Location:
Wasa Lake is located 50 km (31 mi) north of Cranbrook
via Fort Steele.
A family
vacation destination since the 1950's, Wasa Lake village advertises
the warmest swimming lake in the Kootenays. Wasa Lake Park offers
camping, swimming, hiking, cycling, boating and nature viewing opportunities.
There is an 8 km wheelchair and bike accessible trail around the
lakeshore and a 2.7 km self-guided interpretation trail. World class
attractions such as Fort Steele Heritage town, guest ranches, ski
hills and golf courses are nearby. In addition to being a popular
recreation spot, the park protects a representative grassland ecosystem.
It includes a portion of North America's most northern ponderosa
pine forest set amid blue bunch wheatgrass meadows that provide
habitat for a wide diversity of animals and plants.
A BC
Provincial Park campground with 103 vehicle accessible sites is
located at Wasa Lake Provincial Park. There is also parking and
facilities for day-use and picnic visitors. Boat launching, hiking
trails and swimming.
BC Adventure Network members serving this area:
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Fishing
Report: Bass average 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) and perch, 0.5 kg
(1 lb). Popular methods used are jerk baits and buzz baits. Be sure to visit Fishbc.com
for angling information!
Note:
Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start
fishing a new lake.
