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Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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BC Fishing Resorts Outfitters Association

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Fish Stocking Tables

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Fishing regulations for all of the Thompson Nicola Region can be found on pages 37-43.

Beginning on page 45, find the complete listings for British Columbia.

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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.

The Thompson Nicola Region also has its share of trophy lakes and superb angling. Logan Lake is a success story in recent years, while Corbett, Roche and Tunkwa Lakes have been the site of Fly Fishing Championship events.

Cast a line and explore some of the

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

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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 and Tunkwa Lakes have been the site of Fly Fishing Championship events.

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.

Visit our website to find out about the many lakes in the Thompson Region.

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Scuitto Lake 94 Hectares (231 Acres)

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cuitto Lake is located about 45 minutes outside of Kamloops. Robert, from Wholesale Sports Kamloops says that Scuitto Lake is a great spot for any outdoor enthusiasts. The lake, which offers undeveloped camping and cartop boat launch-

8.2 metres (27 feet)

1,041 metres (3,416 feet)

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ing is a great place for fishing any time of the year, although Robert prefers the open water season during spring and summer.

and shoals, so this is a great place to start looking. When trolling, Robert recommends using spinners or bobbers. As cold water fish, they will be The lake is stocked with most active during dusk and rainbow trout. They can usu- dawn as the water cools down. ally be found feeding along In addition to trolling, Robert the weedlines 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 level, some spots many not be suitable for every angler and boat trailer.

Kamloops, 1303 Salish Road Phone: 250.828.2686

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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)

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397 metres (1,302 feet)

dams Lake is huge, deep, cold and fishes beautifully. Adams Lake is known for its connection to the Adams River, famous for its sockeye run, however the lake supports a great fishery in its own right.

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.

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Some of the best fishing is in early summer, when the trout have had a chance to fatten up after the winter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter.

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.

Keep an eye out for the Squam Bay Fishing Derby! Held in the spring each year, this derby has been running for 61 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake Store for details.

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

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

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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 boats.

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

While definitely the largest, Adams Lake is by no means the only great fishing lake in the area. Other lakes worth investigating are South and East Barriere Lakes to the west, Johnson Lake also to the west, and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. Angler’s Atlas members report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.

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

397 metres (1,302 feet)

412 metres (1,351 feet)

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Poplar Point protects a portion of everal parks and rec sites pro- Adams Lake beach and an upland vide access to Adams Lake forest of Douglas-fir, western red cedar and cottonwoods. Poplar and Adams River.

Point site is located on the east The Spillman Beaches marine site side of Adams Lake, where is a boat-access only beach area. Bugcamp Creek enters the lake.

This is one of the better beaches on Adams Lake. There aren’t any Please be aware that as of 2016, facilities at this site, so please the Momich Lakes Provincial practise “leave no trace” camping Park area, located on the northetiquette. The Spillman Beaches east end of Adams Lake, is protect an alluvial fan and the still closed indefinitely. The lower reaches of Spillman Creek. Momich River Campsite on Spillman Beaches site is located Adams Lake remains open on the east side of Adams Lake, for use, however all other areas of the park are closed and again, boat access only. until further notice, and the Adams Lake Provincial Park road access in has been (Bush Creek Site) is lightly for- gated. ested with a decent beach. There are are few facilities provided, and Accommodations campers are reminded that they also available in the should be prepared to be com- nearby towns of Barriere, Kamloops, Chase, Salmon pletely self-sufficient.

Arm, Sorrento and Scotch The park is located on the south- Creek. There are also a numwestern shores of Adams Lake, ber of local private camp15 km of paved and gravel road grounds. Nearby Johnson Lake from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east Resort is a family resort, offerof Kamloops, 30 km north of ing cabins, camping, friendly Chase. Take the Holding/Adams service and excellent advice. See Lake West Road off the Squilax- them at johnsonlakeresort.com, or Anglemont Road. call them at (250) 672-1008.

Poplar Point is another boat- Check out the Adams Lake page access only beach area with for- on the Angler’s Atlas website to ested upland. As with the Spillman share your map markers, phoBeaches site, there are no facilities tos and more: anglersatlas.com/ here. This is a beautiful site with place/99546/adams-lake. an opportunity for wilderness, lakeshore camping.

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Badger Lake 100 Hectares (247 Acres)

14.6 metres (48 feet)

1,082 metres (3,550 feet)

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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.

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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 Badger Lake offers good fish- in effect. ing opportunities throughout the season, and can be a great place LAKE ACCESS for beginner anglers. One effective o access Badger Lake follow Highway technique for fishing here is to troll 5 North from Kamloops for about 25 a Doc Spratley or a Halfback. km to Heffley Creek. Turn right on the As with other Kamloops area road to Sun Peaks Resort and about five lakes, there are pronounced chi- km along this road you will meet a forestry ronomid hatches on Badger Lake, road on your left leading to Knouff and and this can make for spectacu- Badger Lakes (there is good signage for lar fly fishing. Mayflies and Knouff Lake Resort). Follow this road for Damselflies are some of the about 20 km, past Knouff Lake, which will bring you to the shore of Badger Lake. other bigger hatches.

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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-

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 two-wheel drive accessible, but sections of the road can get rough in poor weather conditions and a four wheel drive is recommended.

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Birch Lake 240 Hectares (593 Acres)

37.8 metres (124 feet)

1,126 metres (3,694 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.

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

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.

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

From 100 Mile House follow Highway 97 south to Highway 24 turnoff. Continue along this road past Lac Des Roches to the Eakin Creek turnoff (south) which wraps around the northern shore of Phinetta Lake.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Corbett Lake 578 Hectares (1,428 Acres)

40.8 metres (134 feet)

821 metres (2,694 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 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!

Ice off is usually mid- to late-April. Early spring will see anglers using Chironomid patterns, size 12/14’s, in red and black, light green, Chromies and Coneheads, f o r example.

Late May and June is a good time to

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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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Fishing Championships will be held on September 21-23, 2017.

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 July and August bring warmer cabins and meal service. 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

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Edith Lake 2.6 Hectares (6.4 Acres)

9.1 metres (30 feet)

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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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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 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.

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Face Lake 9.3 metres (30.5 feet)

1,463 metres (4,800 feet)

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ace Lake is the place to be on a hot summer day. Way up high at 4,700 feet, it escapes the summer doldrums common to many lower elevation lakes.

The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. There is natural spawning habitat, and the trout are prolific. They do not tend to be overly large, but make up for it by their sheer numbers. Face Lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.

All kinds of anglers will be happy here, from beginners to experienced. Joyce Van Tongeren from Mile High Resort, says that while many lures and flies will work well here, resort guests seem to have some favourite producers.

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Fullbacks and Olive Scuds. One of the best, however, is the Mile High Special. Guests of the resort can find out more about this great fly.

Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Van Tongeren says that some of the classics are also some of the best producers. Work with a Wedding Band and worm, trolling along the dropoffs. Van Tongeren also says that the resort office carries a large selection of other choice lures.

Fishing is good for most of the year. May to October is prime open water season, and there is excellent ice fishing from December to April. Van Tongeren hints that there are some especially productive hotspots on Face Lake. Guests can stop by the office for tips.

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 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)

10.4 metres (34 feet)

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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.

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.

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

He likes to troll around with an electric motor using small spinners, like a

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Mepps. When fishing with his grandson, he says a simple wedding band with a worm can also be very productive in this lake.

“It’s not very wide... and the fishing is typically good along the edges,” says Fadear.

The lake usually opens by early May, opening up a bit earlier than the higher elevation lakes on the plateau.

Fadear notes that the lake is fed by an underground spring, and during winter there are often open areas on the lake.

Anyone heading out in winter should use extreme caution as the ice thickness varies.

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orman Lake is a short drive west of Barriere. Just north of where Highway 5 crosses the Thompson River, turn left (west) onto Westsyde Road. The road can be rough in sections and not suitable for low clearance cars. Follow the road up the mountain, past a number of switchbacks.

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

There is a rustic campsite at the lake and a boat launch. The wildfire of 2003 went through the area, going right across the lake. Since then the local fish and game club has put in a new boat launch and upgraded the area.

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.

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Hyas Lake 64 Hectares (158 Acres)

21.9 metres (72 feet)

1,219 metres (3,999 feet)

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Nearby Hadlow Lake offers good fishing as well. Although shallow, there is abundant insect life and good habitat to sustain a decent fishery.

Before joining Salmon Arm GM, Myron Crown owned a fly shop in Salmon Arm and has a wealth of experience fishing the lakes of the Thompson Region. When you want to match the hatch with a perfect vehicle, talk to Myron for more hot tips.

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he Hyas Lake Recreation Site can be accessed off Highway 1 just north of Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake Road past Pinantan Lake to the junction of Hyas Lake Road and Pritchard Road. Turn onto Hyas lake Road and follow until arriving at the 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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et among the rugged mountains of the Thompson region, Hyas Lake offers excellent fishing, with a deep water hole and extensive shoal areas. These are prime trout waters, and Hyas Lake can reward trout fishers with beauties up to five pounds.

Myron Crown from Salmon Arm GM and longtime Thompson angler describes the lake as one of his favourites for fly fishing. Early in the season he likes to fish the lake with chironomids, which can be productive right up to the end of June.

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.

“Pay attention to the structure,” he adds, as this lake has complex shoals. “[This] is where the fish hang out.”

Bloodworms, chironomids and shrimp are all 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.

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Johnson Lake 59 Hectares (195 Acres)

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.

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!”

Trolling a fly pattern is the most popular fishing method. Lewko’s preferred fly patterns for late spring are bright orange Careys in #6 or 8 hooks and black Leeches.

She also recommends a few other patterns: black and silver Split Tails, to take advantage of the mayfly hatch; olive green Woolly Buggers size #10; Sparkle Careys size #8-12; ant patterns; and Halfbacks, tied with peacock herl—which she calls “a staple for this lake.”

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

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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 markers to point out hazards and hotspots. See anglersatlas.com/ place/100450/johnson-lake. Members lrp123 and wandering_man have posted some great photos of the lake and the rec site. As well, find information about the Kids Learn to Fish program, held at the Johnson Lake Resort. For 2017, the dates are June 24th and 25th.

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ohnson Lake is about 100 kilometres northeast of Kamloops. Follow Highway 5 north of the city for 60 kilometres to Agate Bay Road on the right (east). Continue along this paved road for 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)

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

During the winter, again it is recommended to look along the weedlines, close to a drop off or a weeded shoal. The fish will be much more dormant 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.

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

Knouff Lake Resort is open year round with cabin, boat,

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

>150 metres (>500 feet)

342 metres (1,122 feet)

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stocked trout. Like a small would imagine pulling bucksteelhead!” tails would be productive.

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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

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He adds: “It always amazes me how such a large lake can be so productive from shore, but the timing is key. I’ve fished it

fresh, cool water of Kamloops Lake.

Angler’s Atlas member FishntheLoops fishes Kamloops Lake from shore, often in winter and early spring when other local lakes have frozen over.

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rom Kamloops, follow the Trans Canada Highway west about 40 km to Savona. There are t w o

in the summer as well, but with limited success, as the fish move out to deeper, turnoffs “In the spring, just as the cooler water.”

Interior lakes are beginning FishntheLoops has produced a into town, on the right (north) to ice off, Kamloops Lake is great video about burbot fish- side of the highway. an awesome place to catch ing at night, and says that he Follow either road into town rainbows from shore casting often catches bull trout during to the Savona Public Beach, spoons,” he suggests. “It is so these times as well. “It can beside the Savona Hotel. productive, it’s not uncomoon be cold out there at night, but There is public boat launch at to see many groups of people we really enjoy the peace and Savona. stretched out along the shore- quiet and moonlight on the Accommodations are availline.” He notes that spinners water all while waiting for the able at the hotel or you can such as a Five of Diamonds exciting moment of a bell to pull into Steelhead Provincial are popular. start ringing to let us know we Park located two minutes from FishntheLoops says that bull trout inhabit Kamloops Lake as well. They range in size from 1 to 6 pounds, and “because they’re wild, they usually fight harder than

town. The park has 42 camp“If I was trolling Kamloops sites and a cartop boat launch.

Lake I’d make sure to have a Campsites available on a first fish finder, and if it was spring come, first served basis.

I’d follow the shoreline. I got a bite.

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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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Lure fishing is very productive here. Trolling a smaller Flatfish is a good choice. Apex lures are also useful and adaptable to all kinds of angling situations.

Brian Chan, from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, says that one of the appeals of Lac le Jeune is the fishing pier.

There’s a lot of space for anglers, and particularly family-friendly.

The fish can grow quite large here, some up to four pounds.

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Logan Lake 12 Hectares (29 Acres)

7.9 metres (26 feet)

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ogan Lake is a real success story, with its plentiful and good sized trout. Logan Lake lies at the heart of a series of world class trout fishing lakes. It’s situated right in town, and produces some of the largest trout in the region.

Angler’s Atlas member FishntheLoops has shared some great information about fishing Logan Lake.

“Blackwater and Fraser Valley Rainbows average 1.5lbs, but 3lbs is common and even the odd fish to 7+lbs are caught each year. Famous fish stories of trout over 10 in the not-so-distant past are still circulating,” he says.

The two fishing docks each have their advantages, he says. The small red dock is easier to fish from, as the water around it is clearer. However, the larger, plastic dock is surrounded by weeds that overgrow the lake from the shoreline.

This might be trickier to fish in, but the weeds provide ample fish cover, and ideal invertebrate and insect habitat.

1,036 metres (3,400 feet)

casting a simple worm and bobber from shore, he suggests, and retrieving small Panther Martin spinners can reel in some huge trout. Throw on some Powerbait and fish just off the bottom for a winning combination.

FishntheLoops cautions that trolling hardware in a boat isn’t ideal, partly because of the size, and also because of the weeds, but it can be done.

He suggests that dragging a Pumpkinhead or a Woolly Bugger (near the surface in colder months, he says), “sometimes makes for a day of non-stop action.” His preferred gear is a type 5 or 6 sinking line. Troll at moderate speed around the aerator in the evening heat of the summer.

FishntheLoops there are

points out that “very prolific Damselfly a n d

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Chironomid hatches. Anti-static bag Chironomids and a few Bloodworm patterns are a must-have. Pheasant-tail Nymphs can also prove deadly under the right circumstances.”

One of the best spots to fish, he says, is inside the small bay just to the left of the red dock.

He also notes that Logan Lake has a very high success rate, for both beginners and more skilled anglers. He rates the catchability score from a 7-9 out of 10.

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o access Logan Lake from Kamloops, follow Highway 5 south to Meadow Creek Road, about 35 km from Kamloops. Then follow Meadow Creek Road west, into the town of Logan Lake (approximately 20 km).

Beginners will have excellent luck

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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.

14 metres (46 feet)

970 metres (3,200 feet)

Because the lake is relatively shallow, it may be a good choice for early spring or later in the fall. Particularly right after iceoff (the time when ice has just left the lake), trout will feed actively.

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Don’t forget ice fishing!

Chilliwack Dart and Tackle has posted some great ice fishing video on the page for Mamit Lake.

See anglersatlas.com/ place/100707/mamit-lake.

If you are heading out to fly fish, LAKE ACCESS bloodworms, leeches and shrimp rom Kamloops ,head south are good early season choices. along Highway 5 to Meadow Other good all-season choices are trolling leeches, Woolly Creek Road (exit 336), and continue to the town of Logan Lake.

Buggers and Doc Spratleys.

At the end of this road, you will The lake is good for chirono- meet Highway 97c. Turn left mids early in the year, and is (south) here on to the Highway, also known for its good Mayfly also known as Mamit Lake hatch. The north and south ends Road, and follow for about 12 of Mamit Lake have good shoal km. The road wraps around the areas. Keep in mind that trout eastern shore of the lake and is will be more active in the eve- easy to spot. ning, as will their food sources.

At these times, bright flourescent Follow your favourite lakes on colours can sometimes produce the Angler’s Atlas website! Go to your favourite lake pages and good results. click on the “follow” button to Mamit lake has a good bur- be notified of new posts and bot fishery. However, the information on the website.

B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations specify that it is a catch-and-release fishery only.

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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.

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THERE IS NO ROAD TO THE PERFECT SPOT.

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 hike-in 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

1,524 metres (5,000 feet)

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.

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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.

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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.

Meadow Lakes Fishing Camp maintains trails to all of these lakes, and also has boats on the lakes for guests to use. *Note: Lakes are depicted to scale, but aren’t grouped in order.

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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

FRIENDLY LAKE

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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 S u r p l u s

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 rewarding, too. Later in the season, Garland suggests Half-backs and shrimp

55 metres (180 feet)

623 metres (2,045 feet)

patterns, especially for later season fishing.

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

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.

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here are several access points to Nicola Lake. From Merritt, head northeast along Highway 5 about 7 kilometres to Monck Provincial Park. This large campground boasts 120 camp sites, boat launches, hiking trails and pictographs.

Several other points along Highway 5 provide access as well as

boat launches and day-use areas.

The 40 foot dock is family-friendly. This, and other such docks, are a partnership between the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, as well as the Province of British Columbia.

The recreational opportunities on Nicola Lake are well worth a trip, even for nonanglers. Windsurfing, sailing and boating are very popular, and the numerous hiking trails around the lake provide great dry land activities.

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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.

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853 metres (2,798 feet)

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GM and long time angler of s h a l l o w the Thompson region. This to deep. makes it well suited for fami- Go slow. lies that want to introduce their kids to fishing.

He suggests starting with a LAKE ACCESS simple hook and power bait, rom Kamcasting from shore and letting loops, go it rest on the bottom. east down the “Use a sinker just above the Trans-Canada swivel to allow the power bait Highway to the “It is an excellent lake to fish to float off the bottom slightHighway 97 from shore,” says Myron ly,” says Crown, adding that turnoff at MonCrown from Salmon Arm worms also work well. te Creek. Head Small boats will have no prob- south and drive lem here. There are some great, for about 45 km steep dropoffs and holes that to Falkland. At make trolling Pillar Lake espe- Chase-Falkland Road, which will also cially productive. take you to nearby Joyce Lake, Pillar Lake is stocked with turn north and drive for 12 feisty, fighting Pennask rain- km to Pillar Lake. The gravel bow trout. Most anglers target road remains in good condition the shoals at the north end of year-round. the lake. Angler’s Atlas member howmad44 writes, “troll- A public day-use cartop boat ing a black/silver Doc Spratley launch is located near the south off of the north west shore pro- end of the lake. There is also a private resort located on the duced a good size rainbow.” lake, offering cabin rentals and Gear fishers can work with rv sites, a boat launch and rentSpinners and Spoons, Flatfish als. Visit their website at piland Plugs. Troll out and try a larlake.com, or email them at zig zag, back and forth from info@pillarlake.com.

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Pinantan Lake 68 Hectares (168 Acres)

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18.5 metres (61 feet)

878 metres (2,881 feet)

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.

gled up in these sections. This is prime insect habitat. Some of the best locations are along the steep drop offs and many shoal areas. Try cruising in between the islands and out to the deeper sections in the middle.

Pinantan Lake is an all around good family lake any time of year.

Ice fishing extends the season, making this a go-to lake any time.

Fly fishers will especially appreciate Pinantan Lake, with its abundant mayfly hatch in early summer and its proliferation of other insects and aquatic invertebrates.

Pinantan Lake’s productive habitat supports trout in the 1.5 lb range, some even up to three pounds or more. Also, in 2014, 4,000 rainbow trout yearlings were released in the lake.

The areas around Pinantan Lake’s shores are somewhat marshy, and it’s easy to get tan-

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Brad Watson, who runs Pinantan Lake Family Resort, offers some suggestions for getting at these big trout.

“For flies, try a red bead-headed leech. Troll slowly on a fast-sinking line,” he says. Another great fly pattern for Pinantan Lake is a green modified 52 Buick.

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paved road to the small residential community. You will pass Paul Lake Provincial Park along the way.

Pinantan Lake Family Resort offers cabins, camping, a boat launch and boat rentals. Visit their website at pinantanlake.bc.ca or call them at 1-866-882-8826.

Gear fishers will do well here, too, especially with a red Flatfish or a silver Deadly Dick.

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

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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

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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

947 metres (3,107 feet)

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in the region. It’s the good days of fishing that 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.

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 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.

Summer months are tough at Red Lake, he notes. Get in while the water is still cool, and before the algae blooms. Even fall fishing “tends to be a bit slower,” and you’ll need to use a wide variety

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of patterns and lures to find something that works. FishntheLoops adds that a Marabou Leech is a must-have.

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.

“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.

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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Roche Lake 134 Hectares (331 Acres)

21.3 metres (70 feet)

1,134 metres (3,721 feet)

S

et in the Thompson Plateau, Roche Lake lies entirely within Roche Lake Provincial Park. This lake is a great weekend getaway.

Anglers will find a lot to explore and new favourite spots each time out.

In 2014, the BC Fishing Resort O u t f i t t e r s Association (BCFROA) hosted a fly fishing championship on Roche Lake.

Angler’s Atlas member Kevin Dergez writes: “About 35 participants enjoyed great weather and fishing with more than 70 fish caught, several of them over 40 cm.

“Matt Jennings, executive director for BCFROA, was pleased with the turnout.

‘I was happy with the overall interest and participation. I am happy to report there was no shortage of action in all corners

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of the lake among tournament participants and recreational anglers.’”

Jennings said the long-term goal is to develop a festival-style fly-fishing event that attracts anglers of all skill levels.

It’s all about boosting participation in the sport. Proceeds from the event support the BCFROA’s fishing enhancement fund in support of high school angling courses.

“I definitely want to get a bigger mix (of anglers of all skill levels) in there, and we see a longterm goal of less competition and more of a fishing festival,” Jennings said.

Check out the Roche Lake page for more information: anglersatlas.com/place/101123/rochelake.

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Anglers have two options for accommodations — the Roche Lake Resort and Provincial Park Campsites. The resort is found along the eastern shore, whereas the park has two campgrounds, situated at the northern tip of the lake and along the western shore.

Roche Lake Resort is a full service lodge with a restaurant, store, boat rentals and tackle available. Call (250) 8282007 or visit their website at: RocheLake.com

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rom 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.

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

S

162 metres (530 feet)

huswap Lake is one of B.C.’s favorite destination lakes. The lake is made up of several distinct a r m s with the town of

347 metres (1,139 feet)

Salmon Arm taking the name of the southernmost arm. Along with the amazing recreational opportunities on Shuswap Lake, the fishing is spectacular.

Jason Bellows, owner of Westside Stores in Salmon Arm, says fishing starts up early on Shuswap, with bucktailing for rainbow trout beginning in February.

“[At this time] the trout are feed-

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ing on the salmon fry as they come out of the river system and start to head to the ocean.

When trolling with bucktails early in the season, Bellows suggests to keep the speed slow (1 to 1.5 mph) as the cold temperatures mean the fish are lethargic.

One of Bellow’s pro staff, Todd Hooper, ties a custom bucktail for Shuswap called the Tequila Sunrise (pictured opposite, above).

Early in the season, we fish [near Sicamous], in Herald Park area, and Bastion Mountain area,” says Bellows.

As the season warms the water, the fish go deep. At that tme, “we get into fishing with downriggers, trolling around 50-60 feet for resident wild

Todd Hooper from Westside Stores in Salmon Arm ties this custome bucktail specifically for Shuswap Lake called the Tequila Sunrise.

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rainbow and lake trout,” says Bellows

During this time, he recommends using larger spoons and Apex lures, and Lyman Lures. At this time of year, Bellows suggests speeding up to two miles an hour while trolling as the fish get faster.

Westside Stores and talk to Jason or Todd. These flies have proven themsleves time and time again on Shuswap Lake.

T

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.

The location also changes, with a lot of anglers heading over to the Blind Bay area.

Bellows describes Shuswap Lake as the most heavily regulated lake in the province. There are a number of regulations anglers need to be aware of, including the need to get a Conservation Stamp.

Fortunately, we include the regional regulations. You can find all the regulations for Shuswap Lake listed at the end of this guide.

As a final note, anyone wanting one of these cutom tied flies, should come into

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

There are many provincial parks dotting the shores of this lake, and BC Parks website has detailed map showing all of them, along with road access getting you there.

To learn more about the these and other parks, visit BCParks.ca.

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current

Book your guided fishing trip on Shuswap Lake with Bucktail Adventures.

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Tunkwa Lake 193 Hectares(477 Acres)

T

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.

Al Patton from Tunkwa Lake Resort says that the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society has recently changed the strain of rainbow trout they stock in Tunkwa Lake. The Pennask strain is a bug-eating trout. “They thrive in Tunkwa Lake. There’ve been good sizes and catches, and people report that fishing is the best ever.”

5.7 metres (19 feet)

1,143 metres (3,751 feet)

Patton says that fly patterns are even more productive than before.

It’s especially useful to match the hatch, he says. Chironomid fishing has always been great at Tunkwa. “From July to August, we get these giant chironomid bombers, and that makes for the best fishing,” Patton reports. “It’s best for people to anchor and float, because trolling doesn’t work as well here.”

Patton notes that the best patterns are Pumpkinheads and Patrol Car Leeches, and the Blue Maroon Leech, which is tied especially for Tunkwa Lake Resort. Vampire Leeches can also produce good catches.

Some of the best fishing is right at ice-off. “The bottom is darkercoloured, and tends to heat early.

The shallow fishing is phenomenal,” Patton says.

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Tunkwa Lake was chosen as one of the locations for the 2016 National Fly Fishing Championships. This Level 1 Competition was sanctioned

by Fly Fishing Canada. The event saw some of the best fly anglers from across the country fishing in one of the region’s best fishing lakes!

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he lake is located within Tunkwa Lake Provincial Park, about 40 km south-west of Kamloops. Access to the lake is via Tunkwa Lake Road, a gravel road that runs between the towns of Logan Lake and Savona.

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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.

Tunkwa Lake Resort has a small store with groceries, tackle, and locally-tied flies. It offers rustic cabins or camping.

If you want to head out before then, Patton says that ice fishing is the best it’s ever been. He suggests that anglers concentrate on the really shallow spots, like less than two feet.

“People used to go to Leighton Lake for ice fishing because Tunkwa was hard to figure out.

But once everyone got used to fishing in the shallows, it really took off,” he says.

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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2017 to 2019

Thompson Nicola Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.

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

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 of the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis for Salmon Regulations

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Thompson Nicola Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.

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

3-39

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing downstream of falls at Bonaparte fishway; No trout under 25 cm downstream of Bonaparte Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River No fishing downstream of Hwy 40 bridge (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

BULMAN LAKE 

3-13 3-20

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

CALLING LAKE 

3-18

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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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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 

3-39

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

3-12 3-33 3-40 3-30

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

3-34

EDITH LAKE 

3-19

Burbot release Bull trout release Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No fishing Jan 1-Apr 30 Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook, May 1-Dec 31 Rainbow trout and char release; speed restriction (5 km/h) Bait ban downstream of Griffin Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

ELBOW LAKE  ELEANOR LAKE

3-29

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

3-40 3-13

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

3-20

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

3-30 3-29 3-30 3-30 3-45 3-39 3-39

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Exempt from Spring Closure Exempt from Spring Closure Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Electric motors only Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

3-15

No fishing Jan 1-May 31; 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 

3-39

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

3-34 3-39

GUICHON CREEK

3-18

GUMP LAKE 

3-18

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

3-32

Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GYPSUM LAKE  HAMILTON LAKE

3-18

Electric motors only

3-12 3-30

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

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

3-26

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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LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches) “LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE (unnamed lake approximately 200 m SW of Peter Hope Lake) LITTLE WINDY LAKE LLOYD LAKE

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 of the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis 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 

Thompson Nicola 2017

3-30

Single barbless hook; see page 32 of the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis 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 Exempt from Spring Closure ; no trout under 30 cm; see page 31 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis for bull trout daily quota 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

Open all year,  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

SEYMOUR RIVER

3-36

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

3-20 SHUMWAY LAKE  SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 32 of the 3-26 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)

Thompson Nicola 2017

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 of the Freshwater Fishing Synopsis) No Fishing in the entire area north of Albas, Mar 15-May 14 (see map B on page 32) No Fishing Mar 15-May 14, and rainbow trout and char release, May 15-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 32) No fishing in Salmon Arm Bay, west of line between Engineer’s Point and Sunnybrae Point (see map on Page 32), for the conservation of chinook and Coho salmon stocks, Sept 1-Dec 31 (angler’s fishing from the community pier in the City of Salmon Arm are exempt from the closure).

Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5 Char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5 Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the City of Salmon Arm are exempt from the bait ban) Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm

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SICAMOUS NARROWS “SIX MILE” LAKE “SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 

3-26 3-19 3-46

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER

3-20

SPIDER LAKE SPIUS CREEK

3-39 3-13

SPRUCE LAKE

3-32 3-19

Speed restriction (5 km/h) 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 No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released) 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 2017

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BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2017 Camping/RV

CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

info@acehighresort.com

(250) 456-7518

www.acehighresort.com

ANAHIM LAKE RESORT

jam@lincsat.com

1-800-667-7212

www.anahimlakeresort.com

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT

markchipman61@hotmail.com

(250) 481-1100

www.barneyslakesideresort.com

BIG CREEK LODGE

jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com

(250) 394-4831

www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

BOWRON LAKE LODGE

BowronLakeLodge@shaw.ca

1-800 689 9025

www.bowronlakelodge.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT

bonanza@bcinternet.net

(250) 395-3766

www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH

howdy@cariboocountryinn.com

(250) 620-3434

www.cariboocountryinn.com

CARIBOO RIVERS FISHING ADVENTURES

mooring@uniserve.com

(250) 991-8114

www.caribooriverfishing.com

CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS

adventures@chilcotinholidays.com

(250) 238-2274

www.chilcotinholidays.com

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT

info@cottonwood-bay-resort.com

(250) 593-2345

www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com

CRAZY BEAR WILDERNESS LODGE

info@crazybearlodge.com

(250) 203-9937

www.crazybearlodge.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT

info@crookedlakeresort.ca

(250) 404-0201

www.crookedlakeresort.ca

DEERHORN CREEK OUTFITTERS

info@deerhorn.ca

(250) 630-3509

www.deerhorn.ca

EAGAN LAKE RESORT

eaganlake@bcinternet.net

(250) 593-4343

www.eaganlake.com

EAGLE ISLAND RESORT

info@eagleislandresort.com

(250) 593-4301

www.eagleislandresort.ca

ELIGUK LAKE LODGE

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters@gmail.com

(250) 765-0111

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters.com

ELYSIA RESORT

rainbow@elysiaresort.com

(250) 243-2433

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ESCOTT BAY RESORT

escottb@xplornet.com

(250) 742-3233

www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT

holiday@fawnlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4654

www.fawnlakeresort.com

GUN LAKE RESORT

(250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

www.kayanara.com

KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE

info@fishtheswing.com

(971) 275-2269

www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

www.loonbayresort.com

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

www.lowerdean.com

MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT

info@marigoldresort.com

(250) 459-2579

www.marigoldresort.com

MOOSE LAKE LODGE

mooslk@telus.net

(250) 742-3535

www.mooselakelodge.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

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MOREHEAD LAKE CABINS

moreheadlake@gmail.com

(250) 790-2323

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(877) 718-2200

www.nllodge.com

NORTHWOOD LODGE AND RESORT

info@northwoodlodge.com

(250)-396-7311

www.northwoodlodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

PARADISE BAY RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

www.sheridanlake.com

PEACEFUL COVE RESORT

rodlockhart@gmail.com

604) 807-6569

www.peacefulcoveresort.com

PONDEROSA RESORT PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES/ ECOTOURS RAINBOW RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

www.ponderosaresort.com

adventure@pynateeah.com

(866) 299-9100

www.ecotours-bc.com

stay@rainbowresort.ca

(250) 397-2422

www.rainbowresort.ca

REYNOLDS RESORT

reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca

(250) 397-2244

www.reynoldsresort.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT

fish@sheridanlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4611

www.sheridanlakeresort.com

SILVERTIP LODGE

info@silvertipheliskiing.com

(778) 208-7044

www.silvertipheliskiing.com

SKI HI LODGE

skyhilodge@telus.net

(604) 537-3099

www.skyhilodge.ca

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS LTD.

fish@stewartslodge.com

(250) 742-3388

www.stewartslodge.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE

info@ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

(250) 395-7302

www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

www.nuktessli.com

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Store/Tackle

PHONE

WEBSITE

1-250-476-1273

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THE CHILKO EXPERIENCE

terranostra@terranostra-guestranch. com phil@chilkoexperience.com

1-888-865-7136

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TSUNIAH LAKE LODGE

info@tsuniahlakelodge.com

(250) 392-5612

www.tsuniahlakelodge.com

TYAX ADVENTURES

fun@tyaxadventures.com

1-888-892-9288

www.tyaxadventures.com

TYLOS PARK LODGE AND ADVENTURES

tsylos@tsylos.com

1-800-487-9567

www.tsylos.com

WENDY WONG OUTPOST CAMP

always.1saat@gmail.com

(604) 207-8330

TERRA NOSTRA GUEST RANCH

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

info@elkriver.ca

(250) 423-7239

www.elkriver.ca

ISLAND LAKE LODGE

info@islandlakeresorts.com

1-888-422-8754

www.islandlakecatskiing.com

KIMBERLY RIVER FISHING COMPANY

info@kimberleyflyfishing.com

250-427-2278

www.kimberleyflyfishing.com

KOOTENAY WILD FISHING CHARTERS

richard@bckootenaywild.com

(250) 229-4725

www.bckootenaywild.com

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP LTD.

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.stmaryangler.com

BABINE LODGE

info@babinelodge.com

(250) 697-2310

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

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DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE

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(250) 877-6075

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(778) 785-1114

www.fingerlakeresort.com

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

info@bulkleysteelhead.com

(877) 846-9153

www.bulkleysteelhead.com

KISPIOX RIVER FISHING COMPANY

kispioxfishingco@hotmail.com

(250) 842 4055

www.kispioxriver.com

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

www.LDair.ca

LAKES DISTRICT HUNTING LODGE LTD.

canada_unlimited@hotmail.com

(250) 698-7478

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

NADINA LAKE LODGE

nadina@shaw.ca

(250) 695-6788

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NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION

info@nechakolodge.com

(250) 412-2665

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OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@ookpiklodge.com

(250) 697-2502

www.ookpiklodge.com

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE LTD

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

SILVER HILTON STEELHEAD LODGE

brian@silverhilton.com

(250) 877-9252

www.silverhilton.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE LTD.

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

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SUSKEENA LODGE

sustutriver@gmail.com

(250) 566-1407

www.sustutriver.com

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EMAIL

KOOTENAYS

RESORT NAME

Equipment Rental

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

TACHICK LAKE RESORT

(250) 567-4929

www.tachicklakeresort.com

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@tetachucklodge.com

(403) 799 4652

www.tetachucklodge.com

UPSTREAM ADVENTURES

info@upstreamadventures.com

250-635-2558

www.upstreamadventures.com

WOODLANDS FISH'N RESORT

info@woodlandsfishinresort.com

250-800-0400

www.woodlandsfishinresort.com

7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH

cabin@guestranchbc.com

(250) 378-2616

www.guestranchbc.com

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT

larryprovencal@shaw.ca

(250) 377-7615

ANU YOU RESORT

(250) 459-2232

www.anuyouresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

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CAVERHILL LODGE INC.

marlene@caverhilllodge.com

(250) 672-9806

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CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT

chataway2010@gmail.com

(250) 378-0105

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CHUTE LAKE RESORT

info@chutelakeresort.com

(250) 493-3535

www.chutelakeresort.com

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN

RESORT NAME

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

CIRCLE 'W' HI HIUM FISHING CAMP LTD.

mbendzak@hotmail.com

(250) 373-2636

www.circlew.com

CORBETT LAKE LODGE

admin@corbettlake.ca

(250) 378-4334

www.corbettlake.ca

DEE LAKE RESORT

deelake@shaw.ca

(250) 212-2129

www.deelakeresort.com

DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH

reservations@douglaslake.com

1-800-663-4838

www.douglaslake.com

HEADWATERS FAMILY CAMP

headwatersbc@yahoo.ca

(250) 864 4486

www.headwatersbc.com

HI HIUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

hihiumlk@gmail.com

(250) 459-2306

HITCH'N RAIL

info@hitchnrail.com

250-578-7113

www.hitchnrail.com

IDABEL LAKE RESORT

info@idabellakeresort.com

(250) 765-9511

www.idabellakeresort.com

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT

info@johnsonlakeresort.com

(250) 434-4111

www.johnsonlakeresort.com

LAMBERTON'S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT

info@knoufflake.com

(250) 578-8155

www.knoufflake.com

LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE

info@littlefort.com

(250) 677-4366

www.littlefort.com

MABEL LAKE RESORT

admin@mabellakeresort.com

(250) 838-6234

www.mablelake.com

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

meadowlake@xplornet.com

(604) 629-9860

www.meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT

info@milehighresort.com

(866) 371-2606

MOOSE CAMP FISHING RESORT

moosecamp33@gmail.com

(250)674-3275

www.milehighresort.com www.moosecampfishingresort. com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE LTD.

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(877) 623-6982

www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT

(250) 828-2007

www.rochelake.com

250-706-2484

www.rockislandfishingcamp.com

1-250-706-9111

www.sprucewildernesslodge.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@rochelake.com RockIslandFishingCamp@Hotmail.

Com sprucewildernesslodge@hotmail. com starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 674-8494

www.starlakefishingresort.com

SUNNY SHORE FISHING RESORT

info@sunnyshore.ca

(250) 835-8686

www.sunnyshore.ca

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

www.surreylake.com

TEEPEE LAKES RESORT

info@teepeelakes.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT LTD.

paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

www.tunkwalakeresort.com

WENDEGO LODGE

info@wendegolodge.com

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

ROCK ISLAND LAKE FISHING CAMP SPRUCE WILDERNESS LODGE

VANCOUVER COAST MTN

PITT RIVER LODGE LTD.

info@pittriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

www.pittriverlodge.com

BC SPORTFISHING GROUP LTD.

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

www.bcsporfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING & FISHING CO.

fishing@bentrods.ca

(604) 794-5976

www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS

info@bonchovy.com

(604) 763-5460

www.bonchovy.com

ROBERTSON SPORTFISHING

owenrobertson@shaw.ca

(604) 617-6529

www.robertsonsportfishing.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE LTD

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

TROUT COUNTRY FISHING GUIDES

info@fishwhistler.com

1-888-363-2233

www.fishwhistler.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

www.teepeelakes.com

BEAR COVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING

info@bearcovecottages.ca

(877) 949-7939

www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN'S BAY RESORT

marina@brownsbayresort.com

(250) 286-3135

www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE

hidcl@island.net

(250) 956-3916

www.hiddencovelodge.com

HOOK'N THEM UP FISHING CHARTERS

fishinguy007@gmail.com

855 805-3474

www.vanislefishing.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT LTD.

heli@nimmobay.com

(250) 956-4000

www.nimmobay.com

PENDER HARBOUR RESORTS

info@phrm.ca

1-877-883-2424

www.phrm.ca

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

www.ruggedpointlodge.com

Guided Trips

AMENITIES

Get off the beaten path.

Golden, B.C. is an anglers dream with spectacular mountain scenery, glacier fed lakes, rivers and streams.

Golden is situated on the Columbia River, which includes a vast selection of rivers and streams as its tributaries.

These and the numerous lakes that surround Golden offer fabulous fishing options for spin casting and fly fishing from the shore or a boat.

These waterways are home to Rainbow, Bull, Cutthroat and Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, and Kokanee.

Whatever your preferred catch of the day, Golden is the place to enjoy great year-round fishing. Start planning your Golden fishing trip at www.tourismgolden.com/catch

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2016 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody ABBOTT

Species Released RB 2000

Waterbody DUTCH

ALKALI - 4 MILE

EB

1000

DUTCH

ALKALI - 4 MILE

RB

1000

ALKALI - 6 MILE

EB

1000

ALKALI - 6 MILE

RB

1000

ALLEN MEADOWS

RB

4000

AMPHITHEATRE

RB

ANDY

RB

ARMOUR

RB

BARE BARNES

Species Released KO 5000

Waterbody JACKSON

Species Released RB 1000

RB

1500

JEEP

RB

1500

EDITH

EB

4500

JIMMY

RB

1500

EDITH

RB

5500

JOHN FRANK

RB

2000

EDNA

EB

6500

JOHNSON

RB

5000

EILEEN

RB

3000

JOYCE

RB

2500

6000

ELBOW

RB

5000

KANE #1 LEFT

RB

2000

500

ENGLISHMEN

RB

3000

KANE #2 RIGHT

RB

2000

1000

ERNEST

RB

1500

KERSEY

EB

500

RB

1500

FATOX

RB

2000

KERSEY

RB

500

RB

15000

FISHBLUE

RB

1000

KWOTLENEMO

RB

6000

BEATON

RB

2000

FLEMING

RB

500

LAC DES ROCHES

RB

100000

BEAUTIFUL

RB

500

FLOAT

RB

1000

LAC LE JEUNE

RB

15000

BEAVERDAM

EB

30000

FOOT

RB

1000

LAJOIE

RB

2000

BIG O.K.

RB

1500

FOREST

RB

2500

LEIGHWOOD

EB

2000

BILLY

RB

3000

FRED

RB

1000

LEMIEUX

EB

1000

BIRCH

RB

10000

FRISKEN

RB

8000

LEMIEUX

RB

1000

BLACK

EB

3000

GAMMARUS

RB

1000

LILY

RB

3000

BLACK

RB

3500

GILLIS

RB

5000

2500

RB

500

GLIMPSE

RB

12000

LITTLE ANGUS HORNE

RB

BLACKWELL BLEEKER

RB

3000

GNAWED

RB

250

RB

6000

BLUE

RB

1500

GORMAN

RB

4000

LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES

BOB

RB

4000

GRIZZLY

RB

2000

LOGAN

RB

4000

BOG

EB

1500

GUMP

RB

1500

LOLO

RB

3000

BOG

RB

2000

GUN

RB

10000

LUNDBOM

RB

6000

BOOT

RB

5000

GWEN

RB

5000

LYNN

RB

1500

BOSE

RB

5000

GYPSUM

RB

1000

MARQUART

EB

4000

BULMAN

RB

2000

HADLOW

RB

500

MARQUART

RB

4500

BURN

RB

4000

HALLAMORE

RB

2000

MARSHALL

RB

2000

BUTTERBALL

RB

1000

HAMILTON

RB

500

MCCONNELL

RB

13300

CAMERON

EB

1000

HAMMER

RB

10000

MCCORMICK

RB

1500

CAROL

RB

750

HARMON

RB

6000

MCGLASHAN

EB

3000

CHICKEN RANCH

EB

5000

HARPER

RB

6000

MILLER

RB

2900

CLUB

RB

1000

HATHEUME

RB

1000

MONTE

KO

15000

COMMUNITY

RB

2000

HEATHER

RB

1000

MONTE

RB

5000

COPPER

RB

1500

HEFFLEY

RB

5000

MORGAN

RB

1000

COURTNEY

RB

5000

HERMAN

RB

2000

MOWSON POND

RB

1500

CROWN

RB

4000

HIHIUM

RB

26600

MURRAY

RB

5000

CRYSTAL

RB

35000

HORSESHOE

EB

2500

NOBLE

RB

2250

DAGGER

RB

1000

HORSESHOE

RB

2500

NORMAN

RB

1000

DARDANELLES

RB

2000

HOSLI

RB

2500

NUGGET

RB

2000

DEEP

EB

2000

HUDSON BAY

RB

2500

OK

RB

2000

DOMINIC

RB

6000

ISLAND

RB

3000

PASS

RB

2000

DONUT

RB

500

ISOBEL

RB

3000

DOT

RB

6700

JACKO

RB

10000

DUFFY

RB

3750

JACKPINE

RB

500

PAT

RB

5000

PAUL

KO

25000

PAVILION

RB

40000

2016 Thompson Nicola Stocking Report Waterbody PEARSON POND

Species Released EB 2500

Waterbody SALMON

Species Released RB 18600

Waterbody WALKER

Species Released RB 2000

PEMENT

RB

1000

SECOND LOWER

EB

3500

WARREN

RB

3000

PETER HOPE

RB

20000

SECOND UPPER

EB

3500

WASLEY

RB

3000

PHILLIPS

EB

6000

SHARPE

RB

2500

WEST

RB

498

PHILLIPS

RB

5500

SILENCE

RB

5000

WEST BADGER

RB

1000

PHINETTA

RB

2500

SILENT

RB

1500

WHITE

RB

45000

PILLAR

RB

11000

SKMANA

RB

10500

WINDY

RB

2000

PINANTAN

RB

4000

SMITH

RB

1500

WINEHOLT

RB

1000

PINNACL

RB

1000

SPECTACLE

RB

5000

WOODS

RB

3000

PLACID

RB

750

STUMP

KO

80950

WYSE

RB

800

PLATEAU

RB

5000

STUMP

RB

122226

PLATEAU PONDS

EB

1000

TOM CAMPBELL

RB

1800

POWERLINE

EB

2000

TSOTIN

EB

3500

POWERLINE

RB

500

TSOTIN

RB

2000

Stock Species Codes:

RED

EB

37530

TULIP

EB

1500

RED

RB

12000

EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

TULIP

RB

500

REXFORD

RB

1000

KO

Kokanee

TUNKWA

RB

40000

RICHARD

RB

1500

RB

Rainbow Trout

TUPPER

RB

5000

ROCHE

RB

24000

TWIN LAKES 1

RB

1500

ROSE

EB

1000

TWO MILE

RB

1000

ROSE

RB

500

TYAUGHTON

RB

6000

ROSS MOORE

RB

1500

TYNER

RB

2800

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