Sulphurous Lake

Sulphurous Lake is a freshwater body in the Cariboo Region of British Columbia, generally considered to be part of the Interlakes area as it is near Deka Lake. The lake has only one boat launch, which is now listed as an official recreation site.[1]

Sulphurous Lake
Sunrise at Sulphurous Lake in September
Sulphurous Lake
LocationCariboo, British Columbia
Coordinates51.634°N 120.829°W / 51.634; -120.829
Primary outflowsDeka Lake
Basin countriesCanada
Max. length6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi)
Surface area380 hectares (940 acres)
Average depth15.4 m (51 ft)
Max. depth46.94 metres (154.0 ft)
Surface elevation1,116 metres (3,661 ft)
Islands1

Recreation & Community

The lake is the location of the Sulphurous Lake Resort. The Sulphurous Lake Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection for the cabin community on the north shore of the lake.[2] The fire department hosts an annual fishing derby on the lake. Much of the lake's eastern reach is surrounded by Rainbow/Q'iwentem Provincial Park.[3] A recreation site is now open at the lake's boat launch.[4]

Fishing

The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee. Lake trout daily quota is 1 per person. Lake trout are released from October 1-November 30.

History

There was previously a garbage dump located north of the lake on Petty John Road, which is still clearly visible although being reclaimed by nature. The origin of the name of the lake is currently unknown.[5]

References
  1. "Sulphurous Lake (Interlakes Area (Highway 24))". Recreation Sites & Trails BC. British Columbia Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
  2. "Sulphurous Lake". Sulphurous Lake Volunteer Fire Fighters Association. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. "Legislation establishes more parks and conservancies". British Columbia Ministry of the Environment. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  4. "Sulphurous Lake". Recreation Sites and Trails BC. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 24 September 2019.
  5. "Sulphurous Lake". BC Geographical Place Names. Government of British Columbia. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
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