Pennask Lake

The sacred source of the world-famous Pennask rainbow trout strain, celebrated for acrobatic leaping battles.

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Pennask Lake at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-2
Elevation
1420 m
Maximum depth
22 m
Surface area
139.6 ha
Trout strain
Pennask Wild Strain Rainbows -- the permanent egg-collection source for over 40% of BC's stocked-lake rainbow trout since 1927
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Stocking
Native broodstock lake & provincial hatchery station
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No closure on file

When to fish it

Getting there

Forestry logging roads off Hwy 97C; the final stretch is rough and 4WD is recommended. Publicly accessible, not private.

Coordinates: 49.9975, -120.1289

Regulations

Special regulations apply. Fly-fishing only in sections, seasonal timing.

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

Camping and rec sites at Pennask Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

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.