A smaller lake in Roche Lake Provincial Park

Directions/Launch/Parking:

• drive south on Highway 5A
• Turn onto the Roche Lake Road
• Drive up the Roche Lake Road past the Bleeker Lake Road and before Roche Lake.    A signed road to the right leads to Roche Lake West and Horseshoe Lake.
• Take the turn to Horseshoe Lake.    Park at the campsite somewhere near the boat launch.

Paddling the Lake:

• This is a better paddle in spring or early summer.
• Later in summer, the lake levels drop and the shallow bays become choked with aquatic growth and algae.
• The two longer marshy arms are great for exploration.
• A paddle around the whole lake is 2.75 km.    I usually go around twice.

Pros:

• A quiet spot with areas to explore by kayak.
• Good access.

Cons:

• A busy fishing lake (esp. on weekends)
• Not as good in summer and fall.

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