Kokanee Lake, Alpine lake in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada
Kokanee Lake is a mountain lake in Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park that stretches roughly 1,200 meters in length and 400 meters across at its widest point. The lake sits at an elevation of about 1,965 meters and receives water directly from the adjacent Kokanee Glacier throughout the year.
The area became known during early mining exploration when prospectors searched for valuable minerals in the surrounding peaks. The remote location kept the lake isolated until modern hiking infrastructure developed in the region.
The lake draws fishing enthusiasts from surrounding areas through its regular stocking of cutthroat trout. Angling remains a core reason people visit this remote mountain location.
Visitors reach the lake by hiking a four-kilometer trail that starts at the Gibson Lake trailhead and crosses varying terrain. Proper hiking gear and weather-appropriate clothing are essential, as conditions can change quickly at this high elevation.
The lake serves as the source for Kokanee Creek, making it the starting point of a water system that flows downward through the valleys below. Few visitors realize that the entire creek originates at this single high-elevation body of water.
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