Location: Chilko Lake is located in the Chilcotin Country of British Columbia, Canada. Follow The Chilcotin Highway (Hwy 20) west from Williams Lake, BC to Tatla Lake. Turn left (south) onto the Bluff Lake road and drive for 4.2 km (2.6 mi.). Keep left on the Tatlayoko Lake Road for 16.3 km (10.1 mi.) to the Chilko Lake Road. Travel 41.7 km (25.9 mi.) to Chilko Lake.

Resorts & Campsites: World class resorts. All services and facilities are available at Chilko Lake. There are 2 BCFS campsites on Chilko Lake. The first that you will come to has camping in mature fir and pine along a pebble shoreline of translucent greeny blue water. It has a concrete boat launch. This 8 vehicle site can be very windy. The second BCFS campsite is called the Chilko Lake movie site because the film "The Bear" was filmed in this area. This camp is an open 8 vehicle site with the spectacular coast mountains offering a picture postcard view.

BC Adventure Network members serving this area:

Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures: We offer exhilarating jetboat tours on the Fraser, Chilcotin & Chilko Rivers – & outdoor wilderness adventure with wilderness / wildlife, native culture, gold rush history, & hiking. Our professionally trained Chilcotin native guides offer exceptional customer... more

Chezacut Wilderness & Ranch Adventures: We offer you an authentic experience on a working cattle ranch. Become a more confident rider joining your guide on ranch tours or cattle drives. Our home cooked, organic food and grass-finished meats are always on the menu. Sleep deeply in your comfortable su... more

Tatlow Mountain Outfitters: Tatlow Mountain Outfitters is a licensed BC Hunting Guide and Outfitter offering guided big game hunts in the Chilcotin region of British Columbia. We also offer a wide range of wilderness adventures and activities including fishing, pack horse trips and alpin... more

The Lodge at Chilko Lake: Visit this Chilko Lake jewel set amongst the breath-taking Coast Mountain Range and Tsylos Provincial Park. We offer many outdoor / indoor / multi-sport adventures, and a luxurious stay in this truly healing blend of wilderness and comfort. more

Ts'yl-os Park Lodge: Enjoy fully guided river fly fishing and horseback riding vacations, through the valleys, while staying at our mountain lodge. Call us or visit our website to ask for a free colour brochure and be sure to ask about week-long mountain horse packtrips! more

View a bathymetric map of Chilko Lake

Fishing Report: Chilko Lake contains big fish. The Bull Trout go to 10 lbs and the rainbows to 6 lbs. or better. Trolling is the preferred method of fishing, however, fly fishermen do very well at the creek mouths.

Caution: This lake can be very windy.

Be sure to visit Fishbc.com for angling information!

Viewscape: Considered by many to be British Columbia's most beautiful lake, Chilko stretches 84 km (52 mi.). Huge snowpeaked mountains and glaciers surround the lake.

Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.

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