R 7-49 Lake fishing

Fishing near Kamloops, Merritt and the rest of the Thompson-Nicola. See all Thompson-Nicola lakes.

Tucked into the Thompson-Nicola region at 752 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

R 7-49 Lake is a medium lake in the Thompson-Nicola, the trout country reached from Kamloops. It covers 79.0 ha and runs to 34.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 752 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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R 7-49 Lake at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-20
Elevation
752 m
Maximum depth
34.2 m
Surface area
79.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish R 7-49 Lake

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Thompson-Nicola.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at R 7-49 Lake

Getting to R 7-49 Lake

Forestry road access in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-20). Boat launch available.

Coordinates: 51.4867, -121.0958

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

R 7-49 Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at R 7-49 Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for R 7-49 Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.

Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.

Camping and rec sites at R 7-49 Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

Trout lakes near R 7-49 Lake

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