Youngs Lake
MU 7-14, Omineca
54.2907° N, 123.2252° W
- Surface area
- 61.1ha
- Maximum depth
- 14.3m
- 47 ft
- Elevation
- 780m
- Campsites
- 2
- At Youngs Lake rec site
Open Youngs Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Youngs Lake at a glance
- Region
- Omineca
- Management unit
- MU 7-14
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1970), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1970), Peamouth Chub (last recorded 1970), Sucker (General) (last recorded 1970)The newest of these fish records is from 1970.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 54.290734, -123.225215
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Fish on record at Youngs Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
| Peamouth Chub | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
| Sucker (General) | 1970 | 1970 | 2 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Youngs Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Youngs Lake yet.
Getting to Youngs Lake
44.2 km of traced road to the campground by way of West Creek Road FSR, 300 Road FSR, Hoodoo Mainline FSR and Chief Lake Rd. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 54.290734, -123.225215
Camping and rec sites at Youngs Lake
- Youngs Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails) - Youngs Lake
- Campsites
- 2 designated
- To the shore
- 4 m
Coordinates: 54.281785, -123.208352
Depth chart for Youngs Lake
14.3 mdeepest
Youngs Lake runs to 14.3 m (47 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Youngs Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Youngs Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Youngs 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.
This week at Youngs 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.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Moderate rain | 9° / 3° | 14 km/h | 1 mm | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 13 km/h, gusts 29 | dry | Rising (+6.0 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -2° | 11 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+10.6 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -2° | 16 km/h, gusts 52 | dry | Steady |
| Sun 25 Oct | Clear sky | 3° / -5° | 12 km/h, gusts 36 | dry | Rising (+1.2 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 5° / -3° | 9 km/h | dry | Falling (-6.0 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -3° | 9 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.1 hPa) |
Youngs Lake, in brief
What fish are in Youngs Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1970). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Youngs Lake?
Youngs Lake covers about 61.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Youngs Lake in?
Youngs Lake is in MU 7-14, in the Omineca. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Youngs Lake
- Sawmill Lake 4 km away
- Poplar Lake 13 km away
- Mossvale Lake 15 km away
- Teardrop Lake 17 km away
- Tureen Lake 18 km away
All 235 lakes in the Omineca, with today's conditions on each.