Turtle Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Turtle Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 23 km SE of Ellison and 25 km SE of Kelowna (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brook Trout and Kokanee.
- Nearest town: Ellison, 23 km SE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Kelowna, 25 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Turtle Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brook Trout, Kokanee in Turtle Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Turtle Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Turtle 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 Turtle 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Turtle Lake
- McCulloch Reservoir
- Pear Lake, 12 ha
- Idabel Lake, 42 ha
- Ern Lake
- Minnow Lake, 14 ha
- Haynes Lake, 57 ha
- Barge Lake
- Fish Lake, 13 ha
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.