Cambyses Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Cambyses Lake belongs to Cariboo Regional District. Everything around it is mixed forest. About 4 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is a small entry by Cariboo Regional District standards. Some 14 km away sits 108 Mile Ranch, the nearest settlement. It is 148 km to Kamloops, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Cambyses Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Cariboo Regional District include sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and bull trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Cambyses Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -8°C in January and 15°C in July. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Ice-out usually falls in early April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. On the long-run averages the water opens up around early April and starts locking again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Cambyses Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. 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. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Camden Lake, 0.6 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Cambyses Lake for certain.