Rosemond Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Okanagan region at 1002 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Rosemond Lake is a small water in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 32.2 ha and runs to 44.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1002 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout. Rosemond Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC alongside natural wild production.

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Rosemond Lake at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-1
Elevation
1002 m
Maximum depth
44.4 m
Surface area
32.2 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 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 Rosemond Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in the 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 Rosemond Lake

Getting to Rosemond Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in the Okanagan (MU 8-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.7131, -119.0556

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Rosemond 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 Rosemond Lake

Rosemond Lake 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 Rosemond Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Rosemond Lake

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