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CHAUNIGAN LAKE (51.5719, -123.8930), located in Cariboo Chilcotin Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 443.7 hectares (approximately 1097 acres or 4.4 square kilometers).
Which fish can I catch at CHAUNIGAN 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.
What does CHAUNIGAN LAKE have?
Our members have marked 1 Boat Launch and 1 Other Marker at CHAUNIGAN LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.
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Rainbow Trout About CHAUNIGAN LAKE
Chaunigan Lake, well-known for its plentiful rainbow trout, is located in the Nemiah Valley of B.C.’s Chilcotin region. It is nestled among spectacular mountains and pristine wilderness, and this breathtaking scenery complements the fabulous fishing.
The lake has large shoal areas and extensive weedbeds near the shore. The wild strain of rainbow trout is known for its great fight.
Chaunigan Lake Lodge promotes fly fishing opporuntities for the lake, and their website showcases several fly patterns. Visit www.chaunigan.com and click through to their fishing page to find the link to these flies.
Chaunigan Lake is home to a good population of insects, leeches and shrimp. Fly fishers will have no shortage of productive patterns to try. The caddis hatch is considered excellent.
The fishing on Chaunigan Lake is good all season long with the best times being between June and September.
The water is cool due to the high elevation, which means that this lake does not suffer from the summer doldrums.
LAKE ACCESS
From Williams Lake, follow Highway 20 west for 85 kilometres to Hanceville and turn left (south) onto Taseko Lake Road, also referred to as the 900 Road, towards Nemaiah Valley (72 km).
There are plenty of road signs along the way. When you get to Vedan Lake, turn right. Drive between Vedan Lake and Elkin Lake and proceed up the hill to Chaunigan Lake Lodge (7 km), which is located at the north end of the lake.
The lake also has a forest recreation site with six vehicle units and cartop boat launch. Access requires 4WD, and visitors should note the site is frequently windy.
Lodging and Camping
Chaunigan Lake Recreation Site provides scenic views of the Coast Mountains in the distance, including Mount Tatlow (Ts'yl-os). The lake is a popular destination for fishing and back-country enthusiasts. Rainbow trout in the 1.5 to 2 pound size are said to be fairly plentiful in the lake.
From Williams Lake, travel west along Hwy 20 for about 90 km to Hanceville, and turn left at Lee's Corner onto the Big Creek Road (700 Road). Travel 5.5 km and turn right onto the Taseko Lake Road, and follow signage towards Nemaiah Valley. Follow the Taseko Lake Road (900 Road) to about 79 km and turn right onto the Vedan-Elkins Forest Service Road. Follow this road approximately 8 km and turn right onto the Chaunigan Mountain Road. This road is fairly steep and sections can be rough, so large trailers and motorhomes are not recommended. Travel 6.5 km into the site.
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