Ootsa Lake
Ootsa Lake sits in the Thompson-Nicola region at 949 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
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Ootsa Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Elevation
- 949 m
- Maximum depth
- 19.9 m
- Surface area
- 133.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-20). Boat launch available.
Coordinates: 53.7794, -126.1367
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Ootsa Lake
- Ootsa
Lake Recreation Site
Lakeside recreation access and campsites for Ootsa Lake in Thompson-Nicola.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola.
Coordinates: 53.815998, -126.070566 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
Other lakes nearby
- Adams Lake
- Alleyne Lake
- Andy Lake
- Aylmer (Star) Lake
- Azure Lake
- Badger Lake
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake
- Birch Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.