Strathcona Lodge - worth taking the boat?

[Irishwolf]

Hi there,

My family has a big reunion of sorts in a couple of weeks up at Strathcona Lodge on Upper Campbell Lake. I'm wondering if its worth pulling the boat up there for some fishing, tubing and general sight seeing.

I found some older threads on this topic on this forum from 4 or 5 years ago so looking for some updated information or if the info from the older threads still stand.

My understanding is there is a boat launch at the top end of Buttle Lake about a 10km boat ride from the launch to the lodge. I also understand there are lots of stumps around and can be hazardous if the water is low, which as of 2 weeks ago it was not.

Can I get the boat up to the lodge from the ramp or will I be met with impassible water for example ? Is the lake deep enough for tubing? Or will I be spending my time navigating a stump maze?

My boat is a 14 foot tinny and I'd be pulling it up from Victoria.

Any local insight would be super appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Irishwolf.

 

[Bear]

Take the boat. Lake is large,deep and used for many water sports. Suggest you contact the Lodge for further information.

 

[Irishwolf]

This is great, thanks @Bear for replying!Super appreciate your response. If you’re ever down victoria way looking for salmon, let me know. I’ll do my best to hook you up.

Thanks again.

 

[Bugs]

Have had success flyfishing the creek mouths in Buttle in summer..... not large fish, but scrappy and tasty

 

[triplenickel]

Yes, take the boat for sure. There's good fishing to be had and lots of little swimming holes that are boat access only.

 

[Irishwolf]

This is wicked info guys @triplenickel and @Bugs!! Offer stands for you guys too if ever down in Victoria.

I’ll take the boat up!

Thanks again gents!