Lac Le Jeune fishing
Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.
Scenic subalpine resort lake with legendary historic trout fishing and superb park facilities.
Lac Le Jeune is a medium lake in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 180 ha and runs to 16 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1280 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask Rainbow Trout.
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Lac Le Jeune at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-19
- Elevation
- 1280 m
- Maximum depth
- 16 m
- Surface area
- 180 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Trout strain
- Pennask Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Size class
- Medium / High-Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- 30,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Lac Le Jeune
High catch-rate action with solid keeper sizes.
Chironomid fishing over drop-offs, trolling wedding bands/leeches, sedge fishing along weed edges in late evening.
Best times of year at Lac Le Jeune
- June - July
- September - October
Getting to Lac Le Jeune
Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park. Paved highway, multiple boat ramps, docks, rental boats, resort.
Coordinates: 50.4828, -120.4786
Boat launch: Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly).
Lac Le Jeune fishing regulations
Bait ban, single barbless hook. Provincial Park rules.
General Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Lac Le Jeune
Lac Le Jeune is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.
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 Lac Le Jeune
- Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park Campground
144 vehicle-accessible campsites, paved double boat launch, floating docks, hot showers, flush toilets.
Facilities: Paved Double Boat Launch, Floating Docks, Flush Toilets, Showers, Water Pump, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Lac Le Jeune Road off Coquihalla Hwy 5 (Paved access)
Coordinates: 50.502678, -120.493326 Official page - Lac Le Jeune Day-Use & Beach Access
Day-use park, paved parking, sandy beach, picnic shelter, fishing pier.
Facilities: Fishing Pier, Paved Boat Launch, Picnic Shelter, Flush Toilets, Beach
Access: Lac Le Jeune Road (Paved)
Coordinates: 50.4828, -120.4786 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
Trout lakes near Lac Le Jeune
- Fred Lake 3 km away
- Walloper Lake 4 km away
- Ross Moore Lake 4 km away
- Mcconnell Lake 5 km away
- Lodgepole Lake 5 km away
- Goose Lake 13 km away
- Paska Lake 13 km away
- Edith Lake 13 km away
- Jacko Lake 15 km away
- Stump Lake 16 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.