This site has a large canopy of larch and is stunning in the fall when the larch changes colour. It has a cartop boat launch and this lake's rainbow trout quota is 1, bait ban, electric motors only and ice fishing is not allowed. Idleback Lake Recreation Site has a posted rule that parties (and their units) MUST vacate the recreation site for 14 days prior to returning under Section 20(3) of the Forest Recreation Regulation. Limit of stay continues to be congruent with the existing 14 day maximum stay in any recreation site.
Driving Directions
From Penticton, Carmi Road, take Ellis FSR 13.5 km to the 201 FSR. Turn left onto the 201, and drive 6.5 km and turn left into Idleback Recreation Site. <BR> <BR> From Hwy 33, turn south on the 201 FSR and drive south 36.2 km to the Recreation Site.
Access
Road (4 wheel drive, 2 wheel drive, or motor home)