Jewel Lake fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Jewel Lake is approximately 23 km (14.3 mi) from the community of Greenwood in the Boundary Kootenays Region of British Columbia, Canada, via 13 km (8 mi) of paved road and 10 km (6 mi) of gravel road. Camping areas and a resort are found on Jewel Lake.

Jewel Lake is a medium lake in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 59.3 ha and runs to 23.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1158 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Jewel Lake at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-20
Elevation
1158 m
Maximum depth
23.8 m
Surface area
59.3 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Jewel Lake

High quality, hard-fighting larger trout.

Nothing exotic required here: the usual stillwater program for the season will get it done.

Best times of year at Jewel Lake

Getting to Jewel Lake

Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.

Coordinates: 52.1639, -119.3403

Boat launch: Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly).

Jewel Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

Quality Fishery.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Jewel Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Jewel Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

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 Jewel Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Jewel Lake

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