Waterlily Lake Fishing Guide, Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Waterlily Lake lies within the bounds of Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. It lies 884 metres above sea level. The water covers some 14 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.6 km, and most of it is walkable. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cariboo Regional District. The closest town, Anahim Lake, is 82 km away. The nearest city of size is Vancouver, 308 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Waterlily Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across 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. At Waterlily Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 13°C and December near -8°C on the long-run figures. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. It sets the rhythm of the year at Waterlily Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Horn Lake, 2.1 km away. The position on Waterlily Lake is worth confirming on the day.