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Jewel Lake, north of Greenwood, is a popular fishing spot for anglers all over the province. Despite its small size, it produces large trout, and its cool, spring-fed water helps to ensure year-round consistency. Fly fishing is a great way to fish Jewel Lake. The abundant insect and plant life in the lake offers anglers a lot of choice for fly patterns. In the early season, chironomids are a good choice. Black and chrome are good colours to start with. A Carey Special or a Doc Spratley in black, maroon or olive are also useful. Careys are good for trolling in the depths with a full sink line. At other depths, try short tugs in your retrieve. Dragon and damselfly nymphs are good later-season choices. Again, olive may work best. The fishing in Jewel Lake is consistent all year, and the lake is stocked annually with both brook and rainbow trout. Spring and fall are the best fishing times, but even mid-winter and the heat of summer don’t slow the bite. Jewel Lake has been named one of the region’s family fishing waters. These are great places for children and beginners. The regulations are simple, and the lakes are easily accessible. Many of these lakes can be fished from shore or dock. Visit gofishbc.com for more information. Jewel Lake is best for small boats and float tubes. Please note that there is an engine power restriction of 10 hp, and a speed restriction of 8 km/h on Jewel Lake. LAKE ACCESS Jewel Lake is located north of Greenwood along Highway 3. From Greenwood, head north on Highway 3 and turn right onto Boundary Creek Road. From there, turn onto Jewel Lake Road. There are signs to Jewel Lake Resort, and to Jewel Lake Provincial Park along Lakeside Drive. Jewel Lake Resort offers cabins and campsites, along with tackle, boat rentals and fishing licenses. Contact them at 1-877-945-6500, or visit their website at jewellakeresort.com. Jewel Lake Provincial Park also offers camping, pit toilets, drinking water and a car top boat launch. The road to the resort and the park is paved and RV accessible.