www.bcadventure.com Pillar Lake Click on the moose on the left for complete BC travel information. Location: From the city of Kamloops travel east for 27 km. (17 mi.) on Hwy. #1 (Trans Canada Hwy.). Turn south (right) onto Hwy. #97 at the Monte Creek junction. Travel for 45 km. (28 mi.) to the community of Falkland. Turn north (left) and follow this good 2wd road to Joyce and Pillar lakes, found on your left side. Pillar can also be found by travelling north on Hwy. #97 from the city of Vernon. Size 43 ha. (106.2 ac.) Shoal Data not Available Mean Depth 8.2 m. (27 ft.) Max. Depth 15.8 m. (52 ft.) Game Fish Rainbow Trout Fish Stocked Rainbow Trout Angler Usage Low to Moderate Elevation 853 m. (2798 ft.) Ice Over November to Early-April T.D.S. 85 mg./L Resorts & Campsites: A small 4 vehicle BCFS campsite (scenic stone pillars can be seen above the road) with a good cartop boat launch can be found on the lake. Fishing Report: Pillar provides a good Rainbow fishery for trout up to 2+ lbs. Fly fishermen concentrate their efforts at the north end of the lake in the large shoal areas. During spring through early summer there is a good emergence of Chironomids, Caddisfly, Damsels and Dragons. Trolling small lures, flatfish and spinning gear also meets with good sucess. Be sure to visit Fishbc.com for angling information! Nearby Lakes Joyce Lake - Joyce Lake, 8 ha. (19.8 ac.) in size, is located just minutes to the south of Pillar on the same road. Joyce supports a Rainbow fishery for trout up to 2 lbs. Like Pillar, your best fishing time is spring and early summer. An 8 vehicle BCFS campsite with a good cartop boat launch is available at the lake. Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.