Little Horsefly Lake Fishing in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Little Horsefly Lake is a Cariboo Regional District water, in British Columbia. The setting is lake country bush. It measures about 40 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 3.5 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Some 61 km away sits Williams Lake, the nearest settlement. 108 Mile Ranch is 70 km away, with 100 Mile House at 81 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Little Horsefly Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. 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 Little Horsefly Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -7°C in January up to 16°C in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. From about early April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It holds true on Little Horsefly Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A pier or jetty stands 1 km away, which helps on a crowded bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Wawn Lake, 2.1 km out. For Little Horsefly Lake in particular, ask before you travel.