Stump Lake
A deep, highly alkaline trophy stillwater in the Nicola Valley famous for producing heavyweight 5 to 10+ lb rainbow trout, especially during late spring chironomid hatches and prime autumn leech feeding periods. A large, expansive lake along Hwy 5A holding heavy rainbow trout that feed aggressively on minnows and scuds.
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Stump Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-20
- Elevation
- 750 m
- Maximum depth
- 24 m
- Surface area
- 780.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Fraser Valley & Pennask Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Stocking
- 35,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Standard Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- April - June
- October - November
Getting there
Right on Hwy 5A between Kamloops and Merritt. Boat launch at north end and highway pullouts.
Coordinates: 50.3608, -120.3711
Regulations
TEXAS CREEK 3-32 3-39 3-16 3-16 3-20 3-16 THOMPSON RIVER (upstream of Kamloops Lake)
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Stump Lake
- Stump Lake Recreation Site
16 vehicle campsites (RSTBC REC5885)
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Forestry Service Road (Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District)
Coordinates: 50.350498, -120.372687 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Thompson-Nicola
- Tunkwa Lake Resort, Logan Lake / Tunkwa, BC
Lakeside cabins, boat rentals, woodstoves & waterfront launches
Tunkwa Lake Resort website
Other lakes nearby
- Adams Lake
- Alleyne Lake
- Andy Lake
- Aylmer (Star) Lake
- Azure Lake
- Badger Lake
- Big O.K. (Island) Lake
- Birch Lake
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.