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.

Open Little Dum Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, depth map and wildfire smoke check

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

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

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near Little Dum Lake

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