White Lake, BC
White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
About White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
Known for its crystal clear water, and Rainbow Trout fishing, White Lake, British Columbia is perfectly tucked into the wilderness of the Shuswap Region, just outside of the village of Sorrento. The lake is quiet and is the perfect place to hang out for the day and cool off in the fresh mountain waters. There is also White Lake Provincial Park, which has 20 overnight campsites for public use. There is a small community of people that call White Lake home and some own cabins as their summer getaway.
White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
Map of White Lake
Things to do at White Lake
Parri Road road takes you along the lake and provides beautiful scenery, as well as small little coves and beaches to stop and have a picnic.
Besides swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing in the brilliantly turquoise waters, there are plenty of other things to do near nearby. There is hiking, biking, golfing, wine tours, shopping, and a whole lot more.
White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
Fishing
Fishing is popular at White Lake and there are several species including rainbow trout, brook trout, kokanee salmon, and goldfish! Yes, that’s right GOLDFISH! Some knucklehead decided to release goldfish into the lake and now they are an invasive species that are competing with native species of fish for food and getting rid of them is nearly impossible without killing other animals.
Hiking
There is plenty of wilderness around the lake and along with that comes great hiking trails including the following.
Reinecker Creek Trail
White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
Wildlife
White Lake is surrounded by dense forests and that means there is a ton of wildlife that can be spotted during your visit. Some animals that can be seen in the Shuswap may include deer, moose, elk, bears, wolves, coyotes, wolverines, rabbits, grouse, pheasants, quails, eagles, hawks, snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and turtles.
White Lake, Shuswap, British Columbia
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A short video of our visit to White Lake
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