Red Lake

Located northwest of Kamloops at Copper Creek, Red Lake is a renowned trophy fishery stocked with fast-growing Tiger Trout and giant Eastern Brook Trout in the 4 to 8+ lb range.

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Red Lake at a glance

Region
Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
Management unit
MU 3-12
Elevation
1296 m
Maximum depth
49.2 m
Surface area
180.0 ha
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
4 to 8+ lbs (Trophy Tiger Trout & Brookies)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
⚡ Electric Motors Only (Max 7.5 kW / No Gas)
Ice fishing
Open, confirmed

When to fish it

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Thompson-Nicola (MU 3-12). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.

Coordinates: 50.8883, -120.7881

Regulations

3-29 No Fishing upstream of Pennask Lake No Ice Fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout and char catch and release; bait ban No Ice Fishing; bait ban, single hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) Exempt from spring closure

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

Camping and rec sites at Red Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola

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.