Gorman Lake is located west of Barriere, about half way up the mountain to the Bonaparte Plateau. The lake is along a backroad and is well suited for the adventuring angler who wants to get off the highway. Shawn Fadear, owner of Barriere Timber Mart has fished this lake for years and says it is a lake suited for all types of anglers. Fadear says the best fishing is in the north side of the lake near the boat launch, but the whole lake can be productive. He likes to troll around with an electric motor using small spinners, like a Mepps. When fishing with his grandson, he says a simple wedding band with a worm can also be very productive in this lake. “It’s not very wide... and the fishing is typically good along the edges,” says Fadear. The lake usually opens by early May, opening up a bit earlier than the higher elevation lakes on the plateau. Fadear notes that the lake is fed by an underground spring, and during winter there are often open areas on the lake. Anyone heading out in winter should use extreme caution as the ice thickness varies. LAKE ACCESS Gorman Lake is a short drive west of Barriere. Just north of where Highway 5 crosses the Thompson River, turn left (west) onto Westsyde Road. The road can be rough in sections and not suitable for low clearance cars. Follow the road up the mountain, past a number of switchbacks. About five km up the hill, turn right (west) onto Gorman Lake Forest Service Road and continue for another 10 km., where you will pass Gorman Lake on your right (north). There is a rustic campsite at the lake and a boat launch. The wildfire of 2003 went through the area, going right across the lake. Since then the local fish and game club has put in a new boat launch and upgraded the area. To learn more about fishing this lake, or get stocked up with tackle and camping supplies, drop by Barriere Timber Mart and talk to Shawn. He says their selection of gear is tailored specifically for fishing the lakes and rivers around Barriere — matching local gear with local knowledge.

Scott Lake Forestry Site

Alternate lauch. Must carry baot to lake

Very Boat Launch.

Hard to get into

This lake poduces some very nice size rainbows. But it is a very rough road to asscess the tiny foresty campsite. From the back of the campsite is a really rustic boat launch. "V" bottom boats have a really hard time getting through the shallow muddy 25 yards before the lake. This really turns a lot of people off. There is a path way from the cattle gate on the main road to the lake where you can carry a belly boat in. Once on the lake the fishing is really good. Enjoy the quiet peacefull area. And please take you garbage out with you.