Williams Lake fishing
Fishing near Williams Lake, Quesnel and the rest of the Cariboo. See all Cariboo lakes.
Williams Lake sits in the Cariboo region at 1104 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
Williams Lake is a medium lake in the Cariboo, the trout country reached from Williams Lake. It covers 96.0 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1104 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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Williams Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 5 - Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-1
- Elevation
- 1104 m
- Maximum depth
- 14.4 m
- Surface area
- 96.0 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Kokanee
- Trout strain
- Blackwater River & Pennask Wild Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs
- 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 Williams Lake
Targeting Rainbow Trout in Cariboo.
Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.
Best times of year at Williams Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Williams Lake
Forestry road access in Cariboo (MU 5-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 52.1167, -122.0719
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Williams Lake fishing regulations
Bella Bella: (250) 957-2363 Bella Coola: (250) 799-5345
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Williams Lake
Williams 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 Williams Lake
- And Williams Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside recreation access and campsites for And Williams Lake in Cariboo.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Maintained 2WD/4WD forestry road access in Cariboo.
Coordinates: 52.119172, -122.113214 Official page
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
Trout lakes near Williams Lake
- Williams Lake 0 km away
- Dugan Lake 13 km away
- Jones Lake 13 km away
- Little Jones Lake 13 km away
- Dewar Lake 17 km away
- Till Lake 22 km away
- Bunting Lake 22 km away
- Skulow Lake 24 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.