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Lost
Lake is a small fly fishing lake
situated in the wilderness back country forests located behind
the community of Winfield, BC. The community of Winfield is located
in Lake Country which is part of the North Okanagan Valley.
Lost Lake is just one of many lakes in the region.
Some have wilderness camping, while others do not. Lost Lake is
a day use only lake. It is a fishing destination with no overnight
camping facilities, boat launch or pit toilet facilities.
From the pull out parking area on the main gravel
road a short walking trail leads anglers to the shores of Lost
Lake. The pull out and trailhead is marked by the numerous angler
information signs and a tree with a blue stripe. Another rough
walking trail circles around the lake accessing the shoreline.
Lost Lake is a trout lake. Most fly fish when
on the lake. Be aware there is limited shoreline for casting.
Belly boats and hip waiters work best on this lake. It is possible
to hike in a canoe if fitness levels are good.
Lost Lake is part of
a network of lakes in the region. Many are accessed by the large
network of gravel forest service roads connecting the lakes. The
same forest service gravel road leading to Lost Lake also leads
to Island Lake, Doreen
Lake, Beaver Lake, Loon Lake and
others.
When traveling the gravel roads, always be aware
of oncoming vehicles as dust limits visibility and rocks fly.
Slow down as many corners are blind corners. Keep your head up
for free range cows which sometimes decide to graze on the road.
Always have headlights on when traveling the gravel forest service
roads during, both, day and night.
How to Get to Lost Lake
: Travel Highway #97 north of
Kelowna, BC to the community of Winfield in Lake Country. From
the highway in Winfield turn east onto Beaver Lake Road. Continue
driving straight on Beaver Lake Road. The paved road turns to
gravel. Continue down the gravel road for 16 kilometres (9 mi.)
following switchbacks eventually leading to a resort.
Prior to the resort is a gravel road to the left.
Take this gravel road over a small narrow wooden bridge. Continue
climbing the gravel roads, negotiating more switchbacks. Do not
be swayed into turning down one of the many gravel roads along
the way. Stay on the main gravel road until you come to a pull
out with many angler signs hanging in the trees. Look for the
tree with a blue stripe and there is a trailhead leading to the
lake.
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Lost Lake 
Lake
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