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he Thompson Nicola Region is famous for its rainbow trout. There are thousands of small and medium size trout lakes to explore, as well as big ones like Shuswap, and Adams Lakes. Along with the abundance of rainbow 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 Nicola Region is one of the best in the province.
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Freshwater Fishing Regulations
A total of 16 lakes are profiled in this guide, with most of them concentrated around Kamloops. Some of the lower elevation lakes lose their ice cover quite early in the spring, giving winter-weary anglers some early season relief.
Fishing regulations for all of the Thompson Nicola Region can be found on pages 31-37.
From family fishing waters such as Lac le Jeune to huge bodies of water such as Adams and Shuswap, the Thompson Region appeals to anglers from beginners to experts.
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Some of the more out-of-the-way lakes in the region appeal to those who want to lose the crowds. Meadow Lakes, Badger Lake, Red Lake, and the marine-access parks on Adams Lake offer great fishing in quieter settings. The more popular lakes are also excellent fishing lakes, though easier to access.
If you’re looking for a resort, fishing lodge or a guide, check out the listings on pages 38-39.
Fish Stocking Tables Find all of the fish stocking listings for the Thompson Nicola Region on pages 41-42.
The Thompson Nicola Region also has its share of trophy lakes and superb angling. Logan Lake is a success story in recent years, while Corbett, Roche and Tunkwa Lakes have been the site of Fly Fishing Championship events. Cast a line and explore some of the Thompson Nicola region’s vast wilderness. There’s lots to fish and lots to discover. For every lake listed here, there are dozens more that are just as productive and just as much fun to fish.
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CORBETT LAKE Did you know? Corbett Lake will host the Loch Style Fly Fishing Championships again this year!
Visit our website to find out about the many lakes in the Thompson Region. Make sure to check out our new app, MyCatch, before your next trip. MyCatch allows you to log or live track you fish trips and catches, while confidentially contributing to fisheries research as a citizen scientist. Visit anglersatlas. com/mycatch for more details.
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e have expanded our list of fishing resorts and guides this year to cover all Fishing BC Members from the region. Also included are the freshwater fishing regulations for the Thompson-Nicola region, as well as a list of regional fish stocking by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
The Thompson Nicola Region also has its share of trophy lakes and superb angling. Logan Lake is a success story in recent years, while Corbett, Roche and Tunkwa Lakes have been the site of Fly Fishing Championship events.
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Adams Lake (North) 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres)
397 metres (1,302 feet)
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412 metres (1,351 feet)
dams 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.
eral restrictions, as is the Adams River. Please be sure you are familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.
Some of the best fishing is in early summer, when the trout have had a chance to fatten up after the winter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter.
restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, including a bait ban and a ban on power boats.
Keep an eye out for the Squam Bay Fishing Derby! Held in the spring each year, this derby has been running for 61 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake Store for details.
and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. Angler’s Atlas members report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.
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The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, Adams Lake has excellent bull trout and lake trout. One underwater structure, and its of the most popular spots is at many shoals and extremely deep the mouth of the Adams River dropoffs provide habitat for the south. Another popular spot is trout here. Resident lake trout and the canyon. bull trout, along with rainbows, The Adams River north offers do well here. good fishing as well. Several
Please note that the Adams River is closed to salmon fishing year round, and in the spring is also If you’re gear fishing, try silver closed to rainbow trout fishing. colour combinations. Apex lures While definitely the largest, are popular, as are plugs and Adams Lake is by no means spinners. You want to make sure the only great fishing lake in that your offering will be visible the area. Other lakes worth in the depths, and it’s critical here investigating are South and to ensure that you’re trolling at East Barriere Lakes to the west, the right speed for your gear. Johnson Lake also to the west,
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Adams Lake (South) 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres)
397 metres (1,302 feet)
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412 metres (1,351 feet)
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everal parks and rec sites provide 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 facilities at this site, so please practise “leave no trace” camping etiquette. 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
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Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly forested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should be prepared to be completely self-sufficient.
Creek enters the lake.
Poplar Point is another boataccess only beach area with forested upland. As with the Spillman Beaches site, there are no facilities here. This is a beautiful site with an opportunity for wilderness, lakeshore camping.
grounds. Nearby Johnson Lake Resort is a family resort, offering cabins, camping, friendly service and excellent advice.
Please be aware that the Momich Lakes Provincial Park area, located on the northeast end of Adams Lake, is still closed indefinitely. The Momich River Campsite on Adams Lake remains open for use, however all other areas of The park is located on the the park are closed until fursouthwestern shores of Adams ther notice, and the road access Lake, 15 km of paved and in has been gated. gravel road from Hwy #1 at Accommodations are also Squilax, east of Kamloops, available in the nearby towns 30 km north of Chase. Take of Barriere, Kamloops, Chase, the Holding/Adams Lake Salmon Arm, Sorrento and West Road off the Squilax- Scotch Creek. There are also a Anglemont Road. number of local private camp-
Poplar Point protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western red cedar and cottonwoods. Poplar Point site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp
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Badger Lake 100 Hectares (247 Acres)
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adger Lake is a small, narrow lake located about 50 km north of Kamloops. The rainbow trout fishery in this lake is considered among the highest quality in British Columbia, and eggs from this lake have been used to stock many lakes across the province. Badger Lake offers good fishing opportunities throughout the season, and can be a great place for beginner anglers. One effective technique for fishing here is to troll a Doc Spratley or a
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o access Badger Lake follow Highway 5 North from Kamloops for about 25 km to Heffley Creek. Turn right on the road to Sun Peaks Resort and On the west shore of the lake about five km along this is a small, shallow channel that road you will meet a leads to Spooney Lakes. These forestry road on your lakes also provide good fishing left leading to Knouff opportunities, and early season and Badger Lakes (there fishing is best. The shore is is good signage for weedy and provides great trout Knouff Lake Resort). habitat. Try casting a Damselfly Follow this road for Nymph, Leech or Scud. Trolling about 20 km, past along the drop-off during the Knouff Lake, which day will consistently produce will bring you to the shore of Badger Lake. fish. As with other Kamloops area lakes, there are pronounced chironomid hatches on Badger Lake, and this can make for spectacular fly fishing. Mayflies and Damselflies are some of the other bigger hatches.
Both Spooney and Badger Lakes support trout in the 3 pound range, and they have been known to be larger. The fishing season starts May 1, and continues to the end of November. Some gear restrictions apply—only single barbless hooks can be used, and there is a bait ban in effect.
There is a forestry recreation site on the eastern shore, and camping is $15 per night. There are 17 vehicle units and a boat launch. The site is designated as two-wheel drive accessible, but sections of the road can get rough in poor weather conditions and a four wheel drive is recommended.
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Corbett Lake
29.05 Hectares (72 Acres)
20.3 metres (66.6 feet)
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1,042 metres (3,419 feet)
September 1990
f you want fabulous fishing, try a couple of days at Corbett Lake. The cool, clear water supports a thriving trout fishery.
see Mayfly hatches. Patterns to consider are Tom Thumbs, Hare’s Ear, Pheasant tail nymph, Humpies sparsely dressed, size 12/14.
weather and deep chironomid fishing. Try some dragonfly and sedge patterns, possibly Humpies, Adams, and Tom Thumbs.
Every spring, Corbett Lake is stocked with Kamloops rainbow trout, in catchable sizes.
July and August bring warmer
September and October see a steady increase in activity and some recommendations are Mayfly, Water boatman, Leech patterns - #8’s, and Blood Worms
Ann Thomson, from Corbett Lake Lodge, says that the many shoals make for several hot spots. In particular, the west side of the lake is a prime location in the spring. Later in the year, the north and south ends seem to be the most active.
Shrimp patterns are a staple for most of the year. Thomson notes that Corbett Lake is catch and release, with a one fish per stay retention policy. Electric motors only.
The water in Corbett Lake is exceptionally clear. This can be advantageous to both fish and fisher!
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rom Merrit, take Hwy 97C about 15 minutes east.
Access to Corbett Lake is only via Corbett Lake Lodge, and anglers need to check in at the lodge before fishing. Corbett Lake Lodge offers boat rentals, motor rentals, as well as cabins and meal service.
There’s a special event happening on Corbett Lake. The North American Loch Style Fly Fishing Championships will return on September 2 2 - 2 8 ,
Ice off is usually mid to late April. Early spring will see anglers using Chironomid patterns, size 12/14’s, in red and black, light green, Chromies and Coneheads, for example. Late May and June is a good time to try Damsel Fly and Damsel Fly nymphs, such as McVey’s Damsel or 64 Buicks. June will also see anglers fishing with Dragon Fly patterns and nymph: Halfback Nymphs on a #8/10 hook, green Woolly Buggers, Doc Spratleys in green, black, and red. Weather depending, the last week of May into June will
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Edith Lake 27 Hectares (66.4 Acres)
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ometimes the smallest lakes can yield the best fishing. This is the case for Edith Lake, just over 20 minutes from Kamloops. Its proximity to the city makes it popular, and its productivity keeps anglers coming back.
11.5 metres (38 feet)
1022 metres (3354 feet)
18-36 inches off the bottom for best results,” he suggests.
Like many Interior lakes, Chironomids are a perfect choice for ice-off fishing. FishntheLoops suggests sizes 6-12. He adds that Ironmans and Zuchinis are a must The Freshwater Fisheries for your fly box. If you’re out Society of BC stocks Edith Lake in the evening, try a Ruby-eyed with both Fraser Valley and Leech. Pennask rainbow trout, as well as Many standards are known to work brook trout, which are ideal ice in Edith Lake. Troll with a fishing targets. Ford Fender, a Willow Brook trout are also ideal tar- Leaf and Wedding gets for shore fishing, according Band, or even plain to Master Angler Brian Chan. worms can catch Rainbows tend to hang out further fish. You’ll have into the deep, and brook trout are the best luck often tempted to feed in the shal- along the lines of lows. The brook trout tend to be the weedbeds. smaller than the rainbows in Edith FishntheLoops Lake, which have been known to notes that in get up to 6 lbs. front of the Angler’s Atlas member beaver house, FishntheLoops says that “fly the bay near second fishers will definitely have the the boat launch, upper hand on this lake, but baitcasting from shore is very effect- and the very ive, too.” He adds that retriev- far south end the ing small spoons will often catch where stream comes plenty of fish. in, are all known “Powerbait’s Flourescent floating hotspots. ‘salmon eggs’ as they are called, are ‘eggcellent’ when it comes to F i s h n t h e L o o p s enticing big fish. Just use a sinker points out that Edith to get it down and anywhere from Lake gets a lot of fish-
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ing pressure, and the fish tend to be “moody.” When you do catch one, the Pennask’s acrobatics are awesome to watch, and the Fraser Valley trout will figh hard with their long runs and deep dives. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Kamloops, take Hwy 5A south to Long Lake Rd. Follow Long Lake Rd. south to Edith Lake Rd. Turn right onto Edith Lake Rd. and follow for about 4 km. to the lake. The road is
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suitable for all vehicles. There are 12 campsites at Edith Lake, with a $15 fee per night. There are 3 boat launches along the western shore of the lake. There is also a small dock located close to one of the day-use areas. Please keep in mind that camping is only allowed at the Rec Site; other areas are day-use only.
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Face Lake
61.6 Hectares (152.2 Acres)
9.3 metres (30.5 feet)
1,463 metres (4,800 feet)
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ace 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 elevation lakes.
The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. Face Lake was regularly stocked with rainbow trout, although Bob Van Tongeren, of Mile High Resort, says that a recent lull in the stocking program has allowed the trout to get larger. Van Tongeren notes that trolling flies works well. The Pumpkinhead pattern, and the Mile High Special, are two of the local favourites. Van Tongeren says that a guest tied this particular fly more than 20 years ago, and it’s still producing great catches. Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Work with a wedding band
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and worm, trolling along the dropoffs. Van Tongeren also suggests a black and silver speckled Flatfish, or a Fire Tiger Flatfish. Fishing is good for most of the year, and Face Lake remains cool. “The low pressure and high elevation makes for active fish. They’re good fighters, not sluggish, even in the summer,” Van Tongeren says. Van Tongeren also points to the inlets and outlets on Face Lake that are excellent fish habitat. The bottom of the lake is muddy, and there are some good weedbeds that also provide breeding ground for insects. Chironomids, mayflies and sedges are all good hatches to note, he says.
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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 fourwheel-drive, is another 2.3 km. Mile High Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service family-oriented resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing information. Visit milehighresort.com, or email info@ milehighresort.com.
But don’t think you have to be an expert fly fisher for Face Lake. Van Tongeren says that most of their guests are hobby anglers that just like to get out on the water. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada Highway 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
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Hyas Lake 64 Hectares (158 Acres)
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et among the rugged mountains of the Thompson region, Hyas Lake offers excellent fishing, with a deep
21.9 metres (72 feet)
1,219 metres (3,999 feet)
water hole and extensive shoal areas. These are prime trout waters, and Hyas Lake can reward trout fishers with beauties up to five pounds.
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Thompson angler, describes the lake as one of his favourites for fly fishing. Early in the season he likes to fish the lake with chironomids, which can be productive right up to the end of June.
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Lake, as well as leeches and damselflies. As well, there is said to be a good waterboatman hatch later in the summer. The varied insect population 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.
Myron Crown, But Crown says mark your call o n g t i m e endars for the first day of summer, as this is when some spectacular dry fly fishing begins. Tom Thumbs and Mikaluk Nearby Hadlow Lake offers sedge patterns are his preferred good fishing as well. Although choices at this time. shallow, there is abundant insect “Pay attention to the struc- life and good habitat to sustain a ture,” he adds, as this lake decent fishery. has complex shoals. “[This] is where the LAKE ACCESS fish hang out.” he Hyas Lake Recreation Bloodworms, chiSite can be accessed ronomids and off Highway 1 just north of shrimp are Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake all abun- Road past Pinantan Lake to the dant in junction of Hyas Lake Road and Hyas Pritchard Road. Turn onto Hyas lake Road and follow until arriving at the recreation 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.
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Lac Des Roches
657 Hectares (1,623 Acres)
47.2 metres (155 feet)
1,134 metres (3,720 feet)
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sections of the lake, as well is located about 10 km south of 100 Mile House. Follow as the drop offs. the highway (east) for about Trolling is a popular meth- 50 km to the lake. od of fishing this lake, and in the fall, try trolling leech Traveling along Highway 5 patterns. Some other the turnoff is located in the popular fly patterns town of Little Fort, about 95 include damsel km north of Kamloops. Head and dragonfly west along Highway 24 for approximately 30 km to the lake.
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ac Des Roches is located along Highway 24, often referred to as the “Fishing Highway”. It is known for having an excellent trout fishery, and is stocked each year with rainbow trout. In addition to stocking, effort has been spent on other enhancement activities. A spawning platform has been installed, along with the placement of spawning gravel to enhance the natural reproduction of trout in Lac Des Roches. The lake is renowned for its Mayfly hatch, usually occur-
ing duri n g May and June, which provides some of the best fly fishing in the region. Fly fishers from around the world nymphs, caddisflies and chicome to the lake specifically ronomids. for this hatch. LAKE ACCESS During the summer months, ighway 24 runs eastthe deep, cool waters of Lac west and joins two Des Roches help maintain good fishing conditions. major highways in BC: While fishing during these Highway 97 and Highway 5. warm months, try the deeper From Highway 97 the turnoff
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Lac le Jeune 198 Hectares (489 Acres)
27.7 metres (91 feet)
1,273 metres (4,177 feet)
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ac 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 summer 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.
Brian Chan, from the km until you reach the Lac Le Freshwater Fisheries Society Jeune Exit. Then follow the of BC, says that one of the signs to the lake. appeals of Lac le Jeune is the The provincial park offers sevfishing pier. There’s a lot of eral amenities. Camping there CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM The east and west ends of the space for anglers, and particu“WHERE KAMLOOPS COMES TO SAVE” lake are shallow and reedy, and larly family-friendly. The fish is provided on a first come, first are ideal locations for dragon can grow quite large here, some served basis, and reservations are accepted. Visit bcparks.ca and damsel fly hatches. up to four pounds. for more information. There is Some standards will work quite Lac Le Jeune is stocked each also a full service resort on the nicely in Lac Le Jeune. A Half- year with rainbow trout. In 2018, lake. Lac Le Jeune Resort has back Nymph, Doc Spratley, 12,000 Pennask strain rainbows cabins and boat rentals availsmall Leech patterns and an were released. able, as well as several other assortment of Chironomids are amenities. Visit their website at all useful to have on hand. / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /www.lljr.ca ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// for more informaR0011223323
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Logan Lake 12 Hectares (29 Acres)
7.9 metres (26 feet)
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he town of Logan Lake is central to a number of productive fishing lakes and rivers. Nestled in the heart of the highland valley, the townsite is a perfect hub for those outdoor enthusiasts that like to pack their holiday with activities. As the name implies, the townsite sits along the shores of Logan Lake. The town was built in the 1970’s with a focus on quality of life. After a morning of fishing, you could fill the rest of your day golfing at Meadow Creek, hiking or cross country skiing on their extensive trail network, or just spend some time exploring the townsite, taking in spectacular views in every direction.
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the countless angling opportunities surrounding Logan Lake. “Within a 10 min drive from Logan Lake you’ve got Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park which includes Tunkwa and Leighton lakes which are very good fisheries that are open year round. “Heading south of Logan Lake towards lower Nicola is Mamit Lake, which has a day use boat launch area, it can be a very good fishery as well, particularly in the late spring months and then
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“Coming back towards Kamloops, you’ve got Face and Paska Lakes which are great family fisheries. Continuing east 10 minutes, you have Lac Le Jeune Provincial Park, which includes Walloper Lake. Both these lakes have fishing docks on them which, again, makes them great family fisheries.” Most of the lakes Brian mentioned can be found in the pages of this magazine.
Logan lake is located one hour southwest of Kamloops. Take the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) south to the 97D exit towards Logan Lake. If you’re travelling from the lower mainland head east on the TransCanada until you reach the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) exit just past Hope. Exit on Hwy 8 and drive through Merritt. The Mamit Lake Road (Hwy 97C) exit is just outside of town and will take you the rest of the way to Logan Lake.
The District of Logan Lake operates a clean and well kept RV/ Campground on the east shore of Logan Lake which was just recently expanded. They have level, gravelled pads for campers, tents, and RV’s. Your stay includes free showers and wifi, flush toilets, and 30 amp service. Logan Lake is restricted to electric boat motors so you can enjoy the peaceful waters while you relax around the fire. Long hot summers and stocking programs for rainbow trout make this area a popular destination for anglers looking for a diversity of opportunities. Brian Chan, former provincial fisheries biologist for the Thompson-Nicola region and avid angler, was excited to tell us about Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ©Province of British Columbia.
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Mamit Lake 165 Hectares (408 Acres)
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14 metres (46 feet)
970 metres (3,200 feet)
amit 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 watershed, flowing into the Nicola River, near Merritt, and on into the Thompson River.
will be more active in the evening, as will their food sources. At these times, bright flourescent colours can sometimes produce good results.
Because the lake is relatively shallow, it may be a good choice for early spring or later in the fall. Particularly right after iceoff (the time when ice has just left the lake), trout will feed actively.
Don’t forget ice fishing! Chilliwack Dart and Tackle has posted some great ice fishing video on the page for Mamit Lake at anglersatlas.com.
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.
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Follow your favourite lakes at anglersatlas. com! Go to your favourite lake pages and click on the “follow” button Mamit lake has a good bur- to be notified of new bot fishery. However, the posts and information B.C. Freshwater Fishing on the website. The lake is a popular troll- Regulations specify that it is a ing lake. Wedding Bands and catch-and-release fishery only. Flatfish are favourite lures for The wind can get very high down anglers trolling Mamit Lake. the valley and that can make the Trout are generally in the one or lake dangerous at times. Be sure two pound range but have been to watch the weather closely and reported up to five pounds. don’t get caught unprepared.
The lake is good for chironomids early in the year, and is also known for its good Mayfly hatch. The north and south ends of Mamit Lake have good shoal areas. Keep in mind that trout
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rom Kamloops, head south along Highway 5 to Meadow Creek Road (exit 336), and continue 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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Meadow Lakes 7.7 Hectares (19 Acres)
11.28 metres (37 feet)
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eadow Lakes are a chain consisting of eleven excellent fishing lakes. Meadow Lake itself is just one of the group, among which are some ten-pounder lakes.
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Most of these lakes are hikein only. Francesco Pahlevan, from Meadow Lake Fishing Camp, says that Lost Horse Lake (map shown here) is the exception, as it is accessible by road and has a rough boat launch. Pahlevan suggests that trolling flies is the best way to catch the large Kamloops trout in these lakes. Try Leech patterns and Streamers. He notes that these work particularly well in August and September. In June and July, cast a Tom Thumb, Pahlevan says. Casting Caddis and Sedge patterns can work well, too. Some of the biggest fish coming out of this chain of lakes reside in Friendly Lake (shown). Pahlevan says that fish up to 6 pounds are known to inhabit the lake. He also notes that Summit Lake is home to fish as large as eleven pounds. Summit Lake has a limit of one fish per day, with none under 50 cm. The lakes we’ve shown here are just a few of the lakes in this chain. The
group includes: Broken Hook, Grizzly, Summit, Colin, Ta Hoola, No Name, Rose, and Flapjack Lakes. Meadow Lakes Fishing Camp maintains trails to all of these lakes, and also has boats on the lakes for guests to use. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Little Fort, take Hwy 24 towards 100 Mile House for 19.5 km. Turn right where you see the sign for Meadow Lake Fishing Camp (MLFC). Stay on this road for 3.7 km. Turn left at the next wooden sign for MLFC, and follow this road past a lake (Deer Lake), and through a campsite for 2.1 km. A few hun-
dred metres after the campsite, there is a road and a sign on your left. Turn here and follow this road for 1.7 km. Take a right onto the road that goes up a steep hill, and follow this road for another 2.1 km. The driveway and another sign will be on your left. Lost Horse Lake is a little further down the road. There is a Forest Service rec site on the west side of the lake.
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Meadow Lake Fishing Camp offers cabins, all meals, all fish care, and boats on all of the lakes in the chain.
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Nicola Lake 2,516 Hectares (6,217 Acres)
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mid 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.
55 metres (180 feet)
623 metres (2,045 feet)
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 season fishing.
Fish in Nicola Lake are large as well, and the cool, deep water helps to keep the fishing consistent even through the Kokanee have been known to heat of the summer. Nicola Lake is home to rain- prefer flashy colours. Red is bow trout, kokanee, and bur- a good choice for these feisty bot. Burbot make for great fish, and red and silver or ice fishing, as they are most orange and silver combinaactive in the depths of win- tions can be useful to have ter. Johnny Garland, from on hand. Garland says that Surplus Herby’s in Kamloops, for kokanee, even a simple notes that burbot is a popu- gang troll or a hook and lar winter sport fishery. Buzz worm can be effective. Bombs are great for jigging, Ford fenders are poppartly because of their flashing ular.
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installed at the highway pullout about 10 km north of Merritt. This is an excellent new option for those without boats, and is another great way to enjoy the fishing on Nicola Lake.
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docks, are a partnership between the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, as well as the Province of British Columbia.
The 40 foot dock is family- LAKE ACCESS f r i e n d l y. here are several access This, and points to Nicola Lake. o t h e r From Merritt, head northeast such along Highway 5 about 7 kilometres to Monck Provincial Park. This large campground boasts 120 camp sites, boat launches, hiking trails and pictographs.
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Several other points along Highway 5 provide access as well as boat launches and dayuse 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 numerous hiking trails around the lake provide great dry land activities.
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Red Lake 108.86 Hectares (269 Acres)
10.36 metres (34 feet)
947 metres (3,107 feet)
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ear round, Red Lake is a fabulous place to test your angling skills. This productive interior fishery supports thriving populations of brook trout and rainbow trout, and can test your angling skills. Angler’s Atlas member FishntheLoops says that Red Lake “can be one of the pickiest lakes in the region. It’s the good days of fishing that keep every-
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one coming back for more.” He adds that the trout seem to grow larger than in most other lakes in the region, so that when you do catch something, it’s really exciting.
a bit slower,” and you’ll need to use a wide variety of patterns and lures to find something that works. FishntheLoops adds that a Marabou Leech is a must-have.
One of the reasons Red Lake is so productive is because of the underwater structure. There are plenty of shoals, creating ample opportunity for underwater growth. This in turn attracts the insects, which are prime feed for the fish.
FishntheLoops suggests anglers start in “Brookie Bay,” at the far south end for brook trout, or the north end for rainbows. The island is surrounded by great structure and is another good place to start.
FishntheLoops says that shore access is poor, and a boat is necessary. Anchor along the weedbeds in the spring, he suggests, and fish chironomids under an indicator from sizes 16 to 8. This can be “a recipe for the best day of fishing one could ask for,” he says. S u m m e r months are tough at Red Lake, he notes. Get in while the water is still cool, and before the algae blooms. Even fall fishing “tends to be
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“Dragging flies or hardware will surely get you fish, but matching the hatch will get best results for both numbers and size,” FishntheLoops advises. “This lake will stump even the best of anglers, sometimes regularly. A good fish finder is ideal as you could have a really good day in one spot and the next day you may end up having a hard time even finding them,” he notes. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Kamloops, travel to Tranquille Road by the airport near the north side of the town. This leads you to a gravel road through the Tranquille Ecological Reserve. After 30 minutes of driving on this gravel road, you will reach the community of Tranquille, where a number of ranches can be found. Eventually you will reach a T junction where the road intersects with Copper Creek Road. Turn left and travel for ten more minutes and you will reach the lake. A public boat launch can be found near the south end of the lake.
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Roche Lake 134 Hectares (331 Acres)
21.3 metres (70 feet)
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estled above Kamloops farming country are the rolling hills with a balanced mix of Douglas Fir, Spruce and Pines which provide a scenic backdrop to Roche Lake Resort. Home to a wide variety of birds and wildlife Roche Lake Park offers a wide range of opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts and for visiting fishermen Roche is home to the fierce fighting and well revered Pennask Kamloops Trout. This strain of trout is widely sought after due to their strong fighting ability, acrobatic leaps and long runs as they attempt to elude the fisherman at the other end of the line.
John Kent, avid flyfisher and manager of Roche Lake Resort explains that the lake’s structure provides outstanding fish habitat. The marl bottom and extensive weedbeds provide a vast habitat for the many varieties of terrestrial insects that inhabit them that includes chironomids, mayflies, damselflies, scuds, leeches, sedges, dragonflies and waterboatmen providing a plethora of food for the voracious feeding Pennask’s. The best times of the year to fish Roche are early and late season, Kent advises, but in the heat of summer the big bugs come out to play. The sedge hatches of July have a long history at Roche and combine that with summer dragonfly emergences the fish tend to go on a
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feeding frenzy during the hottest months of the season. In the evenings the trout can be found chasing Gammarus shrimp around the weedbeds while waiting for the sedges to start emerging at dusk. Although an excellent homebase Roche is not the only option for the visiting angler. There are several lakes within 10 km of the resort that offer quality fishing opportunities and provide homes for both rainbows and Eastern Brook Trout. Roche Lake Resort offers a variety of accommodations ranging from the ever popular luxury chalets to lakeshore campsites (no hookups) to a brand new for 2019 affordable option, the Bayview Cabins, a small and intimate setting perfectly suited for 2-3 people and offered at a reasonable price. One of the main summer attractions to Roche is the large commercial sized swimming pool which can offer a cool alternative to the heat of Thompson Nicola summers.
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oche Lake Resort is located on the eastern shores of the lake and getting there is uncomplicated. Travel south from Kamloops along Hwy. 5A for 20 km and once past the south tip of Shumway Lake you will see the provincial blue signs directing you to Roche Lake. Turn east at the north end of Trapp Lake and following the road 12 km to the resort. The road deadends at the lodge so you can’t go wrong! Roche Lake Resort can be contacted at (250) 828-2007 or through their website at www.rochelake.com
The newest change for 2019 is the unfortunate closing of Roche Lake Restaurant but the lounge will still be in operation with a small menu of appetizers which is a popular location during hockey playoff season of May and June. There is a store on site that offers all visitors a chance to purchase ice, firewood, groceries, fishing tackle (both fly and terminal), snacks, soft drinks and most importantly, soft ice cream! The resort has a private boat launch along with boat and kayak rentals. The area is extremely busy during prime fishing season and you may find the resort full and without vacancy in which case there are two provincial campgrounds on the lake. The North is located on the northeast shore and
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Shuswap Lake 30,958 Hectares (76,500 Acres)
162 metres (530 feet)
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347 metres (1,139 feet)
huswap Lake is one of B.C.’s favourite 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 spectacular.
beginning in February. 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. Early in the season, we fish [near Sicamous], in Herald Park area, and Bastion Mountain area,” says Bellows.
Jason Bellows, owner of Westside Stores in Salmon Arm, says fishing starts up early on Shuswap, with bucktailing for rainbow trout
As the season warms the water, the fish go deep. At that time, “we get into fishing with downriggers, trolling around 50-60 feet for resident wild rainbow and lake trout,” says Bellows. During this time, he recommends 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.
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Conservation Stamp. Fortunately, we include the regional regulations. You can find all the regulations for Shuswap Lake listed at the end of this guide. A great way to enjoy Shuswap Lake is on a houseboat from Waterway Houseboats located in Sicamous. Boats are available from May 16th - September 30th, and hold from 2 up to 30 people at varying price points throughout the season.
Houseboats can be rented for a three day, two night weekend, four day, three night midweek trip, or for the full week. For anglers, it is recommended that they bring their own boat in order to do some fishing. Boats are easily towed by all houseboats, but must The location also changes, unhooked and driven separatewith a lot of anglers heading ly under bridges. over to the Blind Bay area. The houseboats are equipped Bellows describes Shuswap with a hot tub and waterslide Lake as the most heavily reg- as well as all needed safety ulated lake in the province. gear. With over 1000 miles of There are a number of regula- beach to explore, the views, tions anglers need to be aware fishing opportunities, and of, including the need to get a wildlife alone guarantee a fan-
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here 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 website 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.
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Tunkwa Lake 193 Hectares(477 Acres)
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unkwa Lake is a beautiful spot southwest of Kamloops, with trout as big as 10 pounds. Tunkwa Lake was stocked with 40,000 trout in 2018. Al Patton from Tunkwa Lake Resort says that the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society has recently changed the strain of rainbow trout they stock in Tunkwa Lake. The Pennask strain is a bug-eating trout. “They thrive in Tunkwa Lake. There’ve been good sizes and catches, and people report that fishing is the best ever.” Patton says that fly patterns are even more productive than before. It’s especially useful to match the hatch, he says. Chironomid fishing has always been great at Tunkwa. “From July to August, we get these giant chironomid bombers, and that makes for the best fishing,” Patton reports. “It’s best for people to anchor and float, because trolling doesn’t work as well here.” Patton notes that the best patterns are Pumpkinheads and Patrol Car Leeches, and the Blue Maroon Leech, which is tied especially for Tunkwa Lake Resort. Vampire Leeches can also produce good catches.
5.7 metres (19 feet)
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If you want to head out before then, Patton says that ice fishing is the best it’s ever been. He suggests that anglers concentrate on the really shallow spots, like less than two feet. “People used to go to Leighton Lake for ice fishing because Tunkwa was hard to figure out. But once everyone got used to fishing in the shallows, it really took off,” he says. Tunkwa Lake was chosen as one of the locations for the 2016 National Fly Fishing Championships. This Level 1 Competition was sanctioned by Fly Fishing Canada. The event saw some of the best fly anglers from across the country fishing in one of the region’s best fishing lakes!
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Kamloops. Access to the lake is via Tunkwa Lake Road, a gravel road that runs between the towns of Logan Lake and Savona. Tunkwa Lake Resort has a small store with groceries, tackle, and locally-tied flies. It offers rustic cabins or camping.
are two boat launches located within the park—one at Tunkwa Lake and one at Leighton Lake. There is a motor size restriction of 10 hp on Tunkwa Lake. It is recommended boaters use slow speeds to avoid damaging habitat or disturbing anglers—thank you.
The provincial park is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there
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he lake is located within Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park, about 40 km southwest of
Some of the best fishing is right at ice-off. “The bottom is darkercoloured, and tends to heat early. The shallow fishing is phenomenal,” Patton says. Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ©Province of British Columbia.
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GENERAL RESTRICTIONS Spring closure: No fishing in any stream in Region 3 from Jan. 1 to June 30 (see tables for exceptions). 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 fish for steelhead anywhere in B.C. In addition, a Steelhead Stamp is mandatory when fishing most Classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7 for details. REPORT TAGGED FISH Please report tagged fish to the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in Kamloops at 1-800-3881606. 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. STEELHEAD MANAGEMENT CHANGES In response to low abundance of steelhead in the Thompson-Nicola Region, steelhead fisheries in the following waters, and during the following times, are closed. Thompson River: downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River, October 1 to May 31 (see tables for exceptions) Fraser River: from Hwy 99 Bridge at Lillooet to BC Hydro tail race outflow channel, October 1 to May 31; and from the confluence with Thompson River to CNR bridge approximately 1 km downstream, October 1 to May 31 Nahatlatch River downstream of Nahatlatch Lake and Stein River: from January 1 to May 31 Frances and Hannah lakes: from January 1 to May 31 Seton River downstream of Seton Lake: from April 1 to May 31
REGION 3 DAILY QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions) Streams include rivers, creeks and sloughs 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 cm And you must release: • ALL STEELHEAD • Bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streams, Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 • Lake trout from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31 Bass: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 5 (none from streams) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) White Sturgeon: CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY Yellow Perch: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions) ANNUAL QUOTAS Annual catch quota for Shuswap Lake (per licence year): Rainbow trout: 5 over 50 cm Char - lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden): 5 over 60 cm DAILY AND ANNUAL QUOTAS FOR SALMON Refer to NOTICE on page 90
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Thompson Nicola Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
NOTICE TO ANGLERS It is illegal to fish for bass or perch in the Thompson-Nicola Region. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 4.
WARNING Due to aeration projects, DANGEROUS THIN ICE & OPEN WATER may exist on Bleeker, Horseshoe, Lodgepole, Logan, Rose, Stake, Tulip & Walloper Lakes.
TABLE LEGEND See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 87) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries Wheelchair Accessible Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water
ABBOTT LAKE ADAMS LAKE
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ADAMS RIVER(upstream of Adams Lake) ADAMS RIVER(downstream of Adams Lake) ALBREDA RIVER ALICE CREEK
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No Fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30 Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31 Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm) Single barbless hook 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 and Nov 1-Dec 31 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boats
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No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only
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Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
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No Fishing (Provincial broodstock lake) Trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
BIG BAR LAKE
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Exempt from Spring Closure downstream of Big Bar Lake Speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towing
BIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE
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No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
BIRCH LAKE BLACKWATER CREEK
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Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
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No Fishing WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
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BROKEN HOOK LAKE BROOK LAKE
3-39
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing downstream of falls at Bonaparte fishway; No trout under 25 cm downstream of Bonaparte Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River No fishing downstream of Hwy 40 bridge (approximately 6 km north of Lillooet), Mar 31-June 20 No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release upstream of Downton Lake (Reservoir) No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-13
Electric motors only
AMPHITHEATRE LAKE ANDY LAKE ANSTEY RIVER ANTLER LAKE AYLMER (Star) LAKE AZURE LAKE BARE LAKE BIG BAR CREEK
BLEEKER LAKE BLOWDOWN LAKE
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BULMAN LAKE
3-20
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
CALLING LAKE CAMPBELL CREEK CANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 5-15) CAYOOSH CREEK CELISTA CREEK CHASE CREEK CHATAWAY LAKE CLANWILLIAM LAKE CLEARWATER LAKE CLEARWATER RIVER
3-18
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
3-20 3-46 3-16 3-36 3-26 3-18 3-34 3-46 3-40 3-46
CLINTON CREEK COLBORNE LAKE (“Lake 1373”)
3-30 3-39
COLDWATER RIVER COLDWATER RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES
3-13 3-13
Exempt from Spring Closure Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm downstream of falls Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban downstream of the falls Exempt from Spring Closure Electric motors only Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing downstream of the old Clearwater Bridge, May 1-June 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 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 35 cm), Char release Exempt from Spring Closure 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 No Fishing Jan 1-Sept 30; No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release See Juliet, July and Mine Creeks
COMMUNITY LAKE COPPER LAKE
3-27
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-39 3-12
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
3-35 3-30 3-20
No Fishing downstream of the falls, open all year upstream of the falls Exempt from Spring Closure Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
3-29 3-28
No trout under 25 cm downstream of Mowich Lake Trout/char daily quota = 2
3-12 3-33 3-40 3-30
COURTNEY LAKE CRAZY CREEK CUTOFF VALLEY CREEK DARDANELLES LAKE DEADMAN RIVER DEEP LAKE DOUGLAS LAKE DOWNTON LAKE (Reservoir) DUTCH LAKE EAGAN LAKE EAGLE RIVER
3-34
EDITH LAKE
3-19
Burbot release Bull trout release Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) No Fishing Jan 1-Apr 30 Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook, May 1-Dec 31 Rainbow trout and char release; speed restriction (5 km/h) Bait ban downstream of Griffin Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
ELBOW LAKE ELEANOR LAKE
3-29
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-40 3-13
Electric motors only No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-20
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only
3-30 3-29 3-30 3-30 3-45 3-39 3-39
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Exempt from Spring Closure Exempt from Spring Closure Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Electric motors only Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
3-15
No Fishing Jan 1-May 31 Single barbless hook Exempt from Spring Closure upstream of Thompson River, except as noted below No Fishing between fishing boundary signs posted approximately 6.5 km downstream of Boston Bar to signs 2.8 km downstream of Hells Gate No fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at Bridge River rapids to the BC Railway bridge approximately 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20 From Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approximately 1.2 km to BC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel: No Fishing Oct 1-May 31; From the confluence with Thompson River to the CNR bridge approximately 1 km downstream: No Fishing, Oct 1-May 31; bait ban and no hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-Dec 31
ENGLISHMEN LAKE ERNEST LAKE ESTELLE LAKE FATOX LAKE FIFTYNINE CREEK FIFTYSEVEN CREEK FILE CREEK FLAPJACK LAKE FLOAT LAKE FRANCES LAKE FRASER RIVER
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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 GRIFFIN LAKE GRIZZLY LAKE (unnamed lake in Lemieux Creek Drainage) GUICHON CREEK
3-20
Electric motors only
3-34 3-39
GUMP LAKE
3-18
Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approximately 4 km SW of Taweel Lake No Fishing Jan 1-May 31 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Mamit Lake No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
GUN LAKE
3-32
Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
GYPSUM LAKE HAMILTON LAKE
3-18
Electric motors only
3-12
HAMMER LAKE HANNAH LAKE
3-30
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Electric motors only
HARPER LAKE HAT CREEK
3-26
3-18
3-15
3-27
Exempt from Spring Closure No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook; Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)
HIHIUM LAKE
3-46 3-30
Exempt from Spring Closure 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 “ISLAND” LAKE
3-30
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
ISLAND LAKE
3-18 3-12
See Big O.K. Lake No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
ISOBEL LAKE
3-28
JACKO LAKE
3-19
Trout/char daily quota = 2; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water Apr 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No Ice Fishing
JACKPINE 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
JULIET CREEK JULY CREEK KAMLOOPS LAKE
3-13 3-13 3-19
KANE LAKES
3-13
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only No Fishing No Fishing Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm), Bull trout daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm); single barbless hook See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakes
KNOUFF LAKE KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE
3-27
See Sullivan Lake
3-17
Electric motors only
LAC LE JEUNE
3-19
LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE “LAKE 1372” (unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake) “LAKE 1373” LANCE LAKE
3-32
Speed restriction (20 km/h); = wheelchair accessible Electric motors only
HATHEUME LAKE HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) HEMP CREEK
LEIGHTON LAKE LITTLE DUM LAKE LITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches)
Thompson Nicola 2019
3-17 3-12
No Fishing Jan 1-May 31 Single barbless hook No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-39
3-28
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Bait ban, single barbless hook See Colborne lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 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 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-27 3-30
No powered boats Speed restriction (20 km/h)
3-39 3-39 3-18
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“LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE (unnamed lake approximately 200 m SW of Peter Hope Lake) LLOYD LAKE
3-20
No Ice Fishing Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Bait ban, single barbless hook No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
LODGEPOLE LAKE
3-30 3-19
LOGAN LAKE
3-19
LOLO LAKE LOON LAKE
3-39
LORENZO LAKE LOST LAKE (Near Taweel Lake) LOWER KANE LAKE
3-39 3-39 3-13
No Fishing NE of fishing boundary 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 fishing boundary signs Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook 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 Fishing
MACHETE LAKE (including that portion known as “Bear” Lake) MAHOOD LAKE(see map on page 32 for area closure)
3-30
No Fishing Jan 1-Apr 30 Kokanee daily quota = 2 Single barbless hook
3-46
MAHOOD RIVER
3-46
MAKA CREEK MAMIT LAKE MARA LAKE
3-13 3-18 3-26 3-32
No Fishing within the fishing boundary signs at the western tip of the lake near the mouth of Canim River, Jan 1-June 30 Trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within fishing 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 mouth of the Mahood River outlet, July 1-Dec 31 No Fishing Jan 1-June 30 Downstream of Goodwin Falls: Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 35 cm), char release; bait ban Upstream of Goodwin Falls: Trout/char release; bait ban No trout under 25 cm Burbot release See Shuswap Lake Speed restriction (15 km/h)
MOOSEHEAD LAKE
3-28 3-36 3-12 3-13 3-13 3-12 3-20 3-19 3-39
No powered boats from 12th Street bridge to mainstem Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing No Fishing No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Exempt from Spring Closure Exempt from Spring Closure No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
“MORGAN” LAKE
3-19
MURTLE RIVER NAHATLATCH LAKE (East and West) NAHATLATCH RIVER
3-45 3-15
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 1.5 km NW of Pat (“Six Mile”) Lake adjacent to Six Mile Hill Rd; also called “Highway” Lake Exempt from Spring Closure Single barbless hook; see page 32 in this section for bull trout daily quota
NICOLA RIVER
3-13
NICOLA LAKE
3-19 3-27
MARSHALL LAKE MCARTHUR ISLAND SLOUGH MCNOMEE CREEK MELLIN (Jerry) LAKE MENZIES LAKE MINE CREEK MINNIE LAKE MONTE CREEK MOORE CREEK
NISKONLITH LAKE
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3-30
3-15
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration! Electric motors only
No Fishing from Frances Lake downstream approximately 400 m to fishing boundary signs at the logging 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 No Fishing downstream of Nahatlatch Lake, Jan 1-May 31 Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm) No Fishing upstream of Nicola Lake, Jan 1-June 30 No Fishing downstream of Nicola Lake, Mar 1-Sept 30 Trout release downstream of Nicola Lake, Jan 1-Feb 28 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Nicola Lake Bull trout release Burbot release Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
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NORA LAKE “NORMAN” LAKE (unnamed lake approximately 600 m SE of Durand Lake) NORTH THOMPSON RIVER NUGGET LAKE PASKA LAKE PASS LAKE PAT LAKE PAUL CREEK (Downstream of Paul Lake) PENNASK CREEK PENNASK LAKE PERRY RIVER PETER HOPE LAKE
3-39 3-19
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
3-27
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm) Bull trout daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm); Exempt from Spring Closure No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
3-12 3-19 3-29 3-19 3-27 3-12 3-12 3-35 3-20
Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Exempt from Spring Closure, Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No Fishing upstream of Pennask Lake No Ice Fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban 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
3-12
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park)
3-39 3-46
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
PLATEAU LAKE PRESSY LAKE PRINGLE CREEK PROSPECT CREEK
3-20
Electric motors only
3-30 3-20 3-13
Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) Exempt from Spring Closure No trout under 25 cm, bull trout release Bull trout release No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
PINNACLE LAKE PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE
RAINBOW LAKE RED LAKE
3-12 3-29
RICHARD LAKE
3-39
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROCHE LAKE
3-20
ROCK LAKE
3-12 3-20
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motors only, on part of the lake No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROSE LAKE
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration! No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
ROSS MOORE LAKE
3-19
SALMON LAKE SALMON RIVER SCOTCH CREEK SCUITTO LAKE SETON RIVER (includes BC Hydro Power Canal upstream of the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) SEYMOUR RIVER
3-12
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook
3-26 3-36 3-20 3-16
Rainbow trout and char release and bait ban downstream of Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Exempt from Spring Closure No trout under 25 cm downstream of Seton Lake Downstream of Seton Lake, No Fishing Apr 1-May 31 Rainbow trout and char release downstream of the falls; bait ban No Fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, Apr 1-Oct 31
SHUMWAY LAKE 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)
Thompson Nicola 2019
3-36 3-20 3-26
No Ice Fishing No Fishing east of a line between fishing boundary signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 14 (see map C on page 32) No Fishing in the entire area north of Albas, Mar 15-May 14 (see map B on page 32) No Fishing Mar 15-May 14, and rainbow trout and char release, May 15-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 32 No fishing in Salmon Arm Bay, west of line between Engineer’s Point and Sunnybrae Point (see map on Page 32), for the conservation of chinook and Coho salmon stocks, Sept 1-Dec 31 (angler’s fishing from the community pier in the City of Salmon Arm are exempt from the closure). Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5 Char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5 Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the City of Salmon Arm are exempt from the bait ban) Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm
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SICAMOUS NARROWS “SIX MILE” LAKE “SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER
3-26 3-19 3-46
Speed restriction (5 km/h) See Pat Lake No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake
3-20
SPIDER LAKE SPIUS CREEK
3-39 3-13
SPRUCE LAKE
3-32 3-19
Exempt from Spring Closure; Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm), Bull trout daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm) See Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No fishing Jan 1-Sept 30 No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only 1 bull trout - none under 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!
STAR LAKE STEIN LAKE STEIN RIVER
3-39
Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
3-16 3-16
STONEY LAKE STUMP LAKE
3-12 3-20
SULLIVAN (Knouff) LAKE
3-27
No powered boats Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm Open until Dec. 31; No fishing Jan 1-May 31 No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout release; artifical fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing Jan 1 - May 31 northeast of fishing boundary signs located on each shoreline in the vacinity of Stump Lake Creek Speed restriction (70 km/h) Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
SUMMIT LAKE TEXAS CREEK THOMPSON RIVER(upstream of Kamloops Lake) THOMPSON RIVER cw (downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River)
3-39
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
3-16 3-28
Exempt from Spring Closure Exempt from Spring Closure
3-13 3-14 3-18
STAKE LAKE
THREE VALLEY LAKE TRANQUILLE LAKE TRANQUILLE RIVER TROUT CREEK (Wells Gray Park)
3-34
No Fishing Oct 1-May 31 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 35 cm) 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 1-31 Upstream of boundary signs 1 km downstream of Martel: Bait Ban No angling from boats Downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake: Class II water Oct 1-Dec 31 and Steelhead stamp mandatory Oct 1-Dec 31 (when open) Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
3-29 3-29 3-46
Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10 Exempt from Spring Closure No Fishing July 1-Sept 30
TULIP LAKE
3-20
TUNKWA LAKE TUMTUM LAKE
3-18
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration! Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
TUPPER LAKE
3-42 3-18
Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm); bait ban Electric motors only
UPPER KANE LAKE
3-13
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
VICTOR LAKE WALKER CREEK WALKER LAKE WALLOPER LAKE
3-34
Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release
WARREN LAKE
3-32 3-12 3-19 3-27
No Fishing No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration! 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
WINDY LAKE
3-12 3-39
No Fishing within 400m of the mouth of Cedar Creek as designated by signs, Dec 1-June 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of perch Rainbow trout daily quota = 2
WINEHOLT LAKE
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PHONE
WEBSITE
TYPE
7 Half Diamond Ranch
cabin@GuestRanchBC.com
(800) 357-3198
guestranchbc.com
Resort/Lodges
Akehurst Lake Fishing Resort
larryprovencal@shaw.ca
(250) 377-7615
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Bare Lake Lodge
info@barelakelodge.com
N/A
barelakelodge.com
Resort/Lodges
Beaver Lake Resort
info@beaverlakeresort.com
(250) 762-2225
beaverlakesresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Caverhill Lodge
marlene@caverhilllodge.com
(250) 672-9806
caverhilllodge.com
Resort/Lodges
Chataway Lakes Resort
chataway2010@gmail.com
(250) 378-0105
chatawaylakes.com
Resort/Lodges
CHhute Lake Resort
info@chutelakeresort.com
(250) 493-3535
chutelakeresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Circle 'W' Hi Hium Fishing Camp
mbendzak@hotmail.com
(250) 373-2636
circlew.com
Resort/Lodges
Corbett Lake Lodge
admin@corbettlake.ca
(250) 378-4334
corbettlake.ca
Resort/Lodges
Dee Lake Resort
deelake@shaw.ca
(250) 212-2129
deelakeresort.com
Resort/Lodges
District of Logan Lake
districtofloganlake@loganlake.ca (250) 523-6225
loganlake.ca
Other Services
Douglas Lake Ranch
reservations@douglaslake.com
(800) 663-4838
douglaslake.com
Resort/Lodges
Elbow Lake Lodge
N/A
(604) 683-7454
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Headwaters Family Camp
headwatersbc@yahoo.ca
(250) 864 4486
headwatersbc.com
Resort/Lodges
Hi Hium Lake Fishing Resort
hihiumlk@gmail.com
(250) 459-2306
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Idabel Lake Resort
info@idabellakeresort.com
(250) 765-9511
idabellakeresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Johnson Lake Resort
info@johnsonlakeresort.com
(250) 434-4111
johnsonlakeresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Knouff Lake Resort
info@knoufflake.com
(250) 578-8155
knoufflake.com
Resort/Lodges
Little Fort Fly and Tackle
info@littlefort.com
(250) 677-4366
littlefort.com
Resort/Lodges
Mabel Lake Resort
admin@mabellakeresort.com
(250) 838-6234
mablelake.com
Resort/Lodges
Meadow Lake Fishing Camp
meadowlake@xplornet.com
(604) 629-9860
meadowlakefishing.com
Resort/Lodges
Mile High Resort
info@milehighresort.com
(866) 371-2606
milehighresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Moose Camp Fishing Resort
moosecamp33@gmail.com
(250)674-3275
moosecampfishingresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Nehalliston Fishing Lodge
nehalliston@yahoo.ca
(250) 677-4209
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Pimainus Fishing Camp
d.erdely@telus.net
(250) 768-5538
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Plateau Fly Fishing Lodge
brian.abraham@fmc-law.com
(604) 443-7134
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Postill Lake Lodge
postilllake@xplornet.com
(877) 623-6982
postilllake.com
Resort/Lodges
Roche Lake Resort
info@rochelake.com
(250) 828-2007
rochelake.com
Resort/Lodges
Star Lake Fishing Resort
starlake1999@yahoo.com
(250) 674-8494
starlakefishingresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Surrey Lake Fishing Resort
info@surreylake.com
(866) 523-9778
surreylake.com
Resort/Lodges
Teepee Lakes Resort
N/A
N/A
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Thuya Lakes Lodge
info@thuyalakes.com
(250) 372-6867
thuyalakes.com
Resort/Lodges
Tunkwa Lake Fishing Resort
paul@tunkwalakeresort.com
(250) 523-9697
tunkwalakeresort.com
Resort/Lodges
Wendengo Lodge
info@wendegolodge.com
(250) 819-1713
wendegolodge.com
Resort/Lodges
White Moose Resort
N/A
(250) 459-2258
whitemooseresort.com
Resort/Lodges
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All aluminum construction for long lift (no rust) ■ Completely adjustable to fit any truck/boat combination ■ Completely automatic operation (12V electric) ■ Winch will not drop boat if power is lost ■ Winch controller is removable to inhibit theft of your boat ■
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E-1420 Hugh Allan Drive, Kamloops, BC
2018 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody
ABBOTT ALKALI - 4 MILE ALKALI - 4 MILE ALKALI - 6 MILE ALKALI - 6 MILE ALLEN MEADOWS AMPHITHEATRE ANDY ARMOUR BARE BARNES BEATON BEAUTIFUL BEAVERDAM BIGO.K. BILLY BIRCH BLACK BLACK BLACKWELL BLEEKER BLUE BOB BOG BOG BOOT BOSE BULMAN BURN BUTTERBALL CAMERON CAROL CHICKEN RANCH CLUB COMMUNITY COPPER COURTNEY CROWN CRYSTAL DARDANELLES DEEP DOMINIC DONUT DOT DUFFY DUTCH DUTCH EDITH
Species Released
RB EB RB EB RB RB
2000 1000 1000 1000 1600 4000
RB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB EB
6000 500 1000 1500 14851 2000 500 30000 1500 3000 10000 3000 3500 500 3000 1500 4000 1500 2000 5000 5000 2000 2000 1000 1000 750 5000
RB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB RB KO RB EB
1000 1000 1500 5000 4000 35000 2000 2000 6000 500 6700 3500 5000 1500 4500
Waterbody
EDITH EDNA EILEEN ELBOW ENGLISHMEN ERNEST FATOX FISHBLUE FLEMING FLOAT FOOT FOREST FRED FRISKEN GAMMARUS GILLIS GLIMPSE GORMAN GRIZZLY GUMP GUN GWEN GYPSUM HADLOW HALLAMORE HAMILTON HAMMER HARMON HARPER HATHEUME HEATHER HEFFLEY HERMAN HIHIUM HORSESHOE HORSESHOE HOSLI HUDSON BAY ISLAND ISOBEL JACKO JACKSON JEEP JIMMY JOHN FRANK JOYCE KANE #1 LEFT KANE #2 RIGHT KERSEY KERSEY
Species Released
RB EB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB KO RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB
5500 6500 2000 5000 3000 1500 2000 2000 500 1000 1000 2500 1000 8000 1000 5000 12000 4000 2000 1500 10000 5000 1000 500 1200 500 10000 6000 4000 1000 1000 5000 2000 20000 2500 2500 2500 2500 3000 3000 10000 1000 1500 1500 2000 2500 2000 2000 500 500
Waterbody
KWOTLENEMO LAC DES ROCHES LAC LE JEUNE LAJOIE LEIGHWOOD LEMIEUX LILY LITTLE ANGUS HORNE LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES LODGEPOLE LOGAN LOLO LUNDBOM LYNN MACHETE MARQUART MARQUART MARSHALL MCCONNELL MCCORMICK MCGLASHAN MILLER MONTE MONTE MORGAN MOWSON POND MURRAY NOBLE NORMAN NUGGET OK PASKA PASS PAT PAUL PAVILION PEARSON POND PEMENT PETER HOPE PETER HOPE PHILLIPS PHILLIPS PHINETTA PILLAR PILLAR
Species Released
RB RB
6000 108500
RB RB EB RB RB RB
12000 2000 2000 500 3000 2500
RB
6000
RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB RB EB RB KO RB RB RB
2500 6000 3000 5998 1500 22916 4000 4500 2000 4000 1500 3000 2500 15000 5000 1000 1500
RB RB RB RB RB KO RB RB KO RB EB
5000 1500 1000 2000 1000 2350 2000 5000 25004 40000 2500
RB KO RB EB RB RB KO RB
1000 3500 12000 4000 5500 2500 2000 11000
2018 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody
PINANTAN PINNACL PLACID PLATEAU PLATEAU PONDS POWERLINE POWERLINE RED RED REXFORD RICHARD ROCHE ROSE ROSE ROSS MOORE SALMON SECOND LOWER SECOND UPPER SHARPE SHEA
Species Released
RB RB RB RB EB
4000 1000 750 5000 1000
EB RB EB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB RB EB
2000 500 30000 12000 1000 1500 24000 1000 500 1500 17500 3500
EB
3500
RB RB
2500 2276
Waterbody
SILENCE SILENT SKMANA SMITH SPANISH SPECTACLE STAKE STUMP STUMP SURREY TOMCAMPBELL TROJAN DAM TSOTIN TSOTIN TULIP TULIP TUNKWA TUPPER TURQUOISE TURQUOISE TWIN LAKES 1 TWO MILE TYAUGHTON
Species Released
RB RB RB RB RB RB RB KO RB RB RB RB EB RB EB RB RB RB KO RB RB RB RB
5000 1000 7000 1500 2000 5000 1000 100000 82246 6000 1800 500 3500 2000 1500 500 40000 5000 1100 2000 1500 1000 6000
Waterbody
TYNER WALKER WARREN WASLEY WEST WEST BADGER WHITE WINDY WINEHOLT
Species Released
WOODS
RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB
2800 2000 3000 3000 500 1000 45000 2000 1000 2000
WYSE
RB
800
Stock Species Codes: EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char) KO Kokanee RB Rainbow Trout ST Steelhead WCT Westslope Cuththroat Trout For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit: www.GoFishBC.com
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