Elder Lake near Dallas: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Elder Lake falls in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, part of British Columbia. The land about it is lake country bush. This is a pocket water of some 3 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Thompson-Nicola Regional District are larger. Dallas lies 14 km from the water. The nearest city of size is Kamloops, 22 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Elder Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Thompson-Nicola Regional District records list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Coho salmon among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Elder Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 16°C in August and bottom out at -7°C in January. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early April. The open-water window runs from around early April to about late November in an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Elder Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Failing this one, try Curry Lake, 2.6 km away. Check the position at Elder Lake before loading the car.