Big O.K. (Island) Lake fishing

Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.

Big O.K. (Island) Lake sits in the Thompson-Nicola region at 1231 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Big O.K. (Island) Lake is a small water in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 16.5 ha and runs to 16.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1231 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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Big O.K. (Island) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-1
Elevation
1231 m
Maximum depth
16.6 m
Surface area
16.5 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Closed to ice fishing

How to fish Big O.K. (Island) Lake

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Thompson-Nicola.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Big O.K. (Island) Lake

Getting to Big O.K. (Island) Lake

Forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.4806, -121.1211

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Big O.K. (Island) Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Big O.K. (Island) Lake

Big O.K. (Island) Lake is closed to ice fishing.

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 Big O.K. (Island) Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near Big O.K. (Island) Lake

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