Lorenzo Lake fishing
Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.
Lorenzo Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Thompson-Nicola region, sitting at 908 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Lorenzo Lake is a medium lake in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 169.6 ha and runs to 15.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 908 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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Lorenzo Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-1
- Elevation
- 908 m
- Maximum depth
- 15.6 m
- Surface area
- 169.6 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 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 Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Lorenzo Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 50.844, -121.44
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Lorenzo Lake fishing regulations
LOST LAKE (near Taweel Lake)
Standard Regional Regulations.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Lorenzo Lake
Lorenzo 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 Lorenzo Lake
- Lorenzo Lake Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola.
Coordinates: 50.844, -121.44 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
Trout lakes near Lorenzo Lake
- Loon Lake 32 km away
- Kwotlenemo (Fountain) Lake 33 km away
- Hihium Lake 33 km away
- Seton Lake 43 km away
- Tulip Lake 45 km away
- Red Lake 46 km away
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake 46 km away
- Tunkwa Lake 49 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.