Copperkettle Lake

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 1143 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Copperkettle Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-22
Elevation: 1143 m
Maximum depth: 9.0 m
Surface area: 47.0 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: No closure on file

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

A small, shady BCFS campsite is located at the lake itself while 2 other BCFS campsites, which are suitable for large R.V.'s, can be found at nearby Damfino Creek.

Coordinates: 49.6836, -118.8061

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Copperkettle Lake

Copperkettle Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: A small, shady BCFS campsite is located at the lake itself while 2 other BCFS campsites, which are suitable for large R.V.'s, can be found at nearby Damfino Creek.
Coordinates: 49.683973, -118.807709

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout Waters Fly & Tackle, Kelowna, BC
Okanagan stillwater chironomids, fly rods & lake seminars
Trout Waters Fly & Tackle website
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort, Lake Country / Winfield, BC
Historic fly fishing cabins, rowboats & 1,300m elevation trout
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort website

Other lakes nearby

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