Region 3
Roche Lake S
et in the Thompson Plateau, Roche Lake lies entirely within Roche Lake Provincial Park. This lake is a great weekend getaway. Anglers will find a lot to explore and new favourite spots each time out.
The fish are big and plentiful, some over five pounds. Recently a rain- bow over 7 pounds was pulled from the lake. Lower quotas have meant that the average fish size has been getting bigger every year.
Black leeches and green shrimp are the natural feed for the trout in Roche Lake. Anglers should explore the areas around Carl Flats, where it is relatively
Anglers ning
with a LAKE ACCESS F
rom Kamloops, head south along Highway 5A, for
roughly 20 km, until you
THOMPSON NICOLA
When exploring new water and looking for a good place to fish, look for fish feeding on the surface, and look at birds circling over sections of the lake. Both techniques can be very effective in locating fish.
is provided on a first come, first served basis. Campgrounds are also avail-
able on Horseshoe Lake, another lake within the park.
Roche Lake Resort is a full service lodge with a restau- rant, store, boat rent- als and tackle available. Call (250) 828-2007 or
visit their website at: www.
RocheLake.com
Quick Facts reach Roche Lake Road at the north
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shallow.
with spin- outfits go
lightweight
rod. Popular lures include Flatfish, Hot Shot and Kwikfish in orange and black, silver and black, frog and silver, plus Rooster Tail, Mepps Aglia and Panther Martin weighted spinners.
end of Trapp Lake. Turn left here (east), and then follow the signs to the lake.
Anglers have two options for accommodations — the Roche Lake Resort and Provincial Park Campsites. The resort is found along the eastern shore, whereas the park has two campgrounds, situated at the northern tip of the lake and along the western shore.
Camping at the provincial park
Surface Area • 134 Hectares (331 Acres)
Maximum Depth • 21.3 metres (70 feet)
Elevation (ASL) • 1,134 metres (3,721 feet)
Survey Date • June 1949
Contour Units • Feet
Pick up your copy of Thompson Nicola Fishing at select BC Visitor Centres, or download from
www.AnglersAtlas.com
Published by The Angler’s Atlas in cooperation with Glacier Media 82 The SPORT FISHING Guide 2012
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