Lake Reflections ~ B.C.
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Size: 29 ha. (71.6 ac.) Mean Depth: 6.2 m. (20.3 ft.) Max. Depth: 20.3 m. (66.6 ft.) Game Fish: Rainbow Trout Fish Stocked: Rainbow Trout We stopped at this picturesque lake along the Connecter between Merrit and Kelowna. The clouds were threatening rain, which would have obliterated the reflection of the surrounding hills. Fortunately, it held off and I was able not only to capture the scene with this precise reflection, but also the growth of weed beneath the water's surface.
This lake is located in West Kelowna. Rose Valley Lake is a human made reservoir. During de-glaciation, large amounts of water flowed down the valley around a stagnant piece of ice occupying Okanagan Lake. Rose Valley is a melt water channel formed during this time. Gravel pits located in Westbank are said to be evidence of this flow of melt water.
If you look closely, there is a small turn out that allows one to get right down to the lake from the Connector. There is room for parking and even launching a small boat.
Size: 29 ha. (71.6 ac.) Mean Depth: 6.2 m. (20.3 ft.) Max. Depth: 20.3 m. (66.6 ft.) Game Fish: Rainbow Trout Fish Stocked: Rainbow Trout We stopped at this picturesque lake along the Connecter between Merrit and Kelowna. The clouds were threatening rain, which would have obliterated the reflection of the surrounding hills. Fortunately, it held off and I was able not only to capture the scene with this precise reflection, but also the growth of weed beneath the water's surface.