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WHITETAIL LAKE (50.2140, -116.0259), located in Kootenay Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 160.7 hectares (approximately 397 acres or 1.6 square kilometers).
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About WHITETAIL LAKE
Whitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, mainly for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked, with 12,000 rainbow trout released in 2014. It is a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway. Along with rainbow trout, Whitetail Lake supports a good population of brook trout. Try an Elkwing Caddis when targetting the brook trout. Pay particular attention to the weedy areas.
When going after the trophy Gerrard rainbow trout, chironomids are often a good standard choice. Anglers can also try a Gray Beard nymph or a caddis. Lure fishers may want to try a size 6 or 7 Kwikfish. Choose a colour that is closest to what is in the lake. Greens are good choices for Whitetail Lake. Please check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for information about Whitetail Lake before heading out. There are gear restrictions in place, as well as a quota in effect. Also note that the inlet and outlet streams for Whitetail Lake are closed to fishing all year. Stop by any of the local tackle shops in Cranbrook or Kimberley to find out the latest reports on this lake.
LAKE ACCESS
Whitetail Lake is located north of Canal Flats. From Canal Flats, head north for about 4 kilometres on Highway 93/95. Turn west onto the Findlay Creek Forest Service Road. Follow the signs to the Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay FSR and the Deer Lake FSR. Do not turn off to Blue Lake at the 23.5 km mark. Stay right at the 25.5 mark and take another right turn to the Whitetail Lake Recreation Site. This road is passable with trailers and 2WD, though it may be quite bumpy in sections.
Lodging and Camping
Most campsites offer shade and easy lake access. The first group of sites is accessible by trailers. A boat launch and day-use parking area are also provided. The second group of sites further south has no trailer turn-around area. Water-skiing is prohibited. Whitetail Lake Recreation Site is busy during the months of May and June for trophy fishing. The fishing here is generally productive. The lake is managed for trophy fishing by the Ministry of Environment and is stocked annually with Gerrard trout and medium sized Brook Trout. Restrictions on quota and size apply. See BC Regulations for details. Note: Day-use area is at lake's edge at north site.
Driving time: 40 minutes from Canal Flats. Drive 4.5 km north of Canal Flats on Hwy 93/95 and head west on the Findlay Creek FS Road. Follow signs to Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay Creek FS Road and the Deer Lake FS Road. Do not take the final turn to Blue Lake at km 23.5. Stay right at km 25.5, then one more right will lead you to Whitetail Lake Recreation Site near the 28 km mark. The access road is passable by 2WD vehicles with trailers, but may be quite potholed depending on road maintenance scheduling.
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