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The illegal introduction of perch has resulted in the temporary closure of several lakes in the region: Flemming, Forest, Gordon, Miller, Nellies, Philip, Skimikin & Skmana. Skmana, found 16 northwest of Chase has been rehabilitated and is scheduled to be restocked in 2008. Forest is also planned to be rehabilitated in 2008. 2007
61 McAbee Fossil Beds are a commercial operation. Guided tours are mandatory and there is no rock hounding. 2010
65 The illegal introduction of perch has resulted in the temporary closure of several lakes in the region: Flemming, Forest, Gordon, Miller, Nellies, Philip, Skimikin & Skmana. Skmana and Forest have been rehabilitated and restocked for the 2009 season, with Skimikin and Fleming planned for reopening in 2011. 2008
68 Humamilt Lake is suffering from a sucker problem that is affecting the rainbow fishery. 2007
70 Lemieux Lake no longer offers a fishery. The road into this lake has also been deactivated and is not navigable by vehicle. Manning Lake is a brook trout lake, not a rainbow trout lake. 2007
74 Long Lake is found on Map 28/B7 north of Kamloops. There is no camping or resort on this Long Lake. 2010
75 Although public lakes, access into Minnie and nearby Stoney Lake lies in the Douglas Lake Ranch east of Merritt. The ranch has gated and marked the access private, but officially the lakes and Stoney Lake Road, which runs along the north shore of the lake, are public. Both lakes offer good trout fishing…if you can get to them legally. 2011
76 Round Lake is actually a private lake that is found on First Nations land. Unfortunately, it is not open to the public to fish. 2009
76 Skimikin Lake is currently closed to fishing due to the perch infestation. It is scheduled to be rehabilitated and restocked for the 2011 season. 2009
77 Stukemapten Lake is suffering from a sucker problem that is affecting the rainbow fishery. 2007
77 Access into Spanish Lake is very difficult, even for those with a 4wd vehicle. 2009
80 Shannon Lake also offers good ice fishing for perch and bass. In spring, a small bay is netted for about 6 weeks to allow kids a chance to catch the stocked rainbow trout. 2011
81 Restrictions on the Adams River include no salmon fishing throughout the year and a spring enclosure for trout. 2007
87 Powers Creek is closed to fishing from Highway 97 to Okanagan Lake. 2011
88 The Upper Adams River description does not mention the Grade 4+ canyon, which is in between the Tum Tum Harbour FSR bridge access point and the Mica Lake Recreation Site. There is some serious whitewater in that section with about half a dozen big drops, a few of which need scouting. It is about a 45 minute paddle from the bridge access point on flatwater before entering the canyon. 2008
93 Access to the Eagle River is no longer possible at the Last Spike Monument. CP rail has erected a gate. 2010
108 The TCT route that includes the Kettle Valley Railway and Boundary Trail are not open to motorized traffic. 2007
108 The Big White Ski Area and access to the mountain is closed to the public during the summer. 2008
116 Myra Canyon and it's impressive display of trestles has officially been re-openned in June, 2008. 2008
117 Access to Black Knight Mountain from the south has been closed due to plans for a highways gravel pit in the area. 2010
122 As of July 2012, be advised that the trail up to the Holiday Creek Arch is in very bad shape with windfall, washouts and several areas where detours are required. Travel is not recommended unless you are prepared for these conditions. 2012
126 A large slide in the early spring of 2013 has closed Trestle Number 3 of the popular Myra Canyon section of the Kettle Valley Railway/Trans Canada Trail. An opening date has not yet been determined. 2013
127 Peter Lake Trail is no longer accessible due to extensive logging in the area of the former trailhead. 2010
132 Xenia Lake Trail from the Christina Lake side is a steep, steep trail that is becoming overgrown. Access by boat or 12km hike/bike along the lake. 2010



Map Updates
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4 A3 McIntyre Canyon Park can not be accessed as it is on private land. 2011
5 F5-F6 South of Greenwood, a series of ghost towns can be found. Deadwood is found up the hills near Motherload Creek. Anaconda is found closer to the highway, while Boundary Falls is found further south off McCarron Creek Rd. 2012
5 B7 Private property restricts access in this area. The Harpur Ranch has purchased part of the old VV&E railway cutting off that trail; there is no thru road between Myncaster and Midway and Myers Lake and creek have no public access. 2011
8 A6 The Summers Creek Road does provide access to the south side of Missezula Lake. Older editions incorrectly show this road as deactivated and gated. 2012
9 G4 The Elinor Lake FSR between Elinor Lake and the Kettle Valley Railway is on private property and is now gated to keep the public out. Access to Elinor Lake is from Chute Lake to the north, while there is no public access to Naramata Lake. There is only one public access road (Smethherst Road) branching north from Naramata Creek FSR. People wishing to explore the area are well advised to stay on the Kettle valley Railway. Not only is the route in better shape, but the views are much better too. 2007
9 G4 The Chute Lake Road is only paved for the first 3 km or so. Beyond the lake, the road is better suited for trucks due to rough sections. It does link with the Gillard FSR heading south from the Mission area of Kelowna to make a scenic backroad loop. 2008
9 D3 Garnet Valley Road north of the lake is a rough, 4wd road. Camping is also not encouraged due to the lake being the watershed for Summerland. 2007
9 A3 The Brenda Mine Road links Peachland with the Coquihalla Connector (Hwy 97C) at the Sunset Exit. It is a decent gravel road that leads past a couple small lakes with recreation sites. 2007
10 E2 The McCulloch Lake Ski Trails have been expanded. A new map is available at www.kelownanordic.com. Currently there are 59k of ski trails + 66k of snowshoe trails including 19k of unique K9 (dog friendly) trails. Also 3 cabins, including main, map kiosks, lit trails and skating trails. This area is more of a recreational ski area than racing area. 2007
10 B5 Greyback Road has been deactivated for some time and is accessable by ATV only. It is severely trenched and rocky and would be a risky attempt even with a high clearance 4wd. 2005
10 C7-F2 Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road (Rd 201) is a good all season road that can be used as an alternate route between Kelowna and Penticton or even Okanagan Falls further south. 2011
10 B2 The magnificent Myra Canyon section of the Trans Canada Trail remains one of the most popular sections of the Kettle Valley Railway trail system. Tremendous national and community support made the reconstruction and preservation of the infamous trestles and tunnels in the area possible. 2012
11 B2 There is no connecting road between Whitefoot Creek and the road system to the south. 2007
14 G7-G7 The boundary between management Units 8-08 and 3-12 (located between Kelowna and Merritt BC) has been changed to follow Highway 97C (the Coquihalla Connector) between Pennask Summit and Aspen Grove. 2012
17 E4 Brunette Main runs north-south from the Aberdeen Lake FSR south to Postill Lake. As of 2011 the road was in good condition. 2011
21 C6 The (North LeRoy Lake) road linking the north end of Mamit Lake and Highway 97c with Roscoe and the Chataway Lakes is now gated and locked about 5 or 6 km from the highway. 2012
22 C4 The Edith Lake Road is a no through road due to private property/ranchland in the area. 2008
23 F6 The better access into Pinaus Lake is via Ingram Creek FSR starting off Highway 97 east of Westwold. 2012
23 F2 The Kamito FSR near Pillar Lake has been deactivated for a long time. The culverts are washed out and the bridge has been removed. To the north, The China Valley Road is the better access into the Charcoal Creek area. 2010
24 F1 The only way into Rosemond Lake Rec Site is through Larch Hills-Rosemond Forest Service Road. 2008
27 E1-E4 The road from Barriere to Dunn Lake is almost all gravel, but accessible by most vehicles. It leads past the resort area at the south end of the lake. 2009
28 C7 Long Lake Road in Lac du Bois Grasslands Park is not open to the public (vehicles are not allowed in the park area). There have been several new trails in the area including the Grasslands Community Trail starting off Westsyde Road and linking to the Long Lake Road. 2012
31 C4 There is no access point to the Eagle River at Craigellachie. CP rail has erected a gate. 2010
35 A5 The fire in 2010 resulted in campsite and road closures around Momich Lake. For traveler safety the Momich-Stukemapten Forest Service Road has been gated to restrict vehicle access through the fire damaged area at certain time intervals during the year. Please contact the Headwaters Forest District in Clearwater BC at 250 587-6700 for further information regarding road access. 2010
37 B7 The rock bridge near Coldscaur Lake is found at the east end of the lake, almost directly across the road from the southern most recreation site. 2009



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