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Thompson Okanagan Bodies of Water

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Mara Lake
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Mara Lake offers anglers a variety of species of fish. Rainbow, Kokanee, Dolly Varden and Lake Trout have all been found here, and waterskiing, boating, swimming, and houseboating are all also permitted. Campsites are also located near the lake.
Address: . | Mara, BC
Tel: 1 250 955-0861
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Hidden Lake
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Located east of Enderby off Mabel Lake Road, this small lake is excellent for swimming, paddling and fishing for Rainbow trout. There are three medium sized, user maintained, treed BCFS campsites (BC Ministry of Forests recreation sites) located along the lake accessible by boat. There is a hiking trail that circles around the lake.

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Bonaparte Lake
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This lake is hailed by local outdoors men as a body of water offering splendid views of the surrounding area as well as kayaking, and canoing opportunities. A fishing trip to this area will assure any sports person a great time.
Address: . | Kamloops, BC

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Skaha Lake
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The Okanagan's fourth in the chain of five major lakes, Lake Skaha is one of the region's warmest body of water, and thus the major tourist draw to the area. Its large sandy beaches attract sunbathers and its winds entice windersurfers to flood the area in the summer. The lake is also used for boat cruises and dragon boat races. Lake Skaha is fed by the Okanagan Lake to its north.
Address: . | Penticton, BC

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Mabel Lake
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Located east of Enderby, this large lake is offers a provincial park (located on the south end of the lake), several forest service recreation sites, numerous boat launches and a full service resort. Visitors can enjoy such water sports as fishing, swimming and paddling.
Address: | Mabel Lake, BC [ Map ]

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Lake Okanagan
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The largest of a chain of five lakes in the Thompson-Okanagan region, Lake Okanagan supports a variety of activities from houseboating to waterskiing. Houseboats can be rented for extended touring around the lake, and fishing is a popular pastime with the water full of rainbow trout, carp and ling cod. Be careful of Ogopogo - the Lochness monster of Lake Okanagan. With a water temperature that reaches 24 degrees Celcius in the summer, and 320 km (100 miles) of shoreline, visitors should not forget their swimming suits.

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Adams River
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Entirely encompassed by the Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park, Chase River is famous for being the home of a massive sockeye salmon spawn that occurs every four years. An interpretive area on the salmon run can be found in the park. Salmon fishing in the river is prohibited at all times. The river is also a popular spot for whitewater rafting.
Address: . | Chase, BC

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Caligata Lake Provincial Park
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This small park contains a clear lake and diverse plant and wildlife habitat. Although the park offers no camping sites or facilities, it is popular due to its hiking opportunities and abundent wildlife. Cross-country skiing is permitted during the winter.
Address: . | Clearwater, BC

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Nicola Lake
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Nestled amongst rolling hills filled with grasses and pine trees, this lake is popular for fishing as it has 26 species of fish. Nicola Lake is 10 km (6.2 mi) northeast of Merritt.
Address: . | Merritt, BC

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Niskonlith Lake Provincial Park
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Enjoy swimming, boating and fishing at this provincial park and lake. Located 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Highway 1 at Chase by gravel road, the park features campsites but facilities are very limited.
Address: . | Chase, BC
Tel: 1 250 955-0861
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Bardolph Lake
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This lake sits just east of the township of Vernon. All sorts of aquatic activities are offered in the vicinity. This lake offers fishermen an ecosystem rich with fish.

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Gardom Lake and Regional Park
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This quiet little lake is an excellent location for families, paddling and fishing. The Gardom Lake Regional Park provides day use facilities including several floating docks, diving board, picnic tables, playground and outhouses. Pets and fires are not permitted in the park. A small island on the lake offer paddlers an excellent opportunity to view the Painted Turtles as well as enjoy interpretive trails. The lake is heavily stocked with both Rainbow and Eastern Brook trout. Motorboats are restricted to ten horse power motors.
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Fraser River
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Rising near Mount Robson Provincial Park and flowing nearly 1400 km (870 mi) into the Pacific Ocean at Vancouver, the mighty Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia. Along with its many tributaries, the river and area offers plenty of recreational opportunities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping and more.
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Finn Creek Provincial Park
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Finn Creek is a deep channel off of the North Thompson River. The surrounding park offers excellent opportunities for anglers, as Chinook, coho and bull trout are all found within the nearby waters. The park also offers important grizzly and moose habitat, as well as a variety of bird species.
Address: 70 km northeast of | Clearwater, BC

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Beaver Lake
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Beaver Lake is in BC mainland interior. This lake features relatively warm waters, excellent fishing, and the opportunity for some serious canoing fun.

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Shuswap River
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This river starts at Mabel Lake and empties into Mara Lake, stretching over approximately 63 km, offering enjoyment to all level of users of motorized watercraft, canoes, kayaks and tubes. The river starts out fast and turbulent near Mabel Lake at the Skookumchuck Rapids (home of the annual Kayak Rodeo), mellows as it travels through Enderby and ends gently and unhurried at Mara Lake.

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Salmon Arm Nature Bay
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A Western Grebe breeding colony has been established at Salmon Arm Nature Bay, which is 11,000 feet of protected foreshore. Many migrating birds stop here because of the extensive mudflats and marshland. Over 250 species of birds frequent the area. Birdwatchers will enjoy the 4-km (2.5 mi) trail with bird-view blinds for watching from.

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Chain Lake
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Chain Lake is situated northwest of Princeton. Sparkling waters here hold fish-a-plenty.

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Mabel Lake Provincial Park
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Mabel Lake Provincial Park is worth the 60km (37mi) drive from Vernon with a pristine lake and towering mountains. Off the main road, this park is usually quiet but is complete with many amenities including, but not limited to, camping (with bathrooms and running water), playground, swimming, boat launch, biking and hiking trails. The area teems with wildlife, from birds to deer (and sometimes bears), and offers great rainbow trout fishing.
Address: . | Vernon, BC
Tel: 1 250 494-6500

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Badger Lake
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Badger Lake is situated close to Kamloops. The water is refreshing, the fish are tasty, and there are plenty of camping locations dug in alongside the shores of this serene British Columbian lake.

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Campbell Lake
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Another of BCs interior mainland lakes. Plenty of fishing and recreational activities are offered in the area.

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Kamloops Lake
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Kamloops Lake stretches from Kamloops to Savona and is 1.6 km (1 mi) wide and 29 km (18 mi) long. Fed by the South and North Thompson Rivers, the lake is popular in summer for fishing, swimming and boating. A lake shore park features a boat launch and wharf while visitors can stay at either the Lakeside Country Inn or camp at the provincial park.
Address: . | Kamloops & Cache Creek, BC [ Map ]

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South Thompson River
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The South Thompson River is the southern arm of the Thompson River and originates at Little Shuswap Lake between the towns of Revelstoke and Salmon Arm. A relatively slow-moving body of water, the South Thompson River is popular for fishing and floating and joins the northern arm in Kamloops to form the main Thompson River.

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Aberdeen Lake
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Another one of British Columbia's beautiful lakes with premier fishing. This lake is located just southeast of Vernon.

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Wood Lake
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Located just south of Kalamalka Lake and connected by the Oyama canal, this body of water is nestled between Oyama and Winfield. Named for Tom Wood, who settled the area around 1860, this lake offers excellent paddling as well as fishing for Rainbow trout and Kokanee.

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Shuwap Lake
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This deep, large lake is home several provincial parks and campgrounds, 26 marine parks and numerous houseboats and water sport vehicles. Visitors can access full facilities on the more accessible sections of the lake.
Address: , BC [ Map ]

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McConnell Lake Provincial Park
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McConnell Lake is located 35 km (22 mi) from Kamloops and offers excellent opportunities to catch rainbow trout. Aside from fishing, visitors can hike the park's primitive trail, canoe or kayak on the lake's surface or photograph the wildlife.
Address: 35 km south of | Kamloops, BC

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Mission Creek and Regional Park
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This turbulent creek empties into Okanagan Lake, in the Mission region of Kelowna. Intermediate paddlers can enjoy rock and boulder gardens, caves and a canyon while paddling this creek. The Regional Park is 92 hectares (230 acres) of nature reserve and offers a playground, picnic tables, picnic shelter, interpretive programs, hiking trails and The Environmental Education Centre.
Address: 1450 KLO Road | Kelowna, BC | V1W 3Z4 [ Map ]
Tel: 1 250 469-6232
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Sugar Lake
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Sugar Lake, located north of Cherryville, is 2080 ha. (5137 ac). Anglers may reel in Rainbow Trout (stocked), Dolly Varden and Kokanee. There are some accommodations near that lake, which include backcountry campsites and cabins, as well as a boat rental and launch site.
Address: 17 km (10.5 mi) north of | Cherryville, BC

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Charlie Lake
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Charlie Lake is just northwest of Princeton. It's not enormous, but it does have plenty of great fishing and beautiful cerulean waters.

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Rosemond Lake
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Located at the south end of Mara Lake, via a shallow stream under a railroad trestle, Rosemond Lake is accessible to rowboats, canoes and kayaks only. Home to eagles, osprey, geese, swans, ducks and loons, this tiny, serene lake offers excellent birdwatching. Paddlers wishing to enjoy camping or picnicking on the lake have access to a beautiful beach with picnic tables, toilet facilities and fresh water.

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Thompson River
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The Thompson River, named after the Northwest Trading Company's explorer and topographer David Thompson, is formed at Kamloops by the joining of the South and North Thompson River branches. It flows west and south to Lytton where it feeds the Fraser River of southern BC. Known for its high water, the Thompson River is hugely popular for sport fishing and white water rafting.

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Caverhill Lake
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Just north of Kamloops lies excellent canoing, swimming, kayaking, and fishing on Caverhill Lake.

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McGuire Lake Fountain
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This city landmark has been spouting out of McGuire Lake since 1967. The high-flying fountain can be seen from far and wide but is best viewed from McGuire Lake park.
Address: 681 Trans Canada Highway NE | Salmon Arm, BC [ Map ]

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Boss Lake
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South of the town of Merritt is this fresh body of water. During the summer, plenty of adventures await folks visiting this destination. Of course, a plethora of fish also await the avid fisherman beneath the waters of this stunningly natural lake.

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Walloper Lake Provincial Park
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Walloper Lake Provincial Park is located just off the Coquihalla Highway, 37 km (23 mi) outside of Kamloops. The lake itself is small but does attract anglers, canoeists and kayakers. The park is day-use only and no overnight camping is permitted.
Address: 37 km south of | Kamloops, BC

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Baird Lake
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This small lake is located just east of Hidden Lake and is ideal for canoes and kayaks. There are two small, user maintained BCFS campsites (BC Ministry of Forests recreation sites) located along the lake.
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White Lake Provincial Park
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This small park's visitors can enjoy the boat launch (for small car-top type boats only), swimming and fishing. Camping area with pit toliets. 10 km NW from Balmoral exit off Highway 1. Last 2km of access is on logging road.
Address: . | Balmoral, BC

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Arlington Lakes
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Arlington Lakes are a serious of aquatic bodies south of Kelowna. They are famous for the areas excellent fishing.

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Duck Lake
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This tiny lake is located just south of Wood Lake along Highway 97. Frequented by local residents and tourists alike, this is a popular spot for paddling, fishing and ice fishing.

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Adams Lake
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This lake is situated northeast of Kamloops. It boasts excellent fishing and relatively warm water.

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Lake Osoyoos
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Lake Osoyoos is the fourth largest lake out of a chain of five lakes found in the Okanagan Valley. Ten km (6.5 miles) long, the lake offers nearly 30 miles of shoreline for people to enjoy. Touted as the warmest lake in Canada, the water’s temperature reaches a bathtub warmth of 26-33 C in August. The lake’s five kinds of fish make it a hit with fishermen, with species including large mouth bass, trout and Kokanee. Lake Osoyoos stretches into Washington State in the U.S.A. A permit is required to visit the American side—and the lake is patrolled. There are several boat launches and marinas in Osoyoos that rent boats, skidoos, paddleboats and more.
Address: . | Osyoos, BC

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Bolean Lake
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Northwest of the township of Vernon rests this lake. Fishermen hail the lake as having some of the best catches in the area. Mother Nature offers dozens of summer activities in this area.

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North Thompson River
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As its name suggests, the North Thompson River is the northern arm of the Thompson River and originates near Valemount, BC. The beautiful blue-green river runs south along Highway 5 to Kamloops where it joins the southern arm to form the main Thompson River, which eventually feeds into the Fraser River in southern BC.

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Vernon Lake
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This gorgeous lake is nestled in the stunning Nimpkish Valley, 6 km (4 mi) west of Vernon and 25 km (15.5 mi) southeast of Woss. With a sandy beach, good trout fishing, a boat launch and large campsite, Vernon Lake is a popular holiday spot.
Address: Vernon Lake Road | Vernon, BC

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Otter Lake Provincial Park
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Located outside Tulameen, Otter Lake offers recreational opportunities and old-fashioned camping. The lake is a popular spot for water-skiing, canoeing, swimming and fishing. The park's campground is located along the lake, offering scenic views and close access to the park's activities.
Address: 33 km northwest of | Princeton, BC

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Swan Lake
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One of Vernon's most popular lakes, Swan Lake is used by locals and tourists alike. Visit Swan Lake for lakeside camping, birdwatching and a variety of watersports. A rowing centre is also located at the lake.
Address: Meadowlark Road | Vernon, BC

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Similkameen River
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Starting on the east side of Manning Park, this river runs the length of the Similkameen Valley, eventually emptying into the Okanagan River (known as the Okanogan River in the US) near Oroville, WA. This river offers varying sections of water speed and depth, that can be enjoyed by swimmers and paddlers.

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