Bluey Lake Potholes fishing

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

Bluey Lake Potholes is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Okanagan region, sitting at 754 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Bluey Lake Potholes is a small water in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 21.0 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 754 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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Bluey Lake Potholes at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-6
Elevation
754 m
Maximum depth
14.4 m
Surface area
21.0 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
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 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 Bluey Lake Potholes

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Okanagan.

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

Best times of year at Bluey Lake Potholes

Getting to Bluey Lake Potholes

Forestry road access in Okanagan (MU 8-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.9461, -120.5461

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Bluey Lake Potholes 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 Bluey Lake Potholes

Bluey Lake Potholes 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 Bluey Lake Potholes

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Bluey Lake Potholes

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