Gill Lake near Princeton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Gill Lake sits in Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, out in British Columbia. The ground round it is rolling bush. Small at around 3 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is a small entry by Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen standards. For a base, Princeton sits 26 km out. It is 80 km to Kelowna, the nearest city. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gill Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen records list sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, Coho salmon and common carp among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Gill Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 14°C at the top of summer and -7°C at the bottom of winter. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Climate figures give an open season running mid April to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Plan around that when you fish Gill Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Butler Lake at 0.6 km is the sensible second choice. Rules at Gill Lake are worth checking on the day.