Skaha Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing

Skaha Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 20 km² in size, about 2.9 km NE of Kaleden and 6.5 km S of Penticton (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Burbot, Lake Whitefish, Mountain Whitefish and Lake Trout.

What fish are in Skaha Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Burbot, Lake Whitefish, Mountain Whitefish, Lake Trout in Skaha Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Kokanee ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Burbot ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide · Mountain Whitefish ice fishing guide · Lake Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Skaha Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Skaha 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 Skaha 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Skaha 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.