Holstein Lake

Located northeast of the city of Vernon . From Vernon take Hwy. #6 east to the community of Lumby . From Lumby head northeast to the community of Shuswap Falls. From Shuswap Falls travel north for about 10 km. (6 mi.) on the road to Mabel Lake. Turn east on a gravel road to Holstein.

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Holstein Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-22
Elevation: 1524 m
Maximum depth: 7.5 m
Surface area: 19.0 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: No closure on file

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Located on the lake is a small BCFS campsite with a cartop boat launch.

Coordinates: 50.3253, -118.68

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 Holstein Lake

Holstein Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Located on the lake is a small BCFS campsite with a cartop boat launch.
Coordinates: 50.327578, -118.680874

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

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