Cold water lake in the interior of BC, less visited. Better for fishing, cold for swimming. Little villages are charming. Good for being less crowded, but still very scenic.

A beautiful lake with many small beaches where you can relax during summer. The lake is pretty cold but at a hot summer day swimming in there is the best thing you can do in Nelson

Fantastic lake, clean, great beaches and fabulous bays. It would benefit from at least two additional on-lake fueling stations for power craft. Lots of history dots the shorelines from closed mining and timber operations.

I love everything about this place. The people, the water, the surroundings. If you've just come from Chistina lake you're going to find this one quite a bit cooler, but don't let that scare you. On a hot day, it's the place to be. Many hidden beaches along the banks. Just be careful at 6 mile Beach, there is a heavy undertow current at the end of the sand peak that has been the demise of more than one child or pet. Great early morning fishing. Be safe, have fun. Love the area and please pack out what you pack in.

Absolutely love this amazing lake. Lots of little beaches and boat access.

This is a great lake to come swim in or enjoy views on! So many cute little towns attached to this lake, The people that are from around here are just amazing, Lake is perfect for those super hot days and you just want to cool down!

AMAZING! This lake is HUGE and provides great fishing (if you are lucky) great water sports and often calm waters. Great place to leave your worries behind for a week or two. Clean great water, surrounded by mountains, great private camping spots if you hike in or have a boat. Stop at Creston for fresh fruit in the summer.

Beautiful place to connect with the planet

Absolutely the best place for rustic nostalgia, delicious ice cream, friendly faces and crystal clear water to swim in. I’m in love with this area and most definitely plan to return.

awsome

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I stayed at Nelson. That part of the lake was beautiful, so clean that you can even drink from it. I went there in August, so it was very hot, too.

Born and raised south of this lake. Activity's go from mountain biking, motorcycle hotspot, camping, hiking, Cliff Diving, Swimming, Wakeboard and Water skiing, fishing. Also a place for historical sites, beautiful parks like the glacial park in the north. This place will allow you to find yourself or release your self.

Great area to spend time in the nature

A huge fjord like lake. Very clean water. Great place to cool off in the hot summer months.

My favorite place on earth

This lake is beautiful

Most beautiful place

It's a beautiful spot!

An iconic lake in my life with so many great beaches (Taghum, Lakeside, Troop, 5 Mile, 6 Mile) and that's only what you can hit without a boat. If you're not familiar, the Lake you see in Nelson is actually a relatively small branch of the main lake. It is quite a bit different than the main body in terms of temperature, fishing, access, etc. More like a big, slow moving river. Hit Balfour or Kaslo for good access to the main lake. Waves get big without warning so be careful

We have been going to Kootenay Lake for 10 years. It's a great lake with a lot of beaches that you can go to there.

Beautiful lake. The ride from Creston to Kootenay Bay along 3A was one of the best of our trans-Canada trip

Amazing

Its wonderful

Excellent recreational lake.

Kootenay Lake is awesome!

Kinda wet, really cold. Views you can't beat.

The jewel of Nelson. Amazing views ,great place to talk with the locals. The beach in the summer is very popular.. if there is no room.. they will make some . A must see when in town

Nelson and Kooteney Lake are a true Gem of British Columbia unlike no other place on the BC interior.it’s so nice there really.

Beautiful lake, wonderful view from ferry

Beautiful.

The best! Go experience it for yourself!! 😁

Kootenay lake is the heart of Kootenay Culture. Plenty of beaches, mostly pebbles, but a few are sandy. Great fishing and water sport opportunities, surrounded by friendly communities and world class adventures.

I love this place

My daughter and I recently visited kootenay Lake because she got married there 10 years ago and I love the improvements at the age of done to the park this is a wonderful place if you wanna go for a beautiful walk or have a nice picnic or go camping

Pristine. If you can stand the alpine freshness, the steep dropoff of the Kootenay lake makes for exceptional swimming. Many open rock beaches, a mysterious yoga studio and a relaxing ferry ride make any stop along the Kootenay invite relaxation and slowing down.

Beautiful lake, ocean like colors

Want good fishing. Like 420? Send a message I'll get you hooked in to a nice kootenay lake rainbow trout 😉

Just beauty at its finest

Beautiful lake in BC. Take a free ferry to Balfour, drive to Nelson, a beautiful city on the lake.

Amazing Big Lake! Beaches, Fishing, Water Sports, beautiful!

It is really pretty fun for swimming but it is cold.

Beautiful Queens Bay

Pretty falippin cold. Harbours monstrous fish.

Beautiful lake! Worth checking it out! I highly recommend avoiding long weekends or booking accommodations ahead of time if staying anywhere around this lake (whether camping or hotel/motel).

Loved the rocky shores

Beautiful lake, with so many points of access. Great views from Ainsworth and Kaslo, and the world's longest free ferry running across it from Balfour.

Breathtaking

Stunning scenery. Highways were pretty good.

Perfect!

Stunning views and not crowded like many other mountain lakes. The fishing is great, lot's of secluded beaches and coves and it never freezes over😉 The drive along the east side from Creston to Nelson is an absolute must

Best place for a walk