Burnell (Sawmill) Lake fishing

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

Burnell (Sawmill) Lake sits in the Okanagan region at 929 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Burnell (Sawmill) Lake is a medium lake in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 103.5 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 929 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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Burnell (Sawmill) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-1
Elevation
929 m
Maximum depth
14.4 m
Surface area
103.5 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 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 Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

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 Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

Getting to Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

Forestry road access in Okanagan (MU 8-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.2086, -119.6142

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Burnell (Sawmill) 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 Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

Burnell (Sawmill) 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 Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Burnell (Sawmill) Lake

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