Location: From Kamloops take the Trans Canada Hwy. (Hwy. #1) west for 75 km. (46.5 mi.) to the community of Cache Creek. Turn north (right) onto Hwy. #97 and travel through the community of Clinton and turn west (left) on Big Bar Lake Road (at the top of the hill north of Clinton). Travel west until you arrive at the Big Bar Lake Provincial Park campsite.

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Resorts & Campsites: Big Bar Provincial Park is 332 hectares on the south shore of Big Bar Lake. It has 46 vehicle accessible campsites with boat launching and a large day-use area offering beachside picnic areas and a Big Toy for children.

BC Adventure Network members serving this area:

Big Bar Guest Ranch: No deadlines, fresh mountain air, good horses & trails that lead to spectacular views. Nestled in the rolling hills of the Cariboo, where time has no meaning, we offer riding, hiking, gold panning, canoeing, hay rides, fishing, x-country skiing, snowmobiling,... more

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Fishing Report: Good Rainbow fishery with trout reaching up to 5 lbs. Trolling lures, flatfish and spinning gear are the most popular methods used, however fly fishermen also meet with success. Big Bar is reported to produce well throughout the fishing season.

Be sure to visit Fishbc.com for angling information!

Nearby Lakes

See Beaverdam Lake and Little Big Bar Lake

Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.