Glimpse Lake
Scenic wilderness lake in the historic Douglas Lake cattle country with explosive rainbow trout.
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Glimpse Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Elevation
- 1190 m
- Maximum depth
- 18 m
- Surface area
- 140.8 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbows
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- Stocking
- 12,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - July
- September - October
Getting there
Glimpse Lake road off Douglas Lake Road. Forestry recreation site and boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.2461, -120.2744
Regulations
Bait ban, single barbless hook.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Glimpse Lake
- Glimpse Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Glimpse Lake road off Douglas Lake Road. Forestry recreation site and boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.25112, -120.27606
Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Logan Lake / Tunkwa, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Adams Lake
- Alleyne Lake
- Andy Lake
- Aylmer (Star) Lake
- Azure Lake
- Badger Lake
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake
- Birch Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.