Canyon Lake Fishing in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, is where Canyon Lake sits. The bank gives way to pine and birch. Small at around 4 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Cariboo Regional District list. The closest town, Quesnel, is 47 km distant. Beyond it, Prince George at 105 km and Williams Lake at 120 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Canyon Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Cariboo Regional District include sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and bull trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Canyon Lake repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 13°C and January near -11°C on the long-run figures. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Canyon Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Teltierone Lake, 14 km away. For Canyon Lake in particular, ask before you travel.