Rose Lake Fishing near Williams Lake, British Columbia

• Overview

  You will find Rose Lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. Elevation runs to 978 metres. At 1.81 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. Shoreline length is close to 8.5 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Few waters listed in Cariboo Regional District are bigger. For a base, Williams Lake sits 28 km out. 108 Mile Ranch is 61 km and 100 Mile House 74 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Rose Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. 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. Read Rose Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 15°C and January near -8°C on the long-run figures. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. That is the shape of the year on Rose Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. A campsite lies 610 m away for anyone staying over. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Wheatley Lake is 2.5 km distant. Ask locally about Rose Lake if anything is unclear.