Little Heffley Lake fishing

Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.

Tucked into the Thompson-Nicola region at 674 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Little Heffley Lake is a small water in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 22.0 ha and runs to 40.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 674 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 Heffley Lake at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-1
Elevation
674 m
Maximum depth
40.8 m
Surface area
22.0 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 Heffley 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 Heffley Lake

Getting to Little Heffley Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.8483, -120.1086

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Little Heffley Lake fishing regulations

LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches)

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Little Heffley Lake

Little Heffley 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 Heffley Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near Little Heffley Lake

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