Mara Lake

Mara Lake is located north of the city of Vernon, BC. From Vernon travel north on Hwy. #97A to the community of Enderby . Mara Lake is found on the left (west) side of Hwy. #97A, approximately 22 km. (14 mi.) north of Enderby.

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Mara Lake at a glance

Region

Region 8 - Okanagan

Management unit

MU 8-22

Elevation

338 m

Maximum depth

18.0 m

Surface area

157.6 ha

Trout strain

Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout

Typical size

5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)

Stocking

Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)

Boat launch

Cartop / Small Boat Launch

Motor rules

🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted

Ice fishing

Open, confirmed

When to fish it

• May - June
• September - October

Getting there

Many resorts and campsites with full facilties can be found on or nearby Mara Lake. A day use BC Provincial Park with boat launching can be found near the south end of the lake.

Coordinates: 50.7828, -119.0119

Regulations

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

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

Camping and rec sites at Mara Lake

• Mara Lake Access Point
  No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
  Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
  Access: Many resorts and campsites with full facilties can be found on or nearby Mara Lake. A day use BC Provincial Park with boat launching can be found near the south end of the lake.
  Coordinates: 50.721187, -119.044915

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

• Trout Waters Fly & Tackle, Kelowna, BC
  Okanagan stillwater chironomids, fly rods & lake seminars
  Trout Waters Fly & Tackle website
• Beaver Lake Mountain Resort, Lake Country / Winfield, BC
  Historic fly fishing cabins, rowboats & 1,300m elevation trout
  Beaver Lake Mountain Resort website

Other lakes nearby

• Allison Lake
• Arlington Lakes
• Arthur Lake
• Baird Lake
• Beaver Lake (Swalwell Lake)
• Bighorn Reservoir
• Bluey Lake Potholes
• Bolean Lake

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