Badger Lake is a small, narrow lake located about 50 km north of Kamloops. The rainbow trout fishery in this lake is considered among the highest quality in British Columbia, and eggs from this lake have been used to stock many lakes across the province. Badger Lake offers good fishing opportunities throughout the season, and can be a great place for beginner anglers. One effective technique for fishing here is to troll a Doc Spratley or a Halfback. As with other Kamloops area lakes, there are pronounced chironomid hatches on Badger Lake, and this can make for spectacular fly fishing. Mayflies and Damselflies are some of the other bigger hatches. On the west shore of the lake is a small, shallow channel that leads to Spooney Lakes. These lakes also provide good fishing opportunities, and early season fishing is best. The shore is weedy and provides great trout habitat. Try casting a Damselfly Nymph, Leech or Scud. Trolling along the drop-off during the day will consistently produce fish. Both Spooney and Badger Lakes support trout in the 3 pound range, and they have been known to be larger. The fishing season starts May 1, and continues to the end of November. Some gear restrictions apply—only single barbless hooks can be used, and there is a bait ban in effect. LAKE ACCESS To access Badger Lake follow Highway 5 North from Kamloops for about 25 km to Heffley Creek. Turn right on the road to Sun Peaks Resort and about five km along this road you will meet a forestry road on your left leading to Knouff and Badger Lakes (there is good signage for Knouff Lake Resort). Follow this road for about 20 km, past Knouff Lake, which will bring you to the shore of Badger Lake. There is a forestry recreation site on the eastern shore, and camping is $15 per night. There are 17 vehicle units and a boat launch. The site is designated as two-wheel drive accessible, but sections of the road can get rough in poor weather conditions and a four wheel drive is recommended.

Photos and Amenities on Badger

Here is a link to a site with general information about Badger Lake, including amenities, and photos: http://www.hookedonbclakes.com/badgerlakebb2.html

Forestry Site

badger lake

this is a flyfish paradise.single barbless and baitban.lots of 3-5lbrs.dragon nymphs and mayfly nymphs the best.please release the big ones.