Ministry of Environment - Pennask Creek Protected Area

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Park Info:

The Pennask Creek Protected Area was established on April 18, 2001, to protect an internationally significant rainbow trout brood fishery. Pennask Creek is thought to be one of the most important rainbow trout rearing streams in the province. It also protects mature forests of lodgepole pine with some Englemann spruce and subalpine fir.

The Pennask Creek Protected Area is not intended for public use except for low intensity viewing of fish spawning. There is potential for education programs centering on protecting wild fish stocks and their spawning habitat.

Special Features:

Pennask Creek Protected area contains biologically exceptional trout spawning habitat not to be disturbed by recreational activities. In May and June of each year, approximately 15,000 to 25,000 wild rainbow trout move up from Pennask Lake to spawn in Pennask Creek. Each year, two million eggs are removed from 10% of the spawning female trout and sent to the Summerland Trout Hatchery to be raised. Once raised, these fish are then used for stocking rainbow trout throughout the province. There are four known archaeologicalsites in the protected area and one blue-listed variety of willow shrub, salix boothii.

Park Size: 1,245 hectares

Special Notes:

Management Planning:

Management Planning Information

Approved Management Direction Statement

Location:

Pennask Creek is bisected by Hwy 97C about 50 kilometres west of Kelowna. Access may be restricted during certain times of the year to protect the rainbow trout fishery.
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Map/Brochure:

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General Wildlife, Marine & Outdoor Ethics Information

Visitor Safety:

This is a wilderness area with no facilities; this area is not intended for public use.

General Visitor Safety Information (park safety, hazards, wildlife safety information, health risks)

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group sites) must be reserved through Discover Camping. No camping at this park.

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	No vehicle accessible camping facilities at this park.
	No wilderness, backcountry or walk-in camping. This area is not intended for public use.
	No group campsites.
	No day-use or picnic facilities.
	There are no wheelchair accessible facilities at this park.
	Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
	No toilets.
	No showers.
	No sani-station/dump facilities.
	Campfires are not permitted.
	There are no electrical hook-ups in this park.
	There are no regularly scheduled interpretive programs at this park.
	There are no developed trails at this park.
	This park does not have a playground.
	No swimming.
	There are no opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this park.
	This park does not have a boat launch.
	No public fishing permitted in this area.
	Cycling is not permitted.
	No horseback riding.
	Pets/domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to wildlife issues and the potential for problems with bears.
	No wildlife viewing opportunities.
	No winter recreation opportunities.
	No SCUBA diving or snorkelling opportunities.
	No windsurfing opportunities.
	No waterskiing opportunities.
	No hunting in the park.
	No climbing or rock climbing opportunities.
	No spelunking or caving opportunities.
	No cabins, yurts or lodges for public use.