Tellier's Fisherman's Cove Osprey Lake

Opsrey Lake

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Opsrey Lake and the Surrounding Area Information
This piece of paradise is situated in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Locals refer to it as the Three Lakes Area, of which Osprey Lake is the largest. There are about sixty properties near or on the lake and many more in the immediate area. Lake elevation is 1090 meters or 3600 feet above sea level. Lodge pole pine and Interior Douglas Fir forest dominate the hillsides.
History First nations people inhabited this valley in ancient times. They hunted, fished, and gathered food to provide for their families. We have been told that there are native artifacts still to be found. Pictographs are still visible and document their incredible story.
Historical data indicates the area was surveyed in the late 1800's for railway-travel . Osprey Lake became a Station on the Kettle Valley Railroad in 1915 and remained so until 1969. The Kettle Valley Railroad was purchased in the late 1920's by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. Railway and operations ceased in 1991. The railway buildings have all but disappeared from the Osprey Lake Station except for the cement foundations. The corridor is now part of the Trans Canada Trail system and it is accessible to the public. The rails and ties have been removed, making travel easy by foot, bicycle, horse or by small-motorized vehicles.
In the early days of rail travel the KVR harvested ice and transported it from Osprey Lake in the winter months. They used it in the Okanagan Valley packinghouses especially in Penticton area for the fruit industry. CPR trains also carried cargo for logging and some mining operations. A short distance from the Station in the late evening on Octobers, 1955 two trains collided resulting in the death of two CPR employees. These were the only two recorded deaths on the Penticton — Princeton Subdivision of the CPR.
In early spring, during ice break-up you may see Osprey, Great Blue Heron and the Common Loon return. They have a knack of arriving when the Summerland Fish Hatchery is stocking the lake with Rainbow Trout. A short distance from the Princeton-Surnmerland Rd. on Agur Road, you will see a Great Blue Heron Rookery. Temperatures are usually cool in the springtime and these results in some great fishing on the lakes.
In summer, flowers are in full blossom and there are numerous deer everywhere. The beach is usually filled with vacationing families visiting their cottages and the community is alive with all kinds of activities. Stop at the local artisans (The Gallery) and take home a handcrafted piece of art. Songbirds are abundant and can be seen and heard against the backdrop of riparian habitat which surrounds the lake. Take a walk on the trestle and get a glimpse of a Common Yellowthroat or Sora Rail.
In September the annual Corn Roast is a must for young and old as there are activities for everyone. As time passes residents and animals start their yearly migration. The leaves are changing to their florescent colors and soon the fishing will be at it's best! Winter is just around the corner and another year has past with so many memories. Come and enjoy Osprey Lake and Tellier's Fisherman's Cove.