Leighton Lake
Located adjacent to Tunkwa Lake in the high rolling plateau above Logan Lake, Leighton is renowned for fast-growing Pennask rainbow trout and heavy chironomid hatches.
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Leighton Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-19
- Elevation
- 1150 m
- Maximum depth
- 12.5 m
- Surface area
- 95 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 4.5 lbs
- Stocking
- 15,000 yearlings (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- ⚡ Electric Motors Only (No Gas)
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Tunkwa Lake Road off Hwy 1 or Hwy 97C.
Coordinates: 50.6189, -120.8456
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Electric motors only. Bait ban.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Leighton Lake
- Leighton Lake Campground (Tunkwa Provincial Park)
Vehicle-accessible campsites, boat launch, pit toilets
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Tunkwa Lake Road (Paved / maintained 2WD gravel)
Coordinates: 50.619679, -120.839116 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.