South Lake

South Lake sits in the Okanagan region at 694 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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South Lake at a glance

Region: Region 8 - Okanagan
Management unit: MU 8-10
Elevation: 694 m
Maximum depth: 52.8 m
Surface area: 56.1 ha
Trout strain: Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Stocking: Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing: Closed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Okanagan (MU 8-10). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.9769, -119.22

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

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

Camping and rec sites at South Lake

South Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for South Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Okanagan.
Coordinates: 49.993576, -119.212439 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.