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Thompson Nicola 8th EDITION
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Thompson Nicola Key Map
The Thompson Nicola Re-gion is famous for its rain-
bow trout. There are thousands of small and medium size trout lakes to explore, as well as a few big ones like Shuswap, Kamloops and Adams Lakes.
Along with the abundance of rain-bow trout, other species found in this region include kokanee, bull trout, lake trout and burbot. And don’t forget the salmon runs!
Without question though, the rainbow fishery in the Thompson region is one of the best in the province.
A total of 22 lakes are profiled in this guide, with most of them concentrated around Ka-mloops. Some of the lower elevation lakes lose their ice
cover quite early in the spring, giving winter-weary anglers some early season relief.
From family fishing waters such as Walloper to huge bodies of wa-ter such as Adams and Shus-wap, the Thompson Region appeals to anglers from be-ginners to experts.
Cast a line and explore some of the Thompson Nicola region’s vast wil-derness. There’s lots to fish and lots to discover. For ev-ery lake listed here, there are dozens more that are just as productive and
just as much fun to fish.
Visit our website to find out about the many lakes in the Thompson Region.
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THOMPSON NICOLA FISHING 2015
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evenTsAs we track down other events, such as fishing derbies and local outdoor events, we will let you know. Also, through our partnership with the Freshwater F i s h e r i e s
Society of BC’s Learn to Fish program, we will provide regular updates on their events held across the province.
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comments from our users and when we spot something that should be shared, we will add it to the regional page. Every time we update one of these regions, all followers will be notified of the new content.
RegUlATion chAngesThe provincial ministries and Department of Fisheries and Oceans often change regulations during season. Sometimes, amazing opportunities emerge at the last minute, and when we observe these changes we will announce them on our website and in our newsletters so you too can get notified of these changes.
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Adams Lake
Adams Lake is huge, deep, cold and fishes beautifully. Adams
Lake is known for its connection to the Adams River, famous for its sockeye run, however the lake supports a great fishery in its own right.Adams Lake has excellent under-water structure, and its many shoals and extremely deep dropoffs pro-vide habitat for the trout here. Resident lake trout and bull trout, along with rainbows, do well here. Some of the best fishing is in early summer, when the trout have had a chance to fatten up after the win-ter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter.If you’re gear fishing, try silver colour combinations. Apex lures are popular, as are plugs and spin-ners. You want to make sure that your offering will be visible in the depths, and it’s critical here to ensure that you’re trolling at the right speed for your gear.Keep an eye out for the Squam Bay Fishing Derby! Held in July each year, this derby has been run-ning for 59 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake store, or give them a call for details.Adams Lake is subject to several restrictions, as is the Adams River. Please be sure you are familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, bull trout
and lake trout. One of the most popular spots is at the mouth of the Adams River south. Another popular spot is the canyon. The Adams River north offers good fishing as well. Several restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, includ-ing a bait ban and a ban on power boats.Please note that the Adams River is closed to salmon fishing year round, and in the spring is also closed to rainbow trout fishing.While definitely the largest, Adams Lake is by no means the only great fishing lake in the area. Other lakes worth investigating are South and East Barriere Lakes to the west, Johnson Lake also to the west, and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. A n g l e r ’ s Atlas mem-bers report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.Are you famil-iar with fish-ing Adams Lake? We want to h e a r about i t !
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Surface Area• 13,760 Hectares
(34,000 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 397 metres (1,302 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 412 metres (1,351 feet)
Survey Date• September 1997
Contour Units• Metres
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lAKe Access
Several parks and rec sites pro-vide access to Adams Lake
and Adams River. The Spillman Beaches marine site is a boat-access only beach area. This is one of the better beaches on Adams Lake. There aren’t any fa-cilities at this site,
so please
practise “leave no trace” camping eti-
quette. The Spillman Beaches protect an alluvial fan and the
lower reaches of Spillman Creek. Spillman Beaches site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, and again, boat access only.Adams Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly for-ested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should be prepared to be com-pletely self-sufficient. The park is located on the south-western shores of Adams Lake, 15 km of paved and gravel road from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east of Kamloops, 30 km north of Chase. Take the Holding/Adams Lake West Road off the Squilax-Angle-mont Road. Poplar Point is another boat-access only beach area with for-ested upland. As with the Spill-
man Beaches site, there are no facilities here. This is a beau-tiful site with an opportunity
for wilderness, lakeshore camping.
Poplar Point protects a portion of Adams Lake
beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods. Poplar Point site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek en-ters the lake. Please be aware that the Momich Lakes Provincial Park area, lo-cated on the northeast end of Ad-ams Lake, is closed. The Momich River Campsite on Adams Lake remains open for use, however all other areas of the park are closed until further notice, and the road access in has been gated.Accommodations are also avail-able in the nearby towns of Ka-mloops, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Scotch Creek. There are also a number of local private campgrounds. Nearby Johnson lake Resort is a full-service family resort, offering cabins, camping, friendly service and ex-cellent advice. See them at john-sonlakeresort.com, or call them at (250) 672-1008.Check out the Adams Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website to share your map markers, pho-tos and more: anglersatlas.com/lake/99546.
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Adams Lake
Surface Area• 13,760 Hectares
(34,000 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 397 metres (1,302 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 412 metres (1,351 feet)
Survey Date• September 1997
Contour Units• Metres
Quick Facts
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Birch Lake
Birch Lake offers everything an angler could want, with its
myriad bays to explore, its proxim-ity to other excellent fishing lakes, and its amazing scenery. Oh, and the fish are big, too! Birch Lake is stocked with 10,000 trout each year.The lake’s higher elevation pro-tects it from the summer doldrums. While lower elevation lakes can suffer in the deep heat of the sum-mer, the cool, deep waters of Birch Lake remain inviting, keeping the trout invigorated all season long. Some of the trout in Birch Lake have been known to reach sizes of 5 pounds or more. curt Roy, from birch lake Fish camp, says that in the past few years, a 9lb trout came out of the lake.Trolling is the most effective way to fish Birch Lake, says Roy, and “colour coded lead core line with a 100 foot monofila-ment leader works great!” He adds that Flatfish in any colour, Wedding Bands, Hildebrandts, Dick Nites and some larger spoons are good choices. If you’re using straight mono-filament, R o y
suggests a Les Davis Sunflash, Cowbell or larger Ford Fender.Roy offers good advice for fly fish-ers as well. Try a very fast sink line with a 20 foot flourocarbon leader. A Big Bead Head leech in any colour will work all sea-son. Attractor pat-terns such as Doc Spratleys and Royal Coachmen are good to have on hand, and in the early spring, try a chironomid pattern.See www.a n g l e r-s a t l a s .c o m /
lake/99665 to add your tips for Birch Lake.
lAKe Access
Birch a n d
P h i -n e t t a
Lakes are lo-cated just off Highway 24, east of Bridge Lake.From 100 Mile House follow Highway 97 south to Highway 24 turnoff. Continue along this road past Lac Des Roches to the Ea-kin Creek turnoff (south) which wraps around the northern shore of Phinetta Lake.Just after turning onto Eakin
Road, a side road to Birch Lake will be on the right
(south), ending at Birch Lake.
noTe: please keep in mind that the only public
access to birch lake is through the birch lake Fish camp Re-sort. Anglers
need to check in at the opax Mountain
Resort/cafe before launching boats.
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Surface Area• 240 Hectares
(593 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 37.8 metres (124 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,126 metres (3,694 feet)
Survey Date• July 1979
Contour Units• Metres
Quick Facts
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Co u r t n e y Lake is a popular fish-ing lake between Merritt and Kelowna, and early in the season the shoals are great places to catch fish. Courtney Lake was stocked with 5,000 rainbow trout last year.Rod hennig, operator of Rodney’s Reel outdoors, has fished this lake many times and suggests anglers troll along the shelf in the transition zone from shallow to deep water.Early in the season just after the lake has turned over the fish feed close to the surface, says Hennig. While trolling he suggests keeping the lure about 5’ below the surface using a small split shot placed 12 to 16 inches from the lure.Flatfish, small Lyman Lures (size 1 and 2), and a Gibbs Kroc (size 1) are three lures he recommends, adding these lures can imitate the baitfish common in Courtney Lake—redside shiners. To imitate the baitfish, the lures should dart back and forth fairly
even-ly. If the line i s too heavy or the lure is improperly tied, the action can be impeded making it harder to catch fish.To ensure proper lure action, use a two-to-three foot leader and a light swivel tied to the line. Also, the line should be as light as possible to minimize drag on the lure. If it is still not showing the right action, adjust the eyelet of the lure, tuning it for the desired action.Visit Rod Hennig at kelownaf-ishing.com for a fabulous guided fishing adventure.Also check out the Angler’s Atlas page for Courtney Lake. Danny Coyne, of the BC Fishn’ Team writes, “The lake has numerous hatches throughout the year that offers great fly fishing! A few years back, red-sided shiners were
ille-gally introduced
to this lake. These shiners tend to eat the
same food source as the rainbows do, but in return
these shiners offer a great food source for the blackwa-
ter rainbow trout strain that the lake is stocked with to combat
these intrusive species. The black-water rainbows grow to trophy size with fish reaching 15 pounds in Courtney Lake.” See anglers-atlas.com/lake/99906 for the full article.
lAKe Access
From Kelowna, head west along Highway 97c for
about 90 km, to where it merg-es with Highway 5a. Continue along Hwy 5a towards Merritt for another seven kilometres to Courtney Lake—located on the right (east) side of the highway. There is a parking area off the highway (see map).
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Surface Area• 74 Hectares
(183 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 11.8 metres (39 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,030 metres (3,379 feet)
Survey Date• September 1990
Contour Units• Metres
Quick Facts
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Face Lake
Face Lake is the place to be on a hot summer day. Way
up high at 4,700 feet, it escapes the summer doldrums common to
many lower el-evation lakes.
The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. There is natural spawning
habi-
tat, and the trout are prolific. They do not tend to be overly large, but make up for it by their sheer numbers. Face Lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.
All kinds of anglers will be happy here, from beginners to experi-
enced. Joyce van Tongeren from Mile high Resort, says
that while many lures and flies will work well here, resort guests seem to have some favourite
producers.
If you’re fly fishing, take note: Face Lake is known as a testing ground for fly patterns. If they work here, they may produce
well elsewhere, too. Some of the best are Pumpkins, Tom
Thumbs and a 52 Buick. Other favourites are Halfbacks, Full-backs and Olive Scuds. One of the best, however, is the Mile High Special. Guests of the resort can find out more about this great fly.
Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Van Ton-geren says that some of the clas-sics are also some of the best producers. Work with a Wedding Band and worm, trolling along the dropoffs. Van Tongeren also says that the resort office carries a large selection of other choice lures.
Fishing is good for most of the year. May to October is prime
open water season, and there is ex-cellent ice fishing from December to April. Van Tongeren hints that there are some especially produc-tive hotspots on Face Lake. Guests can stop by the office for tips.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada High-
way to the Coquihalla Highway and Exit 336, the road to Logan Lake. Go 8 km west along the highway to Logan Lake before turning north onto Paska Lake Road, which is well signed. As you continue down this road for 10.2 km, you will pass Paska Lake before reaching the south end of Face Lake. The road to the Face Lake recreation site, which is rough and may require four-wheel-drive, is another 2.3 km.
Mile high Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing informa-tion. Visit milehighresort.com, or email [email protected].
Map based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
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Surface Area• 62 Hectares
(152 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 9.3 metres (31 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,463 metres (4,800 feet)
Survey Date• Unknown
Contour Units• Metres
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Gorman Lake
Gorman Lake is located west of Barriere, about half way
up the mountain to the Bonaparte Plateau. The lake is along a back-road and is well suited for the adventuring angler who wants to get off the highway.Shawn Fadear, owner of barriere building centre (now a TimberMart) has fished this lake for years and says it is a lake
suited for all types of anglers.Fadear says the best fishing is in the north side of the lake near the boat launch, but the whole lake can be productive.He likes to troll around with an electric motor using small spin-ners, like a Mepps. When fish-ing with his grandson, he says a simple wedding band with a worm can also be very productive in this lake.“It’s not very wide... and the fish-ing is typically good along the edges,” says Fadear.The lake usually opens by early May, opening up a bit earlier than the higher elevation lakes on the plateau.Fadear notes that the lake is fed
by an underground spring, and during winter there are often
open areas on the lake. Anyone heading out in
winter, should use extreme caution
as the ice thick-ness varies.
lAKe Access
Gorman Lake is a short drive west of Barriere. Just north
of where Highway 5 crosses the Thompson River, turn left (west) onto Westsyde Road. The road can be rough in sections and not suitable for low clearance cars. Follow the road up the mountain, past a number of switchbacks. About five km up the hill, turn right (west) onto Gorman Lake Forest Service Road and continue for anothe 10 km. Where you will pass GOrman Lake on your right (north).
There is a rustic campsite at the lake and a boat launch. The wild-fire of 2003 went through the area, going right across the lake. Since then the local fish and game club has put in a new boat launch and upgrade the area.
To learn more about fishing this lake, or get stocked up with tack-le and camping supplies, drop by Barriere Building Centre and talk to Shawn. He says their selection of gear is tailored specifically for fishing the lakes and rivers around Barriere — matching local gear with local knowledge.
Surface Area• 20 Hectares
(49 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 10.4 metres (34 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,128 metres (3,700 feet)
Survey Date• May 1970
Contour Units• Feet
Quick Facts
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Hatheume Lake
Hatheume Lake can reward patient anglers, and the trout
in this higher elevation lake have been known to reach five pounds or more. Hatheume Lake is regularly stocked with rain-bow trout.Glen Peck, from the hatheume lake Resort, says that Hatheume’s high-er elevation keeps it fishing well into August. He adds that Hatheume Lake’s “abundant food sources provide prolific insect hatches from late May to September.” He adds that the resident swallow population is a good indicator for the location of good chironomid hatches.Many fly patterns work on Hatheume Lake. Peck suggests that anglers will want to choose chironomids in a wide range of sizes. Small #18s all the way up to large #10 Bombers are good to have on hand. “Early in the season, black with red wrap and Chromies are suc-cessful. Mid- to late-season, I use an olive green with copper wrap,” says Peck.Peck notes that black, brown and maroon are good all-season leech colours. Also, Hatheume Lake has a great freshwater shrimp population, and olive and grey are
good c o l o u r s for early or later in the year.The best spots to try are the weedy areas around the southwest corner of the lake. The northwest corner is also a good starting point. Peck says that one of his favourite spots for a tro-phy is in the middle of the lake, but that he has personally caught large fish right off the dock at the resort.The Angler’s Atlas site for Hatheume Lake has some great photos and tips. See anglersatlas.com/lake/100308.lAKe Access
From Kelowna, fol-low Highway 97c
west to the Sunset Exit.
Continue along Sunset Road/Bear Forest Service Road north for 18 km to the Pinnacle/Hatheume turnoff on the left (north). hatheume lake Resort is located on the north-east shore of the lake and has several cabin rentals, boat rentals and a tackle and convenience store. For more information, call 250-469-9600, or visit them online at hatheu-melakeresort.com.
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Surface Area• 108 Hectares
(267 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 12 metres (39 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,395 metres (4,577 feet)
Survey Date• June 1980
Contour Units• Metres
Quick Facts
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Heffley Lake
He f f l e y Lake is a popular fishing and recreation lake north-east of Kamloops, about 45 minutes’ drive. It has good fly fishing in the fall, and several years ago was used as a practise lake for organiz-ers of the World Fly Fishing Championships.
Fishing is best in the west end, and there are good shoals in this area. All standard Kamloops patterns work well, including leeches, nymphs, bloodworms, damsels and shrimp patterns. By far the most popular choices are chironomids and caddis, and there is a good caddis hatch in the latter part of June into early July. Red and green are good colour choices.
Heffley Lake is best fished in the spring and fall. While still great fishing, later in the summer can be a little trickier. Hotshots, Flatfish, and even worms are good choices for August, before the fall fishing action gets going. Use a full sinking line for reach-ing cooler waters.
In the 1950’s intensive manage-ment activities were undertaken
to b o o s t t h e sport fish-ery popula-tion. According to the B.C. Government’s Fisheries Information Summary System database Heffley Lake was treat-ed in 1957 with toxaphene. A downstream barrier was installed to prevent coarse fish migration back into the lake. Finally the lake was restocked with rain-bow trout, and stocking has taken place every year since 1960.
Heffley Lake has a few accom-modation options for anglers. There are two resorts on the lake—the Hitch’n’Rail Resort and Heffley Lake Resort— and there is also a Forest Recreation Site, which has a boat launch.
The Heffley Lake page can be found at anglersatlas.com/lake/100327. Here, members can contribute their stories, photos and map markers to share their expe-riences of Heffley Lake. While
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sign up to follow your favourite lakes and be notified when new informa-tion is posted.
lAKe Access
Follow Highway 5 north to Heffley Creek, about 25 km
north of Kamloops. At Heffley Creek, turn right (east) onto Sun Peaks Road and continue for about 15 km, where you will pass along the northern shore of Heffley Lake.
The Recreation Site is located along the north shore. The rec-reation site has space for thir-ty vehicles and a cartop boat launch. The site is 2WD access off of Sun Peaks Road.
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Surface Area• 222 Hectares
(549 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 24 metres (79 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 943 metres (3,095 feet)
Survey Date• June 1950
Contour Units• Feet
Quick Facts
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Hyas Lake
Set among the rugged moun-tains of the Thompson region,
Hyas Lake offers excellent fish-ing, with a deep water hole and extensive shoal areas. These are prime trout waters, and Hyas Lake can reward trout fishers with beauties up to five pounds.
M y r o n Crown from salmon Arm gM and longtime Thompson angler describes the lake as one of his favourites for fly fishing. Early in the season he likes to fish the lake with chiron-omids, which can be productive right up to the end of June.
But Crown says mark your calen-dars for the first day of summer, as this is when some spectacu-lar dry fly fishing begins. Tom Thumbs and Mikaluk sedge pat-terns are his preferred choices at this time.
“Pay attention to the structure,” he adds, as this lake has complex shoals. “[This] is where the fish hang out.”
Before joining salmon Arm gM, Myron Crown owned a fly shop in Salmon Arm and has a
wealth of experience fishing the lakes of the Thompson. When you want to match the hatch with a perfect vehicle, talk to Myron for more hot tips.
Bloodworms, chironomids and shrimp are all
abundant in Hyas Lake,
as well as l e e c h e s
a n d
d a m -selflies. As well, there is said to be a good waterboatman hatch later in the summer.
The varied insect popula-tion makes it easy to experiment with your fly patterns and techniques. Crown says green has always been a good colour for him in this lake.
Nearby Hadlow Lake offers good fishing as well. Although shallow, there is abundant insect life and good habitat to sustain a decent fishery.
lAKe Access
The Hyas Lake Recreation Site can be accessed off Highway
1 just north of Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake Road past Pinantan Lake to the junction of Hyas Lake Road and Pritchard Road. Turn onto Hyas lake Road and follow until arriving at the rec-reation site. If in doubt, follow Hyas Lake Resort signs. Once at the recreation site, be aware of, and respect the use of, a signed parking area for Hyas Lake cabin owners.
Have something to say about your local lakes? Post on our
website and let our members know! Visit anglersatlas.
com. Find the Hyas Lake page at anglersatlas.
com/lake/100392.
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Surface Area• 64 Hectares
(158 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 21.9 metres (72 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,219 metres (4,000 feet)
Survey Date• June 1950
Contour Units• Feet
Quick Facts
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Johnson Lake
Jim and barb lewko, own-ers of Johnson lake Resort,
describe the lake water as “the colour of the Caribbean.” Sometimes visibility is over 50 feet deep which means it is easy to spot the trout.
The lake regularly produces rain-bow trout in the one to two pound range, with some lunkers up to five pounds.
The owners say trolling a fly pattern is the most popular fish-ing method. Barb’s preferred fly patterns for late spring are bright orange careys in #6 or 8 hooks and black leeches.
She also recommends a few other patterns: black and silver split tails, to take advantage of the mayfly hatch; olive green Woolly Buggers size #10; Sparkle Careys size #8-12; ant patterns; and Halfbacks, tied with peacock herl—which she calls “a staple for this lake.”
Lure fishers should bring out their Flatfish, number 5’s. She recommends Flatfish in orange and green, red and yellow, pink and brown, as well as the frog Flatfish.
O f course, the traditional Wedding Band with Willow Leaf or gang troll is often a good producer. Try it in light green.
The lake is stocked with 5,000 fall fry rainbow trout each autumn, using Pennask Premier stock. These are great fighting fish, and will give anglers a definite chal-lenge when they’re hooked.
The Angler’s Atlas lake page for Johnson Lake is a great place to post your tips, stories and vid-eos. Members can also post map markers to point out hazards and hotspots. See anglersatlas.com/lake/100450. Members lrp123 and wandering_man have post-ed some great photos of the lake and the rec site. As well, find information about the kids’ fish-ing day, held at the Johnson Lake Resort.
lAKe Access
Johnson Lake is about 100 kilo-metres northeast of Kamloops.
Follow Highway 5 north of the city for 60 kilometres to Agate Bay Road on the right (east). Continue along this paved road for anoth-er 22 kilometres. Turn onto the
grav-el road ( M i n o v a Road) located on the left (north) and follow for another 16 kilome-tres to the resort.
The resort has several cabins, a campground, a convenience store with tackle, and boat rentals. Firewood is free. To learn more about the resort you can visit JohnsonlakeResort.comThere is also a small recreation site at the east end of the lake, which has six vehicle units and a cartop boat launch. The rec site has been updated in the past two years. Also please note that we’ve had reports that the water is quite shallow near the boat launch.
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Surface Area• 59 Hectares
(195 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 59 metres (195 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,050 metres (3,500 feet)
Survey Date• June 1960
Contour Units• Feet
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Kamloops Lake
Kamloops Lake is a large, deep, river-fed lake that sup-
ports a healthy population of large trout. The sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and desert terrain are a beautifully rugged backdrop to the fresh, cool water of Kamloops Lake.
Generally, anglers prefer lure fish-ing on this big lake. The trout here are piscivorous, meaning they f e e d on other fish.
A lure that r e s e m -
bles a
salmon or trout fry should work well.Anglers may succeed using the Coyote spoons, but other good choices are a silver Flatfish #4 to 7 and black Flatfish with silver specks. Tom Mack and Apex lures also work well using medium size hooks.When fishing for the larger trout, your best bet is to troll between six and ten km/h, and get the lure down deep with a downrigger. As with many larger lakes, finding the hot spots can be challenging. A fish finder can help make the most of your time in these big lakes.Fly fishing large lakes can be challenging, but there are great opportunities for fly fishers on Kamloops Lake. Streamers and leeches are popoular patterns. Stay fairly close to the shoreline. Look for some structure, such as trees and shallower areas. Also try
to find areas where there’s water flowing into the lake.Use a sinking line and get it down to no more than 20 feet. And finally, go slow. The North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers flow in and out of Kamloops Lake. The fishing in the Thompson River can be
spectacular, for both trout and steelhead.
Please keep in mind that the Thompson River is Classified Waters, and at certain times of the year, different regulations apply. As well, regulations change depending on the area. Please con-sult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information about fishing the Thompson River.To learn more about fly fishing larger lakes, drop by one of the local tackle shops and talk with the knowledgeable staff.lAKe Access
From Kamloops, follow the Trans Canada Highway west
about 40 km to Savona. There are two turnoffs into town, on the right (north) side of the highway.
F o l l o w either road into town to the Savona Public Beach, beside the Savona Hotel. There is public boat launch at Savona.Accommodations are available at the hotel or you can pull into Steelhead Provincial Park located two minutes from town. The park has 42 campsites and a cartop boat launch. Campsites available on a first come, first served basis.
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Surface Area• 5,585 Hectares
(13,798 Acres)
Maximum Depth• >150 metres (>500 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 342 metres (1,122 feet)
Survey Date• 1962
Contour Units• Feet
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Knouff (Sullivan) Lake
Knouff Lake is a popular fish-ing destination for many
anglers, and has been made famous by the “Knouff Lake Special” fly pattern.
Formally known as Sullivan Lake, it is well known for its Mayfly and chironomid hatch-es. Watch for leeches in the spring. Gloria Lamberton from Knouff lake Resort says that in mid-June there is a mayfly hatch that usu-
ally lasts for about 3 weeks. Mayflies, leeches and Prince Nymphs are your best bet for fly patterns, she says.
Try fishing around the many islands and shoals in Knouff Lake, as well as any marl patches that are showing. If you’re not a fly fisher, try out a Frog Flatfish or Willow Leaf.
Fish during May and June for best results. The lake also has
great fishing in the fall season, with excellent water boatman flights. Shrimp and leech patterns also work well in the fall.
There is a two-fish per day limit on Knouff Lake, as well as a sin-gle hook restriction. Make sure to check the fishing regulations before heading to new lakes.
lAKe Access
The lake is on the east side of Highway 5, about 45 km
north-east of Kamloops. From 100 Mile House, take Highway 24 east to Highway 5, and travel south to Heffley Creek. Turn left (east) on the road to Sun Peaks Resort. Roughly five km along the road you will meet a forestry road on the left (north) leading to Knouff Lake—there is good signage for Knouff Lake Resort. Follow this road for about 15 km, at which point the road wraps around the west side of the lake.
There is a resort and forestry recreation site located beside the lake. The recreation site is found about halfway up the lake along the west shore. The site provides fifteen vehicle units and is equipped with a boat launch.
Knouff lake Resort is found further up the road at the north end of the lake, and there are several signs leading to the camp. This year-round resort offers cab-ins and a campground, and the main lodge has a store where you can purchase flies and basic food stuffs.
For more information about Knouff Lake Resort, contact Gloria Lamberton at 1-888-562-0555, or visit their web site at Knoufflake.com.
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Surface Area• 102 Hectares
(252 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 24.1 metres (79 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,148 metres (3,768 feet)
Survey Date• July 1950
Contour Units• Feet
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Lac Le Jeune
Lac Le Jeune is a popular family fishing lake, and
an easy drive from Kamloops. There is a provincial park beside the lake, with concrete boat launch, vehicle campsites, picnic area, cold water taps, and a playground for children. Being a higher elevation
lake, it often escapes the sum-mer doldroms offering good fishing most of the season.
Fly fishing is a great choice for Lac Le Jeune, as there are many different kinds of hatches throughout the season. Try a sedge pattern early on. Closer to fall, anglers will want to try a water boatman. Save these patterns for September, or when the evenings cool off.
The east and west ends of the lake are shallow and reedy, and are ideal locations for dragon and damsel fly hatches.
Some standards will work quite nicely in Lac Le Jeune. A Half-back Nymph, Doc Spratley, small leech patterns and an assortment of chironomids are
a l l useful to
have on hand.
Lure fishing is very productive here. Trolling a smaller Flatfish is a good choice. Apex lures are also useful and adaptable to all kinds of angling situations.
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Members can post tips, videos, map markers and more. See the page for Lac Le Jeune at anglersatlas.com/lake/100554.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops, head south along the Coquihalla
Highway for approximately 35 km until you reach the Lac Le
Jeune E x i t . Then follow the signs to the lake.
The provin- cial park offers several amenities. Camping there is provided on a first come, first served basis, and reservations are accepted. Visit bcparks.ca for more information. There is also a full service resort on the lake. Lac Le Jeune Resort has cabins and boat rentals available, as well as several other amenities. Visit their website at www.lljr.ca for more information.
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Surface Area• 198 Hectares
(489 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 27.7 metres (91 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,273 metres (4,177 feet)
Survey Date• June 1949
Contour Units• Feet
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Logan Lake
Logan Lake is a real success story, with its plentiful and
good sized trout. Logan Lake lies at the heart of a series of world class trout fishing lakes. It’s situ-ated right in town, and produces some of the largest trout in the region.
Fly fishing works best in Logan Lake. Wes Kellough, local angler, says that black is a good colour choice for flies. Chironomids and Pumpkinheads produce good results. Black and red or black and white chironomids are great choices, and anglers can also try black leeches and micro leeches. If you’re gear fishing, Kellough rec-ommends a smaller flatfish or spinner.
Anglers can catch trout in the five pound range, some as big as ten pounds. The food choices for the trout are plentiful, and while they might be a little more finicky, the big trout are there for the taking.
This lake is great for fishing in a float tube or pontoon boat. There is a quota of 2 trout for Logan Lake, and only electric motors are permitted. While you’re out on the lake, keep an eye out for ducks and other migratory birds. When you’re finished fishing for the day, take a hike along the trails that wind around the lake.
The Angler’s Atlas page for Logan Lake is at anglersat-las.com/lake/100647. Chilliwack Dart and Tackle has posted s o m e i c e
f i s h i n g r e p o r t s . They sug-
gest that for ice fishing, the “best baits have been krill, wood worms, meal worms , earth worms, or mag-gots.” They also suggest that shrimp are popular baits.
The lake currently has a small campsite, a 60 foot wharf, two aeration systems, an artificial spawning channel and a population of both Kamloops and Blackwater River trout, the latter stocked due to the recent introduction of shiners. The Blackwater trout are aggres-sive and hopefully will reduce the shiner population. Logan Lake is stocked with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.
Continuing the rehabilitation that the community has done on Logan Lake, the campsite will be upgraded. Extra campsites, landscaping, picnic tables and a fish gutting station are among the
improve-ments the community
will make, with support from Northern Development Initiative Trust.
lAKe Access
To access Logan Lake from Kamloops, follow Highway
5 south to Meadow Creek Road, about 35 km from Kamloops. Then follow Meadow Creek Road west, into the town of Logan Lake (approximately 20 km).
logan lake lodge is located on the shore of Logan Lake and is a full service facility with a res-taurant, pub, and liquor store. On the rare days when the fish aren’t biting, the lodge also has a golf course. To learn more, visit them at loganlake.comAs well, visit Mile high Resort, a full service resort facility on nearby Face Lake. Their website is at milehighresort.com.
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Surface Area• 12 Hectares
(29 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 7.9 metres (26 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,036 metres (3,400 feet)
Survey Date• May 1970
Contour Units• Feet
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Loon Lake
Loon Lake is one of many interior lakes that are large
and deep, and offer excellent fishing opportunities to chal-lenge both novice and expert alike. Loon Lake is more than 13 kilometres long and 65 metres deep, nestled in a valley in the rolling hills of the Bonaparte Plateau, the Arrowstone Hills and the Thompson Plateau.
Loon Lake is a popular lake for all sorts of recre-ational pursuits, and the l a r g e
n u m -bers of
wild stock rainbow trout
round out the experience. There are several spawning creeks that flow into Loon Lake’s clear, shoal-lined waters. There is plenty of vegetation along the shores, prime insect habitat, providing plenty of food for hungry trout.
The best way to cover the expanse of Loon Lake is by boat, and though shore fishing is possible, it can be difficult to wade through the brush in places.
Trolling is the best way to fish
Loon Lake. Flatfish, spoons, small spinners and plugs are your best bet. Ford Fenders with worms are basic and popular.
You want to e n s u r e proper
d e p t h here, and
depth finders are helpful. Use
weights or a downrig-ger to get your line down deep
and target the trout.
Fly fishing here is not impos-sible. It is worth the effort for those willing to target the shoals or dropoffs. Good hatches of mayflies, chironomids and dragonflies, as well as freshwa-ter shrimp and leeches are avail-able year-round. While you can find trout throughout the length of the lake, most anglers con-centrate on the ends.
Note that a fishing closure is in effect all year off the mouth of Thunder Creek and within 500 m of the outlet stream at the southwest end of the lake from December 1 to April 30. Signs mark the boundaries of the closed areas.
lAKe Access
From 100 Mile House head out on Highway
97 to 20 Mile House. Take Loon Lake Road northeast for 17 km to reach the southwest end of the lake.
There are no fewer than eight private resorts along Loon Lake. Reports are that the campsite at Loon Lake Provincial Park has been closed.
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Surface Area• 694 Hectares
(1,714 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 64.9 metres (213 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 825 metres (2,707 feet)
Survey Date• May 1951
Contour Units• Feet
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Mamit Lake
Mamit Lake is a shallow, medium-size lake, located
between Merritt and Logan Lake in the Mamit Valley. The lake is part of the Guichon Creek water-shed, flowing into the Nicola River, near Merritt, and on into the Thompson River.
The lake is a popular troll-ing lake. Wedding Bands and Flatfish are favourite lures for anglers trolling Mamit Lake. Trout are gen-
erally in the one or two pound range but have been reported up to five pounds.
Because the lake is relatively shallow, it may be a good choice for early spring or later in the fall. Particularly right after ice-off (the time when ice has just left the lake), trout will feed actively.
If you are heading out to fly fish, bloodworms, leeches and shrimp
are good early season choices. Other good all-season choices are trolling leeches, Woolly Buggers and Doc Spratleys.
The lake is good for chironomids early in the year, and is also known for its good Mayfly hatch. The north and s o u t h
ends of Mamit Lake
have good shoal areas. Keep in mind
that trout will be more active in the evening, as will
their food sources. At these times, bright flourescent colours can sometimes produce good results.
Mamit lake has a good bur-bot fishery. However, the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations specify that it is a catch-and-release fishery only.
The wind can get very high down the valley and that can make the lake dangerous at times. Be sure to watch the weather closely and don’t get caught unprepared.
Don’t f o r g e t
ice fishing! chilliwack dart
and Tackle has post-ed some great ice fishing
video on the page for Mamit Lake. See anglersatlas.com/lake/100707.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops ,head south along Highway 5 to Meadow
Creek Road (exit 336), and con-tinue to the town of Logan Lake. At the end of this road, you will meet Highway 97c. Turn left (south) here on to the Highway, also known as Mamit Lake Road, and follow for about 12 km. The road wraps around the eastern shore of the lake and is easy to spot.
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Surface Area• 165 Hectares
(408 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 14 metres (46 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 970 metres (3,200 feet)
Survey Date• June 1978
Contour Units• Metres
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Nicola Lake
Amid the rolling hills of the Thompson Nicola Valley
lies the spectacular Nicola Lake. Renowned for its depth and its fabulous fishing, Nicola Lake is a popular recreation lake.
The trout and kokanee in Nicola Lake are large as well, and the cool, deep water helps to keep the fishing consistent even through the heat of the summer.
Nicola Lake is home to rainbow trout and kokanee, as well as burbot. Burbot make for great
ice fishing, as they are most active in the
depths of
winter. Johnny garland , from surplus herby’s in Kamloops, notes that burbot is a popular winter sport fishery. Buzz Bombs are great for jig-ging, partly because of their flashing action. Keep in mind that burbot is catch-and-release in Nicola Lake.
Rainbows may go after Panther Martins, Mepps and Blue Foxes, Garland says. While lure fishing is an effective way to make the most of big waters, fly fishing on Nicola Lake can be rewarding, too. Later in the season, Garland suggests Half-backs and shrimp patterns, especially for later sea-son fishing.
Kokanee have been known to prefer flashy colours. Red is a good choice for these feisty fish, and red and silver or orange and silver combinations can be useful to have on hand. Garland says that for kokanee, even a simple gang troll or a hook and worm can be effective. Ford fenders are popular.
Remember to pay attention to your speed when you’re trolling. Different pieces of equipment are most effective at par-ticular speeds.
The same goes for trolling flies. In big water
such as Nicola Lake it may be tempt-ing to cover as much water as possible, however it will do you more good to slow down and let your fly work to its best potential.
The Nicola River flows in and out of Nicola Lake. This great river flows into the Thompson River, which is also renowned for its steelhead and salmon. Please note that both the Thompson and Nicola Rivers have strict regula-tions in place regarding steel-head and salmon. Please consult both the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations and the Federal Fishing Regulations.
lAKe Access
There are sev-eral access
points to Nicola Lake. From Merritt, head northeast
along Highway 5 about 7 kilo-metres to Monck Provincial Park. This large campground boasts 120 camp sites, boat launches, hiking trails and pictographs.Several other points along Highway 5 provide access as well as boat launches and day-use areas. The recreational opportunities on Nicola Lake are well worth a trip, even for non-anglers. Windsurfing, sailing and boating are very popular, and the numer-ous hiking trails around the lake provide great dry land activities.
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Surface Area• 2,516 Hectares
(6,217 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 55 metres (180 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 623 metres (2,045 feet)
Survey Date• July 1958
Contour Units• Feet
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Pass Lake
Pass Lake is about 45 min-utes northwest of Kamloops
and is managed as a trophy fly-fishing lake.
Although the lake is small, it produces trophy trout. There are some huge fish in Pass Lake, some in the ten pound range.
Spring and fall are the best times to fish Pass Lake.
Damselflies are good, and may-flies and chironomids are great choices for early season fishing.
These same patterns are good for fall, too, and anglers will want to add shrimp and water boatman patterns to their arse-nals.
The lake has been stocked with rainbow trout nearly every year since 1953. One of the fisheries constraints noted by provincial
biologists has been a lack of natural creek systems for
mature fish to spawn.
In an attempt to enhance fisher-ies production in Pass Lake, the Kamloops F l y f i s h e r ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n
have placed gravel over
n a t u r a l
spring areas located on the south lake shore. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. reg-ularly stocks Pass Lake with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.
There is a bait ban on the lake; and only artificial flies with sin-gle barbless hooks are allowed. Other restrictions apply, so check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Fishing Regulations before you head out to this lake.
lAKe Access
Access from Kamloops is along the Lac Du Bois
Road for roughly 30 km. Pass Lake is located along this road, and has a Forest Recreation site. The site is accessible with 2WD, has space for 20 vehicle units, and has a boat launch.
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Surface Area• 28 Hectares
(69 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 12.8 metres (42 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 948 metres (3,110 feet)
Survey Date• June 1949
Contour Units• Feet
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Pillar Lake
Pillar Lake is one of those great local lakes that pleases everyone from fami-
lies to expert anglers. A short drive from the small interior town of Falkland, Pil-lar Lake is a favourite with local anglers. This popular family fishing lake may not be very big, but it has an excellent sport fishery and is not too heavily fished.
“It is an excellent lake to fish from shore,” says Myron Crown from salmon Arm gM and long time angler of the Thomp-son region. This makes it well suited for families that want to introduce their kids to fishing.
He suggests starting with a simple hook and power bait, casting from shore and letting it rest on the bottom.
“Use a sinker just above the swivel to allow the power bait to float
off the bottom slightly,” says Crown, adding that worms
also work well.
Small boats will have no problem here. There are some great, steep dropoffs and holes that make trolling Pillar Lake es-pecially produc-tive.
Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rain-
bow trout. Most anglers target the shoals at the north end of the lake. Angler’s At-las member howmad44 writes, “trolling a black/silver Doc Spratley off of the north west shore produced a good size rainbow.”
Gear fishers can work with Spinners and Spoons, Flatfish and Plugs. Troll out and try a zig zag, back and forth from shallow to deep. Go slow.
The Angler’s Atlas web page for Pillar Lake is at anglersatlas.com/lake/101021. Here, members can post tips, hazards and hotspots and more. While you’re there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes and be notified whenever new information is posted.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway to the High-
way 97 turnoff at Monte Creek. Head south and drive for about 45 km to Falkland. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to nearby Joyce Lake, turn north and drive for 12 km to Pillar Lake. The gravel road remains in good condition year-round.
A public day-use cartop boat launch is lo-cated near the south end of the lake. There is also a private resort located on the lake, offering cabin rentals and rv sites, a boat launch and rentals. Visit their website at pillarlake.com, or email them at [email protected].
Map and article based on material pro-vided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.
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Surface Area• 43 Hectares
(102 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 16 metres (52 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 853 metres (2,798 feet)
Survey Date• May 1950
Contour Units• Metres
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Pinantan Lake
Pinantan Lake, one of the Thompson Region’s fam-
ily fishing waters, appeals to families and experts alike. The highly productive aquatic envi-ronment helps the trout to thrive and reach large sizes.
Pinantan Lake is an all around good family lake any time of year. Ice fishing extends the sea-son, making this a go-to lake any time.
The areas around Pinantan Lake’s shores are somewhat marshy, and it’s easy to get tan-gled up in these sections. This is prime insect habitat. Some of the best locations are along the steep drop offs a n d many shoal
areas. Try cruising in between the islands and out to the deeper sections in the middle.
Fly fishers will especially appre-ciate Pinantan Lake, with its abundant mayfly hatch in early summer and its proliferation of other insects and aquatic inver-tebrates. Pinantan Lake’s pro-ductive habitat supports trout in the 1.5 lb range, some even up to three pounds or more. Also, in 2014, 4,000 rainbow trout year-lings were released in the lake.
brad Watson, who runs pinantan lake Family Resort, offers some suggestions for get-ting at these big trout.
“For flies, try a red bead-head-ed leech. Troll slowly on a fast-sinking line,” he says. Another great fly pattern for
Pinantan Lake is a green modified 52 Buick.
G e a r fish-e r s
will do well here, too, especially with a red Flatfish or a silver Deadly Dick.
Watson notes that there really isn’t any decent shore fishing, as there is no real access. Bring a boat or float tube, or rent from the resort.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops, head north down the Yellowhead
Highway (Highway 5). Turn right at Paul Lake Road (look for the Husky station on the right) and drive for 30 min-utes down this paved road to the small residential commu-nity. You will pass Paul Lake Provincial Park along the way.
pinantan lake Family Resort offers cabins, camping, a boat launch and boat rentals. Visit their website at pinantanlake.bc.ca or call them at 1-866-882-8826.
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Surface Area• 68 Hectares
(168 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 18.5 metres (61 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 878 metres (2,881 feet)
Survey Date• September 1990
Contour Units• Metres
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Roche Lake
Set in the Thompson Plateau, Roche Lake lies entirely
within Roche Lake Provincial Park. This lake is a great week-end getaway. Anglers will find a lot to explore and new favourite spots each time out.In 2014, the bc Fishing Resort Outfitters Association (bcFRoA) hosted a fly fishing championship on Roche Lake.Angler’s Atlas member Kevin Dergez writes: “About 35 par-ticipants enjoyed great weather and fishing with more than 70 fish caught, several of them over 40 cm. “Matt Jennings, executive direc-tor for BCFROA, was pleased with the turnout. ‘I was happy with the overall interest and participation. I am happy to report there was no shortage of action in all corners of the lake among
tournament participants and rec-reational anglers.’”Jennings said the long-term goal is to develop a festival-style fly-fishing event that attracts anglers of all skill levels.It’s all about boosting participa-tion in the sport. Proceeds from the event support the BCFROA’s fishing enhancement fund in support of high school angling courses.“I definitely want to get a bigger mix (of anglers of all skill levels) in there, and we see a long-term goal of less competition and more of a fishing festival,” Jennings said.
Check out the
Roche Lake page for more information: anglersatlas.com/lake/101123.
lAKe Access
From Kamloops, head south along Highway 5A, for rough-
ly 20 km, until you reach Roche Lake Road at the north end of Trapp Lake. Turn left here (east), and then follow the signs to the lake.A n g l e r s have two
o p t i o n s for accommodations — the Roche Lake Resort and Provincial
Park Campsites. The resort is found along the
eastern shore, whereas the park has two campgrounds, situated at the northern tip of the lake and along the western shore.
Roche lake Resort is a full ser-vice lodge with a restaurant, store, boat rentals and tackle available. Call (250) 828-2007 or visit their website at: Rochelake.com
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Surface Area• 134 Hectares
(331 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 21.3 metres (70 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,134 metres (3,721 feet)
Survey Date• June 1949
Contour Units• Feet
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Shuswap
Sh u s w a p Lake is one
of B.C.’s favorite destination lakes. The lake is made up of several distinct arms with the town of Salmon Arm taking the name of the southernmost arm. Along with the amazing recreational opportunities on Shuswap Lake, the fishing is spectacu-lar.Jason Bellows, owner of Westside stores in Salmon Arm, says fishing starts up early on Shuswap, with buck-tailing for r a i n b o w trout begin-ning in February.
“[At this time] the trout are feeding on the salmon fry as they come out of the river system and start to head to the ocean.When trolling with bucktails early in the season, Bellows suggests to keep the speed slow (1 to 1.5 mph) as the cold temperatures mean the fish are lethargic. One of Bellow’s pro staff,
Todd Hooper, ties a custom
bucktail f o r
Shuswap called the Tequila Sunrise (pictured opposite, above). Early in the season, we fish [near Sicamous], in Herald Park area, and Bastion Mountain area,” says Bellows.As the season warms the water, the fish go deep. At that tme, “we get into fishing with downriggers, trolling around 50-60 feet for resident wild rainbow and lake trout,” says Bellows
During this time, he recom-
Surface Area• 30,958 Hectares
(76,500 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 162 metres (530 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 347 metres (1,139 feet)
Survey Date• July 1949
Contour Units• Feet
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mends using larger spoons and Apex lures, and Lyman Lures. At this time of year, Bellows suggests speeding up to two miles an hour while trolling as the fish get faster.The location alsochanges, with a lot of anglers heading over to the Blind Bay area.
Bellows d e s c r i b e s
Shuswap Lake as the most heavily regulated
lake in the province. There are a number of regulations anglers need to be aware of, including the need to get a Conservation Stamp.Fortunately, we include the regional regulations in the fishing guide, and you can find all the regulations for Shuswap Lake listed at the end of this guide.As a final note, anyone
wanting one of these cutom tied flies, should come into Westside stores and talk to Jason or Todd. These flies have proven themsleves time and time again on Shuswap Lake.
lAKe Access
There are several access points to Shuswap Lake,
as the Trans Canada Highway borders many sections of the lake and the communities of Sorrento, Salmon Arm and Sicamous are located on its shore. Bellows says there are good
boat launches Herald Park, Canoe Beach, Blind Bay and in Sicamous. There are many provincial parks dotting the shores of this lake, and BC Parks web-site has detailed map showing all of them, along with road access getting you there. To learn more about the these and other parks, visit bcparks.ca.
Todd Hooper from Westside Stores in Salmon Arm ties this custome bucktail specifically for Shuswap Lake called the Tequila Sunrise.
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Walloper Lake
Without ques-tion, the future of fishing is with the children. But, at times, it can seem like a daunting task to get young ones hooked on an ac-tivity with the (undeserved) repu-tation for being boring. The key is fast action. Keep young hands and eyes busy with wriggling worms, fast reels and feisty trout. Walloper lake is stuffed with rain-bow trout that are not big — no more than 0.5 kilograms (one pound) — but eager and easy to catch. A 20-metre fishing wharf at the lake, which was built by members of the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Club, makes it easy for youngsters to drop a line without a boat. The water off the end of the dock is roughly 2 m deep. When the fish are nearby, which is pretty much all the time except when noisy people on the wharf drive them out, all it takes is a worm suspended from a bobber from 1 m to 2 m to get some ac-tion. Don’t use big pieces of bait
as your supply will quickly run out. Walloper Lake is also a great place to introduce children to fly fishing. These fish will quickly key in on chirono-mids, nymphs and leeches. Boat-ers will find good action along the gently sloping shoals and at the dropoffs near the lake’s points. The deadfall along the shorelines can also hold fish, although fish-ing in the snags requires skillful casting. Ice fishing is also popular on Wal-loper Lake. An aerator is on the lake to oxygenate the water and stave off winterkills, but caution is required as the ice near the aerator can be thin and unstable, even well back from the open water. Safety fencing is installed around the open water to keep anglers and animals out of harm’s way.
An-gler’s Atlas
members, in-cluding surplus
herby’s, have written fishing reports for Wal-
loper Lake. They report that some of the best bets
for ice fishing are, “orange and red glow hooks, Shrimp, Pink jighead with dew worms, and Berkley Powerbait Atomic Fry.” Check out anglersatlas.com/lake/101559 for more informa-tion.lAKe Access
From Kamloops, take the Co-quihalla Highway (Highway
5) south for 25 km to the Logan Lake exit (Exit 336). Cross the overpass and drive northeast for 0.6 km. Turn right to enter the Walloper Lake recreation site.A day-use provincial park is situ-ated on the northeast corner by the wharf. There is no camping at the recreation site, but it offers a pit toilet, picnic tables, and boat launch for cartoppers and small trailered craft.
Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
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Surface Area• 43 Hectares
(105 Acres)
Maximum Depth• 7.8 metres (26 feet)
Elevation (ASL)• 1,311 metres (4,301 feet)
Survey Date• July 1950
Contour Units• Feet
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Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted.
GeNerAL reSTrICTIONSspring closure: No fishing in any stream in Region 3 from Jan. 1 to June 30 (see tables for excep-tions).single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 3, all year.steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a steelhead conservation surcharge stamp if you intend to fish for steelhead anywhere in B.c. in addition, a steelhead stamp is manda-tory when fishing most classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7 for details.
rePOrT TAGGed FISHPlease report tagged fish to the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in kamloops at 1-800-388-1606. information should include tag number and colour, fish length and weight, and location of capture. Please leave your name & phone number so we can provide you with details.
reGIONAL dAILy CATCH QuOTAS(see tables for exceptions)trout/char: 5, but not more than• 4 from streams• 1 over 50 cm• 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) or lake trout, none under 60 cmand you must release:• ALL STEELHEAD• Bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streams, Aug. 1 to Oct. 31• Lake trout from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31kokanee: 5 (none from streams)Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)Burbot: 2White sturgeon: catch and release onlycrayfish: 25Possession QuotasPossession quotas = 2 daily quotas(see tables for exceptions)annual catch QuotasAnnual catch quota for Shuswap Lake(per licence year):Rainbow trout: 5 over 50 cmchar - lake trout and bull trout(Dolly Varden): 5 over 60 cmDaily & Annual Catch Quotas for SalmonPlease refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for salmon Regulations
STeeLHeAd MANAGeMeNT CHANGeSin response to low abundance of steelhead in the thompson-Nicola Region, steelhead fisheries will either be restricted in duration or closed, dependent on the fishery. to implement this, the fol-lowing waters and times are closed and may open in-season if steelhead abundance is sufficient (see p. 1 for details on in-season changes)Thompson river: below signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River, November 1 to May 31 (see tables for exceptions)Fraser river: from Hwy 99 Bridge at Lillooet to BC Hydro tail race outflow channel, November 1 to May 31; and from the confluence with thompson River to cNR bridge approx. 1 km down-stream, November 1 to May 31Nahatlatch river below Nahatlatch Lake and Stein river: from January 1 toMay 31Frances and Hannah lakes: from January 1 to May 31Seton river below Seton Lake: from april 1 to May 31
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Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted.
TAbLe LeGeNdsee the following tables for exceptions and additional regula-tions on specific waters. Stocked Lake(not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85)CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8* including tributaries Wheelchair accessible age Restricted Waters
ABBOTT LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ADAMS LAKE 3-37 No fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30 Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm) Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31
ADAMS RIVER (upstream of Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm); bait ban Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm), July 1-30 & Nov 1-Dec 31 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release, Aug 1-Oct 31
ADAMS RIVER (downstream of Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boats
ALBREDA RIVER 3-43 No FishingALICE CREEK 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-sept 30
AMPHITHEATRE LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ANDY LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only
ANSTEY RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
ANTLER LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
AYLMER (Star) LAKE 3-27 No Fishing (Provincial broodstock lake)
AZURE LAKE 3-46 trout daily quota = 2
BARE LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
BIG BAR CREEK 3-31 Exempt from Spring Closure downstream of Big Bar Lake
BIG BAR LAKE 3-31 speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towing
BIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
BIRCH LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)
BLACKWATER CREEK 3-33 No FishingBLEEKER LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!BLOWDOWN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
BLUE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook
BOB LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
BONAPARTE RIVER 3-30 No Fishing downstream of falls at Bonaparte fishway; No trout under 25 cm downstream of Bonaparte Lake
BRIAN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
BRIDGE RIVER 3-33 No Fishing from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River No fishing downstream of Hwy 40 bridge (approx. 6 km north of Lillooet), Mar 31-June 20 No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release upstream of Downton Lake (Reservoir)
BROKEN HOOK LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
BROOK LAKE 3-13 Electric motors only
BULMAN LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
CALLING LAKE 3-18 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
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CAMPBELL CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure
CANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 5-15) 3-46 trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook
CAYOOSH CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm downstream of falls
CELISTA CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release and bait ban downstream of the falls
CHASE CREEK 3-26 Exempt from Spring Closure
CHATAWAY LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only
CLANWILLIAM LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
CLEARWATER LAKE 3-46 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
CLEARWATER RIVER 3-40 3-46
Downstream of old Clearwater Bridge, open July 1-Apr 30 Bait ban (a) from Falls creek to Mahood River, all year, and (b) from Mahood River to N. thompson River, sept 1-July 31 No angling from powered boats downstream of Falls creek trout/char release
CLINTON CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure
COLBORNE LAKE (“Lake 1373”) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located 2 km south of Lolo Lake in the Mann Cr. drainage
COLDWATER RIVER 3-13 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm; No fishing for bull trout all year (any caught must be released)
COLDWATER RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 3-13 see Juliet, July and Mine creeks
COMMUNITY LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
COPPER LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
COURTNEY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
CRAZY CREEK 3-35 No Fishing downstream of the falls, open all year upstream of the falls
CUTOFF VALLEY CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure
DARDANELLES LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
DEADMAN RIVER 3-29 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Mowich Lake
DEEP LAKE 3-28 trout/char daily quota = 2
DOUGLAS LAKE 3-12 Burbot release
DOWNTON LAKE (Reservoir) 3-33 Bull trout release
DUM LAKE 3-28 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
DUTCH LAKE 3-40 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
EAGAN LAKE 3-30 No fishing Jan 1-apr 30 Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook, May 1-Dec 31
EAGLE RIVER 3-34 Rainbow trout and char release; speed restriction (5 km/h) Bait ban downstream of Griffin Lake
EDITH LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
ELBOW LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ELEANOR LAKE 3-40 Electric motors only
ENGLISHMEN LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ERNEST LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only
ESTELLE LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
FACE (Mile High) LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
FATOX LAKE 3-29 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
FIFTYNINE CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure
FIFTYSEVEN CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure
FILE CREEK 3-45 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
FLAPJACK LAKE 3-39 Electric motors only
FLOATLAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
FRANCES LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook
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FRASER RIVER 3-14 exempt from Spring Closure upstream of Thompson river, except as noted belowNo Fishing from signs 6.5 km south of boston bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells GateNo fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at bridge river rapids to the bC railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20From the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to bC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel: No Fishing Nov 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for pos-sible season extensionsFrom the confluence with Thompson river to the CNr bridge approx. 1 km downstream: No Fishing, Nov 1-May 31; bait ban and no hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-dec 31 check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible season extensions
FRED LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
FRISKEN LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
GAMMARUS LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
GLIMPSE LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only
GRIFFIN LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
GRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approx. 4 km SW of Taweel Lake
GUICHON CREEK 3-18 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Mamit Lake
GUMP LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
GUN LAKE 3-32 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
GYPSUM LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only
HAMILTON LAKE 3-12 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
HAMMER LAKE 3-30 Electric motors only
HANNAH LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook
HARPER LAKE 3-26 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
HAT CREEK 3-17 Exempt from Spring Closure
HATHEUME LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) 3-27 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)
HEMP CREEK 3-46 Exempt from Spring Closure
HIHIUM LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)
HORSESHOE LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! HOSLI LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
HUDSON BAY LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
“ISLAND” LAKE 3-18 See Big O.K. Lake
ISLAND LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
ISOBEL LAKE 3-28 trout/chardaily quota= 2; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water Apr 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
JACKO LAKE 3-19 No ice fishingJACKPINE LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
JACKSON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook
JIMMY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only
JULIET CREEK 3-13 No FishingJULY CREEK 3-13 No FishingKANE LAKES 3-13 See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakes
KNOUFF LAKE 3-27 See Sullivan Lake
KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE 3-17 Electric motors only
LAC LE JEUNE 3-19 Speed restriction (20km/h);∞= wheelchair accessible
LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE 3-32 Electric motors only
“LAKE 1372” 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake
“LAKE 1373” 3-39 see colborne lake
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FRASER RIVER 3-14 exempt from Spring Closure upstream of Thompson river, except as noted belowNo Fishing from signs 6.5 km south of boston bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells GateNo fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at bridge river rapids to the bC railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20From the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to bC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel: No Fishing Nov 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for pos-sible season extensionsFrom the confluence with Thompson river to the CNr bridge approx. 1 km downstream: No Fishing, Nov 1-May 31; bait ban and no hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-dec 31 check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible season extensions
FRED LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
FRISKEN LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
GAMMARUS LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
GLIMPSE LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only
GRIFFIN LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
GRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approx. 4 km SW of Taweel Lake
GUICHON CREEK 3-18 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Mamit Lake
GUMP LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
GUN LAKE 3-32 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
GYPSUM LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only
HAMILTON LAKE 3-12 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
HAMMER LAKE 3-30 Electric motors only
HANNAH LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook
HARPER LAKE 3-26 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
HAT CREEK 3-17 Exempt from Spring Closure
HATHEUME LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) 3-27 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)
HEMP CREEK 3-46 Exempt from Spring Closure
HIHIUM LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)
HORSESHOE LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! HOSLI LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
HUDSON BAY LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
“ISLAND” LAKE 3-18 See Big O.K. Lake
ISLAND LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
ISOBEL LAKE 3-28 trout/chardaily quota= 2; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water Apr 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
JACKO LAKE 3-19 No ice fishingJACKPINE LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
JACKSON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook
JIMMY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only
JULIET CREEK 3-13 No FishingJULY CREEK 3-13 No FishingKANE LAKES 3-13 See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakes
KNOUFF LAKE 3-27 See Sullivan Lake
KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE 3-17 Electric motors only
LAC LE JEUNE 3-19 Speed restriction (20km/h);∞= wheelchair accessible
LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE 3-32 Electric motors only
“LAKE 1372” 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake
“LAKE 1373” 3-39 see colborne lake
LANCE LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
LEIGHTON LAKE 3-18 No fishing within 100 m of the mouth of the inlet stream, May 1-Nov 30 No fishing within 100 m of the tunkwa creek outlet, May 1-Nov 30
LITTLE DUM LAKE 3-28 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
LITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE 3-27 No powered boats
LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches)
3-30 speed restriction (20 km/h)
“LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
Unnamed lake approx. 200m SW of Peter Hope Lake
LLOYD LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook
LODGEPOLE LAKE 3-19 Electric motors only; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! LOGAN LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
Electric motors only; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! LOLO LAKE 3-39 Electric motors only
LOON LAKE 3-30 No Fishing NE of signs near the mouth of Thunder Creek and the public access site No ice fishing within 500 m of outlet stream at sW end of lake as marked by signs
LORENZO LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
LOST LAKE (Near Taweel Lake) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
LOWER KANE LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
LUNDBOM LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
LYNN LAKE 3-28 No ice fishingMACHETE LAKE (including that portion known as “Bear” Lake)
3-30 No fishing Jan 1-apr 30 kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook
MAHOOD LAKE (see map on page 30 for area closure)
3-46 No fishing within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, July 1-Dec 31 No fishing within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, July 1-Dec 31
MAHOOD RIVER 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release; bait ban
MAKA CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm
MAMIT LAKE 3-18 Burbot release
MARA LAKE 3-26 See Shuswap Lake
MARSHALL LAKE 3-32 speed restriction (15 km/h)
MCARTHUR ISLAND SLOUGH 3-28 No powered boats from 12th st. bridge to mainstem
MCNOMEE CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
MELLIN (Jerry) LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
MENZIES LAKE 3-13 No FishingMINE CREEK 3-13 No FishingMONTE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure
MOORE CREEK 3-19 Exempt from Spring Closure
MOOSEHEAD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
“MORGAN” LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 1.5 km NW of Pat (“Six Mile”) Lake adjacent to Six Mile Hill Rd; also called “Highway” Lake”
MURTLE RIVER 3-45 Exempt from Spring Closure
NAHATLATCH LAKE (East and West) 3-15 single barbless hook; see page 2 in this section for bull trout daily quota
NAHATLATCH RIVER 3-15 No Fishing from Frances Lake downstream 400 m to signs at logging road bridge Downstream of Nahatlatch Lake (including Hannah and Frances lakes; except as noted upstream of), open until Dec 31; no fishing Jan 1 to May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regula-tions for possible in-season openings Upstream of Nahatlatch Lake, open all year Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm)
NICOLA RIVER 3-13 Open upstream of Nicola Lake, July 1-Dec 31 and open downstream of Nicola Lake, June 1-Feb 28 Trout/char release downstream of Nicola Lake, Jan 1-Feb 28 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Nicola Lake No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)
NICOLA LAKE 3-19 Burbot release
NISKONLITH LAKE 3-27 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
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NORA LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
“NORMAN” LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota= 2; unnamed lake approx. 600m SE of Durand Lake
NORTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-27 Exempt from Spring Closure ; no trout under 30 cm; see page 31 for bull trout daily quota
NUGGET LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PASKA LAKE 3-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)
PASS LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook
PAT LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PAUL CREEK (Downstream of Paul Lake) 3-27 Open all year, Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
PENNASK CREEK 3-12 No Fishing upstream of Pennask Lake
PENNASK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
PERRY RIVER 3-35 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
PETER HOPE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PILLAR LAKE 3-26 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
PINANTAN LAKE 3-27 Electric motors only
PINNACLE LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PLATEAU LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only
PRESSY LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
PRINGLE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure
PROSPECT CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)
RAINBOW LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook
RED LAKE 3-29 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
RICHARD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROCHE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motors only, on part of the lake
ROCK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROSE LAKE 3-20 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
ROSS MOORE LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
SALMON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
SALMON RIVER 3-26 Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban downstream of Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland
SCOTCH CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
SETON RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure (includes BC Hydro Power Canal upstream of the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) No trout under 25 cm downstream of Seton Lake Downstream of Seton Lake, no fishing Apr 1-May 31; check website www .env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulationsfor possible in-season openings
SEYMOUR RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release downstream of the falls Bait ban
SHUMWAY LAKE 3-20 No fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, apr 1-Oct 31
SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 32) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)
3-26 No ice fishing No fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31 (see map c on page 30) No fishing in the entire area north of albas, Mar 15-May 31( see map B on pagge 30) No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 30) Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5” char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the city of salmon arm are exempt for the bait ban)conservation surcharge stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm
sicaMOus NaRROWs 3-26 speed restriction (5 km/h)
“SIX MILE” LAKE 3-19 See Pat Lake
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NORA LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
“NORMAN” LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota= 2; unnamed lake approx. 600m SE of Durand Lake
NORTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-27 Exempt from Spring Closure ; no trout under 30 cm; see page 31 for bull trout daily quota
NUGGET LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PASKA LAKE 3-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)
PASS LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook
PAT LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PAUL CREEK (Downstream of Paul Lake) 3-27 Open all year, Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
PENNASK CREEK 3-12 No Fishing upstream of Pennask Lake
PENNASK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
PERRY RIVER 3-35 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
PETER HOPE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PILLAR LAKE 3-26 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
PINANTAN LAKE 3-27 Electric motors only
PINNACLE LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PLATEAU LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only
PRESSY LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
PRINGLE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure
PROSPECT CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)
RAINBOW LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook
RED LAKE 3-29 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
RICHARD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROCHE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motors only, on part of the lake
ROCK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROSE LAKE 3-20 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
ROSS MOORE LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
SALMON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
SALMON RIVER 3-26 Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban downstream of Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland
SCOTCH CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban
SETON RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure (includes BC Hydro Power Canal upstream of the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) No trout under 25 cm downstream of Seton Lake Downstream of Seton Lake, no fishing Apr 1-May 31; check website www .env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulationsfor possible in-season openings
SEYMOUR RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release downstream of the falls Bait ban
SHUMWAY LAKE 3-20 No fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, apr 1-Oct 31
SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 32) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)
3-26 No ice fishing No fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31 (see map c on page 30) No fishing in the entire area north of albas, Mar 15-May 31( see map B on pagge 30) No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 30) Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5” char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the city of salmon arm are exempt for the bait ban)conservation surcharge stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm
sicaMOus NaRROWs 3-26 speed restriction (5 km/h)
“SIX MILE” LAKE 3-19 See Pat Lake
“SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake
SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure See Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake
SPIDER LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
SPIUS CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)
SPRUCE LAKE 3-32 trout/char daily quota = 2 (only 1 bull trout - none under 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
STAKE LAKE 3-19 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!STAR LAKE 3-39 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
STEIN LAKE 3-16 No powered boats
STEIN RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm Open until Dec. 31; No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings
STUMP LAKE 3-20 No fishing Jan 1 - May 31 northeast of fishing boundary signs located on each shoreline in the vicinity of Stump Lake Creek speed restriction (70 km/h)
SULLIVAN (Knouff) LAKE 3-27 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
SUMMIT LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
SUMMIT LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
TEXAS CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure
THOMPSON RIVER (upstream of Kamloops Lake) 3-28 Exempt from Spring Closure
THOMPSON RIVER CW (downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River)
3-13 3-14 3-18
No Fishing Nov 1-May 31 check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible season extensionNo hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-Dec 31; trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 35 cm)Special additional opening from the CNR bridge downstream of Deadman River to CNR bridge upstream of Bonaparte River, May 1-31; trout/char release and artificial fly only, May 1-31From boundary signs 1 km downstream of Martel to the confluence with the Fraser River*; bait ban Oct 1-Dec 31upstream of boundary signs 1 km downstream of Martel *: Bait BanNo angling from boatsdownstream of signs at Kamloops Lake*: Class II water Oct 1-dec 31 and Steelhead stamp man-datory Oct 1-dec 31 (when open)
THREE VALLEY LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
TRANQUILLE LAKE 3-29 Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10
TRANQUILLE RIVER 3-29 Exempt fromSpring Closure
TROUT CREEK (Wells Gray Park) 3-46 Open Oct 1-June 30
TULIP LAKE 3-20 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
TUNKWA LAKE 3-18 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
TUMTUM LAKE 3-42 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm); bait ban
TUPPER LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only
UPPER KANE LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
VICTOR LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
WALKER CREEK 3-32 No FishingWALKER LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
WALLOPER LAKE 3-19 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!WARREN LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
WASLEY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
WHITE LAKE 3-26 No fishing within 400m of the mouth of Cedar Creek as designated by signs, Dec 1-June 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
WINEHOLT LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
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Camping/RV Cabins/Lodging Equipment Rental Store/Tackle Guided Trips
BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2015
RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES
ACE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (250) 456-7518 www.acehighresort.com
BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1100 www.barneyslakesideresort.com
BIG CREEK LODGE [email protected] (250) 394-4831 www.bigcreeklodgebc.com
CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT [email protected] (250) 395-3766 www.cariboobonanza.com
CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH [email protected] (250) 620-3434 www.cariboocountryinn.com
CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS [email protected] (250) 238-2274 www.chilcotinholidays.com
COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2345 www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com
CROOKED LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 404-0201 www.crookedlakeresort.ca
EAGAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4343 www.eaganlake.com
EAGLE ISLAND RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4301 www.eagleislandresort.ca
ELYSIA RESORT [email protected] (250) 243-2433 www.elysiaresort.com
ESCOTT BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3233 www.escottbay.com
FAWN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4654 www.fawnlakeresort.com
GUN LAKE RESORT (250) 238-2326
KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-0224 www.kayanara.com
KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE [email protected] (971) 275-2269 www.kimsquitbay.com
KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1130 www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca
LOON BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4431 www.loonbayresort.com
LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 982-0082 www.lowerdean.com
MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2579 www.marigoldresort.com
MOOSEHAVEN RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2300 www.moosehavenresort.com
NIMPO LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3239 www.nimpolakeresort.com
NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE [email protected] (877) 718-2200 www.nllodge.com
NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE [email protected] (250) 476-1171 www.nuktessli.com
PONDEROSA RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2243 www.ponderosaresort.com
PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES [email protected] (866) 299-9100 www.ecotours-bc.com
RAINBOW RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2422 www.rainbowresort.ca
REYNOLDS RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2244 www.reynoldsresort.com
SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4611 www.sheridanlakeresort.com
SHERIDAN PARK RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4643 www.sheridanlake.com
STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS [email protected] (250) 742-3388 www.stewartslodge.com
TEN-EE-AH LODGE [email protected] (250) 395-7302 www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca
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REEL ADVENTURES [email protected] (250) 505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com
ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP [email protected] (800) 667-2311 www.stmaryangler.com
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BABINE LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2310
BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP [email protected] (250) 847-2341 www.babinenorlakes.com
BREWSTER WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 523-6994
DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 877-6075 www.damdochax.com
EUCHINIKO LAKES RANCH [email protected] (250) 567-4939 www.blackwateradventures.com
FINGER LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT [email protected] (778) 785-1114 www.fingerlakeresort.comNO
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RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES
FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE [email protected] (877) 846-9153 www.bulkleysteelhead.com
GLACIER GUIDING [email protected] (250) 877-1994
LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING [email protected] (250) 692-3229 www.LDair.ca
MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA [email protected] (250) 782-6425 www.moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca
NADINA LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 695-6788 www.loveburnslake.com
NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION [email protected] (250) 412-2665 www.nechakolodge.com
OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2502 www.ookpiklodge.com
PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 503-0060
SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRES. [email protected] (250) 842-6400 www.skeenameadows.com
STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com
SUSKEENA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.sustutriver.com
TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADV. [email protected] (250) 635-3521 www.terracesportfishing.com
TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (403) 799 4652 www.tetachucklodge.com
VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 695-6677 www.pondosybay.com
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AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 377-7615 www.brownsbayresort.com
BARE LAKE LODGE [email protected] (604) 792-4293 www.barelakelodge.com
BEAVER LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 762-2225 www.beaverlakesresort.com
BONE CREEK WILDERNESS RETREAT [email protected] (250) 434-9671 www.bonecreek.ca
CAVERHILL LODGE [email protected] (250) 672-9806 www.caverhilllodge.com
CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT [email protected] (250) 378-0105 www.chatawaylakes.com
CHUTE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 493-3535 www.chutelakeresort.com
CIRCLE W HI HUM FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 373-2636 www.circlew.com
CORBETT LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-4334 www.corbettlake.ca
DEE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 212-2129 www.deelakeresort.com
DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH [email protected] (800) 663-4838 www.douglaslake.com
HI HUM LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2306 www.hihiumlake.com
HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP (250) 319-1404
JOHNSON LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 434-4111 www.johnsonlakeresort.com
LAMBERTON’S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 578-8155 www.knoufflake.com
LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE [email protected] (250) 677-4366 www.littlefort.com
M&M’s FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT [email protected] (604) 710-6686 www.skyhilodge.ca
MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP [email protected] 604-629-9860 www.meadowlakefishing.com
MILE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (866) 371-2606 www.milehighresort.com
NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE [email protected] (250) 677-4209
PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 768-5538
POSTILL LAKE LODGE [email protected] (877) 623-6982 www.postilllake.com
ROCHE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 828-2007 www.rochelake.com
STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 674-8494 www.starlakefishingresort.com
SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (866) 523-9778 www.surreylake.com
THUYA LAKES LODGE [email protected] (250) 372-6867 www.thuyalakes.com
TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 523-9697 www.tunkwalakeresort.com
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BC SPORT FISHING GROUP [email protected] (877) 796-3345 bcsportfishinggroup.com
BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO. [email protected] (604) 794-5976 www.bentrods.ca
BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS [email protected] (604) 763-5460 www.bonchovy.com
ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES [email protected] (604) 556-4807 www.flyguidebc.com
FRASER RIVER LODGE [email protected] (800) 665-6206 www.fraserriverlodge.com
PITT RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.pittriverlodge.com
STS GUIDING SERVICE [email protected] (604) 671-3474 www.guidebc.com
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BEARCOVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING [email protected] (877) 949-7939 www.bearcovecottages.ca
BROWN’S BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 286-3135 www.brownsbayresort.com
HIDDEN COVE LODGE [email protected] (250) 956-3916 www.hiddencovelodge.com
NIMMO BAY RESORT [email protected] (800)-837-4354 www.nimmobay.com
OGILVIE OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 752-5887 www.ogilvieoutfitting.com
RUGGED POINT LODGE [email protected] (250) 332-5220 www.ruggedpointlodge.com
THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN [email protected] (250) 203-7564 www.ramblingfisherman.comVAN
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WENDEGO LODGE [email protected] (250) 819-1713 www.wendegolodge.com
WHITE MOOSE RESORT (250) 459-2258 www.whitemooseresort.comTH
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2014 Thompson Nicola Stocking reportWaterbody Species Released
aBBOtt RB 2,000
ALKALI - 4 MILE RB 2,010
ALKALI - 4 MILE EB 500
ALKALI - 6 MILE EB 500
ALKALI - 6 MILE RB 2,010
ALLEN MEADOWS RB 1,000
AMPHITHEATRE RB 6,000
ANDY RB 1,500
aRMOuR RB 1,000
AYLMER EB 18,216
BARE RB 1,500
BARNES RB 15,000
BEATON RB 2,000
BEAUTIFUL RB 500
BEAVERDAM EB 30,000
BiG O.k. RB 1,500
BILLY RB 3,000
BIRCH RB 10,000
BLACK EB 3,000
BLACK RB 3,500
BLACKWELL RB 500
BLEEKER RB 5,000
BLUE RB 1,500
BOB RB 4,000
BOG RB 2,000
BOG EB 1,500
BOOt RB 5,000
BOSE RB 1,250
BULMAN RB 2,000
BuRN RB 2,000
BUTTERBALL RB 1,000
CALLING RB 1,500
CAMERON EB 2,000
CAROL RB 750
CHICKEN RANCH EB 5,000
CLUB RB 1,000
cOMMuNitY RB 2,000
COURTNEY RB 5,000
cROWN RB 4,000
CRYSTAL RB 35,000
DAGGER RB 1,000
DAIRY RB 2,000
DARDANELLES RB 2,000
DEEP EB 2,000
DOMINIC RB 1,500
DONUT RB 500
DOT RB 6,700
Waterbody Species Released
DUFFY RB 3,500
DUTCH kO 5,000
DUTCH RB 1,500
EDITH EB 4,500
EDITH RB 15,617
EDNA EB 8,000
EILEEN RB 2,000
ELBOW RB 5,000
ENGLISHMEN RB 3,000
ERNEST RB 1,500
FACE RB 2,000
FatOX RB 2,000
FISHBLUE RB 1,000
FLEMING RB 500
FLOAT RB 1,000
FOOt RB 1,000
FOREST RB 2,500
FRED RB 3,500
FRISKEN RB 8,000
FROGMOORE RB 2,000
GaMMaRus RB 1,000
GILLIS RB 5,000
GLIMPSE RB 12,000
GNAWED RB 670
GORMaN RB 4,000
GRIZZLY RB 1,000
GuMP RB 1,500
GuN RB 20,000
GWEN RB 1,500
GYPsuM RB 1,000
HADLOW RB 500
HAMILTON RB 3,500
HAMMER RB 10,000
HARMON RB 6,000
HARPER RB 4,000
HATHEUME RB 2,000
HEATHER RB 1,000
HEFFLEY RB 5,000
HERMAN RB 4,000
HIHIUM RB 20,000
HORSESHOE EB 2,500
HORSESHOE RB 2,500
HOSLI RB 6,700
HUDSON RB 2,500
ISLAND (LOUIS CR) RB 2,000
ISLAND (MERRIT) RB 2,000
ISOBEL RB 1,000
Waterbody Species Released
JackO RB 16,000
JacksON RB 2,000
JiMMY RB 1,500
JOHN FRANK RB 3,000
JOHNSON RB 5,000
JOYCE RB 500
KANE #1 LEFT RB 2,000
KANE #2 RIGHT RB 2,000
KERSEY EB 250
KERSEY RB 1,035
KWOTLENEMO RB 6,000
LAC DES ROCHES RB 115,178
LAC LE JEUNE RB 15,000
LAJOIE RB 5,000
LEIGHWOOD EB 6,000
LEMIEUX EB 1,000
LEMIEUX RB 1,000
LILY RB 3,000
LITTLE ANGUS HORNE RB 2,500
LITTLE HARMON RB 1,500
LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES RB 6,000
LODGEPOLE RB 4,750
LOGAN RB 4,000
LOLO RB 3,000
LUNDBOM RB 4,500
LYNN RB 2,500
MACHETE kO 50,000
MaRQuaRt EB 4,000
MaRQuaRt RB 4,500
MARSHALL RB 2,000
MCCONNELL RB 10,000
MccORMick RB 1,500
MCGLASHAN EB 3,000
MILLER RB 2,500
MONTE kO 15,000
MONTE RB 10,000
MORGaN RB 2,602
MOWSON POND RB 1,500
MuRRaY RB 5,000
NISKONLITH RB 8,000
NOBLE RB 1,500
NORMaN RB 1,000
NUGGET RB 2,000
Ok RB 2,000
Pass RB 2,500
Pat RB 5,000
PAUL RB 33,000
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Stock Species Codes:
EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)
KO Kokanee
RB Rainbow Trout
For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit: www.GoFishBC.com
Waterbody Species Released
PAVILION RB 40,000
PEARSON POND EB 2,500
PEMENT RB 1,000
PETER HOPE RB 30,000
PHILLIPS EB 2,500
PHILLIPS RB 5,500
PHINETTA RB 5,500
PILLAR RB 11,000
PiNaNtaN RB 4,000
PINNACL RB 1,000
PLACID RB 750
PLATEAU RB 7,000
PLATEAU PONDS EB 1,000
POWERLINE EB 2,000
POWERLINE RB 500
PRatt RB 2,000
RED EB 34,100
RED RB 21,123
REXFORD RB 1,002
RICHARD RB 1,500
ROCHE RB 51,000
ROSE EB 1,000
ROSE RB 500
ROSS MOORE RB 1,500
Waterbody Species Released
SALMON RB 14,000
SECOND LOWER EB 3,500
SECOND UPPER EB 3,500
SHARPE RB 5,000
SILENCE RB 5,000
SILENT RB 2,000
skiMikiN RB 1,500
skMaNa RB 7,000
SMITH RB 1,500
SPANISH RB 7,000
SPECTACLE RB 5,000
stuMP kO 105,000
stuMP RB 120,000
suMMit RB 500
SURREY RB 12,000
TOM CAMPBELL RB 1,800
tsOtiN EB 3,500
tsOtiN RB 2,000
TULIP EB 1,500
TULIP RB 1,000
tuNkWa RB 40,000
TUPPER RB 1,250
TURQUOISE RB 4,000
TWIN LAKES 1 RB 1,500
Waterbody Species Released
TWO MILE RB 1,000
TYAUGHTON RB 6,000
TYNER RB 2,800
WALKER RB 2,000
WARE RB 2,000
WARREN RB 750
WASLEY RB 3,000
WEST RB 500
WEST BADGER RB 1,500
WHITE RB 45,000
WINDY RB 2,000
WINEHOLT RB 1,000
WOODS RB 3,000
WYSE RB 2,000
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