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Fraser River
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.
Address: BC Canada
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Chain Lake
Chain Lake is situated northwest of Princeton. Sparkling waters here hold fish-a-plenty. |
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Boss Lake
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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Swan Lake
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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Caverhill Lake
Just north of Kamloops lies excellent canoing, swimming, kayaking, and fishing on Caverhill Lake. |
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Niskonlith Lake Provincial Park
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
 Send an Email  1 250 955-0861
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Aberdeen Lake
Another one of British Columbia's beautiful lakes with premier fishing. This lake is located just southeast of Vernon. |
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Bardolph Lake
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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Sugar Lake
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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McGuire Lake Fountain
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 CAN
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Nicola Lake
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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Charlie Lake
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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Caligata Lake Provincial Park
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 Canada
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Thompson River
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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Walloper Lake Provincial Park
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 Canada
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Otter Lake Provincial Park
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 Canada
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Adams River
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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Bolean Lake
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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Beaver Lake
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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Skaha Lake
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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Badger Lake
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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Arlington Lakes
Arlington Lakes are a serious of aquatic bodies south of Kelowna. They are famous for the areas excellent fishing. |
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Lake Osoyoos
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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Adams Lake
This lake is situated northeast of Kamloops. It boasts excellent fishing and relatively warm water. |
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Kamloops Lake
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 CAN
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Lake Okanagan
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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Finn Creek Provincial Park
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 Canada
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Salmon Arm Nature Bay
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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North Thompson River
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
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 CAN
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South Thompson River
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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Mara Lake
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
Send an Email 1 250 955-0861
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Mabel Lake Provincial Park
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 Canada
1 250 494-6500
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White Lake Provincial Park
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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