Little Dum Lake fishing
Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.
Little Dum Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Thompson-Nicola region, sitting at 1111 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Little Dum Lake is a small water in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 9.0 ha and runs to 49.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1111 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.
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Little Dum Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-1
- Elevation
- 1111 m
- Maximum depth
- 49.2 m
- Surface area
- 9.0 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
- Size class
- Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
How to fish Little Dum Lake
Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Thompson-Nicola.
Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.
Best times of year at Little Dum Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Little Dum Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 51.4492, -120.2931
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Little Dum Lake fishing regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Little Dum Lake
Little Dum Lake 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 Little Dum Lake
- Little Dum Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Little Dum Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola.
Coordinates: 51.4492, -120.2931 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 Little Dum Lake
- Rock Island Lake 10 km away
- Birch Lake 15 km away
- Flapjack Lake 16 km away
- Lac Des Roches Lake 19 km away
- Machete Lake 21 km away
- Lolo Lake 22 km away
- Star Lake 23 km away
- Faulkner Lake 24 km away
- Maydoe Lake 26 km away
- Dutch Lake 28 km away
- Baird Lake 40 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.