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Fishing at Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake offers year-round freshwater fishing for several species, including stocked rainbow trout, resident cutthroat trout, kokanee, and northern pikeminnow. Rainbow trout are regularly stocked by the Freshwater…
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Dogs at Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake is a popular place to walk with a dog, but there are specific rules about where dogs are permitted and where they may be off leash.…
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Flowers of Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake is surrounded by lush coastal forest, wetlands, creeks, and open areas that support a surprisingly colourful variety of flowering plants. Over the years, I have photographed…
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High Water and Flooding at Buntzen Lake
Buntzen Lake is an active hydroelectric reservoir, and its water level can occasionally rise high enough to affect beaches, shoreline areas, and sections of trail. Most of the…
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Dragonflies at Buntzen Lake
Dragonflies are a common sight around Buntzen Lake, particularly during the warmer months. I have often noticed large numbers of them flying along the shoreline, around wet areas,…
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Ducklings in Buntzen Lake
One of the nicest wildlife encounters at Buntzen Lake is coming across a mother duck with a group of ducklings following close behind. On a hot day in…