Marquart Lake Merritt BC

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Merritt

Difficulty: Easy - Family
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Marquart Lake Recreation Site Merritt BC

Marquart Lake is the perfect location for fishing and camping. When not fishing, the surrounding area provides excellent mountain biking, ATV/dirtbike riding opportunities. Marquart Lake recreation site is an outdoor playground for adventure enthusiasts. This recreation destination site is very popular for it's endless sunny blue skies and amazing sunsets ending a great day of outdoor activities. Although horses are not permitted in Marquart Lake camping site, equestrian facilities are available at Lundbom Lake further west. Experience Marquart Lake Merritt BC.

Amenities Marquart Lake

Camping at Marquart Lake is perfect for families seeking a few days of outdoor recreation in the heart of the Nicola Valley BC Fully maintained, from May 1st to Oct 10. Easy road access to 13 campsites that are ideal for larker RVs or campers. Including a boat launch, picnic tables and of course out-door toilets.

Marquart Lake Fishing Season

Marquart Lake is stocked every spring with Pennask rainbow trout by Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Perfect for catching after spending a year in the lake. Marquart Lake fishing is generally good throughout spring and fall months. Due to the heat, summer fishing can be a bit slow. Although Marquart Lake offers anglers ice fishing in the winter months.

Fishing Techniques at Marquart Lake Merritt BC

Fishing Marquart Lake in spring and fall fly fishing with fly patterns that match rainbow trout's diet is most effective. Blood worms, leeches, damselfly nymphs and chironomids commonly used. Marquart Lake is a very deep lake, trolling with a spoon works great. Dock fishing is great along the shoreline during the day due to direct access to deep water where fish can be found. Ideal for float fishing or lure casting.