Meadow Lake Fishing near Clearwater, British Columbia

• Overview

  Meadow Lake falls in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, part of British Columbia. It lies 1,367 metres above sea level. Small at around 10 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. A shoreline of some 1.8 km keeps the choices simple. Clearwater is the closest place, 27 km off. After that come Barrière at 47 km and 100 Mile House at 62 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Meadow Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Thompson-Nicola Regional District, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Meadow Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 13°C and January near -9°C on the long-run figures. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. The open-water window runs from around late April to about mid November in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Plan around that when you fish Meadow Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Overnight stays are possible 1.1 km away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Flapjack Lake, 0.8 km out. Confirm before you fish Meadow Lake.