Rose Valley Reservoir fishing

Fishing near Kelowna, Vernon and the rest of the Okanagan. See all Okanagan lakes.

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 955 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.

Rose Valley Reservoir is a medium lake in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 75.0 ha and runs to 42.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 955 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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Rose Valley Reservoir at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-6
Elevation
955 m
Maximum depth
42.0 m
Surface area
75.0 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 (Quality Catchable)
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
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Rose Valley Reservoir

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Okanagan.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Rose Valley Reservoir

Getting to Rose Valley Reservoir

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Okanagan (MU 8-6). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.9, -119.5631

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Rose Valley Reservoir fishing regulations

(Lakeview Irrigation District) SANDNER CREEK 8-8 2025-2027 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis REGION 8 - Okanagan

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Rose Valley Reservoir

Rose Valley Reservoir is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Rose Valley Reservoir

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Rose Valley Reservoir

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