Gypsum Lake fishing

Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.

Tucked into the Thompson-Nicola region at 808 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Gypsum Lake is a small water in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 49.6 ha and runs to 21.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 808 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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Gypsum Lake at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-1
Elevation
808 m
Maximum depth
21.6 m
Surface area
49.6 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
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
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Gypsum Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Thompson-Nicola.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Gypsum Lake

Getting to Gypsum Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.3478, -120.8706

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Gypsum 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 Gypsum Lake

Gypsum Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Gypsum Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near Gypsum Lake

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