SNAG LAKE, Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada

SNAG LAKE

British Columbia

Where is SNAG LAKE?

SNAG LAKE (51.6618, -121.7438), located in Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 101.5 hectares (approximately 251 acres or 1 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at SNAG LAKE?

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

What does SNAG LAKE have?

Our members have marked 1 Warning, 1 Boat Launch, and 1 Other Marker at SNAG LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

1 Boat Launch

1 Warning

1 Other Marker

Species

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About SNAG LAKE

Snag Lake is fairly shallow and can be weedy. Do not let this deter you. The bays provide good habitat and coverage and are great places to start. Head into the bays, anchor and cast from there.

Greens, orange and black are good colour choices for Snag Lake. Leeches, dragonfly patterns and green Woolly Buggers are all useful to have on hand. Try fishing these flies near the bottom, and experiment with the speed of your retrieve.

Snag Lake is best fished by anchoring and casting. Because it can be weedy, trolling is not effective. If you are trolling, try to stay fairly close to the middle of the lake where the water is somewhat clearer and easier to get through.

Snag Lake offers tremendous ice fishing and can reward those anglers who can locate the trout. Try a glow hook and jig with a worm or shrimp.

Note: The B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations refer to a different Snag Lake, located northeast of 100 Mile House.

LAKE ACCESS

Snag Lake is west of 100 Mile House. There are several backroads that will take anglers to the lake. Only one route is profiled here.

From 100 Mile House, follow Highway 97 north, about eight kilometres, to Tatton Station Road, on the left (west) side.

Continue along this road for about 25 kilometres, and keep to the left (south) as the road forks at this point. Snag Lake is located another twelve kilometres along this road, on the left (east) side.

There is a small forest recreation site on the lake, although it is not suitable for trailers. A carry-down boat launch is also located at the site."

Events

2026 Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club Members Annual Fish Derby

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Lodging and Camping

Snag Lake

Located on the northwest shore of Snag Lake, the recreation site is popular spot for fishing, ice fishing, and camping. Visitors should be aware that power-driven vessels and vessels driven by electrical propulsion are prohibited on this lake.

Tatton-Snag Rd.

Located west of 100 Mile House. Access is via the 1300 Road. From 100 Mile House drive north on Hwy 97 for 7.5 km. Turn west on Tatton Station Road which turns into Helena Lake (1300) road. Follow Tatton- Helena road for approximately 26 km. Turn southwest onto Tatton-Snag Road and travel for 12 km to Snag Lake.

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jerulesflyfishin

Winterkilled last year

4 years ago

Writeup

"Snag Lake is a hotspot for brook trout and has been called the best brook trout fishery in the Cariboo. Although the best fishing for brook trout is in the winter and spring, Snag Lake is a consistent producer year-round, with good mid-summer and ice fishing results as well. Snag Lake is fairly shallow and can be weedy. Do not let this deter you. The bays provide good habitat and coverage and are great places to start. Head into the bays, anchor and cast from there. Greens, orange and black are good colour choices for Snag Lake. Leeches, dragonfly patterns and green Woolly Buggers are all useful to have on hand. Try fishing these flies near the bottom, and experiment with the speed of your retrieve. Snag Lake is best fished by anchoring and casting. Because it can be weedy, trolling is not effective. If you are trolling, try to stay fairly close to the middle of the lake where the water is somewhat clearer and easier to get through. Snag Lake offers tremendous ice fishing and can reward those anglers who can locate the trout. Try a glow hook and jig with a worm or shrimp. Note: The B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations refer to a different Snag Lake, located northeast of 100 Mile House. LAKE ACCESS Snag Lake is west of 100 Mile House. There are several backroads that will take anglers to the lake. Only one route is profiled here. From 100 Mile House, follow Highway 97 north, about eight kilometres, to Tatton Station Road, on the left (west) side. Continue along this road for about 25 kilometres, and keep to the left (south) as the road forks at this point. Snag Lake is located another twelve kilometres along this road, on the left (east) side. There is a small forest recreation site on the lake, although it is not suitable for trailers. A carry-down boat launch is also located at the site."

9 years ago

minnow

Driving Directions:Located west of 100 Mile House. Access is via the 1300 Road. From 100 Mile House drive north on Hwy 97 for 7.5km. Turn west on Tatton Station Road which turns into Helena Lake (1300) road. Follow Tatton- Helena road for approximately 26km. Turn southwest onto Tatton-Snag road and travel for 12 km to Snag Lake.

9 years ago

Isabella

This group of anglers...

This group of anglers "snagged" success, on Snag Lake. They were returning home from working as wranglers at a Guide/Outfitting job up near the Yukon border, and took time to do a little fishing in the Cariboo.