Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake) fishing

Fishing near Cranbrook, Nelson and the rest of the Kootenays. See all Kootenays lakes.

Wilgress Lake (aka Loon Lake) is a small lake located 22.4 km (14.3 mi) west from Grand Forks on Highway 3. Willgress Lake provides the visitor with camping facilities, boat launch , picnic site and modern restroom facilities.

Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake) is a medium lake in the Kootenays, the trout country reached from Cranbrook. It covers 154.0 ha and runs to 17.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 991 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 4 - Kootenays
Management unit
MU 4-20
Elevation
991 m
Maximum depth
17.4 m
Surface area
154.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

A steady producer of catchable-size stocked trout, reliable action, and a good pick for a first trip to new water.

Best times of year at Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

Getting to Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.

Coordinates: 49.1425, -118.5339

Boat launch: Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly).

Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake) fishing regulations

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

General Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake), so the general regional regulations apply.

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.

Camping and rec sites at Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

Local shops and lodges in the Kootenays

Trout lakes near Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.