Pass Lake
Renowned fly-fishing-only lake set in a tranquil canyon, holding trophy trout up to 6+ lbs.
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Pass Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-29
- Elevation
- 880 m
- Maximum depth
- 12 m
- Surface area
- 40.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Fraser Valley & Pennask AF3N
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Stocking
- 6,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- ⚡ Electric Motors Only (No Gas)
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- April - June
- September - October
Getting there
Tranquille-Criss Creek road north of Kamloops Lake. Forestry rec site with cartop launch.
Coordinates: 50.8417, -120.4756
Regulations
Artificial fly only, single barbless hook, electric motors only. Rainbow quota: 1.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Pass Lake
- Pass Lake Recreation Site
8 rustic campsites, cartop boat launch, pit toilets
Facilities: Cartop Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Tranquille-Criss Creek Road north of Kamloops Lake (2WD gravel)
Coordinates: 50.83922, -120.472748 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.