Bighorn Reservoir fishing

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

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 606 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Bighorn Reservoir is a small water in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 23.0 ha and runs to 43.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 606 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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Bighorn Reservoir at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-6
Elevation
606 m
Maximum depth
43.2 m
Surface area
23.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Max 7.5 kW (10 HP) Restriction
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Bighorn Reservoir

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Okanagan.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Bighorn Reservoir

Getting to Bighorn Reservoir

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Okanagan (MU 8-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.256, -119.656

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Bighorn Reservoir fishing regulations

(Lakeview Irrigation District) 8-12 8-3 8-5 8-25 8-22 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Bighorn Reservoir

Bighorn Reservoir is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Bighorn Reservoir

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Bighorn Reservoir

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