Thompson Nicola BC Fishing 2018

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Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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Fishing BC Members

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Fishing regulations for all of the Thompson Nicola Region can be found on pages 39-45.

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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 a few big ones like Shuswap, Kamloops 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.

A total of 23 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.

From family fishing waters such as Johnson Lake to huge bodies of water such as Adams and Shuswap, the Thompson Region appeals to anglers from beginners to experts.

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 48-49.

Find all of the fish stocking listings for the Thompson Nicola Region on pages 49-50.

CORBETT LAKE Did you know?

Corbett Lake will host the Loch Style Fly Fishing Championships this year!

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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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 a n d 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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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.

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THOMPSON NICOLA FISHING 2018 11TH EDITION

Scuitto Lake 94 Hectares (231 Acres)

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cuitto Lake is located about 45 minutes outside of Kamloops. Local angler, Robert, says that Scuitto Lake is a great spot for any outdoor enthusiasts. The lake, which offers undeveloped camping and

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car-top boat launching is a great place for fishing any time of the year, although Robert prefers the open water season during spring and summer.

rainbow trout. They can usually be found feeding along the weedlines and shoals, so this is a great place to start looking. When trolling, Robert recommends using The lake is stocked with spinners or bobbers. As cold water fish, they will be most active during dusk and dawn as the water cools down. In addition to trolling, Robert notes that fly fishing is popular and effective on the lake. When fly fishing, try using a Parachute Adams or Woolly Bugger pattern.

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here is no official boat launch at Scuitto Lake, however there are many different spots to launch a canoe or kayak. There are several spots along the shore line that may be accessed by vehicles, while they are not always reliable. Due to the change in water

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level, some spots many not be suitable for every angler and boat trailer.

Heading from Kamloops, take Trans-Canada Hwy East for about 20 km and turn right onto Dallas Dr. Follow until Barnhartvale Rd, and turn onto Robbins Range Rd and drive to Scuitto Lake Forest Rd.

Adams Lake (North) 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres)

397 metres (1,302 feet)

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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.

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up after the winter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter.

If you’re gear fishing, try silver colour combinations. Apex lures are popular, as are plugs and spinners. You want to make sure that your offering will be visible in the depths, and it’s critical here to ensure that you’re trolling at the right speed for your gear.

Adams Lake has excellent underwater structure, and its many shoals and extremely deep dropoffs provide habitat for the trout here. Resident lake trout and bull trout, along with rainbows, do well here.

Keep an eye out for the Squam Some of the best fishing is in Bay Fishing Derby! Held in the early summer, when the trout spring each year, this derby has have had a chance to fatten been running for 61 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake Store for details.

Adams Lake is subject to several restrictions, as is the Adams River. Please be sure you are familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

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Please note that the Adams River is closed to salmon fishing year round, and in the spring is also closed to rainbow trout fishing.

While definitely the largest, Adams Lake is by no means the only great fishing lake in the area.

Other lakes worth investigating are South and East Barriere Lakes to the west, Johnson Lake also to the west, and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. Angler’s Atlas members report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.

The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, bull trout and lake trout. One of the most popular spots is at the mouth of the Adams River south. Another popular spot is the canyon.

The Adams River north offers good fishing as well. Several restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, including a bait ban and a ban on power

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Adams Lake (South) 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres)

397 metres (1,302 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 Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly forested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should

The park is located on the southwestern shores of Adams Lake, 15 km of paved and gravel road from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east of Kamloops, 30 km north of Chase. Take the Holding/ Adams Lake West Road off the Squilax-Anglemont Road.

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.

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available in the nearby towns of Barriere, Kamloops, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Scotch Creek. There are also a number of local private campgrounds. Nearby Johnson Lake Resort is a family resort, offering cabins, camping, friendly service and excellent advice. See them at johnsonlakeresort.com, or call them at (250) 672-1008.

Check out the Adams Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website to share your map markers, photos and more: anglersatlas.com/ place/99546/adams-lake.

Poplar Point protects a portion of Adams Lake beach and an upland forest of Douglasfir, western red cedar and cottonwoods. Poplar Point site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek enters the lake.

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 are closed until further notice, and the road access in has been gated.

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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

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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.

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 about five km along this road you will meet a forestry road on your left leading to Knouff and Badger Lakes (there is good signage for Knouff Lake Resort). Follow this road for about 20 km, past Knouff Lake, which will bring you to the shore of Badger Lake.

On the west shore of the lake is a small, shallow channel that leads to Spooney Lakes. These lakes also provide good fishing opportunities, and early season fishing is best. The shore is weedy and provides great trout habitat. Try casting a Damselfly Nymph, Leech or Scud. Trolling along the drop-off during the day will consistently produce fish.

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.

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There is a forestry recreation site on the eastern shore, and camping is $12 per night. There are 17 vehicle units and a boat launch. The site is designated as twowheel 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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Birch Lake 240 Hectares (593 Acres)

37.8 metres (124 feet)

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irch Lake offers everything an angler could want, with its myriad bays to explore, its proximity to other excellent fishing lakes, and its amazing scenery. Oh, and the fish are big, too! Birch Lake is stocked with 10,000 trout each year.

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trout came out of the lake. Even as recently as the summer of 2015, Roy says that anglers caught 8 and 9 lb trout.

The lake’s higher elevation protects it from the summer doldrums. While lower elevation lakes can suffer in the deep heat of the summer, the cool, deep waters of Birch Lake remain inviting, keeping the trout invigorated all season long. Some of the trout in Birch Lake have been known to reach sizes of 5 pounds or more.

Curt Roy, from Birch Lake Fish Camp, says that in the past few years, a 9 l b

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Trolling is the most effective way to fish Birch Lake, says Roy, and “colour coded lead core line with a 100 foot monofilament leader works great!” He adds that Flatfish in any colour, Wedding Bands, Hildebrandts, Dick Nites and some larger spoons are good choices.

tinue along this road past Lac Des Roches to the Eakin Creek turnoff (south) which wraps around the northern shore of Phinetta Lake.

If you’re using straight monofilament, Roy suggests a Les Davis Sunflash, Cowbell or larger Ford Fender.

NOTE: Please keep in mind that the only public access to Birch Lake is through the Birch Lake Fish Camp Resort. Anglers need to check in at the Opax Mountain Resort/Cafe before launching boats.

Roy offers good advice for fly fishers as well. Try a very fast sink line with a 20 foot flourocarbon leader. A Big Bead Head leech in any colour will work all season. Attractor patterns such as Doc Spratleys and Royal Coachmen are good to have on hand, and in the early spring, try a chironomid pattern.

Just after turning onto Eakin Road, a side road to Birch Lake will be on the right (south), ending at Birch Lake.

See anglersatlas.com/ place/99665/birch-lake to add your tips for Birch Lake.

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irch and Phinetta Lakes are located just off Highway 24, east of Bridge Lake.

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Corbett Lake 29.05 Hectares (72 Acres)

20.3 metres (66.6 feet)

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f you want fabulous fishing, try a couple of days at Corbett Lake. The cool, clear water supports a thriving trout fishery.

Every spring, Corbett Lake is stocked with Kamloops rainbow trout, in catchable sizes.

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

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and south ends seem to be the most active.

The water in Corbett Lake is exceptionally clear. This can be advantageous to both fish and fisher!

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Ice off is usually mid- to lateApril.

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 see Mayfly hatches.

Patterns to consider are Tom Thumbs, Hare’s Ear, Pheasant tail nymph, Humpies sparsely dressed, size 12/14.

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July and August bring warmer weather and deep chironomid fishing. Try some dragonfly and sedge patterns, possibly Humpies, Adams, and Tom Thumbs.

September and October see a steady increase in activity and some recommendations are Mayfly, Water boatman, Leech patterns - #8’s, and Blood Worms 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.

There’s a special event happening on Corbett Lake. The North American Loch Style Fly Fishing Championships will return on September 27-29, 2018. For more information, contact Corbett Lake Lodge.

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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.

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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.

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocks Edith Lake with both Fraser Valley and Pennask rainbow trout, as well as brook trout, which are ideal ice fishing targets.

Brook trout are also ideal targets for shore fishing, according to Master Angler Brian Chan.

Rainbows tend to hang out further into the deep, and brook trout are often tempted to feed in the shallows. The brook trout tend to be smaller than the rainbows in Edith Lake, which have been known to get up to 6 lbs.

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adds that retrieving small spoons will often catch plenty of fish.

“Powerbait’s Flourescent floating ‘salmon eggs’ as they are called, are ‘eggcellent’ when it comes to enticing big fish. Just use a sinker to get it down and anywhere from 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 for your fly box. If you’re out in the evening, try a Ruby-eyed Leech.

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Many standards are known to work in Edith Lake. Troll with a Ford Fender, a Willow Leaf and Wedding Band, or even plain worms can catch fish. You’ll have the best luck along the lines of the weedbeds. FishntheLoops notes that in front of the beaver house, the bay near the second boat launch, and the very far south end where the stream comes in, are all known hotspots.

FishntheLoops points out that Edith Lake gets a lot of fishing 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.

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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 suitable for all vehicles.

There are 12 campsites at Edith Lake, with a $12 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.

Angler ’s Atlas member FishntheLoops says that “fly fishers will definitely have the upper hand on this lake, but baitcasting from shore is very effective, too.” He 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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Face Lake 61.6 Hectares (152.2 Acres)

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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.

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.

The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. Face Lake is 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.

Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Work with a Wedding Band 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 Van Tongeren notes that trolling year, and Face Lake remains cool. flies works well. The Pumpkin- “The low pressure and high elevahead pattern, and the Mile High tion 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.

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.

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rom Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada High-

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way to the Coquihalla Highway and Exit 336, the road to Logan Lake. Go 8 km west along the highway to Logan Lake before turning north onto Paska Lake Road, which is well signed.

As you continue down this road for 10.2 km, you will pass Paska Lake before reaching the south end of Face Lake. The road to the Face Lake recreation site, which is rough and may require fourwheel-drive, is another 2.3 km.

Mile High Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service familyoriented resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing information. Visit milehighresort. com, or email info@milehighresort.com.

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Gorman Lake 20 Hectares (49 Acres)

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orman Lake is located west of Barriere, about half way up the mountain to the Bonaparte Plateau.

The lake is along a backroad and is well suited for the adventuring angler who wants to get off the highway.

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Shawn Fadear, owner of Barriere Timber Mart has fished this lake for years and says it is a lake suited for all types of anglers.

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opens by early May, opening up area, going right across the lake. a bit earlier than the higher eleva- Since then the local fish and game club has put in a new boat tion lakes on the plateau.

Fadear notes that the lake is fed launch and upgraded the area.

by an underground spring, and during winter there are often open areas on the lake. Anyone heading out in winter should use extreme caution as the ice thickHe likes to troll around with an ness varies. electric motor using small spin- LAKE ACCESS ners, like a Mepps. When fishorman Lake is a short drive ing with his grandson, he says west of Barriere. Just north a simple wedding band with a worm can also be very produc- of where Highway 5 crosses the Thompson River, turn left (west) tive in this lake. onto Westsyde Road. The road “It’s not very wide... and can be rough in sections and not the fishing is typical- suitable for low clearance cars. ly good along the Follow the road up the mountain, edges,” says past a number of switchbacks.

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About five km up the hill, turn The lake right (west) onto Gorman Lake usually Forest Service Road and continue for another 10 km., where you will pass Gorman Lake on your right (north).

Fadear says the best fishing is in the north side of the lake near the boat launch, but the whole lake can be productive.

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To learn more about fishing this lake, or get stocked up with tackle and camping supplies, drop by Barriere Timber Mart and talk to Shawn. He says their selection of gear is tailored specifically for fishing the lakes and rivers around Barriere — matching local gear with local knowledge.

There is a rustic campsite at the lake and a boat launch.

The wildfire of 2003 went through the

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Hyas Lake 64 Hectares (158 Acres)

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21.9 metres (72 feet)

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et among the rugged moun- deep water hole and extensive tains of the Thompson shoal areas. These are prime region, Hyas Lake offers excel- trout waters, and Hyas Lake lent fishing, with a 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 Myron Crown, end of June. l o n g t i m e But Crown says mark your calendars for the first day of summer, as this is when some spectacular dry fly fishing begins.

Tom Thumbs and Mikaluk sedge patterns are his preferred choices at this time.

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abundant in Hyas 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.

Nearby Hadlow Lake offers good fishing as well. Although shallow, there is abundant “Pay attention to the struc- insect life and good habitat to ture,” he adds, as this lake sustain a decent fishery. has complex shoals. “[This] is where the LAKE ACCESS fish hang out.” he Hyas Lake Recreation Bloodworms, Site can be accessed c h i r o n o - off Highway 1 just north of mids and Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake shrimp Road past Pinantan Lake to the a r e junction of Hyas Lake Road all and 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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Johnson Lake 403 Hectares (995 Acres)

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59 metres (195 feet)

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ohnson Lake is deep and clear, regularly producing rainbow trout in the one to two pound range, with some lunkers up to five pounds. Johnson Lake is a great place for families and expert anglers alike.

Lure fishers should bring out their Flatfish, number 5’s. She recommends Flatfish in orange and green, red and yellow, pink and brown, as well as the frog Flatfish.

Barb Lewko, owner of Johnson Lake Resort, says, “There are many shoals around the lake, particularly at the east end. Fly anglers can anchor and cast into the shallows. Being able to see the trout you’re going after is a real treat!”

Of course, the traditional Wedding Band with Willow Leaf or gang troll is often a good producer. Try it in light green.

The Angler’s Atlas lake page for Johnson Lake is a great place to post your tips, stories and videos. Members can also post map Trolling a fly pattern is the most markers to point out hazards and popular fishing method. Lewko’s hotspots. See anglersatlas.com/ preferred fly patterns for late place/100450/johnson-lake. spring are bright orange Careys in Members lrp123 and wander#6 or 8 hooks and black Leeches. ing_man have posted some great photos of the lake and the rec She also recommends a few other site. patterns: black and silver Split Tails, to take advantage of the LAKE ACCESS mayfly hatch; olive green Woolly ohnson Lake is about 100 kiloBuggers size #10; Sparkle Careys metres northeast of Kamloops. size #8-12; ant patterns; and Halfbacks, tied with peacock Follow Highway 5 north of the herl—which she calls “a staple city for 60 kilometres to Agate Bay Road on the right (east). for this lake.”

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for another 22 kilometres. Turn onto the gravel road (Minova Road) located on the left (north) and follow for another 16 kilometres to the resort.

The resort has several cabins, a campground, a convenience store with tackle, and boat rentals. To learn more about the resort you can visit JohnsonLakeResort. com.

There is also a small recreation site at the east end of the lake, which has six vehicle units and a cartop boat launch. The rec site has been updated in the past two years. Also please note that we’ve had reports that the water is quite shallow near the boat launch.

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Knouff (Sullivan) Lake 102 Hectares (252 Acres)

24.1 metres (79 feet)

1,148 metres (3,768 feet)

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Knouff Lake is easily one of British Columbia’s premier lakes, with great fishing available all year round. Just about any technique from fly fishing, casting, trolling, and ice fishing can be done here.

of nutrients that allow the fish to grow and thrive - some of the largest rainbow trout in the area have been pulled out of Knouff Lake. The weeds and shoals also provide valuable cover for trout.

mant during the ice fishing season so try to slowly bounce your bait along the side of the weeds to imitate food. The fish tend to feed during first and last light.

Gloria Lamberton, owner of Knouff Lake Resort says that the unique shoreline of the lake makes it especially good for fish habitat. With five islands, a number of shoals and abundant weed beds throughout the lake, it is packed full

Stocked each year with rainbow trout, Lamberton says that spring, just at ice off, is the best time of year for fishing. The fish swim up to the surface to feed after the long winter. Try trolling the surface using a Leech, Prince Nymph, or Mayfly pattern.

Gear anglers can reel in the trout with a Frog Flatfish or a Willow Leaf.

From Kamloops, head North on Mt Paul Way and continue on to the Yellowhead Hwy for 30KM. Follow the signs to Knouff Lake Road.

The shoals around the islands are the best places to start when targeting a rainbow trout, especially before the water has began to heat up substantially.

They can often be found feeding close to the weed beds, with dusk and dawn being the best time of day for fishing.

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Knouff Lake Resort is open year round with cabin, boat, canoe, and paddleboard rentals. Give Gloria Lamberton a call at 1-888-562-0555 or check out knoufflake.com for more information.

There is also a forestry recreation site located beside the lake. The recreation site is found about halfway up the lake along the west shore. The site provides fifteen vehicle units and is equipped with a boat launch.

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Kamloops Lake 5,585 Hectares (13,798 Acres)

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amloops Lake is a large, deep, river-fed lake that supports a healthy population of large trout. The sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and desert terrain are a beautifully rugged backdrop to the fresh, cool water of Kamloops Lake.

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wild, t h e y usually fight harder than stocked trout. Like a small steelhead!”

He adds: “It always amazes me how such a large lake can be so Angler’s Atlas member productive from shore, but the FishntheLoops fishes Kamloops timing is key. I’ve fished it in the Lake from shore, often in winter summer as well, but with limited and early spring when other local success, as the fish move out to lakes have frozen over. deeper, cooler water.”

“In the spring, just as the Interior FishntheLoops has produced a lakes are beginning to ice off, great video about burbot fishing Kamloops Lake is an awesome at night, and says that he often place to catch rainbows from catches bull trout during these shore casting spoons,” he sug- times as well. “It can be cold out gests. “It is so productive, it’s not there at night, but we really enjoy uncomoon to see many groups the peace and quiet and moonlight of people stretched out along the on the water all while waiting for shoreline.” He notes that spinners the exciting moment of a bell to such as a Five of Diamonds are start ringing to let us know we popular. got a bite.

FishntheLoops says that bull trout inhabit Kamloops Lake as well.

They range in size from 1 to 6 pounds, and “because they’re

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“If I was trolling Kamloops Lake I’d make sure to have a fish finder, and if it was spring I’d follow the shoreline. I would imagine pulling

bucktails would be productive.

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rom Kamloops, follow the Trans Canada Highway west about 40 km to Savona. There are two turnoffs into town, on the right (north) side of the highway.

Follow either road into town to the Savona Public Beach, beside the Savona Hotel. There is public boat launch at Savona.

Accommodations are available at the hotel or you can pull into Steelhead Provincial Park located two minutes from town. The park has 42 campsites and a cartop boat launch. Campsites available on a first come, first served basis.

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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.

Flatfish is a good choice. Apex lures are also useful and adaptable to all kinds of angling situations.

km until you reach the Lac Le Jeune Exit. Then follow the signs to the lake.

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Logan Lake 12 Hectares (29 Acres)

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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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“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 again in the fall.

“Coming back towards Kamloops, you’ve got Face and Paska Lakes

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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.

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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.

Logan lake is located one hour southwest of Kamloops. Take the Coquihalla Highway (Hwy 5) south

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, brook trout, and kokanee 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 the countless angling opportunities surrounding Logan Lake.

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Mamit Lake 165 Hectares (408 Acres)

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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.

The lake is a popular trolling lake.

Wedding Bands and Flatfish are favourite lures for anglers trolling Mamit Lake. Trout are generally in the one or two pound range but have been reported up to five pounds.

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Chilliwack Dart and Tackle has posted some great ice fishing video on the page for Mamit Lake. See anglersatlas.com/place/100707/ If you are heading out to fly fish, mamit-lake. bloodworms, leeches and shrimp LAKE ACCESS are good early season choices. rom Kamloops Other good all-season choices are ,head south along trolling leeches, Woolly Buggers Highway 5 to Meadow and Doc Spratleys.

Creek Road (exit 336), The lake is good for chirono- and continue to the town mids early in the year, and is of Logan Lake. At the also known for its good Mayfly end of this road, you will hatch. The north and south ends meet Highway 97c. Turn of Mamit Lake have good shoal left (south) here on to the areas. Keep in mind that trout Highway, also known as will be more active in the eve- Mamit Lake Road, and folning, as will their food sources. low for about 12 km. The road At these times, bright flourescent wraps around the eastern shore colours can sometimes produce of the lake and is easy to spot. good results.

Follow your favourite lakes on Mamit lake has a good burbot fish- the Angler’s Atlas website! Go ery. However, the B.C. Freshwater to your favourite lake pages Fishing Regulations specify that and click on the “follow” butit is a catch-and-release fishery ton to be notified of new posts only. and information on the website.

The wind can get very high down the valley and that can make the lake dangerous at times. Be sure to watch the weather closely and don’t get caught unprepared.

Because the lake is relatively shallow, it may be a good choice for early spring or later in the fall.

Particularly right after ice-off (the time when ice has just left the lake), trout will feed actively.

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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.

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

rest of 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.

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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 hundred 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.

Meadow Lake Fishing Camp offers cabins, all meals, all fish care, and boats on all of the lakes in the chain.

See meadowlakefishing.com.

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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.

Fish in Nicola Lake are large as well, and the cool, deep water helps to keep the fishing consistent even through the heat of the summer.

Nicola Lake is home to rainbow trout, kokanee, and burbot. Burbot make for great ice fishing, as they are most active in the depths of winter. Johnny Garland, from Surplus Herby’s in Kamloops, notes that burbot is a popular winter sport fishery. Buzz Bombs are great for jigging, partly because of their flashing action. Burbot is catch-and-release in Nicola Lake.

Rainbows may go after Panther Martins, Mepps and Blue Foxes, Garland says. While lure fishing is an effective way to make the most of big waters, fly fishing on Nicola Lake can be

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rewarding, too. Later in the season, Garland suggests Half-backs and shrimp patterns, especially for later season fishing.

Conservation Trust Foundation, as well as the Province of British Columbia.

ground boasts 120 camp sites, boat launches, hiking trails and pictographs.

Kokanee have been known to prefer flashy colours. Red is a good choice for these feisty fish, and red and silver or orange and silver combinations can be useful to have on hand. Garland says that for kokanee, even a simple gang troll or a hook and worm can be effective. Ford fenders are popular.

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Several other points along Highway 5 provide access as well as boat launches and day-use areas.

here are several access points to Nicola Lake. From Merritt, head northeast along Highway 5 about 7 kilometres to Monck Provincial Park. This l a r g e camp-

In April, 2015, a new dock was 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.

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.

The 40 foot dock is familyfriendly. This, and other such docks, are a partnership between the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society and the Habitat

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Pillar Lake 43 Hectares (102 Acres)

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illar Lake is one of those great local lakes that pleases everyone from families to expert anglers. A short drive from the small interior town of Falkland, Pillar Lake is a favourite with local anglers. This popular family fishing lake may not be very big, but it has an excellent sport fishery and is not too heavily fished.

kids to fishing.

“It is an excellent lake to fish from shore,” says Myron Crown from Salmon Arm GM and long time angler of the Thompson region.

This makes it well suited for families that want to introduce their

Small boats will have no problem here. There are some great, steep dropoffs and holes that make trolling Pillar Lake especially productive.

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He suggests starting with a simple hook and power bait, casting from shore and letting it rest on the bottom.

“Use a sinker just above the swivel to allow the power bait to float off the bottom slightly,” says Crown, adding that worms also work well.

Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rainbow trout.

Most anglers target the shoals at the north end of the lake. Angler’s Atlas member howmad44 writes, “trolling a black/silver Doc Spratley off of the north west shore produced a good size rainbow.”

Gear fishers can work with Spinners and Spoons, Flatfish and Plugs. Troll out and try a zig zag, back and forth from shallow to deep. Go slow.

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rom Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway to the Highway 97 turnoff at Monte Creek. Head south and drive for

about 45 km to Falkland. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to nearby Joyce Lake, turn north and drive for 12 km to Pillar Lake. A public dayuse cartop boat launch is located near the south end of the lake.

There is also a private resort located on the lake, offering cabin rentals and rv sites, a boat launch and rentals. Visit their website at pillarlake.com, or email them at info@pillarlake.com.

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Pinantan Lake 68 Hectares (168 Acres)

18.5 metres (61 feet)

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inantan Lake, one of the Thompson Region’s family fishing waters, appeals to families and experts alike. The highly productive aquatic environment helps the trout to thrive and reach large sizes.

son, making this a go-to lake any its abundant mayfly hatch in time. early summer and its proliferaThe areas around Pinantan Lake’s tion of other insects and aquatic shores are somewhat marshy, invertebrates. Pinantan Lake’s and it’s easy to get tangled up productive habitat supports trout in these sections. This is prime in the 1.5 lb range, some even up insect habitat. Some of the best to three pounds or more. Also, in Pinantan Lake is an all around locations are along the steep drop 2017, 4,000 rainbow trout yeargood family lake any time of offs and many shoal areas. Try lings were released in the lake. year. Ice fishing extends the sea- cruising in between the islands and out to the Brad Watson, who runs deeper sections Pinantan Lake Family Resort, in the middle. offers some suggestions for getFly fishers will especially appreciate Pinantan Lake, with

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notes that there really isn’t any decent shore fishing, as there is no real access. Bring a boat or float tube, or rent from the resort.

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rom Kamloops, head north down the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 5). Turn right at Paul Lake Road (look for the Husky station on the right) and drive for 30 minutes down this paved road to the small residential community. You will pass ting at these big trout.

Paul Lake Provincial Park along “For flies, try a red bead-headed the way. leech. Troll slowly on a fastsinking line,” he says. Another great fly pattern for Pinantan Lake is a green modified 52 Buick.

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Red Lake 108.86 Hectares (269 Acres)

10.36 metres (34 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

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keep everyone 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.

to be 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.

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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.

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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)

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he rolling hills and Douglas Fir are the backdrop to Roche Lake, home to all sorts of birds and wildlife, and the fierce-fighting, insect-loving Pennask rainbow trout.

John Kent, commercial fly-tier and manager of Roche Lake Resort, says that the lake’s structure provides outstanding fish habitat.

It’s got a marl bottom and a weedy shoreline. There are huge shoal areas, many bays and four islands.

Shallow bays such as Carl’s Flats are a good place to start. And Monster Bay is named for the large trout that shelter there.

Some of Kent’s best-selling flies are Pumpkinheads and Patrol Cars.

He’s also got “umpteen Chironomid patterns, the most popular being the Elvis pattern,” Kent says. “The fish attack it because it’s shiny.”

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The best times of year for fishing Roche Lake are early and late season, Kent advises, though midsummer can be great as well. He highlights the Waterboatmen hatch in late September that is a real treat for anglers. The trout go nuts, he says, and it’s a memorable angling experience.

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all visitors to stop in. There is also a store onsite, boat rentals and tackle available. Call (250) 828-2007 or visit their website at: RocheLake. com

Anglers have two options for accommodations — the Roche Lake Resort and Provincial Park Campsites. The resort is found Gammarus Shrimp make up the along the eastern shore, whereas the bulk of the trout diet. Mayflies, park has two campgrounds, situated Sedges and Leeches are other good at the northern tip of the lake and along the western shore. fly patterns for Roche Lake.

Roche Lake Resort is the ideal starting point to just one of a dozen or so excellent fishing lakes within a ten kilometer radius. Kent suggests that guests explore some of the smaller lakes for their brook trout.

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oche Lake Resort is found along the eastern shore of the lake. From Kamloops, head south along Highway 5A, for roughly 20 km, until you reach Roche Lake Road at the north end of Trapp Lake. Turn left here (east), and then follow the signs to the lake.

John Kent, manager of Roche Lake Resort, says that all visitors are welcome, whether or not you’re lodging at the resort. They’ve got a boat launch, and a terrific restaurant and lounge, that is very popular during playoff season. Kent invites

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Shuswap Lake 30,958 Hectares (76,500 Acres)

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162 metres (530 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.

347 metres (1,139 feet)

Arm, says fishing starts up early on Shuswap, with bucktailing for rainbow trout 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 Jason Bellows, owner of Sicamous], in Herald Park Westside Stores in Salmon area, and Bastion Mountain area,” says Bellows.

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with a lot of anglers heading it is recommended that over to the Blind Bay area. they bring their own boat Bellows describes Shuswap in order to do some fishLake as the most heavily ing. Boats are easily towed regulated lake in the prov- by all houseboats, but must ince. There are a number of unhooked and driven separegulations anglers need to rately under bridges.

be aware of, including the The houseboats are need to get a Conservation equipped with a hot tub Stamp. and waterslide as well as Fortunately, we include the all needed safety gear. With regional regulations. You over 1000 miles of beach to can find all the regulations explore, the views, fishing for Shuswap Lake listed at opportunities, and wildlife alone guarantee a fantastic the end of this guide. vacation. Be sure to book in A great way to enjoy advance! Check out www.

Shuswap Lake is on a waterwayhouseboats.com houseboat from Waterway or give them a call at 250Houseboats located in 836-2505.

Sicamous. Boats are available from May 14th September 30th, and hold from 2 up to 30 people at varying price points throughout the season.

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 Houseboats can be rented while trolling as the fish get for a three day, two night faster. weekend, four day, three The location also changes, night midweek trip, or for the full week. For anglers,

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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.

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.

Bellows says there are good boat launches Herald Park, Canoe Beach, Blind Bay and in Sicamous.

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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 2016.

5.7 metres (19 feet)

1,143 metres (3,751 feet)

The shallow fishing is phenomenal,” Patton says.

If you want to head out before then, Patton says that ice fishing is the best it’s ever been. He suggests that Al Patton from Tunkwa Lake anglers concentrate on the really Resort says that the BC Freshwater shallow spots, like less than two Fisheries Society has recently feet. changed the strain of rainbow trout “People used to go to Leighton Lake they stock in Tunkwa Lake. The for ice fishing because Tunkwa was Pennask strain is a bug-eating trout. hard to figure out. But once every“They thrive in Tunkwa Lake. one got used to fishing in the shalThere’ve been good sizes and catch- lows, it really took off,” he says. es, and people report that fishing is Tunkwa Lake was chosen as one the best ever.” of the locations for the Patton says that fly patterns are even 2016 National more productive than before. It’s Fly Fishing 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.”

Championships. This Level 1 Patton notes that the best patterns Competition was sanctioned by are Pumpkinheads and Patrol Car Fly Fishing Canada. The event saw Leeches, and the Blue Maroon some of the best fly anglers from Leech, which is tied especially across the country fishing in one of for Tunkwa Lake Resort. Vampire the region’s best fishing lakes!

Leeches can also produce good LAKE ACCESS catches. he lake is located within Tunkwa Some of the best fishing is right Lake Provincial Park, about 40 at ice-off. “The bottom is darkerkm south-west of Kamloops. Access coloured, and tends to heat early. to the lake is via Tunkwa Lake Road,

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a gravel road that runs between the towns of Logan Lake and Savona.

Tunkwa L a k e Resort has a small store with groceries, tackle, and locally-tied flies.

It offers rustic cabins or camping.

Visit TunkwaLakeResort.com.

The provincial park is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there 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.

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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 will either be restricted in duration or closed, dependant on the fishery. To implement this, the following waters and times are closed and may open in-season if steelhead abundance is sufficient (see p. 1* for details on in-season changes).

Thompson River: downstream of signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River, November 1 to May 31 (see tables for exceptions) Fraser River: from Hwy 99 Bridge at Lillooet to BC Hydro tail race outflow channel, November 1 to May 31; and from the confluence with Thompson River to CNR bridge approximately 1 km downstream, November 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

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REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 4 from streams • 1 over 50 cm • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) or lake trout, none under 60 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 Kokanee: 5 (none from streams) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Burbot: 2 White Sturgeon: catch and release only Crayfish: 25 Possession Quotas Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions) Annual Catch 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 & Annual Catch Quotas for Salmon Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4*z for Salmon Regulations

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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 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis * Including tributaries  Wheelchair Accessible  Age Restricted Waters ABBOTT LAKE  ADAMS LAKE

3-18

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

3-37

ADAMS RIVER (upstream of Adams Lake)

3-37

ADAMS RIVER (downstream of Adams Lake) ALBREDA RIVER ALICE CREEK

3-37 3-43 3-46 3-27

No fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30 Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm) Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31 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 & Nov 1-Dec 31 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boats No Fishing No fishing Jan 1-Sept 30 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

3-27

No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

3-36 3-18

Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

3-27 3-46 3-29

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 

3-31 3-31

Exempt from Spring Closure downstream of Big Bar Lake Speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towing

BIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE 

3-18

No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

BIRCH LAKE  BLACKWATER CREEK

3-30

Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

3-33 3-20

No Fishing WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

BLUE LAKE 

3-39 3-20

BOB LAKE BONAPARTE RIVER

3-19 3-30

BRIAN LAKE BRIDGE RIVER

3-39 3-33

BROKEN HOOK LAKE  BROOK LAKE

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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 (approx. 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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No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

CALLING LAKE 

3-18

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

CAMPBELL CREEK CANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 5-15) CAYOOSH CREEK CELISTA CREEK CHASE CREEK CHATAWAY LAKE CLANWILLIAM LAKE CLEARWATER LAKE CLEARWATER RIVER

3-20 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 COMMUNITY LAKE 

3-13 3-13 3-27

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

COPPER LAKE 

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

COURTNEY LAKE  CRAZY CREEK CUTOFF VALLEY CREEK

3-12

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

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DARDANELLES LAKE  DEADMAN RIVER DEEP LAKE  DOUGLAS LAKE DOWNTON LAKE (Reservoir) DUTCH LAKE EAGAN LAKE EAGLE RIVER 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

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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; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings. Single barbless hook Exempt from Spring Closure upstream of Thompson River, except as noted below No Fishing from signs 6.5 km south of Boston Bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells Gate No fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at Bridge River rapids to the BC Railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20.From the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to BC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel: No Fishing Nov 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/ fw/fish/regulations for possible season extensions. From the confluence with Thompson River to the CNR bridge approx. 1 km downstream: No Fishing, Nov 1-May 31; bait ban and no hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-Dec 31 check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible season extensions

ENGLISHMEN LAKE  ERNEST LAKE  ESTELLE LAKE FATOX LAKE FIFTYNINE CREEK FIFTYSEVEN CREEK FILE CREEK FLAPJACK LAKE FLOATLAKE  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 

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

GLIMPSE LAKE  GRIFFIN LAKE GRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage)

3-20

Electric motors only

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GUICHON CREEK

3-18

GUMP LAKE 

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Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approx. 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 

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Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GYPSUM LAKE  HAMILTON LAKE

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Electric motors only

3-12 3-30

 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water April 1-Sept 30 (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Electric motors only

3-15

No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible inseason openings Single barbless hook No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

HAMMER LAKE  HANNAH LAKE

HARPER LAKE  HAT CREEK

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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 3-29

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/chardaily 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 

3-27

See Sullivan Lake

KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) 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 (20km/h);  wheelchair accessible Electric motors only

3-39

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

3-39 3-39 3-18 3-28

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

No powered boats

HATHEUME LAKE  HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of)  HEMP CREEK

LEIGHTON LAKE  LITTLE DUM LAKE  LITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE

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3-30

Speed restriction (20 km/h)

3-20

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

LODGEPOLE LAKE 

3-12 3-30 3-19

No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of perch No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

LOGAN LAKE 

3-19

LOLO LAKE  LOON LAKE

3-39

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

Electric motors only

LORENZO LAKE LOST LAKE (Near Taweel Lake) LOWER KANE LAKE 

3-39 3-39 3-13

No Fishing NE of signs near the mouth of Thunder Creek and the public access site No ice fishing within 500 m of outlet stream at SW end of lake as marked by signs 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 MAKA CREEK MAMIT LAKE MARA LAKE

3-46 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 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 3-20 3-19 3-39

No powered boats from 12th St. 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 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 3-15

No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 1.5 km NW of Pat (“Six Mile”) Lake adjacent to Six Mile Hill Rd; also called “Highway” Lake Exempt from Spring Closure

NICOLA RIVER

3-13

NICOLA LAKE

3-19 3-27

MARSHALL LAKE  MCARTHUR ISLAND SLOUGH MCNOMEE CREEK MELLIN (Jerry) LAKE MENZIES LAKE MINE CREEK MONTE CREEK MOORE CREEK

NISKONLITH LAKE 

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Single barbless hook; see page 32* for bull trout daily quota

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; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/ for possible in-season openings 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 NORTH THOMPSON RIVER

3-39 3-19 3-27

NUGGET LAKE  PASKA LAKE

3-12

PASS LAKE 

3-19 3-29

No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout daily quota= 2; unnamed lake approx. 600m SE of Durand Lake 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 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

PAT LAKE  PAUL CREEK (Downstream of Paul Lake)

3-19

PENNASK CREEK PENNASK LAKE PERRY RIVER PETER HOPE LAKE 

3-12 3-12 3-35 3-20

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

PINNACLE LAKE  PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE

3-12

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

3-39 3-46

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

3-20

Electric motors only

RED LAKE 

3-30 3-20 3-13 3-12 3-29

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Exempt from Spring Closure No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released) No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

RICHARD LAKE 

3-39

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

ROCHE LAKE 

3-20

ROCK LAKE ROSE 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

ROSS MOORE LAKE 

3-19

 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

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)

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 & 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; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/ for possible in-season openings 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

PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park)  PLATEAU LAKE  PRESSY LAKE PRINGLE CREEK PROSPECT CREEK RAINBOW LAKE

3-27

SEYMOUR RIVER

3-36 3-20 SHUMWAY LAKE  SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 32*) (includes 3-26 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)

SICAMOUS NARROWS

Thompson Nicola 2018

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 Speed restriction (5 km/h)

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Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis “SIX MILE” LAKE “SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 

3-19 3-46

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER

3-20

SPIDER LAKE SPIUS CREEK

3-39 3-13

SPRUCE LAKE

3-32 3-19

See Pat Lake No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake 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

STUMP LAKE 

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; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings No fishing Jan 1 - May 31 northeast of fishing boundary signs located on each shoreline in the vicinity of Stump Lake Creek Speed restriction (70 km/h) 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 3-13 3-14 3-18

THREE VALLEY LAKE  TRANQUILLE LAKE TRANQUILLE RIVER TROUT CREEK (Wells Gray Park)

3-34

Exempt from Spring Closure Exempt from Spring Closure No Fishing Nov 1-May 31 check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/ for possible season extension No hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-Dec 31 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 35 cm) Special additional opening from the CNR bridge downstream of Deadman River to CNR bridge upstream of Bonaparte River, May 1-31; trout/char release and artificial fly only, May 1-31 From boundary signs 1 km downstream of Martel to the confluence with the Fraser River; bait ban Oct 1-Dec 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

STAKE LAKE 

TULIP LAKE 

3-29 3-29 3-46 3-20

Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10 Exempt fromSpring Closure No Fishing July 1-Sept 30

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

TUNKWA LAKE  TUMTUM LAKE

WINEHOLT LAKE 

Thompson Nicola 2018

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2017 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody ABBOTT

Species Released RB 2000

Waterbody DYTISCID

Species Released RB 1000

Waterbody JOYCE

Species Released RB 2500

ALKALI - 4 MILE

EB

1000

EDITH

EB

6500

KANE #1 LEFT

RB

2000

ALKALI - 4 MILE

RB

1000

EDITH

RB

5500

KANE #2 RIGHT

RB

2000

ALKALI - 6 MILE

EB

1000

EDNA

EB

6500

KERSEY

EB

500

ALKALI - 6 MILE

RB

1000

EILEEN

RB

3000

KERSEY

RB

500

ALLEN MEADOWS

RB

4000

ELBOW

RB

5000

KWOTLENEMO

RB

6000

AMPHITHEATRE

RB

6000

ENGLISHMEN

RB

3000

LAC DES ROCHES

RB

93486

ANDY

RB

500

ERNEST

RB

1500

LAC LE JEUNE

RB

15000

ARMOUR

RB

1000

FATOX

RB

2000

LAJOIE

RB

2000

AYLMER

EB

18150

FISHBLUE

RB

2000

LEIGHWOOD

EB

2000

BARE

RB

1500

FLEMING

RB

500

LEMIEUX

EB

1000

BARNES

RB

18000

FOREST

RB

2500

LEMIEUX

RB

1000

BEATON

RB

3000

FRED

RB

1000

LEROY EAST

RB

1500

BEAUTIFUL

RB

500

FRISKEN

RB

8000

LEROY WEST

RB

1500

BEAVERDAM

EB

34000

GILLIS

RB

5000

RB

2500

BIG O.K.

RB

1500

GLIMPSE

RB

12000

LITTLE ANGUS HORNE

BILLY

RB

3000

GNAWED

RB

101

LITTLE DUM

RB

1000

RB

1500

BIRCH

RB

10000

GORDON

RB

2000

LITTLE HARMON

BLACK

EB

4000

GORMAN

RB

4000

RB

6000

BLACK

RB

3500

GUMP

RB

1500

LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES

BLACKWELL

RB

500

GUN

RB

10000

LODGEPOLE

RB

2500

BLEEKER

RB

3000

GWEN

RB

5000

LOGAN

RB

4000

RB

3000

BLUE

RB

1500

GYPSUM

RB

1000

LOLO

BOB

RB

4000

HADLOW

RB

500

LUNDBOM

RB

6000

1200

LYNN

RB

1500

EB

4000

BOG

EB

1500

HALLAMORE

KO

BOG

RB

2000

HAMILTON

RB

1000

MARQUART

BOOT

RB

5000

HAMMER

RB

10000

MARQUART

RB

4500

RB

2000

BOSE

RB

5000

HARMON

RB

6000

MARSHALL

BULMAN

RB

2000

HARPER

RB

4000

MCCONNELL

RB

4000

RB

1500 3000

BUTTERBALL

RB

1000

HATHEUME

RB

1000

MCCORMICK

CAMERON

EB

1000

HEATHER

RB

1000

MCGLASHAN

EB

5000

MILDRED

RB

750

RB

2500

CAROL

RB

750

HEFFLEY

RB

CHICKEN RANCH

EB

5000

HERBY

RB

1500

MILLER

COUGAR

RB

1000

HERMAN

RB

2000

MONTE

KO

15000

RB

5000

COURTNEY

RB

5000

HIHIUM

RB

20000

MONTE

CROWN

RB

4000

HORSESHOE

EB

2500

MOOSE

RB

1000

RB

1000

CRYSTAL

RB

35331

HORSESHOE

RB

2500

MORGAN

DARDANELLES

RB

2000

HOSLI

RB

2500

MOWSON POND

RB

1500

RB

5000

DEEP

RB

1500

HUDSON BAY

RB

2500

MURRAY

DENNIS

RB

1500

IDA

RB

1500

NELLIES

RB

1500

1000

NOBLE

RB

1500

RB

2000

DOMINIC

RB

6000

ISLAND

RB

DONUT

RB

500

ISOBEL

RB

3000

NOMANS

DOT

RB

6700

JACKO

RB

10000

NORMAN

RB

1000

RB

2000

DRUM

RB

1500

JACKPINE

RB

500

NUGGET

DUFFY

RB

3500

JEEP

RB

1500

PASKA

KO

2350

RB

2000

RB

5000

DUTCH

KO

4992

JIMMY

RB

1500

PASS

DUTCH

RB

1500

JOHN FRANK

RB

2000

PAT

2017 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody PAUL

Species Released KO 24995

Waterbody ROSE

Species Released RB 500

Waterbody TSOTIN

Species Released RB 2000

PAUL

RB

33000

ROSS MOORE

RB

1500

TULIP

EB

1500

PAVILION

RB

40000

SALMON

RB

14000

TULIP

RB

2000

PEARSON POND

EB

2500

SCOTT #1

RB

1500

TUNKWA

RB

40000

PETER HOPE

KO

3500

SCOTT #2

RB

1500

TUPPER

RB

5000

PETER HOPE

RB

20000

SECOND LOWER

EB

3500

TWIN LAKES 1

RB

1500

PHILLIPS

EB

4000

SECOND UPPER

EB

3500

TYAUGHTON

RB

6000

PHILLIPS

RB

5500

SEDGE

RB

1500

TYNER

RB

2800

PHINETTA

RB

2500

SHARPE

RB

2500

WALKER

RB

2000

PILLAR

KO

2000

SHEA

RB

2275

WARREN

RB

3000

PILLAR

RB

11000

SILENCE

RB

5000

WASLEY

RB

3000

PINANTAN

RB

4000

SILENT

RB

1000

WEST BADGER

RB

1000

PINNACL

RB

1000

SKMANA

RB

7000

WHITE

RB

45000

PLATEAU

RB

5000

SNAKE

RB

1000

WOODS

RB

2000

PLATEAU PONDS

EB

1000

SPECTACLE

RB

5000

WYSE

RB

800

POWERLINE

EB

2000

STAKE

RB

1000

POWERLINE

RB

500

STUMP

KO

103019

RED

EB

35000

STUMP

RB

65000

RED

RB

10500

SURREY

RB

6000

ROCHE

RB

24000

TOM CAMPBELL

RB

1800

ROSE

EB

1000

TSOTIN

EB

3500

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