Trail Map

Lake Map

Link to local calendar events:

http://southcaribootourism.ca/things-to-do/event-calendar

A must see local pottery artist on Bridge Lake:

http://potterybyramona.com

Bear Paw Mugs at Sheridan Lake Bed and Breakfast

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Sheridan Lake Stain Glass Artist

Dave Neal

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Things to do in the area at a glance:

• Swimming
• Boating (rentals available)
• Fishing
• Hiking (miles of groomed trails)
• Bird Watching
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Quad Riding
• Horseback Riding
• Snowmobiling (rentals available)
• Cross Country Skiing
• Ice Fishing
• Downhill Skiing
• Dog Sledding
• Skating on the Lake

Guests Kayaking

Caught right off our dock!

Fishing Report: The largest certified rainbow trout weighed in at 17 pounds, however, fishermens’ stories claim to have caught fish up to 20 some pounds. The average is somewhere between 3 to 5 pounds. The best fishing season is from May to October. Trolling seems to be the most popular method of catching Sheridan Lake’s trophy rainbow trout – usually with a set up of a fairly soft 8 to 10 foot rod, using either a small mooching reel or revolving spool reel with enough capacity to hold at least 100 yards of 12 pound backing line, with a minimum of 120 feet (4 colours) lead core, and 90 feet of 4-6 pound monofilament leader.

Our Guest caught this 9-10 pound Rainbow Trout!

As well, fly fishing with full sinking lines and long leaders has proven to be effective. In addition, the many weed beds and island shallows make for excellent fly fishing. From June 15th to July 20th flyfishers can enjoy hatches of Mayflies and Traveller Sedges. Chironomids are also abundant at this time. While the stocking of Eastern Brook Trout has been discontinued, Sheridan Lake has received 250,000 rainbow trout.

ABOUT THE LAKE:

Sheridan Lake Bed and Breakfast is only an 8-hour drive from Seattle, 5 ½ hours from Surrey (6 1/2 hours from Vancouver), 1 hour 45 minutes from Kamloops, or 1 hour 30 minutes from Williams Lake.  Sheridan Lake is one of the many lakes located along the famous Fishing Highway 24!

Sheridan Lake is located in British Columbia’s Cariboo Country, near Lone Butte, east of the community of 100 Mile House (Sheridan Lake is west of Lac des Roches and Bridge Lake, north of Green Lake and south of Horse Lake). The lake is about 14.4 kilometres (9 miles) long and 8 kilometres (5 miles) wide, with a surface area of 1659 hectares. It is located at an elevation of 1150 metres (3600 feet) with an average depth of 7.6 metres (25 feet) and a maximum depth of 35 metres (115 feet). This crystal clear lake is fed by underground springs and is abundant with aquatic life and big trout.

Trails: Many kilometres of groomed and marked trails for your year-round enjoyment (enjoy hiking, quad riding or snowmobiling).

Summer Fun: Great swimming, waterskiing, boating, horseback riding and cycling (just to name a few).

Winter Fun: Skating, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing are popular when the lake freezes over. We can even get a game of curling going now and again! Not to mention snowshoeing and dog sledding.

Winter Skiing: Timothy Mountain is close by and a great place to downhill ski for everyone in the family.

WHERE TO DINE:

INTERLAKES AREA:

***Marcel’s Boulevard Cafe***- Interlakes – 250-593-0111 – www.marcelsboulevardcafe.com –email:boulevardcafe@bcwireless.com (offers full menu and weekend gourmet specials)

LONE BUTTE AREA:

***Rosi’s Alpaca Farm Cafe and B&B*** – Lone Butte (offers full menu and weekend specials)  www.southcaribooalpacas.com  250-395-8848 (check for days/times open)

 THINGS TO KNOW:

• Obtaining a fishing license is a requirement by law before any guest can go fishing on the lake. The local resort sells fishing licenses for those who do not have one. Being caught without a fishing license results in a fairly heavy fine – Sheridan Park Resort offers boat rentals and license information – their website is www.sheridanlake.com;
• Hunting near or around our premises or neighbourhood is strictly prohibited. The only “shooting” allowed is with your camera!
• Our B&B and home is smoke free at all times. Due to the dryness of the area and no immediate fire department protection, there is a designated restricted area outside for smokers. Please ask us.

Attractions close by:

• Snowmobile/Boat Rentals www.sheridanlakerentals.ca
• Cariboo Eco Tours (Kayaking/Mountain Biking Tours) www.caribooecotours.ca
• Dog Sledding www.snosibehuskyranch.com
• Horse drawn sleigh rides – (ask us for details)
• ATV (Quad) and Snowmobile Rentals at “Performance All Terrain & Rentals Ltd” 250-395-2550 (Contact: Jim)
• Beautiful Chasm www.britishcolumbia.com/parks/?id=19
• Fish Spawning Channel (seasonal at Sheridan Park Resort) www.sheridanlake.com
• Wells Grey Park – Helmken Falls www.wellsgray.ca
• We are located halfway between Jasper and Whistler
• Whistler Information www.hellobc.com/en-CA/RegionsCities/Whistler.htm
• Jasper Information www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/index_e.asp
• South Cariboo Calendar of Events www.southcaribootourism.ca/things-to-do/event-calendar
• Information about “things to do” www.southcaribootourism.ca/things-to-do

“An Ode To Sheridan”

I’ve seen the beauty of nature from prairies, to mountains, to sea.

Heard the song of the meadow lark and the cry of the seagull free.

But if I had the gift of the artist’s brush, I’d paint a sight serene – of crystal water at sunset, surrounded by evergreen.

A forest as far as the eye can see, appearing untouched by man – or off to the north one small green field where a doe may be seen to stand.

Or if I had the gift of music, I’d put to a gentle tune the quiet breeze on the water and the plaintive cry of the loon.

Then if picture and song could be blended there’s only one spot it could make – the beautiful Cariboo haven that’s known as Sheridan Lake.

Audrey K. Thompson