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MCKINLEY LAKE
MCKINLEY LAKE
British Columbia

Where is MCKINLEY LAKE?

MCKINLEY LAKE (52.2675, -120.9412), located in Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 521.3 hectares (approximately 1288 acres or 5.2 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at MCKINLEY LAKE?

The most popular species caught here are Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Burbot. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does MCKINLEY LAKE have?

Our members have marked 1 Boat Launch at MCKINLEY LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

1 Boat LaunchNo WarningsNo Other Markers

Species

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Rainbow Trout
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Events

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2026 Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club Members Annual Fish Derby
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Lodging and Camping

Mckinley Lake

Smaller rec site located on the Western end of Mckinley Lake. 5 small sites, with a rough boat launch. A great spot to be in the fall and watch the salmon as they proceed into the lake.

From Horsefly, head East on the 100 road, past Black Creek stay right onto the 500 rd, proceed for 7 km. Entrance on the left, approximately 1 km into the lake.

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User Feed

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Northern Pikeminnow
Confirmed by Curtiswebster on MCKINLEY LAKE
5 years ago
cndjhawk

Spring 2016 where better to be than on a the water

The fish were quiet this spring but picked up early summer and continue to nip at various lures...can't wait for next trip

10 years ago
Bridgelip Sucker
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
Rainbow Trout
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
Kokanee
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
White Sucker
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
Lake Trout
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
Burbot
Confirmed by cndjhawk on MCKINLEY LAKE
10 years ago
Boat Launch Marker Added
Zachary_1986
11 years ago
genneva

McKinley May 30, 2010

Nice lake but the camping area is not good. Camping sites are really small and situated in a clearing, no privacy between sites at all. Campground also located by the resevoir so it is a little loud with the sound of rushing water.

16 years ago
nuguy

Nice rainbow

This is the biggest rainbow I've caught out of Mckinley ..

17 years ago
nuguy

A sign that it's time to head back to camp ..

A typical sun set on Mckinley lake

17 years ago
shantetoby

McKinley Lake Rainbow

We are told that you can catch very large rainbows in McKinley Lake but this picture is called "Bigger McKinley Fish" because the fish was bigger than my husband caught.

18 years ago
shantetoby

Eagle's Nest at McKinley Lake

After coming down the channel from the campsite and turning towards the main area of McKinley Lake, the Eagle's Nest is obvious. Below it, on the island is a little beach and picnic area.

18 years ago


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