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Gardom Lake
Gardom Lake is located in British Columbia
Gardom Lake
Gardom Lake
Location in British Columbia
Location Enderby/Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada
Coordinates 50°36′12″N 119°12′00″W / 50.60333°N 119.20000°W / 50.60333; -119.20000
Type Endorheric
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 1.27 km2 (0.49 sq mi)
Average depth 8.8 m (29 ft)
Max. depth 23.7 m (78 ft)
Surface elevation 548 m (1,798 ft)
Frozen December–May
Islands 2

Gardom Lake is a beautiful freshwater lake located in British Columbia, Canada. You can find it near the towns of Enderby and Salmon Arm. This lake is a special place for both nature and fun activities!

Fun at Gardom Lake

Gardom Lake is a great spot for outdoor fun! It has a park where you can relax and play. There's also a Bible camp and a Royal Canadian Legion Camp, which offer different activities for visitors.

Fishing Adventures

Fishing is very popular here. The lake is home to many rainbow trout. These fish are added to the lake every year, making it a perfect place for sport fishing.

About the Lake's Size

Gardom Lake is a medium-sized lake. Its total area is about 1.27 square kilometers (that's about half a square mile).

How Deep is Gardom Lake?

On average, Gardom Lake is about 8.8 meters (29 feet) deep. But in some spots, it gets much deeper! The deepest part of the lake is 23.7 meters (78 feet) down.

Amazing Wildlife at Gardom Lake

Gardom Lake is full of amazing animals! Besides the rainbow trout, you can spot many different creatures living in and around the water.

Animals You Might See

Animal Life Cycles

Many animals at Gardom Lake have interesting life cycles. For example, the red painted turtles hatch from their eggs in May or June. The baby turtles then make their way to the lake. Sometimes, their mothers even bury their eggs on dirt roads!

Year-Round Residents and Visitors

Some animals, like bald eagles, deer, and bears, live at Gardom Lake all year long. Other animals are just visiting! Migratory birds often stop at the lake to eat the local trout before continuing their long journeys. Every third spring, barn owls also arrive at Gardom Lake to raise their young chicks.

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