TYEE LAKE, Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada

TYEE LAKE

British Columbia

Where is TYEE LAKE?

TYEE LAKE (52.3787, -122.0761), located in Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 423.4 hectares (approximately 1046 acres or 4.2 square kilometers).

Which fish can I catch at TYEE LAKE?

The most popular species caught here are Kokanee, Rainbow 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 TYEE LAKE have?

Our members have marked 2 Boat Launches at TYEE LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

2 Boat Launches

No Warnings

No Other Markers

Species

About TYEE LAKE

"Tyee Lake is a popular fishing lake year-round, one of the best in the Cariboo. Spend some time appreciating the rugged beauty of the Cariboo, and enjoy spectacular fishing while you are at it.

Two popular fly patterns for catching rainbow trout are leeches and Woolly Buggers. In the spring, the fish can be caught near the surface, but as the lake water warms up it is good to have a fast sink line and get the fly down about 30 to 35 feet deep. If you do not have a fast sink line, a small split shot attached about six feet from the fly also works.

Dragon and damselflies are great spring hatches.The lake has a good caddis hatch, and some good flies during this time are a Blue Wing Olive or Elk Hair Caddis. Cast towards the rising fish and gently twitch the line on the surface near the trout.

For a damsel nymph pattern, cast out into deep from shallow point. Olives and darker brown colours are good for these patterns.

Along with rainbows, Tyee Lake supports a good kokanee fishery. These fish seem to key in on red colours, the flashier the better. Troll slowly.

Several lures are popular, and include the Mickey Finn—which is quite flashy—small red Crokodiles, and small- to midsized Dick Nites. A one- or two-ounce weight attached about two feet from the lure is helpful to get your lure to the right depth.

There are some good lunkers in Tyee Lake, but they are down deep. A chironomid pattern works well all year long and can catch some big bottom fish.

Please note that there has been a change in the kokanee quota for Tyee Lake. The daily limit for kokanee is now 10.

LAKE ACCESS

From Williams Lake, head north on Highway 97 to McLeese Lake. Take the Lyne Creek forestry road, located off of Highway 97, about 35 kilometres north of Williams Lake. The site has a rough boat launch and nine vehicle-accessible campsites. "

Events

2026 Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club Members Annual Fish Derby

Live • Ends Jan 1, 2027

BC Freshwater

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Lodging and Camping

Tyee Lake East

Smaller rec site with several treed sites amongst mature Fir Trees and a large open area for camping along lakeshore. Good lake access both summer and winter for fishing. The upper sites were enlarged and a small turn around created, but turning space for trailered vehicles on the upper road is still limited, scout it out first.

Just North of Soda Creek on Hwy 97, turn East onto Lyne Creek Road (1700rd), follow for approximately 16 km, rec site access road branches off to left on sharp corner.

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Rainbow Trout

Confirmed by CaribooFishin on TYEE LAKE

6 years ago

Writeup

Tyee Lake is a popular fishing lake year-round, one of the best in the Cariboo. Spend some time appreciating the rugged beauty of the Cariboo, and enjoy spectacular fishing while you are at it. Two popular fly patterns for catching rainbow trout are leeches and Woolly Buggers. In the spring, the fish can be caught near the surface, but as the lake water warms up it is good to have a fast sink line and get the fly down about 30 to 35 feet deep. If you do not have a fast sink line, a small split shot attached about six feet from the fly also works. Dragon and damselflies are great spring hatches. The lake has a good caddis hatch, and some good flies during this time are a Blue Wing Olive or Elk Hair Caddis. Cast towards the rising fish and gently twitch the line on the surface near the trout. For a damsel nymph pattern, cast out into deep from shallow point. Olives and darker brown colours are good for these patterns. Along with rainbows, Tyee Lake supports a good kokanee fishery. These fish seem to key in on red colours, the flashier the better. Troll slowly. Several lures are popular, and include the Mickey Finn—which is quite flashy—small red Crokodiles, and small to midsized Dick Nites. A one or two-ounce weight attached about two feet from the lure is helpful to get your lure to the right depth. There are some good lunkers in Tyee Lake, but they are down deep. A chironomid pattern works well all year long and can catch some big bottom fish. Please note that there has been a change in the kokanee quota for Tyee Lake. The daily limit for kokanee is now 10. LAKE ACCESS From Williams Lake, head north on Highway 97 to McLeese Lake. Take the Lyne Creek forestry road, located off of Highway 97, about 35 kilometres north of Williams Lake. The site has a rough boat launch and nine vehicle-accessible campsites.

6 years ago

kentwilkins

It was Matthews first time ice fishing. After losing one large Kokanee and releasing another healthy Kokanee, this beautifully coloured rainbow took his bait. The smile Matthew had could be seen for miles. Needless to say, we will no doubt be spending more time getting those lines wet in the winter.