Lower Arrow Lake
Extending from the Needles Ferry down to Castlegar, Lower Arrow Lake offers extensive deep-water trolling for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout and bull trout. The lake features dramatic rocky shorelines and productive bays near Syringa Creek.
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Lower Arrow Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- 4-15
- Elevation
- 438 m
- Maximum depth
- 180 m
- Surface area
- 16200 ha
- Trout strain
- Gerrard Rainbow Trout & Native Bull Trout
- Typical size
- Gerrard rainbows run 6-11 lbs typically, with some fish to 20 lbs; bull trout also present
- Stocking
- Self-Sustaining & Enhanced Population
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- Fall (Sept-Nov)
- Spring (April-June)
- Winter
Getting there
Paved highway access via Hwy 6 and Hwy 3A near Castlegar, Fauquier, and Edgewood.
Coordinates: 49.5, -118.0
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Rainbow quota: 1 (over 50 cm). Bull trout quota: 1 (over 60 cm). Check local closures near Keenleyside Dam.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Lower Arrow Lake
- Syringa Creek Provincial Park
86 vehicle campsites on Lower Arrow Lake, concrete boat ramp, dock, marina, sandy beach & sani-station
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Marina, Campground, Sandy Beach, Flush Toilets, Showers, Sani-Station
Access: Paved Broadwater Rd via Castlegar (2WD)
Coordinates: 49.3667, -117.75 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.