It is regularly stocked with rainbows and the B.C. Forest Service has set up a small picnic area on the shore. Anglers can get to Madden Lake, which is located about 10 kilometers west of Oliver, by taking the turnoff from the road between Oliver and Keremeos. A truck is recommended for a trip to Madden Lake. Bear Lake or Ripley Lake, as it is also known, is located one kilometer north of Madden Lake. While slightly smaller, it too is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
Access is via the same road as Madden Lake and yes, a truck is recommended.
Regular regional limits apply. Much easier to reach is Vaseaux Lake, located off Hwy. 97 between Oliver and Okanagan Falls. In accordance with Canadian Wildlife Service regulations, power boats are not allowed on this lake. Regular regional limits apply according to species.