McCulloch Reservoir

Reservoir Thompson Okanagan Crown Land (Free)

About this spot

McCulloch Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Thompson Okanagan area of British Columbia. This waterbody sits on British Columbia Crown land open to anglers holding a valid BC fishing licence.

Location

Fish Species

No species reported for this spot yet.

Ice fishing on McCulloch Reservoir

McCulloch Reservoir is in fishing Region 8 (Okanagan). BC has no separate ice fishing season, so the regular rules apply through the ice: the 2025-2027 synopsis lists rules of its own for this water, shown below, on top of the regional quotas.

Mcculloch Reservoir · MU 8-10

Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)

Region 8 daily quotas

Trout/char: 5, but not more than 1 over 50 cm and 4 from streams (only 2 over 30 cm). You may also keep 20 brook trout from streams. Release bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streams.
Bass: 0 quota, closed to fishing (see tables for exceptions)
Burbot: 2
Crappie: 20

All Region 8 quotas, closed and aerated lakes →

On the ice anywhere in BC

Ice fish with one line and one lure, artificial fly or other terminal attractor.
You are legally responsible for warning other people of your ice hole.
Remove your ice hut before ice breakup.

Nearest snow station: McCulloch (1,245 m, 5 km away), 3 cm on November 2.

Source: BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027, matched to this water by name and management unit. Check in-season changes on the same page. No regulation makes ice safe: test it yourself. Ice fishing in BC guide.