Face Lake is the place to be on a hot summer day. Way up high at 4,700 feet, it escapes the summer doldrums common to many lower elevation lakes. The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. Face Lake was regularly stocked with rainbow trout, although Bob Van Tongeren, of Mile High Resort, says that a recent lull in the stocking program has allowed the trout to get larger. Van Tongeren notes that trolling flies works well. The Pumpkinhead pattern, and the Mile High Special, are two of the local favourites. Van Tongeren says that a guest tied this particular fly more than 20 years ago, and it’s still producing great catches. Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Work with a wedding band and worm, trolling along the dropoffs. Van Tongeren also suggests a black and silver speckled Flatfish, or a Fire Tiger Flatfish. Fishing is good for most of the year, and Face Lake remains cool. “The low pressure and high elevation makes for active fish. They’re good fighters, not sluggish, even in the summer,” Van Tongeren says. Van Tongeren also points to the inlets and outlets on Face Lake that are excellent fish habitat. The bottom of the lake is muddy, and there are some good weedbeds that also provide breeding ground for insects. Chironomids, mayflies and sedges are all good hatches to note, he says. But don’t think you have to be an expert fly fisher for Face Lake. Van Tongeren says that most of their guests are hobby anglers that just like to get out on the water. LAKE ACCESS From Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada Highway to the Coquihalla Highway and Exit 336, the road to Logan Lake. Go 8 km west along the highway to Logan Lake before turning north onto Paska Lake Road, which is well signed. As you continue down this road for 10.2 km, you will pass Paska Lake before reaching the south end of Face Lake. The road to the Face Lake recreation site, which is rough and may require four-wheel-drive, is another 2.3 km. Mile High Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service family-oriented resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing information. Visit milehighresort.com, or email [email protected].

Summer on Face Lake, British Columbia. Checkout our website at www.milehighresort.com

Boat Launch #2 @ Forestry Site

Boat Launch #1 @ Forestry Site

Great lake for beginner angler!

Have been to this lake a few times, stayed at Mile High Resort. Great people running the place, peaceful, and had tons of fun catching fish. Not huge fish, ave. 12 inches, but tons of them. There are a number of hot spots, best one is up the northwest bay.