Adams Lake Resort (a.k.a Indian Point Resort), 2201 Chief Atahm Drive, Chase, BC, 250 679 3441

Adams Lake is huge, deep, cold and fishes beautifully. Adams Lake is known for its connection to the Adams River, famous for its sockeye run, however the lake supports a great fishery in its own right. Adams Lake has excellent underwater structure, and its many shoals and extremely deep dropoffs provide habitat for the trout here. Resident lake trout and bull trout, along with rainbows, do well here. Some of the best fishing is in early summer, when the trout have had a chance to fatten up after the winter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter. If you’re gear fishing, try silver colour combinations. Apex lures are popular, as are plugs and spinners. You want to make sure that your offering will be visible in the depths, and it’s critical here to ensure that you’re trolling at the right speed for your gear. Keep an eye out for the Squam Bay Fishing Derby! Held in the spring each year, this derby has been running for 61 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake Store for details. Adams Lake is subject to several restrictions, as is the Adams River. Please be sure you are familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out. The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, bull trout and lake trout. One of the most popular spots is at the mouth of the Adams River south. Another popular spot is the canyon. The Adams River north offers good fishing as well. Several restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, including a bait ban and a ban on power boats. Please note that the Adams River is closed to salmon fishing year round, and in the spring is also closed to rainbow trout fishing. While definitely the largest, Adams Lake is by no means the only great fishing lake in the area. Other lakes worth investigating are South and East Barriere Lakes to the west, Johnson Lake also to the west, and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. Angler’s Atlas members report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing. LAKE ACCESS Several parks and rec sites provide access to Adams Lake and Adams River. The Spillman Beaches marine site is a boat-access only beach area. This is one of the better beaches on Adams Lake. There aren’t any facilities at this site, so please practise “leave no trace” camping etiquette. The Spillman Beaches protect an alluvial fan and the lower reaches of Spillman Creek. Spillman Beaches site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, and again, boat access only. Adams Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly forested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should be prepared to be completely self-sufficient. The park is located on the southwestern shores of Adams Lake, 15 km of paved and gravel road from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east of Kamloops, 30 km north of Chase. Take the Holding/Adams Lake West Road off the Squilax-Anglemont Road. Poplar Point is another boat-access only beach area with forested upland. As with the Spillman Beaches site, there are no facilities here. This is a beautiful site with an opportunity for wilderness, lakeshore camping. Poplar Point protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western red cedar and cottonwoods. Poplar Point site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek enters the lake. Please be aware that the Momich Lakes Provincial Park area, located on the northeast end of Adams Lake, is still closed indefinitely. The Momich River Campsite on Adams Lake remains open for use, however all other areas of the park are closed until further notice, and the road access in has been gated. Accommodations are also available in the nearby towns of Barriere, Kamloops, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Scotch Creek. There are also a number of local private campgrounds. Nearby Johnson Lake Resort is a family resort, offering cabins, camping, friendly service and excellent advice. Check out the Adams Lake page at anglersatlas.com to share your map markers, photos and more.

Spring Laker, April 2018