Anders Lake Fishing near Williams Lake, British Columbia

• Overview

  The Cariboo Regional District end of British Columbia holds Anders Lake. Elevation runs to 1,129 metres. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cariboo Regional District. For a base, Williams Lake sits 28 km out. For a city, Kamloops is 207 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Anders Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Cariboo Regional District cover sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and bull trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Anders Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 14°C in August and bottom out at -8°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid April. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Anders Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Upper Wiggins Lake is 2.5 km distant. Check the current arrangement for Anders Lake.