Fishing Taylor Lake in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Taylor Lake lies in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The country round it is lake country bush from end to end. It measures about 56 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The outline measures near 8.5 km, so local knowledge counts. Start from 100 Mile House, 18 km down the road. The big place round here is Kamloops, 112 km distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Taylor Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Survey and observation records for Cariboo Regional District include 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. Work Taylor Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 14°C in July and bottoms out near -9°C in January. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Break-up comes around mid April, and the run that follows is short and strong. The lid tends to go about mid April and return around mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. On Taylor Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Gracy Lake sits 2.3 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Taylor Lake before loading the car.