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

1. "Deka Lake". British Columbia Adventure Network. Interactive Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
2. "YMCA of Greater Vancouver - Camp Deka". YMCA of Greater Vancouver. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
3. "Deka Lake and District VFD". Retrieved 11 April 2013.