Skaha Lake is a freshwater lake located in the South Okanagan region of British Columbia, situated south of Penticton. The lake runs roughly north-south, with the Kettle Valley Rail Trail (KVR Trail) running along its west side. Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park sits on the east side of the lake, south of Penticton, and provides habitat for bighorn sheep. The warmer water conditions typical of the South Okanagan give the lake a longer paddling season compared to lakes further north.

The primary Skaha Lake Park access point within Penticton is Skaha Lake Park, with additional launch options at Sudbury Beach. The Skaha Marina at 3895 Lakeside Road offers a public boat launch with parking available for trucks and trailers for a daily fee — half-day permits run $5.10 for up to five hours, and full-day permits are $10.20. Additional public boat launches are located at Kaleden Pioneer Park and at Okanagan Falls on the south end of the lake. Skaha Lake Park provides picnic tables, restrooms, a playground, and a seasonal splash pad, making it a busy recreational area particularly in summer.

Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals are available through Penticton Boat Rentals, which operates out of the Skaha Lake Marina. The lake is suitable for paddlers of varying skill levels, though wind is a notable consideration. The Okanagan Valley can act as a wind funnel, and conditions on Skaha Lake can shift, making weather awareness important when planning outings. Kite boarding is practiced on the lake, which reflects the wind potential paddlers should account for.

Fishing regulations apply to the lake: kokanee have a daily quota of five (with none over 35 cm from July 10 through October 31), bass are limited to eight per day, and yellow perch to twenty per day. Speed restrictions or no-vessel zones are in effect at various buoyed and signed locations around the lake, which paddlers should be aware of when planning routes.

The west shoreline is accessible via the KVR Trail and park land at Kaleden. The southeast shore is described as rugged and largely inaccessible, while East Side Road runs directly adjacent to the lake on portions of the east shore.