Slocan Lake
Guarded by the sheer peaks of Valhalla Provincial Park to the west, Slocan Lake is one of BC’s deepest and most scenic glacial lakes. Plunging almost 300 meters deep, its cold waters harbor wild Gerrard rainbows and bull trout.
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Slocan Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- 4-17
- Elevation
- 537 m
- Maximum depth
- 298 m
- Surface area
- 6900 ha
- Trout strain
- Gerrard Rainbow Trout & Native Bull Trout
- Typical size
- 4 to 12+ lbs (Trophy Fjord Predators)
- Stocking
- Wild Self-Sustaining Fishery
- Boat launch
- Paved Concrete Ramp
- Motor rules
- No Restriction
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- Spring (May-June)
- Fall (Sept-Nov)
- Winter Trolling
Getting there
Paved highway access via Hwy 6 through New Denver, Silverton, and Slocan City.
Coordinates: 49.9167, -117.4667
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Rainbow quota: 1 (over 50 cm). Bull trout quota: 1 (over 60 cm). Check current Kootenay Region synopsis.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Slocan Lake
- Valhalla Provincial Park / Silverton Marina
Municipal & provincial park campgrounds and boat-in wilderness sites
Facilities: Concrete Ramp, Dock, Campground, Toilets
Access: Paved Hwy 6
Coordinates: 49.95, -117.4333 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays
- High Country Sports, Cranbrook, BC
Kootenay lake tackle, fly gear, camping & local outdoor knowledge
High Country Sports website - Kootenay Fly Shop, Fernie, BC
Westslope cutthroat patterns, high-elevation lake flies & gear
Kootenay Fly Shop 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.