Wavey Lake Fishing in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Wavey Lake belongs to Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia. The bank gives way to lake country bush. It runs to roughly 87 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. The edge covers about 5.3 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Clearwater lies 40 km from the water. For a city, Kamloops is 99 km off. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Wavey Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Cariboo Regional District names sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon, bull trout, Coho salmon and longnose sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Wavey Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -8°C in January and 14°C in August. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. From about mid April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Wavey Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Faulkner Lake at 1.5 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Wavey Lake.