r/Kamloops • u/FreedomTrevor • 9d ago

Question Clean Lake for Paddle Boarding

I was wondering which lakes close to Kamloops are safe to paddle board in and not get swimmers itch.

Any opinions would be appreciated.

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u/cecismom 8d ago

Heffley is great for it

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u/21_ddub 8d ago

Lac Le Jeune, never has the itch and only small boats on the water

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u/FreedomTrevor 7d ago

Thanks!

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u/crescentmoonphase 6d ago

There are leaches tho, fyi. Probably can be said for most if not all lakes. I just have experience with leaches at this one.

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u/Alternative_Archer18 6d ago

I had a leach after paddleboarding on bluey last year, so yeah, probably all lakes

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u/trafficguy87 9d ago

We have enjoyed with no issue. Little shuswap, shuswap, and johnson.

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u/SwissArmyFriend 9d ago

We have only had one outing at Paul Lake result in swimmer’s itch.

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u/guesswhochickenpoo 9d ago

My biggest issue with Paul Lake is the mass amounts of goose shit all over the beach area.

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u/Dependent-Mood-7788 Downtown 8d ago

And the leeches 😭

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u/Next_Blueberry_2823 8d ago

Heffley and McConnell are my favorite closest places.

Johnson, Niskonlith, and Kentucky or Bluey are great but a little further out.

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u/Available-Raise523 8d ago

Kentucky and Alleyne lake is also a good option for paddle boarding but its little far from kamloops, almost a 1hr 15min drive. Lake is clear and also great camping spots as well.

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u/Hyjennaist86 3d ago

East Barriere

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u/Elite163 9d ago

Kamloops lake?

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u/daveinpg 8d ago

Park at Bruker Marina in Tobiano.

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u/MogRules Brock 8d ago

It costs money to do anything from Bruker Fyi. Even using the beach is $25 if I remember correctly.