Fishing at Coldspring Lake, Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Coldspring Lake falls in Cariboo Regional District, part of British Columbia. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. The water measures roughly 4 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cariboo Regional District. Some 28 km away sits Quesnel, the nearest settlement. Williams Lake lies 101 km off, Prince George another 106 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Coldspring Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name 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. The shape of Coldspring Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 15°C, the coldest about -9°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Coldspring Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Porcupine Lake sits 4.5 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Coldspring Lake.