Island Lake

Island Lake sits in the Okanagan region at 1357 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Island Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-22
Elevation: 1357 m
Maximum depth: 8.0 m
Surface area: 24.0 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: No closure on file

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

A 15 vehicle public recreation site with campsite and boat launch can be found on the west side of Island Lake. A resort can be found on Dee Lake.

Coordinates: 49.9228, -120.2931

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 Island Lake

Island Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: A 15 vehicle public recreation site with campsite and boat launch can be found on the west side of Island Lake. A resort can be found on Dee Lake.
Coordinates: 49.923753, -120.287353

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.