Fawn Lake is not that large, which can make it a perfect fly fishing lake. Joanne Dyck from the Screamin’ Reel in 100 Mile House says that Fawn Lake is fairly typical of lakes in the region, and that fly anglers can do quite well here. Ice off usually happens in late April or early May. Dyck says that early on in the season, Chironomids are where it’s at for local lakes. “From April to mid-May, mostly, you’ll be fishing Chironomid patterns, but even during the rest of the year, Chironomids are a good choice,” she says. Dyck recommends a Beadhead Pheasant Tail Nymph for Fawn Lake. “Later in the season, more into August and September, you can try your Careys and those kinds of patterns,” Dyck suggests. Leech patterns are also good fly choices for all Cariboo Lakes, she adds. Ralph Mieli, from Fawn Lake Resort, agrees that Chironomid fishing is a great choice for Fawn Lake, especially, “fishing along the drops, or later in spring in the holes in the deeper parts of the lake.” Fawn Lake has seen its catch limits reduced in recent years. Dyck says that there are decent-sized rainbows there, and it is generally stocked every year. In 2018, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society deposited 9,000 rainbow trout in Fawn Lake. Please remember that only electric motors are allowed on Fawn Lake. LAKE ACCESS From 100 Mile House, head south along Hwy 97 to Hwy 24. Turn left, and follow Hwy 24 for about 25 km to the turnoff to Fawn Creek Rd on the left (north). Turn here and continue about two kilometres to a side road on the right (east), leading to Fawn Lake. Alternately, follow Horse Lake Rd, west of 100 Mile House, about 17 km to Fawn Creek Rd on the right (south). Turn here and continue about six kilometres to the Fawn Lake turnoff on your left (east).

July 2016

Bring the kids July 28

From the Highway 24 Facebook page: "It is the first time that a Learn to Fish program along Fishing Highway 24 will be held. Please make sure you register your kids for the July 28 event, which takes place at Fawn Lake Resort from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (250-593-4654). We would like to thank Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. for coming out to our area to educate our younger generation on how to fish. Thanks very much!"

South side shuffle

I've fished this lake annually for about 5 years. Flys and troll will both work, but the bigger fish are all on the south side. Long leaders and slow presentation seem to do the trick. Nice lake, good access.