Roche Lake
One of BC's premier trophy rainbow trout lakes, producing hard-fighting Kamloops-strain rainbows up to 8+ lbs.
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Roche Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Elevation
- 1130 m
- Maximum depth
- 29 m
- Surface area
- 120.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Kamloops Rainbow (Fraser Valley & Blackwater AF3N)
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Stocking
- 15,000+ yearlings
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- ⚠️ Max 7.5 kW (9.9 HP) Restriction
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June (Chironomids)
- Sept - Oct (Fall Leech/Sedge)
Getting there
Paved/good gravel road via Roche Lake Prov. Park. Concrete boat launch, campground & resort.
Coordinates: 50.4719, -120.1525
Regulations
Bait ban, single barbless hook. Max engine power restriction. Provincial park rules apply.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Roche Lake
- Roche Lake Provincial Park (West Campground)
22 vehicle campsites, concrete boat ramp, dock, right beside Roche Lake Resort
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Dock, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained Gravel FSR off Old Hwy 5A (2WD)
Coordinates: 50.4725, -120.155 Official page - Roche Lake Provincial Park (North Campground)
16 rustic vehicle campsites, gravel boat launch, quiet forested setting
Facilities: Gravel Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained Gravel FSR off Old Hwy 5A (2WD)
Coordinates: 50.485, -120.145 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.