White Lake
Renowned for crystal clear, turquoise waters and fast-growing trophy rainbow trout over 6 lbs.
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White Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 3 - Thompson-Nicola
- Management unit
- MU 3-26
- Elevation
- 485 m
- Maximum depth
- 43 m
- Surface area
- 610.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley 3N (Trophy Strain)
- Typical size
- 5 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Class)
- Stocking
- 25,000 yearlings
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- April - June
- September - October
Getting there
White Lake Road between Salmon Arm and Chase. Concrete boat launch, Provincial Park, and dock.
Coordinates: 50.885, -119.27
Regulations
No trout under 25 cm downstream of Seton Lake Downstream of Seton Lake, No Fishing Apr 1-May 31 Rainbow trout and char catch and release downstream of the falls; bait ban No Fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, Apr 1-Oct 31 No Fishing Mar 15-May 14, and rainbow trout and char catch and release, May 15-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 28) No Fishing in the entire area north of Albas, Mar 15-May 14 (see map B on page 28) No Fishing east of a line between fishing boundary signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy 1 bridge, Mar 15-May 14 (see map C on page 28)
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at White Lake
- White Lake Provincial Park Campground
20 vehicle-accessible campsites, concrete boat ramp, dock, world-class rainbow trout fly fishing
Facilities: Concrete Boat Launch, Fishing Dock, Vehicle Campsites, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Paved White Lake Rd off Trans-Canada Hwy 1 (2WD)
Coordinates: 50.882, -119.268 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.