Deka Lake
| Deka Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cariboo, British Columbia |
| Coordinates | 51°39′47″N 120°47′10″W / 51.663°N 120.786°WCoordinates: 51°39′47″N 120°47′10″W / 51.663°N 120.786°W |
| Primary inflows | Sulphurous Lake |
| Primary outflows | Deka Creek |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Surface area |
1153.80 ha. 2849.88 ac. |
| Average depth |
21.6 m 70.8 ft |
| Max. depth |
91.44 m 300 ft |
| Surface elevation |
1113 m 3650 ft[1] |
| Islands | 2 |
Deka Lake is a freshwater body of water located in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. It is located in the Interlakes area. The lake holds two islands, one of which is privately owned. The name also applies to the surrounding rural community.
Recreation
The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and Kokanee for anglers, while Lake Trout is not stocked and is purely catch and release.
A YMCA camp called Camp Deka is located on the northern arm of the lake.[2]
Community
The lake and community, as well as part of the Interlakes Area, are serviced by the Deka Lake Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department has a small fire boat.[3] The fire department hosts an annual fishing derby.
References
- ↑ "Deka Lake". British Columbia Adventure Network. Interactive Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "YMCA of Greater Vancouver - Camp Deka". YMCA of Greater Vancouver. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
- ↑ "Deka Lake and District VFD". Retrieved 11 April 2013.
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