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NIMPO LAKE (52.3381, -125.1857), located in Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 986.2 hectares (approximately 2437 acres or 9.9 square kilometers).
Which fish can I catch at NIMPO LAKE?
The most popular species caught here are Rainbow Trout. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.
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Northern Pikeminnow About NIMPO LAKE
Nimpo Lake is long, deep, and packed full of great fishing. As if the lake itself weren’t enough, it’s also part of the Dean River system, which in itself is world-class fishing.
Kerry Jacox and Ron Ashley run the Nimpo Lake Resort, and report that the fishing in Nimpo Lake is excellent. Ashley states, “Nimpo Lake is full of wild rainbow trout, so it’s not necessary to find a ‘hot spot.’ It’s almost impossible NOT to catch fish here!”
Some of the more popular fly patterns for Nimpo Lake are the classics. Early-spring Chironomid hatches invite the use of these patterns. Ashley recommends a black Leech pattern, or a ‘52 Buick. The ‘52 Buick is great as a searching pattern, especially in unfamiliar waters. “A fly resembling a pink shrimp is also popular, since these are natural food for the trout in Nimpo Lake,” Ashley suggests.
Tabby Reid, from Wilderness Rim Resort, suggests that some economic changes have meant fewer American tourists, which has then drastically decreased fishing pressure, and drastically increased catch rates. “It’s no exaggeration to say that the fishing here is incredible,” she says.
One of the great things about Nimpo Lake and the high catch rates, Reid adds, is that, “anglers can challenge themselves here, and it’s a great place to experiment with all kinds of flies.”
Later in the season, Reid suggests brighter colours, especially because the food choices for the fish are changing.
LAKE ACCESS
Nimpo Lake is 3 ½ hrs west of Williams Lake, on Highway 20 and 2 ½ hrs east of Bella Coola on Highway 20.
Nimpo Creek Road is 7.5 km west of the Nimpo Lake General Store.Nimpo Lake Resort is located at the very end of Nimpo Creek Road (4 km from Hwy 20). Be sure to check the DriveBC website before heading out on the highway, for the latest updates on road conditions.
Nimpo Lake Resort is a full service lodge with cabins, camp sites and boat rentals (with free use of non-motorized boats). Contact them at nimpolakeresort.com, or at 250-742-3239 - May to October, 877-nimpo88 off-season. Email them at [email protected].
Wilderness Rim Resort also offers full service and boat rentals, along with cabins and camp sites and room for events. Contact them at wildernessrimbc.com, by email at [email protected], and by phone at 250-742-3360.
Lodging and Camping
Nimpo Lake Resort is located in the West Chilcotin region of British Columbia, where wilderness is right outside your door. Our restful lake-side resort offers full service cabins with a perfect blend of modern convenience and rustic charm.
Book a float plane, fly to the Chilcotin and experience beautiful British Columbia and an outdoor adventure that you will never forget. Stewart’s Lodge at Nimpo Lake has been featured by tourism and travel reporters. Established in 1953, Stewart’s Lodge provides accommodations for back country adventures. Wilderness fishing, hunting, canoeing, hiking and flightseeing in the heart of the Chilcotin country. Your holdiay package includes rustic log cabins with first class provisions, linens, cooking facilities, boats, motors, fuel and life jackets. Travel by float plane and catch WILD rainbow trout up to 5 pounds!
