"Idleback Lake, a small waterbody east of Penticton, is a great lake to take the family fly fishing. It’s easy to access and has a good forest recreation site for camping.

While Idleback Lake can be a challenge, there are some tips that can help. Anglers may want to head straight across the lake from the campground and to the right, into the deeper sections.

Bloodworms, leeches and dragonflies are standard patterns that work well on this lake. In the spring, chironomids work really well, and the lake has a good sedge hatch towards the end of June.

The lake is quite shallow, and can go through the summer doldrums. Try fishing the deep sections of the lake during this period.

The BC Freshwater Fisheries Society just stocked Idleback Lake with rainbow trout in 2016, using Pennask stocks, with 1,500 fish released. These fish are known for being aggressive, and are famous for their fight and jump.

LAKE ACCESS

From Penticton, head east up the Carmi Road about 20 km to the Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road. Turn left (north) and continue for another six kilometres to Idleback Lake on the left (west) side. The forest recreation site has a gravel boat launch with thirteen campsites.

The Toyota Tacoma is well-suited for these hard-to-reach fishing destinations. With high clearance, 4WD and exceptional reliability, the Tacoma will help you navigate some of the toughest terrain."