Kayakers know the favorite local lakes for a good day of paddling. Heffley Lake, Neskonlith Lake, Lac le Jeune, Paul Lake, Johnson Lake, Badger Lake, Stake Lake, Walloper Lake, McConnell Lake, and more. There are a few lesser-know lakes that are are paddling gems too.

• Snohoosh Lake
• Hummamilt Lake
• Ross Moore Lake
• Sussex Lake
• Courtenay Lake
• Frogmoore Lakes
• Janice Lake
• Hihium Lake
• Mayson Lake

The harder they are to get to, the more likely it is less developed and there will be less users on any given day. Overdeveloped lakes have long shorelines of private homes and have a number of power boats or personal watercraft.

Most of the lakes listed are in remote or unpopulated areas.

Articles to most of these can be found on the Kamloops Area Lakes page. The list of lakes to be explored yet includes Latremouille Lake, Big Bar Lake, Meadow Lake, Vidette Lake, Saul Lake, Tranquille Lake, Saskum Lake, and a few more….