Three Island Lake
MU 4-34, Kootenays
51.0117° N, 116.7831° W
- Surface area
- 26.8ha
- Elevation
- 1,526m
- Campsites
- 1
- At Three Island Lake rec site
Open Three Island Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Three Island Lake at a glance
- Region
- Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-34
- Species
- Rainbow TroutThe newest of these fish records is from 2026.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Coordinates
- 51.011664, -116.783098
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Fish on record at Three Island Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1959 | 2026 | 68 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Three Island Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Three Island Lake yet.
Getting to Three Island Lake
28.6 km of traced road to the campground by way of Spillimacheen FSR, Crestbrook Mainline and Parson River Xing. The road at the end is a rough surface.
Coordinates: 51.011664, -116.783098
Camping and rec sites at Three Island Lake
- Three Island Lake
- Campsites
- 1 designated
- To the shore
- 40 m
Access: Road from Summit rd down to Three Island Lake is high risk, very rough and narrow road with no turn arounds, 4wd high clearance vehicle required. Not recommended for regular road vehicle use, more appropriate for ATV use. No trailers. Active logging road, CB radio recommended. Access is through the community of Parson, 68km north of Radium and 36km south of Golden <br><br> From HWY 95 in Parson, turn west onto Parson River Crossing Rd. Continue straight, onto Crestbrook Main FSR (Radio controlled road use RR-3). Continue on Crestbrook Main staying right at 14km shortout then stay right to continue on Spillimacheen North Fork FSR at 17km. Turn Left onto Summit rd at km marker 21 and continue for 6km, turn left off Summit rd . After 800m stay right and continue for another 1.6km to Three Island Lake.
Coordinates: 51.016201, -116.787369
Ice fishing at Three Island Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Three Island Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
This week at Three Island Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Partly cloudy | 12° / 1° | 7 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 0° | 7 km/h, gusts 15 | dry | Falling (-1.6 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Moderate rain | 6° / -3° | 12 km/h, gusts 43 | 1 mm | Rising (+7.7 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -3° | 5 km/h | 3 mm | Rising (+7.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Moderate snow | 3° / -3° | 3 km/h, gusts 9 | 2 mm | Rising (+2.0 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Mainly clear | 5° / -2° | 2 km/h | dry | Falling (-3.9 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Heavy snow showers | 7° / -4° | 3 km/h, gusts 19 | 3 mm | Falling (-9.6 hPa) |
Three Island Lake, in brief
What fish are in Three Island Lake?
Rainbow Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Three Island Lake?
Three Island Lake covers about 26.8 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Three Island Lake in?
Three Island Lake is in MU 4-34, in the Kootenays. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Three Island Lake
- Rocky Point Lake 1 km away
- Summit Lake 2 km away
- Loon Lake 5 km away
- Wilbur Lake 7 km away
- Bittern Lake 14 km away
All 162 lakes in the Kootenays, with today's conditions on each.