Lodgepole Lake
Lodgepole Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Thompson-Nicola region, sitting at 1086 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
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Lodgepole Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-28
- Elevation
- 1086 m
- Maximum depth
- 19.2 m
- Surface area
- 31.7 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2.5 to 4.5 lbs
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- ⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-28). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.
Coordinates: 50.5161, -120.5183
Regulations
3-27 Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Exempt from spring closure Exempt from spring closure Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW No Fishing Jan 1-May 31 Single barbless hook Exempt from spring closure upstream of Thompson River, except as noted below
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Lodgepole Lake
- Lodgepole Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Lodgepole Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola.
Coordinates: 50.516943, -120.518241 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.