Hammer Lake
Tucked into the Thompson-Nicola region at 765 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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Hammer Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-32
- Elevation
- 765 m
- Maximum depth
- 12.0 m
- Surface area
- 23.0 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 Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-32). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 51.2411, -120.7111
Regulations
3-18 3-12 3-30
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Hammer Lake
- Hammer Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Hammer Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola.
Coordinates: 51.242281, -120.71215 Official page
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.