Trout Lake
Trout Lake is located 85 km (53 mi) north of Kaslo on Highway 31. Access is also possible from Nakusp and Revelstoke . All facilities are available at Trout Lake community. BC Adventure Network members serving this area: If you would like to have your business listed, please Click Here.
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Trout Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 4 - Kootenays
- Management unit
- MU 4-20
- Elevation
- 950 m
- Maximum depth
- 18 m
- Surface area
- 346.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 49.3461, -119.7172
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 Trout Lake
- Trout Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 49.3461, -119.7172
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.