Fishing at Dragonfly Lake, Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Dragonfly Lake is one of the Cariboo Regional District waters in British Columbia. It stands 1,118 metres above sea level. Around 39 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 4.3 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. 100 Mile House lies 33 km from the water. Further out sit 108 Mile Ranch (39 km) and Clearwater (54 km). It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Dragonfly Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Cariboo Regional District cover 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. At Dragonfly Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -8°C and August at about 14°C, the water has a wide range to work through. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Break-up near mid April, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Dragonfly Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Parks Lake, 1.1 km out. Check the current arrangement for Dragonfly Lake.