Paul Lake
Deep, scenic fjord-like lake beneath Gibraltar Rock with high catch rates of feisty Pennask trout.
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Paul Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-27
- Elevation
- 775 m
- Maximum depth
- 54 m
- Surface area
- 390.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
- Stocking
- 30,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - November
Getting there
Paul Lake Provincial Park, 20 mins northeast of Kamloops. Paved boat launch, docks, large beach.
Coordinates: 50.74, -120.1169
Regulations
Standard regional regulations. Provincial park regulations apply.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Paul Lake
- Paul Lake Provincial Park (Pine & Kingfisher)
170 vehicle-accessible campsites, concrete boat launch, dock, sandy swimming beach & sani-station
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Dock, Vehicle Campsites, Sandy Beach, Flush Toilets, Showers, Sani-Station, Playground
Access: Paved Paul Lake Rd from Kamloops (2WD)
Coordinates: 50.7483, -120.125 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.