Loon Lake
MU 4-34, Kootenays
51.0562° N, 116.8041° W
- Surface area
- 11.1ha
- Maximum depth
- 9.1m
- 30 ft
- Elevation
- 1,238m
- Campsites
- 9
- At Loon Lake rec site
Open Loon Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Loon Lake at a glance
- Region
- Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-34
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1974)The newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.056203, -116.80411
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Fish on record at Loon Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1959 | 2026 | 50 |
| Brook Trout | 1974 | 1974 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Loon Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Loon Lake yet.
Getting to Loon Lake
24.3 km of traced road to the campground by way of Spillimacheen FSR, Crestbrook Mainline and Parson River Xing. The road at the end is a loose surface.
Coordinates: 51.056203, -116.80411
Camping and rec sites at Loon Lake
- Loon Lake
- Campsites
- 9 designated
- To the shore
- 35 m
Access: Accessible by 2wd vehicle down 24km of dirt road. Active logging road, CB radio recommended. Access is through the community of Parson, 68km north of Radium and 36km south of Golden. <br> <br> From HWY 95 in Parson, turn west onto Parson River Crossing Rd. Continue straight, onto Crestbrook Main FSR (Radio controlled road use RR-3). Continue on Crestbrook Main staying right at 14km shortout, stay right to continue on Spillimacheen North Fork FSR at 17km. After passing km marker 23 (before km marker 24) the Loon Lake Recreation site is on the left had side, sign for Loon Lake.
Coordinates: 51.057483, -116.806515
Depth chart for Loon Lake
9.1 mdeepest
Loon Lake runs to 9.1 m (30 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Loon Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1971.
Ice fishing at Loon Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Loon Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
This week at Loon Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Partly cloudy | 2° / 1° | 6 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 13° / -1° | 7 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Falling (-1.6 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Heavy rain | 7° / -2° | 12 km/h, gusts 43 | 3 mm | Rising (+7.4 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 10 | 3 mm | Rising (+8.7 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate snow | 4° / -4° | 2 km/h, gusts 9 | 2 mm | Rising (+2.1 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Partly cloudy | 4° / -5° | 2 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Tue 27 Oct | Overcast | 6° / -2° | 2 km/h, gusts 19 | dry | Falling (-5.3 hPa) |
Loon Lake, in brief
What fish are in Loon Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout (last recorded 1974). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Loon Lake?
Loon Lake covers about 11.1 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Loon Lake in?
Loon Lake is in MU 4-34, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Loon Lake
- Summit Lake 4 km away
- Three Island Lake 5 km away
- Rocky Point Lake 5 km away
- Wilbur Lake 10 km away
- Bittern Lake 17 km away
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