To make your stay more comfortable please take note:
- Electric motors only. If you do bring your own boat and elecric motor, we charge $10 per battery charge (cash) (your battery can only be charged during the day as we are off grid).
- We do not allow stag parties in the lodge, cabins or camping.
- If staying in the lower level lodge please remember to bring your sleeping bag, pillow and towel unless you have booked the “add on” linens and towel package at $25 per room.
- Bring a flashlight and extra batteries. There is no electricity or running water in the camping and cabin area.
- Flex your muscles!! Bring an axe or chainsaw for chopping wood for the firepit (we do provide a limited amount of FREE precut firewood ). You are welcome to cut up fallen trees to use as firewood.
- Bring your food. Hope or Lillooet is your last stop. Only basic supplies and 2 gas stations are available in Lytton due to the wildfire. We do have some flys available for purchase at the Lodge but no other retail sales.
- Come prepared to possibly hook into 10 lb. + wild rainbow trout. We do not stock our lake and all our trout are wild – they can challenge the most experienced fly fishers. Ensure you have your fishing license.
- Bring layers, hat, gloves, rubber boots as the weather is somewhat unpredictable. Ruddocks Ranch – Onion Lake is in the mountains at an elevation of 3,700 ft.
- There is wild life a plenty. Moose, deer, mountain sheep, cougars, bears, wolves, coyotes, muskrats, various birds including eagles, loons, geese and ducks, and most importantly wild trout.
- This is a private lake, however you may not be the only person(s) staying or fly fishing on the lake as there are several year round renters situated on the far side of the lake as well as other guests.
- We require a 20% deposit at time of booking to reserve your spot, with the balance payable two weeks prior to arrival. Cheque, e-transfer and credit card accepted for deposit. Balance is to be paid by e-transfer or credit card.
- Check in 3 p.m. – check out 12 noon. We’d be pleased to make any changes here but please discuss with us as there may be other groups arriving/departing.
- We do not provide a maid service. Depending on what type of accommodations you have booked please ensure you bring a sleeping bag, pillow and a towel or two.
- To minimize bears in the area we ask that you please take your garbage with you.
- In keeping with the outdoor experience at Ruddocks we have implemented a “no TV” policy in the Lodge.
- We do have wi-fi available at the Lodge only.
- Quiet time is in effect from 11 pm to 9 am everyday. Generators may be run for a max. of two hours from 9 am to 9 pm.
- Dirt bikes and ATVs may be used OFF the property. There are many forest service roads, trails and crown land that can be explored very easily from Ruddocks Ranch – Onion Lake.
- In the late summer, early fall our water levels go down by several feet. This doesn’t effect the fishing at all but simply the lake looks a bit different from the spring season.
- Booking in advance is a must! This is important so we can provide you and those in your group with the main gate code.
- NEW – private and rustic outdoor shower is now available
Map of Ruddocks Ranch - Onion Lake
