Yellow lake

Yellow Lake’s easy access and well stocked waters welcome anglers of all levels. This popular trolling lake lies south west of Penticton en route to Vancouver. Rainbow trout, kokanee and brook trout are all stocked in Yellow Lake. Your best bet is to try your luck in the cooler seasons. Brook trout are more active at cooler temperatures. Also, during the midsummer, the lake can see algae blooms. Both the rainbows and brook trout are average in size, but are tough fighters. There are perch in Yellow Lake, and these fish compete with the trout for resources. As a result, the trout may be on the smaller side to average sized, though they can be tough fighters. There are good shore fishing opportunities along Yellow Lake. Highway 3A runs along the right-hand side of the lake. Standard gear is a good choice, and keep it light. Try your spinning gear with Dick Nites, Panther Martins and wedding bands. Many anglers do well trolling along the shoreline. Try the south shore, and troll slowly through different depths. A willow leaf produces well. Yellow Lake is a popular ice fishing destination due to its proximity to Penticton. Locals concentrate their fishing near the bays closest to the parking lots. Jigging a hook with power bait or meal worm are the most common methods. Yellow Lake is an excellent choice for fly fishing. There are shoals at both ends of the lake. Nymph patterns produce. A dragonfly nymph can work wonders. Try a searching pattern such as a ‘52 Buick, a halfback, or a Doc Spratley. Try your basic colours to start. LAKE ACCESS The lake is 25 km from Penticton. Follow Hwy 97 south past Kaleden and turn west onto Hwy 3A. The lake will be on the left side of the highway. There is a boat launch on the west end of the lake. Here you will also find a rest area with picnic tables, dock and washrooms. Pit toilets and a rough car top boat launch are found on the east side just off the highway. Yellow Lake has an aeration system on it. Please be very cautious when ice fishing. Please note that there is an engine restriction of 7.5 kw (10 hp) in place for Yellow Lake.

Grace taking a turn at ice fishing Yellow Lake

Maxwell on his 8th birthday teaching his sister Grace how to ice fish.

Maxwell ice fishing Yellow Lake, 8th Birthday

BOAT LAUNCH

Brand new boat launch at the lake now. What a vast improvement!

Rainbow trout, Kokanee & perch

Ice Fishing Friday!

It's Friday! Time to get out on the ice! Danny Coyne from BC Fishn'​ (www.bcfishn.com) has produced a great video about how easy it can be to go ice fishing on Yellow Lake, BC. Makes us wish for colder weather! https://youtu.be/hGxe16VoqCc

Family Fishing Waters in the Central Okanagan

In the central Okanagan region, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC designates five lakes as Family Fishing Waters: Yellow Lake, Shannon Lake, Mission Creek Greenway Pond, Swalwell (Beaver) Lake, and Dee Lake. See the map pictured here for more details. These "are great places to take kids fishing. All of these lakes have simple fishing regulations, are easy to access, and many can be fished from shore or a pier." http://www.gofishbc.com/how-to-fish/fishing-programs/familiy-fishing-waters.aspx

Rainbows

Then a nice after dinner rainbow