TIMOTHY LAKE
A Kokanee (salmon) and Rainbow (Trout) fishing lake in BC's South Cariboo
Let's be real...when booking a lakefront vacation in BC it's all about the lake and Timothy Lake will not disappoint. Timothy Lake is the perfect size, large enough to be unrestricted and offer great fishing, but small enough where you aren't always battling waves. As you venture from the shoreline you'll eventually loose site of the resort and soon find a public sandy beach, an uninhabited island, and a water channel connecting into Dempsey Lake, which could be considered Timothy Lake's smaller younger brother.
While Timothy Lake is known for it's large population of prized Kokanee (lake salmon) Dempsey Lake has mostly Rainbow Trout. The channel connecting the two lakes is narrow and winding, and best navigated by canoe, kayak or paddle board, however it can be navigated by fishing boat, or pontoon boat if you carefully watch for deadheads under the surface.
Located off the beaten track, Timothy Lake is seldom used by weekend warriors and is never too busy - making it great for swimming, water skiing, fishing or just floating around in one of those giant inflatable flamingo's...... if that's your thing.
Add a fishing boat rental and our watercraft package to your reservation to truly enjoy your lake vacation!
Timothy Lake is great for swimming, fishing and water skiing
SWIMMING: The lake is typically at a comfortable swimming temperature for most people in June, however most campers are already in the water by May Long Weekend. Campers love our swimming dock. Bring your own water toys or enjoy the campgrounds many canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and floaties!
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FISHING: Timothy Lake has loads of fish. The lake is home to a healthy population of Kokanee (lake salmon) and Rainbow Trout, with most campers reeling in 1-3 pounders. We've seen many campers limit out throughout their vacations with the best fishing typically in June and July, however the fish bite all year long. Rent one of our 14 foot aluminum fishing boats or fish from a canoe or one of our docks. Our camp store offers bait, lures and fishing rods.
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SKIING, TUBING AND FLOATING: Bring your ski boats and let the kids enjoy a skin on the morning glass or get the tube out and let the kids enjoy a bumpy ride over the wake.
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