Williamson Lake fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Williamson Lake is a small lake located 30 km (19 mi) from Greenwood via 25 km of gravel and dirt road. A 4X4 is recommended. A BCFS camping area and cartop boat launch are provided.

Williamson Lake is a small water in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 36.0 ha and runs to 11.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1356 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Williamson Lake at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-20
Elevation
1356 m
Maximum depth
11.0 m
Surface area
36.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Williamson Lake

High quality, hard-fighting larger trout.

Nothing exotic required here: the usual stillwater program for the season will get it done.

Best times of year at Williamson Lake

Getting to Williamson Lake

Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.

Coordinates: 49.2953, -118.7917

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Williamson Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

Quality Fishery.

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

Ice fishing at Williamson Lake

Williamson 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 Williamson Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Williamson Lake

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