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PILLAR LAKE (50.5935, -119.6395), located in Thompson Nicola Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 39.5 hectares (approximately 98 acres or 394609 square meters).
Which fish can I catch at PILLAR LAKE?
The most popular species caught here are Rainbow Trout and Kokanee. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.
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Species
Rainbow Trout 
Kokanee About PILLAR LAKE
Pillar Lake is one of those great local lakes that please everyone from families to expert anglers. A short drive from the small interior town of Falkland, Pillar Lake is a favourite with local anglers. This popular family fishing lake may not be very big, but it has an excellent sport fishery and is not too heavily fished. "It is an excellent lake to fish from shore," says Myron Crown from Salmon Arm GM and long time angler of the Thompson region. This makes it well suited for families that want to introduce their kids to fishing.
He suggests starting with a simple hook and power bait, casting from shore and letting it rest on the bottom. “Use a sinker just above the swivel to allow the power bait to float off the bottom slightly," says Crown, adding that worms also work well. Small boats will have no problem here. There are some great, steep dropoffs and holes that make trolling Pillar Lake especially productive.
Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rainbow trout. Most anglers target the shoals at the north end of the lake. Angler’s Atlas member howmad44 writes, "trolling a black/silver Doc Spratley off of the northwest shore produced a good size rainbow.” Gear fishers can work with Spinners and Spoons, Flatfish and Plugs. Troll out and try a zig zag, back and forth from shallow to deep. Go slow.
LAKE ACCESS
From Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway to the Highway 97 turnoff at Monte Creek. Head south and drive for about 45 km to Falkland. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to nearby Joyce Lake, turn north and drive for 12 km to Pillar Lake. The gravel road remains in good condition year-round. A public day-use cartop boat launch is located near the south end of the lake. There is also a private resort located on the lake, offering cabin rentals and rv sites, a boat launch and rentals. Visit their website at pillarlake.com, or email them at info@ pillarlake.com.
Lodging and Camping
This is a small day use only site with a treed lakeshore; good fishing opportunities, easy access, and a large stone pillar within easy walking distance. Pillar Lake is named after a natural pillar that is about 90 feet tall (28 metres). On the top of the pillar balances a boulder that has been estimated to be about 8 tons. Camping overnight is not permitted at Pillar Lake Recreation Site.
From the city of Kamloops travel east for 27 km. (17 mi.) on Hwy. #1 (Trans Canada Hwy.). Turn south (right) onto Hwy. #97 at the Monte Creek junction. Travel for 45 km. (28 mi.) to the community of Falkland. Turn north (left) and follow this good 2wd road to Joyce and Pillar lakes, found on your left side. Pillar can also be found by travelling north on Hwy. #97 from the city of Vernon.
