Cadorna Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Cadorna Lake is listed under British Columbia. Elevation runs to 1,917 metres. With some 15 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. With about 2.2 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Most waters listed here for British Columbia are larger. The closest town, Elkford, is 56 km away. Turner Valley follows at 62 km, then Invermere at 65 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Cadorna Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On Cadorna Lake that means starting tight and working out. Our records class it as a lake.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 9°C on average, January about -13°C. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early June. The water is typically free of ice between early June and late October. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Plan around that when you fish Cadorna Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Upper Elk Lake sits 5.8 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Cadorna Lake carry more weight than any list.