Heffley Lake
Long, clear mountain lake on the way to Sun Peaks Resort, perfect for float tubes, pontoon boats, and small trollers.
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Heffley Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-27
- Elevation
- 940 m
- Maximum depth
- 26 m
- Surface area
- 150.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Stocking
- 20,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Standard Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- ⚠️ Max 10 km/h Speed Restriction
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - July
- September - October
Getting there
Todd Mountain Road towards Sun Peaks. Public recreation boat launch and roadside access.
Coordinates: 50.8317, -120.0667
Regulations
Standard regional regulations. Speed limit 10 km/h on certain sections.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Heffley Lake
- Heffley Lake Recreation Site
30 vehicle campsites (RSTBC REC1557)
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Forestry Service Road (Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District)
Coordinates: 50.835143, -120.062009 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.