Kootenays BC Fishing 2018 by Angler's Atlas

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Elk River

Columbia River

Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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This must-fish river is one of the province’s best for cutthroat trout. Find out tips and tricks for fishing there.

The mighty Columbia River is prime for rainbow trout. See hot spots and tips inside.

All fishing regulations for the Kootenay Region on pages 30-37.

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he Kootenay region, situated in British Columbia’s southeast corner, is known for rugged mountains and river valleys. The lakes in this region range from long, deep trench lakes to small, highly productive trout lakes. Larger lakes featured in this guide include Kootenay North, South and West. The remaining lakes showcased here are considerably smaller and many are great for small crafts, even belly boats. We also feature two rivers in this guide for those who enjoy fishing moving water: the Elk River along the eastern edge of the region, and the Columbia River between Castlegar and the US border. Both are worldclass waters for trout, and not to be missed. The trout in the Kootenay Region grow to massive sizes, and many of the lakes we feature are prime locations to find them. Venture to out of the way Cherry, Susan, Whiteswan and Whitetail Lakes, or stay closer to home with Hahas Lake. The fishing is fabulous wherever you choose to go! The waters featured in this guide are only a fraction of the fishing lakes available throughout the Kootenays. Visit our website at www.AnglersAtlas.com, where we profile thousands of lakes across British Columbia. Tight lines! FEATURING IN 2018

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FISH STOCKING Find out which of your favourite lakes were stocked last year!

This year we’ve updated the complete listing of all members of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outﬁtters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Kootenay Region. Once again we include the listings for all of the stocked lakes in the region. Have you tried our app? Download free for iOS and Android. Our app features a new groups option, as well as your favourite web site functionality. Save maps, create markers, share with friends!

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Cherry Lake 38 Hectares (95 Acres)

13 metres (43 feet)

1,227 metres (4,026 feet)

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forks again. Take the right fork and the recreation site is on the left within the ﬁrst 500 m. The Rec Site is a small, heavily-treed site at the east end of Cherry Lake, suitable for launching cartop boats and canoes.

igh in the McGillivray Mountain Range, Cherry Lake is home to rainbow and cutthroat trout. This productive little lake is perfect for early summer fishing. Again, when the leaves turn colours and the winds blow cooler, the fishing picks up for the fall, signalling the end of the long, hot summer days. Some of your best fly options are dry flies such as Pale Morning Duns, Blue Wing Olives and Tom Thumbs. At the dropoff on the southwest side, anglers can also take out their nymph patterns. A Prince Nymph, or a Hare’s Ear nymph, cast from the

shallows to the depths can be a the Craven Creek FSR. Follow successful approach. Craven Creek FSR past the Cherry Lake is big enough to Bloom Creek FSR for four troll with a small boat. Troll kilometres, until you see the back and forth across the shoals turnoff to Cherry Lake. The from deep, to shallow, and back access road can be challenging again. Panther Martins, Mepps and rough. A high clearance spinners are good choices. vehicle is needed here. Cherry Lake also has several Cherry Lake Rec Site is located options for shore ﬁshing. on the eastern shores of Cherry Lake. After the Bailey Bridge LAKE ACCESS over Lake Koocanusa, take the Access to Cherry Lake is half the second road to the left (west). fun. There are several different Follow the Craven Creek FSR logging roads and access points. 32.5 km to where the road forks. The easiest, however, is from Take the right fork. Continue Highway 3 / 93. on the Craven Creek FSR until Take the Kikomen-Newgate the fork at 39 km. Take the right Road over Lake Koocanusa to fork until 42 km where the road

OK Tire Cranbrook, 200 Van Horne Street North, 250.426.2844 OK Tire Golden, 905 - 10th Avenue North, 250.344.2239 OK Tire Invermere, 156 Industrial Road 2, 250.342.0800 OK Tire Nelson, 801 Front Street, 250.505.5115 OK Tire Trail, 8137 Old Waneta Road, 250.364.2825

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he Elk River watershed is located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, and is nestled among the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. The river runs through the towns of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and empties into Lake Koocanusa. The eastern portion of the watershed forms the border between Alberta and British Columbia. The headwaters are located within Elk Lake Provincial Park, at the northern extent of the watershed. Hwy 3 runs along Elk River between and Sparwood and Elko, providing many access points to the river. North of Sparwood, Hwy 43 runs along the river to the town of Elkford. Beyond Elkford is a logging road that takes you along the river, to the entrance of Elk Lakes Provincial Park. Elk River is the region’s best known river and has gained a ‘must fish’ reputation with many anglers. There are cutthroat trout ranging in size from 14 to 22 inches, and bull trout from 18 to 30 inches. When the season opens on June 15, the river is often a little muddy, but with persistence and maybe a few bright streamers the fishing can still be rewarding. Zonkers and Bow River Buggers are two of the best and cutthroat respond well to them.

With increased pressure every year, the trout seem to have wised up to the patterns they took in the past. If you are more of a traditionalist, do not worry, If you plan on fishing this Elk Hair Caddis, Adams and time of year, be sure to use Stimulators probably still work Stimulators and Madame Xs or the best. anything else large. Even in the As the trees start turning and the early season murky water, the crowds disperse, those familiar Blue Winged Olives start to trout will pounce the surface. After mid-July, you can count on work the surface. Similar to the the water being clear and fast. If Crowsnest, these tiny Mayflies you are fishing nymphs, a strike (16-22) cause the trout to ignore indicator and a heavy weight is their surroundings and begin the the ticket. Almost any nymph heavy feeding required for the with a bead will catch fish but long winter. Wading is easy this some may be better than others. time of year and the temperature is often just right. Small Mayfly Large brown and golden stones nymphs and emergers should work in the spring, while Princes, work before and after they break Hare’s Ears and Pheasant Tail free to the air. Tiny Pheasant nymphs line most of the guides’ Tails work well weighted, and boxes all season. with a dab of floatant, they can The cutthroat truly are kind to also imitate the emerger. The the dry fly fisher all summer CDC blue-winged olive and long on the Elk. An old beat small Adams fool secure the up Royal Coachman will allow old wise trout at this time of even the newest fishers a great year. Usually the largest fish day. Caddis hatches occur off- of the season are hooked in and-on primarily at night with the fall. Mayflies hatching almost every Remember to check day. Many locals swear by the the B.C. Freshwater traditional patterns but many Fishing Regulations successful fishers are catching before heading out. more trout on new innovative The Elk River is a patterns. Chernobyl Ants, Turks Class II water when Tarantulas, Foam Spiders and open and other just about anything else, all have restrictions exist. their time and place on the Elk. The Stone fly hatch on the Elk is truly hit and miss. One day it can be excellent with even the big boys coming up only to have the next day quiet.

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Cedar Lake 5.6 Hectares (13.9 Acres)

hen people refer to Cedar Lake, they usually mean Cedar Lake #1, a popular little spot near Golden. There are actually four lakes in the Cedar Lake group, and all have been stocked with trout at various times over the years.

7.2 metres (24 feet)

815 metres (2,673 feet)

can be “ﬁnicky,” and that the lake is pretty temperature-sensitive. Cooler weather, mornings and evenings are advised here. Burns suggests a green Woolly Bugger, or a leech pattern. Small spinners and spoons can also work well, he says, but the lake is not really big enough for trolling.

Dave Burns, local ﬁshing guide, says that Cedar Lake is a nice little stop. “Having access to a canoe is good here,” he says, “because the shore ﬁshing is pretty limited. It’s C e d a r shallow for quite a ways out.” L a k e Burns notes that Cedar Lake is also considered one of BC’s Family Fishing Waters (see com).

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site at goldengillie.com. He is available to guide small groups, and specializes in “the places you wouldn’t normally get to on your own.”

the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 95, take the railroad overpass to Highway 95 and turn left at the junction. Take the next left (9th Street N) until it turns into Kicking LAKE ACCESS Horse Drive. Continue along edar Lake is just south of the Kicking Horse River and Golden. cross on the single lane bridge A t over the Columbia River. Drive 7 km to the Cedar Lake Forest Service Road. Another 2 km on gravel road brings you to the Cedar Lake Recreation Site and the Moonraker Trailhead.

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These ﬁshing spots are generally easily accessible and have good facilities for families. Dave Burns can be reached at ﬁsh@ goldengillie.com, or see h i s web-

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Columbia River B

etween Castlegar and the US border lies a unique stretch of the Columbia River that offers anglers a world-class rainbow trout fishery. This section of the river begins at the bottom of Keenleyside Dam and runs about 40 kilometres to Waneta, at the US border. Rod Zavaduk, from Castlegar Sports and Fly Shop, says that there is a lot of shoreline fishing available, and “most locals have their favourite back eddy or run come summer.” Fly fishing on the Columbia River is world-class, he says. “The Columbia has a reputation of being one of the premier rivers for fly fishing because of its hatches starting April/May and lasting into October. There are stones, mayflies, salmon fly, midges, chronomids, huge caddis in June

and July, good terrestrial – cicada, ants, hopper, termites, and last the October Caddis. The big attraction to the Columbia is its dry fly fishing. A fisherperson can dry fly starting in April right through to October. But the

nymphing and swinging streamers will give more action April to June and Sept till November.”

the other attraction is the size of rainbows, averaging 3-5 lbs. with many hooked but never to be seen. Fish Zavaduk adds that since the are healthy and hot. There river never freezes, people are reports of 10-15 lb can ﬁsh all year long. “And ﬁsh landed every season. Patterns mostly used are

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Castlegar to the US Border MAP MARKERS A. Keenleyside Dam B. Old Robson Ferry Crossing C. Boat Launch

There is a paved single wide boat launch. It is recommended that launching trailer-towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommended for boat mooring to shore.

D. Train crossing E. Gyro Park F. Indian Eddy Boat Launch G. Beaver Creek Provincial Park H. Border with the US

nymphs and streamers in the early season, ants and cicadas dry ﬂies for April, May and June, caddis and mayﬂies in May, June, July, and August. Streamers and Nymphs are good from September, all through the win-

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avaduk notes that, “there are just a few boat launch sites and with the big water volume and speed of the river it is recommended that your boat be

RIVER ACCESS Beaver Creek Provincial Park is an excellent location to set up camp right along the river.

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Hahas Lake 43 Hectares (106 Acres)

12.2 metres (40 feet)

909 metres (2,982 feet)

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haviour of the LAKE ACCESS more shallowahas Lake is located water Blacknortheast of Kimberwater strain. ley. From Highway 95A, While shore- turn west onto Lost Dog fishing is possible, Forest Service Road. ApHahas Lake is probably proximately 3 kilometres best fished with a small boat in from the highway, there or tube. The shores of Hahas is a road on the left hand Lake are sand, and in places side where Hahas Lake is it can be more difficult to located. There is another access deeper water from small lake just to the north the shore. If you do not have of Hahas called Solar Lake. a boat, your best shore fish- Accommodations are availahas Lake is designat- ing locations are along the able in and around Kimbered one of the region’s east and west sides. ley, ranging from campsites family fishing waters. These Randy Martin from to hotels. There is also a lakes are so-named because Mountain Man Outdoors cabin available to rent on they offer convenient ac- says that many different fly the north side of the lake, cess and good opportunities patterns will work, “from and several bed and breakto fish from shore. Leech patterns to seasonal fast options. Contact Tour-

At different times, Hahas hatches of mayﬂies, both ism Kimberley for more Lake has been stocked with nymphs and adults.” Scud information. various sizes of patterns are useful here, too. Blackwater and Pennask strains of rainbow trout, from fry to adult and catchable-sized. Hahas Lake is not overly deep, suiting the feeding and foraging be-

Small gear should work well in Hahas Lake, Martin notes. Small spinners, Panther Martins or Mepps are good choices for gear ﬁshers.

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Kootenay Lake (West Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)

NOTICE REGARDING MAPS FOR KOOTENAY LAKE NORTH, SOUTH AND WEST ARM: This product has been produced by Goldstream Publishing based on Canadian Hydrographic Service data, following any minimum standards / guidelines that may have been established by CHS, pursuant to CHS Paper VAR License Agreement No. 2011-0211-1260-G

47.9 metres (157 feet)

529 metres (1,737 feet)

other arms of Kootenay Lake. The West Arm, from Balfour to Nelson, offers areas where shore ﬁshing is possible, and its smaller size makes it a little easier to explore this section.

“With a few openings during the season for Kokanee, it is a popular fishery in the spring,” he says.

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ishing in the Nelson area can be a little easier than ﬁshing the

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Depending on water levels, the ferry services to the south side currents will change throughout of the lake. There are also shore the year,” Reed cautions. ﬁshing options in and around He also reminds readers to rou- Balfour. tinely check the regulations for Kootenay Lake for in-season changes. The West Arm is a separate fishery from the main stem of the lake.

Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, notes that ﬁshing on the West Arm can be a lot different than the other sections of Kerry Reed is available to help Kootenay Lake.

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The town of Nelson offers several accommodation options, from rustic campsites to hotels. West Arm Provincial Park and

Kokanee Creek Provincial Park you make the most of your trip to are two of the parks along the West Arm. Kootenay Lake. enthusiastic about the different opportunities throughout the year. There is “great fly-fishing throughout the summer months and some fantastic bull trout fishing throughout the winter months.” “It is a lot shallower than the main body of Kootenay Lake and is almost river-like in some areas.

Reed posts regular updates, tips and reports on the Angler’s Atlas website! Check out his comments at anglersatlas.com/place/139700/ kootenay-lake.

West Arm Provincial Park is largely undeveloped, although there is walk-in wilderness camping available and picnic tables at beach areas. Campers are expected to be fully self-sufﬁcient here. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, on the other hand, is a popular tourist destination, providing sandy beaches and two campgrounds.

Accommodation options are plentiful in this area. Along the south side, Sunshine Bay Regional Park has a sandy beach and a boat launch. Balfour, lo- Visit the Chamber of Commerce cated at the entrance to the West website at www.discovernelson. Arm, also has a boat launch and com for more information.

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Kootenay Lake (North Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)

47.9 metres (157 feet)

ootenay Lake is long, large and deep, one of the largest lakes in the province. At over 100 kilometres long Kootenay Lake offers fabulous fishing in a stunning setting, with many more aquatic and land activities to round out your trip there. Kerry Reed, local guide and owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters, knows and loves Kootenay Lake, and shares his knowledge with our readers:

FISHING ON BEAUTIFUL KOOTENAY LAKE

(by Reel Adventures Fishing Charters) The North arm of Kootenay Lake extends from Balfour up to the very end of the lake at Argenta. The deepest area is around 450’ and shallowing off in the far north to around 300’. Fishing can be very good on the North arm of the lake, especially in the spring, although these fish are

529 metres (1,737 feet)

constantly moving, so you never know. Gerrard Rainbows up to 35 Lbs have been caught in Kootenay Lake, which keeps anglers from all over the world coming back for that chance of a fish of a lifetime. More common are Rainbows between 5 lbs. – 15 lbs. Also, Bull Trout have been caught up to 29 lbs., with the average Bulls ranging between 5 lbs. – 12 lbs. Favourite lures vary with the weather conditions and time of year. When fishing the far North arm, I prefer using plugs or Apex lures. Bull Trout seem to be more abundant in the North arm and they seem to prefer these lures. As for Rainbows, our favorites are bucktail flies on the surface when it is breezy. Or plugs and Apex lures when it is calmer. Also, Kokanee salmon are a popular fish for eating. While not the biggest in size, they are definitely the

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best for eating. Trolling with small gang trolls and small spinners seem to work best for these tasty treats. Please check regulations frequently, as regulations are subject to change. Kerry Reed Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com Along with the Recreation Sites noted on the map, there are several other campsites and creeks. Schroeder Creek, Lost Ledge, Davis Creek, Fry Point and Campbell Bay are just a few of the others worth noting. Please visit local tourism information centres to get directions and information. Always consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

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Kootenay Lake (South Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)

47.9 metres (157 feet)

529 metres (1,737 feet)

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ishing the South arm (or main stem, as it is also known), can be similar to the North.

more aggressive fish. So a faster troll can be good. However, in the heat of the summer or the dead cold of winter, slower Kerry Reed, of Reel trolling seems to produce more. Fishing Adventures, says, You just have to experiment.” “there seems to be more of Kerry Reed can be reached a mix of Rainbows and Bull at: trout throughout this middle Reel Adventures Fishing section of the lake. Again, Charters the same techniques for fish- Nelson B.C ing can be applied as in the 250-505-4963 North.” www.reeladventuresfishing. He continues, “remember com

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the west shores of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique amenities. Check the B.C. Parks website for more information.

B.C. Parks notes that Pilot Bay Provincial Park, on the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake, is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake. Here, boaters often take shelter during summer storms when they are caught on the lake. As a bonus, some of the best fishing for trophy trout is nearby. Primarily marine he B.C. Camping and accessed, the park can be RV Coalition lists several reached by road. camping options on its website: Lockhart Beach Provincial www.camping.bc.ca/koote- Park is the easiest park on the nay_rockies/Kootenay_lake_ south arm to access, providing camping_listings.aspx 18 sites and basic amenities.

the rule of thumb for colors: Dark colors on dark days and light colors on light days. This will help increase some odds. But then again, sometimes there is no rhyme or reason. So you just need to be out there.” Drewry Point Provincial Park Reed notes that troll- lies along the western shore ing speed is also an of Kootenay Lake. The small, important factor, and three-site, user-maintained it depends on the park is accessible only by weather and the boat. Located 36 km south season. “Spring of Balfour, this park provides and fall protected moorage in both the water tem- north and south bays, making it peratures easy to get out of the wind.

Along with provincial parks, there are several recreation sites along the north portion of Kootenay Lake. Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek are all offer camping and pit toilets. Some of these sites charge fees.

Please keep in mind that many sites are first come, first served, seem to Kootenay Lake Provincial Park and can be very busy, particub r i n g has several different sites along larly in the summer.

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Mitten Lake 62 Hectares (153 Acres)

11.6 metres (38 feet)

991 metres (3,251 feet)

itten Lake is popular with waterskiers, swimmers and anglers. Although not that large, Mitten Lake’s scenery, easy accessibility, and great ﬁshing make it a very busy place, indeed.

for Mitten Lake.

Local ﬁshing guide Dave Burns, says that, “Mitten Lake sees lots of boats, and has good access. It’s big enough to ﬁsh on, but it’s not quiet on weekends. Mind you, during the week, there are times when you could be the only one there.

Dave Burns can be reached at goldengillie.com. He specializes in guiding small groups of one or two people, and is available for full day, half day, and even evening trips.

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Head out from the boat launch on the eastern side right where the bay comes around. Try trolling back and forth across the depths, rather than along the shoals.

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“There are big fish here. Go itten Lake is close to Pardown deep to get these ones,” he son, which is between suggests. Golden and Invermere on HighMitten Lake is stocked with Ger- way 95. rard rainbow trout, which can From Parson, turn south onto grow to enormous sizes for trout. Mitten Lake Road and follow Gerrards usually prefer to stay for about 14 km. The road is deeper than most other strains of 2WD accessible, though it can be rainbows and are more likely to rough in places. be holding at the depths than in Mitten Lake is easily accesthe shallows. sible and very busy. Amenities Generally, and especially for Ger- include a dock, a boat launch, rards, your flies and lures should wheelchair-accessible toilets and be imitating small baitfish. These a beach. There is a fee for camphighly piscivorous creatures pre- ing here. fer to feed on fry, and will more often take to these. Greens and browns are good colour choices 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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Peckhams (Norbury) Lakes 14 Hectares (33 Acres)

eckhams Lake, together with its neighbour to the south, are formally known as Norbury Lakes. Peckhams Lake is a great little spot just east of Cranbrook. It is home to a thriving trout fishery. This popular lake is one of two in Norbury Lake Provincial Park. While many lakes in the Cranbrook area are not known for their chironomid fishing, Peckhams Lake is an exception, with good chironomid fishing starting in April and continuing into June.

9.4 metres (31 feet)

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leeches are also popular fall pat- glersatlas.com for info. terns here. LAKE ACCESS Just to the south of Peckhams, eckhams Lake is just east of Norbury Lake also supports a Cranbrook. Follow Hwy 3/93 good rainbow fishto Fort Steele and turn east onto ery, as well as the Wardner-Fort a thriving cutSteele Road. throat ﬁshery. FolThe best times for Norbury Lake are also in the spring and fall. This lake is stocked with rainbow trout from both the Gerrard and Fraser Valley strains, including catchable sized.

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low this for about 16 km. Just past the junction with Fenwick Road is Peckhams Lake. The park has a large campsite with 46 sites located at Norbury Lake to the south of Peckhams. Both lakes have water, pit toilets, and small boat launches. Motorized boats are not allowed.

Lure fishers can try a variety of gear from spinners to small spoons. As various types of rainbow trout have been stocked here, trout may be found at varying water depths at various times in the season. Did you know? Peckhams Lake suffers through The Angler’s the summer doldrums. As well, Atlas has a new the fishing pressure increases as brand website! We’ve the season progresses. included more At these times, it is important of what you to get down deep. Fast-sinking love! Fish spelines and weighted gear will cies info, new help. When possible, fish in the search tools, early mornings and later in the and better ways evenings for best success. As to keep or share the fall moves in and the water your trip and cools, chironomid fishing is once catch informaagain a good method. Shrimp and tion! See an-

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Premier Lake 190 Hectares (469 Acres)

32.5 metres (107 feet)

860 metres (2,822 feet)

remier Lake lies against the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, and its emerald green waters are a favorite destination for many travellers through the Kootenays. Premier Lake is h e a v ily stocked w i t h rainbow trout. In 2017, o v e r 50,000 t r o u t w e r e released into the lake.

June 1987

Local angler, Ian Stewart writes that out of a dozen lakes, “the most consistent fishing [is] on Premier Lake, one of the larger lakes in the area. In the end of April and beginning of May, this lake developed a reputation for some good early-season action for rainbow and brook trout. Most of the fish are taken using small flies that imitate the abundant chironomids, which hatch at this time. The flies are fished static on very long leaders (20 to 25 feet), either on a small float (called a strike indicator by fly fishermen) or on the leader alone with a very slow retrieve.”

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Lake. There is a provincial park at the southern end of the lake, which includes hiking trails leading to several smaller lakes also stocked with trout. They are Turtle, Canuck Yankee, and Cats Eye Lakes, and are between 20 to 45 minutes from the campground.

There are special restrictions on Premier Lake. A southern closure between May 15 and June 20 is in effect, although the rest of the lake is still open. A speed restriction is in place for the southern half of the lake, where no towing/water skiing is allowed. There is a quota of two rainbow trout per day, and Randy Martin, from the brook trout daily quota is Mountain Man Outdoors twenty. in Cranbrook, agrees that fly fishing is the best way to fish Premier Lake. “You can troll LAKE ACCESS hardware here, but Premier is rom Cranbrook, travel 72 mostly a fly fishing lake.” km north along Highway Martin notes that anglers can 93/95 to a paved road on the try a lot of variety. “Try basic right (east) leading to the park. black, red or green. Sizes 12-16 are the most common The provincial park has 57 campsites, ten of which can be sizes to use here.” reserved. There is a concrete Visit anglersatlas.com/ boat launch located past the place/101051/premier-lake day use area. for Stewart’s report and more great information on Premier

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Susan Lake 45.9 Hectares (113.4 Acres)

31 metres (102 feet)

1,524 metres (5,000 feet)

May 1973

Feet

usan Lake is deep, cold and clear, with rugged mountain views and fantastic fishing. The stocked brook trout make Susan Lake one of the few brook trout lakes in the region. Dave Burns, local guide, says that Susan Lake deserves its popularity. The fish are large and plentiful, and put up a good fight when hooked.

the Dragonflies are good choic- summer, myself, but that es, too,” Burns suggests. said, one of the biggest brook By far, Burns’ favourite for trout I’ve ever taken from Susan Susan Lake is a topwater dry fly. Lake was through the ice.” “Black Ants, Stimulators, even Even though access is limited Pale Morning Duns are defi- to snowmobiles in the winter, Burns says there are dozens of nitely the way to go for Susan people manage to get out consistently, and manage to catch lures and flies that will entice Lake.” big fish. the trout. “Trolling gang trolls works well, and I’ve had good luck with a Wedding Band and Susan Lake is big enough that it LAKE ACCESS worm. Small spinners, Panther seems to support the pressure it rom Golden, travel north Martins, that type of thing, will receives. Burns says that the fishery is healthy, and he hasn’t seen along the Trans Canada also do the trick. any reduction in catch rate despite Hwy to Donald, about 25 km. “Different flies will work its popularity. Turn right onto Donald Road / depending on the day. I used Log Dump Road, and follow for to have good luck with black Susan Lake is a true four-season about 12.5 km. Turn left onto fishery. “Susan Lake is the most Beadhead Leeches and green Bush Forest Service Rd. and popular ice fishing lake around,” Woolly Buggers. Damsel and says Burns. “I prefer fishing in follow for about 9.7 km. “There’s good shore fishing at Susan Lake, and kids can use spinners near the drop off. The back end is swampy, and the island at the west end is a good spot to start,” he says.

As always when driving back roads, please make sure you have updated maps, as logging roads change frequently. During the winter, please consult local snowmobile trail maps for updated access information. There is a Forest Service Rec Site at Susan Lake, and although it’s small (3 campsites), there is a day-use area and rustic car-top boat launch. The dock on the lake has been rebuilt recently.

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Whitetail Lake 190 Hectares (469 Acres)

32.5 metres (107 feet)

860 metres (2,822 feet)

June 1987

When going after the trophy Gerrard rainbow trout, chironomids are often a good standard choice. Anglers can also try a Gray Beard nymph or a caddis. Lure fishers may want to try a size 6 or 7 Kwikfish. Choose a colour that is closest to what is in Along with rainbow the lake. Greens are good trout, Whitetail Lake choices for Whitetail Lake. supports a good popu- Please check the B.C. Fishing lation of brook trout. Freshwater Try an Elkwing Regulations for information Caddis when about Whitetail Lake before targetting the heading out. There are gear brook trout. restrictions in place, as well Pay partic- as a quota in effect. Also ular atten- note that the inlet and outlet tion to the streams for Whitetail Lake w e e d y are closed to fishing all year. areas. Stop by any of the local

hitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, mainly for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked, with 12,000 rainbow trout released in 2017. It is a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway.

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hitetail Lake is located north of Canal Flats. From Canal Flats, head north for about 4 kilometres on Highway 93/95. Turn west onto the Findlay Creek Forest Service Road. Follow the signs to the Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay FSR and the Deer Lake FSR. Do not turn off to Blue Lake at the 23.5 km mark. Stay right at the 25.5 mark and take another right turn to the Whitetail Lake Recreation Site. This road is passable with trailers and 2WD, though it may be quite rough in sections.

The Forest Service Recreation tackle shops in Cranbrook or Site offers space for 32 vehiKimberley to find out the latcles. Most sites are shaded est reports on this lake. and offer good access to the lake. This is a popular site that is busy on weekends.

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Whiteswan Lake 378 Hectares (934 Acres)

hiteswan Lake, in southeastern British Columbia, is a beautiful lake surrounded by high, craggy mountain peaks. One of two amazing lakes in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, Whiteswan Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout. Kelly Laatsch at St. Mary Angler Fly Shop (www.stmaryangler.com) in Cranbrook reports: Whiteswan Lake has come alive and is producing lots of rainbows! As has been the case so far this spring, we again decided to chironomid fish. We casted out the chironomid rigs and let them sink slowly down into the water column. The retrieve

19.3 metres (63 feet)

1,127 metres (3,698 feet)

June 1987

was a slow and deliberate with 3 pulls then a stop, then repeated again and again until retrieval was complete.

ing ants were not very evident today, so the black, red and green chironomids all worked quite well.

The biggest catch of the day was a robust 21-inch rainbow that fought well and jumped many times. This fish did not like being hooked up and had plenty of energy to fight hard until he finally gave up. It was fun to have a big fish pull on the line like that!

We also had success with the micro– leech, as well as some ant patterns.

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The dominant hatch of the day was a smallish chironomid hatch in the afternoon. T h e flyLAKE ACCESS

hiteswan Lake is located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Access to the park can be challenging, and B.C. Parks warns users to exercise extreme caution at all times when driving in. Please consult their website for further information: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks. There are hotsprings, camping and boat launches available.

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2017 to 2019

Kootenay Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2018 highlighted. Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS NO FISHING: in any stream in Region 4 from Apr. 1 to June 14 (see tables for additional closed times or exceptions). Trout/char release: in streams from Nov. 1 to March 31 (see tables for additional dates or exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 4, all year. NOTE: “streams” defined on page 96*. Classified Waters: many East Kootenay Rivers and their tributaries are Classified Waters and require a supplemental Classified Waters Licence, see page 8*, map of waters on page 39*, and the water-specific tables (pages 41-46*).

REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS Streams include rivers, creeks and sloughs Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 rainbow trout or cutthroat trout over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) of any size Bass: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 15 (none from streams) Northern pike: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Walleye: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) White Sturgeon: CLOSED TO FISHING (No exceptions) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

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POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions) Annual Catch Quotas Rainbow trout over 50 cm from the main body of Kootenay Lake: 5 per licence year.

The Upper Arrow Lake Akolkolex Narrows “Drawdown Area” has been revised. The new boundary is described in the Water Specific Tables, under Upper Arrow Lake on page 45*.

WHEN FISHING THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE FOLLOWING lakes, check for special regulations in the tables under both the name of the tributary and the name of the lake (such as “Columbia Lake’s tributaries”): Columbia Lower Arrow Connor Premier Duncan Slocan Kinbasket Trout Kootenay Upper Arrow Lake Revelstoke Waneta Reservoir Little Slocan Whiteswan

NOTICE TO ANGLERS It is illegal to fish for bass, perch, pike or walleye in the Kootenay Region, with the exception of certain waters, as listed in the Water-Specific Tables. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 83*. Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Permits are required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Six Mile, Leach, Kootenay River and Canal and Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900.

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Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted. Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis FISH CONSUMPTION REMINDER For information on the proper preparation of fish for consumption, please read Preparing Fish for the Table on page 81*.

IMPORTANT: Kootenay Lake recovery may require in-season regulation changes. Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2017-2019 season at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish/regulations/ and information about recovery actions and update bulletins at www.env.gov. bc.ca/ kootenay/fsh/main/mainfish.htm

The Main Body of Kootenay Lake is the area east of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse. The Upper West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area west of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse to McDonalds Landing (Six Mile). The Lower West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area between McDonalds Landing (Six Mile) and Corra Linn Dam. UPPER ARROW LAKE AKOLKOLEX NARROWS

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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  Age Restricted Waters

Castlegar

KOOTENAY LAKE

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Creston

ABRUZZI CREEK CW

4-23

AKOLKOLEX RIVER*

4-33 4-24

“ALCES” LAKE  ALEXANDER CREEK* CW (above the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) ALEXANDER CREEK CW (below the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) “ALTA” LAKE ARROW LAKES ARROW LAKES’ TRIBUTARIES ARROW PARK (Mosquito) CREEK ASHER CREEK BAYNES LAKE BEAVER CREEK

4-23 4-23 4-3 4-15 4-32

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char release; bait ban See Moose Lake No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open See Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when open, including tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; Unnamed lake 200 m downstream of Bednorski Lake See Lower Arrow Lake and Upper Arrow Lake

4-32 4-30 4-22 4-8 4-17

See Lower Arrow Lake’s tributaries and Upper Arrow Lake’s tributaries No Fishing No Fishing downstream of South Fork (approximately 5 km from Trout Lake), June 15-Oct 31 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; electric motors only Brook trout daily quota = 8 Electric motors only

4-3 4-34 4-2 4-34 4-15

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Brook trout daily quota = 20; Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) A tributary of Wigwam River; see Wigwam River* Brook trout daily quota = 20; electric motors only Brook trout daily quota = 20; Electric motors only

BRIDAL LAKE  BULL RIVER* CW

4-7

No powered boats

4-22

BURTON CREEK

4-15

Trout / char release from Galbraith Creek to Van Creek*, Aberfeldie Dam to Tie Mill Dam*, and Quinn Creek* Other parts: trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No Fishing from Woden Creek to Hwy #6 bridge, June 15-Oct 31, and east of a line between fishing boundary signs situated approximately 300 m downstream of the Hwy #6 bridge, all year

BEAVER LAKE  BEDNORSKI LAKE BIG FISH (DUNBAR) LAKE BIGHORN (RAM) CREEK * CW BOTTS LAKE BOX LAKE 

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Changes as of April 1, 2018 highlighted. Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis CADORNA CREEK CW

4-23

CARIBOU LAKES 

4-32

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries See Lewis Slough No fishing from Rodd Creek to Hwy #6 bridge, June 15-Oct 31, and from the Hwy #6 bridge downstream 300 m to a line between posted signs, all year Electric motors only

CAMERON SLOUGH CARIBOU CREEK

4-21 4-15

CARTWRIGHT LAKE 

4-34

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10hp)

CEDAR LAKE (NEAR GOLDEN)  CERULEAN LAKE

4-34

Electric motors only

4-25 4-8

Trout/char release; bait ban No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats

CHAMPION LAKES NO. 1 AND 2  CHAMPION LAKE NO. 3  CHATTER CREEK CLELAND LAKE  COAL CREEK (below Old MF&M Railway Bridge 7 Km Above Elk River)

4-8

Open to fishing all year; no powered boats

4-36 4-34

No Fishing Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10hp)

4-23

 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Part described is NOT a Classified Water No Fishing downstream of fishing boundary signs at falls approximately 10 km from Kootenay Lake Burbot release; speed restriction (10 km/h) near eastern shore and at south end, as buoyed and signed No Fishing (except Dutch Creek) No Fishing from Revelstoke Dam downstream to the power line crossing approximately 300 m upstream of the Illecillewaet River confluence No Fishing from a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank, downstream approximately 950m to the CPR bridge, Mar 1-June 30 Where angling is permitted: EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release and the regional Apr 1-June 14 closure Kokanee daily quota = 15 from Keenleyside Dam to a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank Walleye daily quota = 16 from Keenleyside Dam to the Washington State border From Keenleyside Dam downstream to the Washington State border and connected reaches: the Kootenay River (Columbia River confluence to Brilliant Dam) and the Pend d’Oreille River (Columbia River confluence to Waneta Dam): Northern pike daily quota = unlimited and Bass daily quota = unlimited Burbot release Speed restriction (10 km/h) from Mud Lake to Columbia Lake, no power boats in wetlands and no towing and engine power restriction - 15 kW (20 hp), in main channel from Fairmont to Donald See Upper Arrow Lake for the portion of the Columbia River which may be found downstream of the Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke (depending on reservoir level) No fishing May 1-June 30 No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Electric motors only

COFFEE CREEK COLUMBIA LAKE COLUMBIA LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES COLUMBIA RIVER

4-18 4-25 4-25 4-8 4-15 4-26 4-34 4-38

CONNOR LAKE CONNOR LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-23 4-23 4-8

COTTONWOOD LAKE  CRAWFORD CREEK CRAWFORD CREEK CRESTON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (CVWMA) WATERS CUB LAKE  CULTUS CREEK* DEER CREEK DOROTHY LAKE  DUCK LAKE* (Permit required see Note on page 40*)

4-6 4-33 4-6 4-34 4-7 4-15 4-26 4-6

DUNCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES DUNCAN RIVER*

4-27 4-19

DUTCH CREEK*

4-26

East (Fork) White River

4-24

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No Fishing No fishing June 15-Oct 31 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Applies to all waters within the CVWMA, including Six Mile Lake, Leach Lake, Kootenay River and Canal, EXCEPT Duck Lake (see separate entry) Permit required see Note on page 40* Electric motors only No Fishing below Laib Creek No Fishing  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bass daily quota = 3 (only 1 over 40 cm), June 16-May 14; bass release, May 15-June 15 Yellow perch daily quota = 20 No powered boats in Duck Lake Bull trout release (includes Upper Duncan River and tributaries) No Fishing from the Duncan Dam downstream to the confluence with the Lardeau River No Fishing downstream of the confluence with the Lardeau River, Nov 1 - Feb 28 and Apr 1-Oct 14. Trout/char release, bait ban No Fishing on Duncan River Tributaries downstream of Duncan Dam Trout/char release from Ben Able Creek to Columbia Lake and/or River Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Burbot release EXEMPT from Columbia Lake’s tributaries closure No Fishing

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4-20

EDWARDS LAKE  ELK RIVER CW (upstream of Elko Dam)

4-2 4-2 4-23

ELK RIVER CW (downstream of Elko Dam) 4-2 ELK RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES CW (see Exceptions)

4-2 4-23

ERIE LAKE FINDLAY CREEK*

4-8 4-26

FISHER MAIDEN LAKE  FLATHEAD RIVER

4-1

FLATHEAD RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-1

FORDING RIVER CW (downstream of Josephine Falls) FORDING RIVER* CW (upstream of Josephine Falls) FORSYTH CREEK CW

4-23

FRENCH SLOUGH FUSSEE LAKE* GARBUTT LAKE  GOAT RIVER* GOLD CREEK* GRIZZLY LAKE HAHA LAKE HALFWAY RIVER HALL LAKE HELLROARING CREEK CW HIAWATHA LAKE HILL CREEK HORSESHOE LAKE 

4-26

4-23 4-23 4-7 4-22 4-22 4-6 4-3 4-25 4-3 4-31 4-34 4-20 4-3 4-31 4-22

No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 in the aggregate from both lakes (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release June 15-Oct 31: from Lower Elk Lake to Forsyth Cr, from Line Creek bridge to CPR bridge at Sparwood, from Hwy #3 bridge at Hosmer to the northern Hwy #3 bridge at Fernie, AND from the bridge at Morrissey to Elko Dam All other parts: trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no cutthroat under 30 cm, no bull trout under 75 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) & bait ban, June 15 - Aug 31 EXCEPTIONS - SEE SEPARATE LISTINGS FOR: Abruzzi Cr., Alexander Cr.* above the easternmost Hwy #3 bridge, Bighorn (Ram) Cr., Cadorna Cr., Fording R., Forsyth Cr. from Connor Lk. downstream 3 km, Line Cr.* , Lodgepole Cr. below the falls near km 26 post, Michel Cr.* , Morrissey Cr.* , Wigwam River ALL tributaries (EXCEPT Coal Creek below old MF&M Railway bridge 7 km above Elk River) are Class II waters when open Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Doctor Creek bridge to Lavington Creek bridge, June 15-Oct 31; other parts (including tributaries except Lavington Creek) trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Trout/char release, June 15-Mar 31 and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No Fishing No Fishing from Connor Lake downstream 3 km For remainder, see Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of bass See Norbury Lake Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Leadville Creek to Cameron Creek Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 (EXCEPT Kitchener Creek) See Kitchener Creek, a tributary Trout/char release; bait ban No Fishing Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing below falls 11 km from Arrow Lake Electric motors only No Fishing below Angus Creek; Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing No powered boats

4-3

No ice fishing  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

JADE LAKE  JIM SMITH LAKE JORDAN RIVER*

4-33 4-5 4-34

No Fishing below Albert Canyon No Fishing Electric motors only

4-20 4-39

JOSEPH CREEK

4-3

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; no powered boats No fishing above Kirkup Creek, Nov 1-June 14 Above Kirkup Creek: both bait ban and trout/char release, June 15-Oct 31 No Fishing from Kirkup Creek downstream, including Kirkup Creek This tributary of St. Mary River is not a Classified Water

IDLEWILD LAKE  (Old Cranbrook Reservoir) ILLECILLEWAET RIVER IRISHMAN CREEK

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4-18

KEEN CREEK KIKOMUN CREEK PARK (all lakes in the park) KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES KITCHENER (Meadow) CREEK KOCH CREEK KOOCANUSA RESERVOIR

4-18 4-22

KOOTENAY LAKE, ALL PARTS (Main Body, Upper West Arm & Lower West Arm) KOOTENAY LAKE - MAIN BODY (for location see map on page 40*)

4-36 4-36 4-6 4-16 4-2 4-3 4-22 4-19 4-19

KOOTENAY LAKE - UPPER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40*)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE - LOWER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40*)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-7 4-19 4-7 4-8

KOOTENAY RIVER (Downstream of Idaho border)

KOOTENAY RIVER CW (upstream of Koocanusa Reservoir)

4-2 4-21 4-22 4-24 4-25 4-35

KUSKANAX CREEK LAKE REVELSTOKE

4-31 4-38 4-39 4-38 4-20

LAKE REVELSTOKE’S TRIBUTARIES LARCHWOOD LAKE  LARDEAU RIVER* LARIX LAKE LAVINGTON CREEK* LAZY LAKE  LEAD QUEEN LAKE LEMON CREEK LEWIS (“Cameron”) SLOUGH LILLIAN LAKE  LINE CREEK* “LITTLE MITTEN” LAKE  (approx 400m west of Mitten Lake) LITTLE SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

Kootenay 2018

No Fishing from below Keen Creek to boundary signs at river mouth at Kootenay Lake Above Keen Creek: trout/char release, and bait ban No Fishing below falls 6 km from Kaslo River Bass daily quota = 8 No powered boats No Fishing in Bush Arm within 200 m of bridge (Bush-Sullivan Road) Bull trout release Does not include Columbia River upstream of Kinbasket Reservoir EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River* Bull trout release Nov 1-Mar 31; no bull trout under 75 cm when open; bait ban Sept 15-June 30; Burbot release See page 85* - Fluctuating Reservoir Levels Burbot release Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Bull trout daily quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); Kokanee daily quota = 0 No Fishing north of a line between signs at Argenta and Mosquito Landing No fishing north of a line between signs at Lost Ledge Creek & Salisbury Creek, Feb 1-June 10 Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to keep rainbow trout over 50 cm, annual quota = 5 Barbless hook Rainbow trout release, Jan 1- May 31; trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout) Kokanee release all year, EXCEPT Apr 1-Apr 2, May 1-May 2, June 1-June 2, and July 1-July 2 only, when daily quota = 5; NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 5, but only on Saturday and Sunday of each week. Kokanee release Monday through Friday of each week. NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release Does not include the Kootenay River upstream from Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border near Creston No Fishing from CPR bridge near Creston downstream 2 km to navigation dolphin Downstream from the Idaho border to CPR bridge near Creston and from Corra Linn Dam to the Columbia River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure AND from Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release Burbot release from Idaho border near Creston to Kootenay Lake, including tributaries to that part Walleye daily quota = 16 from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River From the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River: Northern pike and bass daily quota = unlimited Bait ban all year Trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 Burbot release upstream of the Montana border Upstream of Koocanusa Reservoir to White River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure; trout/char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Apr 1-Oct 31 Upstream of White River: Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Jun 15-Oct 31 Upstream of White River, including tributaries: Class II water when open No Fishing below falls 1 km above Gardiner Creek No Fishing from Mica Dam to signs at the narrows immediately downstream of the mouth of Bigmouth Creek Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-29 4’-30 4-25 4-26 4-21

No Fishing downstream of signs at Trout Lake outlet, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT Poplar Creek upstream of signs 5 km from Lardeau River and Healy Creek upstream of Healy Creek Falls No Fishing Brook trout daily quota = 20; cutthroat and bull trout release; bait ban Jun 15-Oct 31 Speed restriction (8 km/h)

4-34 4-17 4-21 4-26

Electric motors only No Fishing Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; no powered boats Electric motors only

4-23 4-34

No Fishing No ice fishing Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-16

EXEMPT from Slocan River’s* closure and Slocan River’s* trout / char release: bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River*

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Changes as of April 1, 2018 highlighted. Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis LITTLE SLOCAN RIVER LODGEPOLE CREEK CW (downstream of falls near km 26 on Lodgepole Rd)

4-16 4-2

LODGEPOLE CREEK (Upstream of falls)

4-2

LOMOND LAKE LOON LAKE 

4-8 4-2

“ LOST” LAKE 

4-23

LOWER ARROW LAKE 

4-14 4-15 4-14 4-23 4-34 4-3 4-21

LOWER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES LOWER ELK LAKE LOWER HALGRAVE LAKE LUND LAKE LUSSIER RIVER

MACKENZIE CREEK “MCCLAIN” LAKE  MCNAUGHTON LAKE MICHEL CREEK* CW (upstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MICHEL CREEK CW (downstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MIDGE CREEK* MONROE LAKE

4-21 4-34 4-36 4-23 4-23 4-7 4-5 4-24

A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River* No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release, June 15-Aug 31 Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries See Elk River’s tributaries Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No ice fishing; trout / char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Unnamed lake approx. 2 km E/SE of Elkford Kokanee daily quota = 5; NOTE: The combined daily quota for kokanee from Upper Arrow Lake (including “the drawdown area”; see Upper Arrow Lake) and Lower Arrow Lake cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout / char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats Electric motors only Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char release downstream of Premier Lake bridge crossing, June 15- Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm) between Premier Lake bridge crossing and Mutton Creek, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban downstream of Mutton Creek, June 15-Mar 31 No Fishing No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 750m south of Mitten Lake See Kinbasket Lake Trout/char release, June 15-Mar 31 and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No Fishing Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char daily quota = 2; electric motors only

MOOSE (“Alces) LAKE  MORRISSEY CREEK* CW

4-2

MOSES CREEK MOYIE LAKE MOYIE RIVER*

4-39 4-5 4-5

MURPHY CREEK NAGLE CREEK

4-9 4-39 4-9

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries No Fishing Burbot release Feb 7-Mar 31; bull trout release Irishman Creek (Moyie River tributary) No Fishing; No powered boats from bridge at south end of Moyie Lake to U.S. border. Bull trout and cutthroat trout release No Fishing No Fishing No powered boats

4-20 4-34

No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of perch No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-22 4-22

 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No powered boats

4-15 4-3 4-24 4-22

No Fishing below falls 2 km from Columbia River Brook trout daily quota = 20 Trout/char release; bait ban; Class II water when open, including tributaries No powered boats

4-8

EXEMPT from single barbless hooks; EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure Bull trout release Northern pike daily quota = unlimited, yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Upstream of Waneta Dam, bass daily quota = 8 Downstream of Waneta Dam, bass daily quota = unlimited INCLUDES tributaries of the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam Bull trout release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Cutthroat trout and bull trout release; brook trout daily quota = 20 Class II water when/where open, including tributaries

NANCY GREENE (Sheep) LAKE  NEW LAKE* NINE BAY LAKE  NORBURY (Little Bull) CREEK NORBURY (Garbutt) LAKE  NORNS (Pass) CREEK NORTH STAR LAKE North (Fork) White River CW PECKHAMS LAKE  PEND D’OREILLE RIVER (includes the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam and Seven Mile Dam) PEND D’OREILLE RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES (Except Salmo River*)

4-8

PERRY CREEK CW

4-20

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4-23 4-36 4-21

PREMIER LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES QUINN CREEK* CW

4-21 4-22

REVELSTOKE LAKE REVELSTOKE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES ROCK ISLAND LAKE

4-38 4-38 4-25 4-8

ROSEBUD LAKE  RYKERTS (“Vic Mawson”) LAKE

4-6

ST. LEON CREEK ST. MARY LAKE ST. MARY RIVER CW

4-31 4-20 4-20

SALMO RIVER

4-8

SALMO RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-8 4-34

SAM’S FOLLY LAKE  SAND CREEK (Below Hwy 3)

4-22

SANDOWN CREEK SAUGUM LAKE SEVEN MILE RESERVOIR’S TRIBUTARIES SCHROEDER CREEK SEVEN MILE RESERVOIR SILVERTON CREEK SKOOKUMCHUCK CREEK* CW

4-18 4-8 4-17 4-20

SLEWISKIN (Macdonald) CREEK* SLOCAN LAKE SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES SLOCAN RIVER*

4-15 4-17 4-17 4-17

SNOW CREEK SNOWSHOE LAKE SOWERBY (“Grundy”) LAKE 

4-15 4-32 4-21

“SPRING” LAKE 

4-22

STEAMBOAT LAKE  SULLIVAN RIVER* SUMMER LAKE SUMMIT CREEK*

4-20 4-21 4-8

Trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing No fishing south of signs on lakeshore, May 15-June 20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2, brook trout daily quota = 20 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h), south half only No Fishing Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries See Lake Revelstoke See Lake Revelstoke’s tributaries No Fishing Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boats Much of this Lake is Private Property, angling access requires permission of the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club (see signs at Lake). Bass daily quota = 8 No Fishing downstream of barrier approximately 1 km upstream of the Hwy #23 Bridge Burbot release Trout/char release Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) on all tributaries, June 15-Oct 31, see tables for exceptions Bait ban* Class II water when open, including tributaries (except Joseph Creek) From Sheep Creek to South Salmo River: release all trout/char (including bull trout); remainder of mainstem: trout/ char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31, and release all bull trout year round Bait ban Regional quotas apply, EXCEPT release all bull trout; bait ban Electric motors only Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No Fishing Bass daily quota = 8 See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries No Fishing See Pend d’Oreille River No Fishing No fishing from a point on the creek closest to km 38 on the Skookumchuck Forest Service Road to Buhl Creek, Sept 1-Oct 31 (mainstem only) Trout/char release; bait ban Class II water when/where open, including tributaries No Fishing No bull trout under 60 cm Bull trout release No Fishing July 15-Aug 31 (EXCEPT Koch Creek* upstream of falls located approximately 700 m downstream of the Little Slocan Forest Service Road Koch Creek Bridge crossing and Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries; see Lemon Creek) Bait ban (where open), June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release (EXCEPT Koch Creek* upstream of falls and Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries) No Fishing below Hail Creek Electric motors only No Ice Fishing ; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban; single barbless hook

4-34

Bass daily quota = 8 Unnamed lake approx.1.5 km W/NW of the west end of Tie Lake Electric motors only No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing, June 15-July 15; bull trout release Trout/char daily quota = 2

SUMMIT LAKE 

4-40 4-22 4-7 4-17

SUMMIT LAKE 

4-23

No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

SUZANNE LAKE  TIE LAKE

4-22

Bass daily quota = 8

4-22

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited

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4-32 4-34

No Fishing Electric motors only

4-30

No fishing northwest of a line between signs on opposite shores 1.5 km southeast of Trout Lake village, Feb 1-May 31 Bull trout release Brook trout daily quota = 20; Electric motors only

4-30 4-34 4-31 4-32

UPPER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES UPPER ELK LAKE

4-31 4-23

UPPER HALGRAVE LAKE  VALENCIENNES RIVER WANETA RESERVOIR WANETA RESERVOIR’S TRIBUTARIES WASA LAKE WHATSHAN RIVER* WHITE RIVER* CW See also East White and North White Rivers

4-36 4-8 4-8 4-21 4-32 4-24

WHITESWAN LAKE

4-24

WHITESWAN LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS

4-24

WHITETAIL LAKE 

4-26

WHITETAIL LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS WIGWAM RIVER CW (downstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Rd) WIGWAM RIVER CW (upstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Road)*

4-26

4-34

No Fishing See Pend d’Oreille River See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing upstream of Whatshan Lake Upstream of and including North White River; trout/char release Bull trout release on all parts, Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) below North White River, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban on all parts, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Dec 1- Dec 26 Trout daily quota = 2; single hook; no towing No Fishing EXCEPT the outlet stream below the falls 2.4 km downstream of Whiteswan Lake, no fishing Aug 1 March 31, rainbow trout daily quota = 5 (release all other species) when open No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); brook trout daily quota = 20 ; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing

4-34

Trout/char release Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

WILLIAMSON LAKE  WILSON CREEK WINDERMERE LAKE WINLAW CREEK WOOD RIVER WOODBURY CREEK

4-30 4-33

No Fishing Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited

4-17 4-25 4-17 4-40 4-18

No Fishing below Burkitt Creek Burbot release; bass daily quota = 8 No Fishing No fishing within Hamber Provincial Park, Sept 1-Nov 30 No Fishing within Hamber Provincial Park, Sept 1-Nov 30 No Fishing downstream of falls at small hydro structure approximately 800m upstream of Hwy #31 bridge

WOODBURY CREEK

4-18

No Fishing downstream of falls at small hydro structure 800 m above Hwy #31 bri

WILBUR LAKE  WILKIE CREEK

Kootenay 2018

4-2

“The drawdown area”, that water known as either Upper Arrow Lake or Columbia River (depending on the reservoir’s level), located between the power line crossing approximately 300 m upstream of the Illecillewaet River confluence and the power line crossing at Akolkolex Narrows (approximately 1.5 km downstream of the Akolkolex River confluence): trout/char daily quota = 2 (no bull trout under 60 cm and only 1 bull trout over 60 cm) Single barbless hook EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release from streams; and EXEMPT from the regional Apr 1-June 14 stream closure Kokanee daily quota = 5; NOTE: The combined daily quota for kokanee from Upper Arrow Lake (including “the drawdown area”; see above) and Lower Arrow Lake cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats Trout/char daily quota = 2; Electric motors only

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2017 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

ALCES

3123

DEEP

1000

LOON

7000

BAYNES

2800

DOGSLEG

1500

LOST

1500

BAYNES

5000

DOROTHY

500

MARION

5104

BEAR

2000

ECHO NORTH

1000

MCCLAIN

1505

BEAR

1500

ECHO SOUTH

2000

500

BEAVER

2000

EDWARDS

10000

MCNAIR NORTH

BEGBIE

1000

ENGLISHMAN

1000

MILFORD

200

BIG FISH

700

ENGSTROM

750

MINERAL

700

BITTERN

4000

ENID

5250

MIRROR

1000

BOUNDARY

2810

FENWICK

750

MITTEN

8000

BOX

7000

FISH

1627

MONROE

4500

BRONZE

1000

GRUNDY

1000

MONROE

5000

BURTON

750

HALFWAY

750

MOYIE

24328

BURTON

500

HORSESHOE

3000

MOYIE

15000

CAMERON

6000

IDLEWILD

2000

MOYIE (NORTH)

46871

CAMPBELL

1500

JADE

1000

4843

CANUCK

1000

JEB

1000

MOYIE (NORTH)

CARTWRIGHT

6000

JIM SMITH

2100

MUD

1000

CAT'S EYE

500

JIM SMITH

2000

NANCY GREENE

6000

CATHERINE

2000

JOYCE

500

NINE BAY

1500

CEDAR #1

2000

LARCHWOOD

500

NIXON

1000

CHAIN #2

4000

LAZY

4500

101346

CHAMPION 2ND

3000

LEECH PONDS

NORBURY CRK

1000

NORTH STAR

4000

CHAMPION 3RD

2000

LILLIAN

2000

PECKHAMS

2000

LISBON

1500

CLELAND

2550

PICKERING

3000

COTTONWOOD

2002

LITTLE MITTEN

500

PREMIER

55412

ROCKBLUFF

1900

ROCKBLUFF

2000

ROCKY POINT

2500

CRAWFORD CRK

79599

CUB

500

LITTLE WILSON

2000

LOON

600

2017 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

ROSEBUD

750

STONEY

8000

WILBUR

1000

ROSEN

7000

SUMMIT

2000

WILLIAMSON

500

ROSEN

3000

SUMMIT

7000

WILMER

2500

RYAN PARK

500

SUSAN

4042

RYAN PARK

500

SUZANNE

10000

SAM'S FOLLY

1000

TA TA

500

SILVER SPRING #1

500

TAMARACK

2000

SILVER SPRING #2

SOLAR

750

SOUTH CARIBOU

2000

SPURR

750

STONEY

4300

500

THREE ISLAND

1000

TWIN LAKES

1000

WAPITI

1000

WAPITI

250

WHITESWAN

30067

WHITETAIL

12000

Stock Species Codes: EB KO RB WCT

Eastern Brook Trout Kokanee Rainbow Trout Western Cutthroat Trout

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