Whitetail Lake Recreation Site - # 9

  Access

Drive 4.5 kms north of Canal Flats on Hwy 93/95 and head west on the Findlay Creek FS Road.  Follow signs to Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay Creek FS Road and the Deer Lake FS Road.  Do not take the final turn to Blue Lake at km 23.5.  Stay right at km 25.5, then one more right will lead you to Whitetail Lake Recreation Site.  The access road is passable by 2WD vehicles with trailers, but may be quite potholed depending on road maintenance scheduling.

Whitetail Lake Recreation Site

Characteristics and Description

Whitetail Lake Recreation Site is the busiest recreation site in the District due mainly to its trophy fishery.  Most campsites offer shade and easy lake access.  The sites are generally full each weekend from May through August.  Popular with fishers and families.  The first group of sites reached is accessible by trailers.  A boat launch and day use parking also provided.  The second group of sites further south along the lake shore has no trailer turn around area.  Water skiing is prohibited.

Rehabilitation plans for the campground include reducing crowding, protecting surrounding vegetation and improved facilities for boat launching.  Your comments on site conditions and required improvements are welcome.  Comment boxes are located at both the north and south recreation sites.

Fishing

Very popular and generally productive.  Trophy Gerrard trout and medium sized Brook Trout.  The lake is managed for trophy fishing by the Ministry of Environment and is stocked annually.  Restrictions on quota and size apply.  May 1st opening.  See BC Regulations for details.