Joe Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Joe Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 13 km SW of Keremeos and 49 km SW of Penticton (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout.

What fish are in Joe Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout in Joe Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Joe Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Joe Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.

What are the fishing regulations for Joe Lake?

Official regulations (BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.

Catches and lures

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Other lakes near Joe Lake

Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.