www.bcadventure.com Silver Lake Click on the lake icon at the right to see full bathymetric map. Click on the moose on the left for complete BC travel information. Location: Silver Lake is located in the Silver Lake Provincial Park 12 km. (7.5 mi.) south of the town of Hope at the east end of the Fraser Valley. From Hope, travel west on Hwy. #1 to the Silver Creek exit. Travel south on the Silver-Skagit Road which edges Silverhope Creek. The road is paved until the last 6 km. (3.7 mi.) but the gravel section is easily accessible by car. This road will take the adventurous all the way to the U.S. border passing through the spectacular scenery of the Skagit Valley, with distant snow capped mountains and rushing or meandering streams and rivers. Size 40 ha. (98.8 ac.) Shoal 13 ha. (32 ac.) Mean Depth 7 m. (22.9 ft.) Max. Depth 12.8 m. (42 ft.) Game Fish Kokanee, Steelhead Fish Stocked Natural Dolly Varden & Rainbow Trout Angler Usage Moderate Elevation 350 m. (1148 ft.) Ice Over Varies with Climate Conditions T.D.S. 44 mg/L Resorts & Campsites: The provincial park provides campsites along the lake, with a gravel boat launch. Although primitive, the campsites are positioned to take the most advantage of the scenic beauty surrounding the lake and most offer good lake access. Accommodations, facilities and services are available in Hope. The following BC Adventure Network members invite you to stay with them: Fraser River Fishing Lodge - Sitting on private riverfront, our lodge is a beautiful, rustic, private log lodge retreat, with spectacular views of the Fraser River and majestic Mt.Cheam. The nearest fishing lodge to Seattle and Vancouver, we offer 1st Class service & all inclusive packages for pacific salmon, white sturgeon, steelhead, char, and fly-fishing. Enjoy our 20-mile view where you’ll see the eagles fly at eye level. Fishing Report: This area is world renowned for fantastic fly fishing and canoeing. The creek, river and lakes are perfect for sightseeing from a canoe. Silverhope Creek, which passes through the lake, can offer the avid fisher some excellent fishing pools. This small (1 km./.6 mi.) long lake is usually very calm in the evenings. Although the majority of fish caught are small, the Dolly Varden can reach up to 5 lbs. The creek exit lagoon is a "hot spot" for the avid flyfisher; for those who prefer to cast from shore there is a fast drop on the west side of the lake. Special regulations are in effect. Be sure to visit Fishbc.com for angling information! Viewscape: This area can offer some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Majestic snow capped mountains, untouched forest wilderness and highly "fishable" creeks, rivers and lakes are at your doorstep. Nearby Lakes Eaton Lake - Eaton Lake, located south of Silver, is 44 ha. (109 ac.) in size and lies at an elevation of 1318 m. (4323 ft.). It provides a Rainbow and Cutthroat fishery for trout to 1-1/2 lbs. Kawkawa Lake, located just east of Hope, is 77 ha. (190 ac.) in size, and is known for its large Kokanee. The lake also supports Cutthroat and Dolly Varden. Lake of the Woods (Schkam Lake) - Schkam (Lake of the Woods) is a small lake, located approximately 4 km. (2.5 mi.) north of Hope on Hwy. #1. Stocked yearly with Rainbow, Schkam supports good numbers of trout up to 1 lb. A resort is located at the lake. Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.