Adams Lake
Adams Lake is the second deepest lake in British Columbia, plunging to 457 meters (1,499 ft). Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, its ultra-clear glacial waters host exceptionally large wild rainbows and monster bull trout feeding on the Adams River sockeye salmon run.
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Adams Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- 3-37
- Elevation
- 404 m
- Maximum depth
- 457 m
- Surface area
- 13700 ha
- Trout strain
- Wild Kamloops-strain Rainbow Trout, with the real trophy draw being native Bull Trout and Lake Trout
- Typical size
- Bull/Lake Trout to 15+ lbs (80cm+ minimum size protects big fish); rainbow trout more modest and numbers-oriented
- Stocking
- Wild Fishery (Self-Sustaining)
- Boat launch
- Concrete Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- Spring (May-June)
- Fall (Sept-Nov)
Getting there
Paved and gravel road access via Agate Bay Road from Louis Creek / Barriere, and Adams Lake West / East Forest Service Roads.
Coordinates: 51.1, -119.67
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Rainbow trout quota: 1 (minimum 50 cm). Release all bull trout/char under 60 cm. Check specific regulations for tributary stream mouths.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Adams Lake
- Adams Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site)
30 vehicle-accessible campsites, concrete boat ramp, dock & sandy beach on Adams Lake southwest shore
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Campground, Sandy Beach, Pit Toilets, Dock, Fire Rings
Access: Paved / Maintained Gravel Adams Lake West FSR off Agate Bay Rd (2WD)
Coordinates: 50.988, -119.734 Official page - Adams Lake Provincial Park (Poplar Point Site)
Day-use beach and shoreline access on the western shore of Adams Lake
Facilities: Shoreline Launch, Pit Toilets, Picnic Area
Access: Adams Lake West FSR (2WD)
Coordinates: 51.045, -119.725 Official page - Adams Lake Marine Provincial Park (Spillman Beach)
Wilderness beach camping on the eastern shore of Adams Lake (Boat-access only)
Facilities: Boat-Access Camping, Sandy Beach, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings
Access: Water / Boat Access Only across Adams Lake
Coordinates: 51.139, -119.61 Official page - Agate Bay Public Boat Launch
Main public boat launch & day-use staging on west shore of Adams Lake
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Dock, Vehicle Parking, Pit Toilets
Access: Paved Agate Bay Rd (2WD)
Coordinates: 51.155, -119.682 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Logan Lake / Tunkwa, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Alleyne Lake
- Andy Lake
- Aylmer (Star) Lake
- Azure Lake
- Badger Lake
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake
- Birch Lake
- Bleeker Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.