Shannon Lake fishing

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

Shannon Lake is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Okanagan region, sitting at 888 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Shannon Lake is a medium lake in the Okanagan, the trout country reached from Kelowna. It covers 145.6 ha and runs to 33.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 888 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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Shannon Lake at a glance

Region
Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit
MU 8-1
Elevation
888 m
Maximum depth
33.6 m
Surface area
145.6 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 Shannon Lake

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 Shannon Lake

Getting to Shannon Lake

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

Coordinates: 49.8567, -119.6125

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Shannon Lake fishing regulations

(netted off portion on the south end of the lake) SHORTS CREEK 8-1 8-11 Electric motor only - max 7.5 kW See Burnell Lake Bass daily quota = 8, yellow perch daily quota = 20 8-11

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Shannon Lake

Shannon 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 Shannon Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout lakes near Shannon Lake

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