Onion Lake is small lake south of Terrace, and is one of the few lakes in the area that are regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
The stocking program on Onion Lake releases 1,000 rainbow trout yearlings each spring. The program releases trout every two years, and includes Tunkwa, Premier and Badger strains of trout. The earliest known stocking of Onion Lake was in 1960, when 1000 rainbow trout fry were released.
Onion Lake is also known for the cross country ski trails that wind through the area. In the summer, the trails are used by hikers and bikers, and the trails lead past two other lakes--Lower and Upper Clearwater Lakes--also known for fishing.
Fisheries records show the populations of cutthroat trout, dolly varden, and kokanee inhabit these lakes, as well as some salmon species.
LAKE ACCESS
From Terrace, head south along Highway 37, about 27 km. Onion Lake is located along the highway, on the right hand (west) side.
The trails that wind past Onion and Clearwater Lakes are considered an easy hike, and pass through an old growth reserve. Clearwater Lakes are a one-to-two km hike along the trails, and are ideally suited for belly boats, or light-weight pontoon boats.
To get a good overview map of the trails, the Snow Valley Nordic ski club has trailmaps on their website at www.snowvalleynordics.com and then select the Maps link. There is an aerial overview of all three lakes and a trail map.
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