Little Pinaus Lake fishing

Fishing near Kelowna, Vernon and the rest of the Okanagan. See all Okanagan lakes.

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 1441 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 Pinaus Lake is a small water in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 19.0 ha and runs to 25.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1441 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 Pinaus Lake at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-6
Elevation
1441 m
Maximum depth
25.2 m
Surface area
19.0 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
Closed to ice fishing

How to fish Little Pinaus Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Okanagan.

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 Pinaus Lake

Getting to Little Pinaus Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Okanagan (MU 8-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.4194, -119.5544

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Little Pinaus Lake fishing regulations

8-21 LOCH DRINKIE 8-11

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Little Pinaus Lake

Little Pinaus Lake is closed to ice fishing.

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 Pinaus Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Little Pinaus Lake

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