GLIMPSE LAKE
British Columbia

Where is GLIMPSE LAKE?

GLIMPSE LAKE (50.2478, -120.2734), located in Thompson Nicola Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 90.2 hectares (approximately 223 acres or 902143 square meters).

Which fish can I catch at GLIMPSE LAKE?

The most popular species caught here are Rainbow Trout. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

What does GLIMPSE LAKE have?

Our members have marked 1 Boat Launch at GLIMPSE LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.

Lodging and Camping

This site is located on the southwest side of Glimpse Lake. The site is located in a semi-open forest but is generally shady under spruce and fir trees. Although there is a rough cartop boat launch at this site, a better public boat launch can be found on the other side of the lake just before you enter the community. This recreation site is a popular location for fishermen, hunters and campers.

From Merritt, the best way to get to Glimpse Lake is to travel east along Highway 5A past Quilchena on Nicola Lake. Exit onto Douglas Lake Road and travel approximately 7 km until reaching the intersection with Lauder Rd just past the hydro station. Turn left on to Lauder Rd and travel approximately 14 km to get to the Glimpse Lake Southwest site. Turn right at the cattle guard.Follow this road in for a kilometre. Be careful as the road is a bit narrow in spots for longer rigs.

This recreation site is a popular location for fishermen, hunters and campers. A mix of shady and treed sites under large Douglas Fir trees. The site can accommodate small to moderate sized camping units. There is no boat launch on site but there is a public boat launch located near the west end of the lake just as you enter the community.

From Merritt, the best way to get to Glimpse Lake is to travel east along Highway 5A past Quilchena on Nicola Lake. Exit onto Douglas Lake Road and travel approximately 7 km until reaching the intersection with Lauder Rd located just past the hydro station. Turn left onto Lauder Rd and travel approximately 16 km up the highway's maintained gravel road to get to the Glimpse Lake North site. Please drive slow while travelling through the community located just before the campsite.

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9 years ago

Excursion

First time fishing Glimpse; trial and error in the morning, but success in the afternoon

9 years ago
9 years ago
Boat Launch Marker Added
17 years ago

Glimpse lake

located approx. 30km from Merritt along hwy 5A to Douglas lake road then turn on to Lauder road then 10km to Glimpse lake. there are two Ministry of Tourism Campsites located on the lake..the South Campsite has 8 tables and firepits with a small dock...The North Campsite has 16 tables and firepits with a cartop launching area and a small dock these sites are well maintained and are open from May 1st to Sept 30th...lots of fish up to 3lbs. a good lake to take the kids as fishing can be done from the shore.

18 years ago