Gardom Lake

A rich, highly fertile Shuswap/Okanagan stillwater with dense weedbeds and prolific insect hatches, producing trophy rainbows and brook trout in the 4 to 8+ lb range. Located approximately 11.5 km. (7 mi.) northwest of the community of Enderby . From Vernon travel north on Hwy. #97A to Enderby. Pass through Enderby and turn left on Hwy. #97B. Gardom is accessed by turning left off Hwy. #97B onto a short secondary road.

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Gardom Lake at a glance

Region

Region 8 - Okanagan

Management unit

MU 8-22

Elevation

545 m

Maximum depth

23.7 m

Surface area

418.0 ha

Trout strain

Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout

Typical size

4 to 8+ lbs (Trophy Rainbows & Brookies)

Stocking

Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Cartop / Small Boat Launch

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

A resort is located on the lake. Also, Gardom Lake Regional Park provides day use facilities.

Coordinates: 50.6036, -119.1997

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 Gardom Lake

• Gardom Lake Access Point
  No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
  Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
  Access: A resort is located on the lake. Also, Gardom Lake Regional Park provides day use facilities.
  Coordinates: 50.6036, -119.1997

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

• Allison Lake
• Arlington Lakes
• Arthur Lake
• Baird Lake
• Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)
• Bighorn Reservoir
• Bluey Lake Potholes
• Bolean Lake

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