Location: From the city of Kamloops travel west on Hwy. #1 (Trans Canada Hwy.) for 11.4 km. (7.1 mi.) and then turn south onto the Coquihalla Hwy. (Hwy. #5). Follow this road to the town of Merritt. From Merritt head west to the village of Lower Nicola. Tyner is located north of Lower Nicola following the road leading to Pimainus Lake (see Pimainus Lake).

Resorts & Campsites: A small 3 vehicle BCFS campsite is located on the lake.

Fishing Report: Tyner is a shallow, weedy lake best suited to fly fishing. Late June, early July is the time to be on the lake for a great Caddisfly hatch. Other good hatches include Damselflies and Mayflies. Tyner was stocked with 3000 Rainbow in 1995 and provides a good fishery for Rainbows up to 3+ lbs. Tyner is susceptible to winterkill and local information from the Kamloops Fish and Wildlife Department is recommended.
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Nearby Lakes

Abbott Lake - Abbott Lake is a another shallow, weedy lake of 15 ha. (37 ac.) in size, lying at an elevation of 1220 m. (4002 ft.). It is located a few kilometers west of Tyner and has a 3 vehicle BCFS campsite. In 1995, Abbott was stocked with 6000 Rainbow and like Tyner it produces trout up into the 3+ lb. range. Gordon Lake, is located a few kilometers south of Abbott. It is 28 ha. (69 ac.) in size and lies at an elevation of 1400 m. (4592 ft.). A shallow lake, Gordon is best fished during the spring and fall months. Rainbows will reach up to 3+ lbs. In 1995, it was stocked with 2500 Rainbow trout. A small 4 vehicle BCFS campsite with cartop boat launching can be found on the lake. Access to the lake is quite rough and a 4x4 may be necessary.

Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.