Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake) fishing

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

Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake) is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Thompson-Nicola region, sitting at 1339 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake) is a medium lake in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 88.5 ha and runs to 25.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1339 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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Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-1
Elevation
1339 m
Maximum depth
25.4 m
Surface area
88.5 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
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 Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Thompson-Nicola.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

Getting to Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

Forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.0833, -119.1922

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

Lost Lake (Near Taweel 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 Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near Lost Lake (Near Taweel Lake)

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