Kinbasket Lake, Reservoir in British Columbia, Canada.
Kinbasket Lake extends along the Columbia River valley, forming two distinct reaches: Columbia Reach to the south and Canoe Reach to the north.
The reservoir formed after the completion of the Mica Dam in 1973, submerging several small communities including Boat Encampment and Beavermouth.
The lake received its name from Chief Kinbasket of the Shuswap people in 1866, reflecting the Indigenous heritage of the region.
The reservoir provides opportunities for fishing, with populations of kokanee salmon and rainbow trout inhabiting its waters throughout the year.
The water body temporarily carried the name McNaughton Lake until 1980, when it was officially designated as Kinbasket Lake.
Location: British Columbia
Elevation above the sea: 729 m
GPS coordinates: 52.13333,-118.45000
Latest update: May 11, 2025 09:54
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