How big is Whale Lake?
Whale Lake covers about 21.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Whale Lake in?
Whale Lake is in MU 5-2, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Whale Lake
- Whale Lake
2 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 51.557248, -121.667975
Local shops and lodges in the Cariboo
- Lone Butte Sporting Goods, 6051 Highway 24, Lone Butte, BC
Fishing Highway 24 flies, gas, tackle & live lake reports
Lone Butte Sporting Goods website - Sheridan Lake Resort, 7510 Magnussen Road, Sheridan Lake, BC
Waterfront campsites, trailer-friendly launches & pontoon rentals
Sheridan Lake Resort website - Chilcotin Guns, 1542 Broadway Avenue South, Williams Lake, BC
Chilcotin Guns website
Trout lakes near Whale Lake
- Boar Lake 2 km away
- Gustafsen Lake 4 km away
- Snag Lake 12 km away
- Valentine Lake 15 km away
- Edmund Lake 19 km away
- Big Lake 19 km away
- Meadow Lake 22 km away
- Alberta Lake 23 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.