KOOTENAY
Premier Lake P
remier Lake lies against the western edge of the Rocky Mountains and
its emerald green waters are a favorite destination for many travellers through the Kootenays. Premier Lake is heavily stocked with rainbow trout.
In the heat of summer, troll leeches and bead-head nymphs on full sink lines at the dropoffs on the east side. Dry flies can be especially productive in the evenings. The southwest end is good for spring fishing.
There is a provincial park at the south- ern end of the lake, which includes hiking trails leading to several smaller
There are special restrictions on Premier Lake. A southern closure between May 15 and June 20, is i n
Highway leading to the park. © The Angler’s Atlas Quick Facts
Surface Area • 190 Hectares (469 Acres)
Maximum Depth • 32.5 metres (107 feet)
Elevation (ASL) • 860 metres (2,822 feet)
Survey Date • June 1987
Contour Units • Metres
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lakes also stocked with trout. They are Turtle, Canuck Yankee, and Cats Eye Lakes, and are between 20 to 45 minutes from the campground.
The provincial park has 57 campsites, ten of which can be reserved. There is a concrete boat launch located past the day use area.
effect although the rest of the lake is still open. A speed restriction is in place for the southern half of the lake, where no towing/water skiing is allowed.
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travel 72 km north along
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