Gordon Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Gordon Lake stands in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia. The land about it is rolling bush. It measures about 28 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. With about 3.1 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It sits higher than most water we list in British Columbia. For a base, Merritt sits 21 km out. The big place round here is Kamloops, 64 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Gordon Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Thompson-Nicola Regional District include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Gordon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -6°C in December up to 14°C in August. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Averages place the thaw at mid April and the freeze at mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Gordon Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Overnight stays are possible about 300 m out, where camping is mapped. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Abbott Lake, 3.3 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Signs at Gordon Lake carry more weight than any list.