Watch Lake Lodge

A Guest Ranch that's more than just a Dude Ranch
Original log cabins and great rainbow trout fishing
Located in the South Cariboo, BC, Canada!

Watch Lake Lodge in the South Cariboo, BC, Canada
(250) 456-7741

Watch Lake Lodge Guest Ranch in the South Cariboo, BC, Canada

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About Watch Lake Lodge

Cabins and Camping

Horseback Riding - Trail Rides

Activities on site & in the Area

Contact Info, Location, & Map

We're sad to announce the passing of Shorty Details Below

Watch Lake Lodge and Guest Ranch is a working ranch located in the South Cariboo, in British Columbia, Canada.

The Horn family has owned and operated Watch Lake Lodge since 1950 and still carry on their friendly family ways today. Generations of families have enjoyed their stay at Watch Lake Lodge and many have formed very special friendships with each other at their "home away from home!"


 

Watch Lake Lodge incorporates 12 rustic cabins, 8 sites for tents, trailers, and campers, a safe swimming area, row boats, and a small convenience store. Watch Lake is known for it's excellent Rainbow Trout fishing. All of this adds up to make for a very unique vacation experience where you draw your own water and chop your own fire wood.

The most popular attraction is the horses and the most popular activity is the trail riding. They offer two well supervised rides daily except on Sunday's. On Thursday they feature an adult ride for camp guests only, and on Saturday there is a picnic lunch ride where riders and non-riders meet by the lake for lunch.

click photo to enlarge Watch Lake is know for it's excelent Rainbow Trout fishing Photos courtesy Jan Monteyne

 

Horseback riding and trail rides at Watch Lake Lodge Guest Ranch
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Wednesday is "Cowpoke Day" when a small number of riders can join Dimps checking and/or moving their cow herd. Lunch is supplied and this ride is an all day ride - which will likely include a Cattle Drive!

Everyone gets individual attention before each ride starts so that they can meet the horse they will be riding and to make sure they are comfortable in their saddle and have no concerns. The rides are "fun for the whole family".


Cowboy Ride Day could include a Cattle Drive
Email: dimps@watchlake.com

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Richard (Dick) Kent with his
Record 12 1/4 lb Rainbow Trout
caught June 3rd, 2008

Richard (Dick) Kent with his Record 12 1/4 lb Rainbow Trout

Watch Lake Lodge
Dimps and Shorty Horn
RR#1 Watch Lake
70 Mile House
BC Canada
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Phone: (250) 456-7741
Fax: (250) 456-7492
Email: dimps@watchlake.com

See more photos of Dick and his huge trout on the Activities page. This fish was caught right in front of Watch Lake Lodge!


Walter August "Shorty" Horn
1919-2009


We're sad to announce the passing of Shorty Horn

We're sad to announce the passing of Shorty Horn. Born Walter August Horn on November 23rd, 1919, Shorty passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28th, in 100 Mile House. He will be sadly missed by many - family, friends, guests, cattlemen, firemen, 4H, and the Community of Watch Lake, to name a few.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, April 14th. The service was good and Shorty would have been both happy and proud. About 800 people attended.

In lieu of flowers donantions may be made to the "Shorty Horn Fire Hall". Shorty's wish would be that the Fire Hall be able to purchase a new piece of equipment.

Shorty Horn Fire Hall
c/o Watch Lake-North Green Lake VFD
RR#1 Site 10 C-0
70 Mile House, BC
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