Skaha Lake

Skaha Lake sits in the Okanagan region at 950 m elevation, a large water (> 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Skaha Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-22
Elevation: 950 m
Maximum depth: 18 m
Surface area: 1931.7 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Stocking: Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Standard Boat Launch
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing: Closed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

There are numerous resorts and campsites along Skaha Lake. Check with the Tourism Centres in the area.

Coordinates: 49.4222, -119.5878

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

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

Camping and rec sites at Skaha Lake

Skaha Lake Park Boat Launch (Penticton)
No vehicle campground at the park; 21-acre urban beach park with nearby marina
Facilities: Beach, Boat Launch Nearby (Skaha Marina), Playground, Parking
Access: Paved, 124 South Beach Drive, Penticton (2WD)
Coordinates: 49.4531, -119.585 Official page

Local shops and lodges in the Okanagan

Trout Waters Fly & Tackle, Kelowna, BC
Okanagan stillwater chironomids, fly rods & lake seminars
Trout Waters Fly & Tackle website
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort, Lake Country / Winfield, BC
Historic fly fishing cabins, rowboats & 1,300m elevation trout
Beaver Lake Mountain Resort website

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.