Upper Arrow Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Upper Arrow Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 30 km N of Nakusp and 99 km E of Vernon (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Burbot, Mountain Whitefish, Bull Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Yellow Perch, Dolly Varden, Brook Trout and Walleye.
- Nearest town: Nakusp, 30 km N (straight line)
- Nearest city: Vernon, 99 km E (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Upper Arrow Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Burbot, Mountain Whitefish, Bull Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Lake Whitefish, White Sturgeon, Yellow Perch, Dolly Varden, Brook Trout, Walleye in Upper Arrow Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Burbot ice fishing guide · Mountain Whitefish ice fishing guide · Bull Trout ice fishing guide · Kokanee ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Brook Trout ice fishing guide · Walleye ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Upper Arrow Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Upper Arrow 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 Upper Arrow 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Upper Arrow Lake
- Catherine Lake, 29 ha
- Margie Lake, 41 ha
- Little Mosquito Lake, 12 ha
- Peters Lake, 70 ha
- Cameron Lake, 36 ha
- Pingston Lake, 27 ha
- Little Peters Lake
- Coursier Lake, 1.76 km²
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.