Little Pinaus Lake near Spallumcheen: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  The Columbia-Shuswap Regional District entry here is Little Pinaus Lake, in British Columbia. The surface lies 903 metres up. It covers about 7 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The nearest place of any size is Spallumcheen, 24 km away. Then Armstrong, 25 km, and Vernon, 26 km. Within a short drive: Square Lake 0.9 km away, Pinaus Lake about 2.9 km, Lady King Lake 5 km away, Will Lake about 7 km and Spanish Lake 9.5 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Little Pinaus Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Columbia-Shuswap Regional District include sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, bull trout and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Little Pinaus Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from -6°C in January up to 16°C in August. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. On average, early April opens the water and late November closes it again. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. It holds true on Little Pinaus Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Square Lake sits 0.9 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Little Pinaus Lake locally before you travel.