Little Pennask Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Little Pennask Lake lies in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia. It sits in lake country bush country. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Thompson-Nicola Regional District. Glenrosa sits 37 km from the bank. Beyond it, Peachland at 39 km and Smith Creek at 40 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Little Pennask Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Thompson-Nicola Regional District, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Work Little Pennask Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -7°C in January up to 14°C in August. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually goes in mid April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Little Pennask Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Overnight stays are possible 660 m away. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Jackson Lake, 1.2 km out. Check the current arrangement for Little Pennask Lake.