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  Chilko Lake
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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.

Size 20,032 ha. (49,480 ac.) Shoal Data not Available
Mean Depth 107.9 m. (353.9 ft.) Max. Depth 365.8 m. (1,200 ft.)
Game Fish Rainbow and Bull Trout Fish Stocked None
Angler Usage Low Elevation 1172 m. (3844 ft.)
Ice Over November - May T.D.S. 55 mg/L

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 Members serving this area:

Bracewell's Alpine Wilderness Adventures: The Bracewell's are legendary in the Chilcotin, and their real-life exploits and tales of high adventure rival any Hollywood script. Their land is both rugged, and peaceful, and it's waiting for you. Join them for horseback adventures fishing, hiking, and hunting --- and for winter activities too in the Coast Mountains of the Chilcotin.

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 service.

Terra Nostra Guest Ranch - Bordering the majestic Chilcotin coast mountains we offer a variety of activities, programs, company retreats, & family getaways. Rent the entire ranch, or individual suites, as you relax in the surroundings, comfort, remoteness & peace of Terra Nostra Guest Ranch.

Ts'yl-os Park Lodge - Enjoy fully guided river fly fishing and horseback riding vacations. Stay at our mountain lodge while being guided for trophy rainbows or horseback riding through the valleys. We also offer week-long mountain horse packtrips. Call us or visit our website to ask for a free colour brochure. We would love to have you join us!

The Lodge at Chilko Lake - Visit this jewel on the north end of Chilko Lake 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.

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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