Ellison Lake

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 889 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

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Ellison Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-14
Elevation: 889 m
Maximum depth: 34.8 m
Surface area: 146.8 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Stocking: Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing: Open, confirmed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Okanagan (MU 8-14). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.9928, -119.3958

Regulations

8-8 8-8 FIVE O’CLOCK LAKE (approx. 800 m southeast of Cup Lake) 8-14

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

Camping and rec sites at Ellison Lake

Ellison Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Ellison Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Okanagan.
Coordinates: 49.9928, -119.3958 Official page

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.