Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake) fishing

Fishing near Kelowna, Vernon and the rest of the Okanagan. See all Okanagan lakes.

Beaver Lake is located in British Columbia's Okanagan Region approximately 17 km. (11 mi.) northeast of the town of Winfield . From the city of Kelowna travel north on Hwy. #97 to Winfield. Turn east off Hwy. #97 onto Beaver Lake Road and follow it to Beaver Lake.

Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake) is a small water in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 44.4 ha and runs to 23.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1372 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-22
Elevation
1372 m
Maximum depth
23.4 m
Surface area
44.4 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

High quality, hard-fighting larger trout.

A solid all-round stillwater, standard BC stillwater tactics, adjusted to the day's wind and light.

Best times of year at Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

Getting to Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

Beaver Lake offers a private resort with cabins and boat rentals along with a public recreation site with boat launch, camping and pit-toilets.

Coordinates: 51.8539, -120.6483

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

Quality Fishery.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake), so the general regional regulations apply.

Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.

Camping and rec sites at Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.