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Sayres Lake

Sayres Lake is a quiet, forested lake in British Columbia's Stave West area, sitting within a recreation site that offers both drive-in and walk-in campsites along its shores.

The lake is known for clear, warm water and is restricted to non-motorized or electric-motor watercraft, making it well suited for paddling, swimming, and fishing — rainbow trout and lake trout are among the species caught here.

A hand-launch boat access point serves paddlers and anglers. The surrounding landscape features old Western Red Cedar stumps left from historic logging, and the area is popular with families seeking a peaceful, nature-focused retreat.

The final kilometre of access road is steep, and four-wheel drive is recommended.


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