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he Kootenay region, situated in British Columbia’s southeast corner, is known for rugged mountains and river valleys. T h e

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lakes in this region range from River along the eastern edge of long, deep trench lakes to small, the region, and the Columbia highly productive trout lakes. River between Castlegar and Larger lakes featured in this the US border. guide include Kootenay and Upper Arrow Lakes. The remaining lakes showcased here are considerably smaller and many are great for small crafts, even belly boats.

The waters featured in this guide are only a fraction of the fabulous fishing available throughout the Kootenays. Visit our website where we profile thousands of lakes across BritWe also feature two ish Columbia. Tight lines! rivers in this guide NEW IN 2014 for those who ew to the guide in 2014 is enjoy fishing a complete listing of all moving wamembers of the BC Fishing ter: the Resorts and Outfitters E l k Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Omineca region, and updated for 2014. This will be second year that the guide includes all stocked lakes in the region. This program is managed by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, releasing rainbow trout, kokanee and eastern brook trout into more than 100 lakes in this region.

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Chrysler’s Catch of the Day This comes in particularly handy if you are planning a fishing trip and want to find out the current conditions! Events

Through our partnership with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.’s, Learn to Fish program we will provide regular updates on their events held across the province. As we track down other events, such as fishing derbies and local outdoor events, we will let you know. Hot Spots in B.C.

Our members often want to learn more than just fishing reports—they want to know where they should go for the best chance at catching fish. In some cases this is simply identifying a lake or river. In other cases we will showcase points on a map to help you find the hot spots. User Submissions

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Campbell Lake C

ampbell Lake has been designated one of the region’s family fishing waters. These lakes are so-named because they offer convenient access and good opportunities to fish from shore or from a small boat. Campbell Lake has b e e n stocked with adult and catchable-sized rainbow trout.

Randy Martin from Mountain Man Outdoors says that Campbell Lake is a nice small lake, good for pontoons and float tubes. While summer fishing can be a challenge in some of the smaller lakes, patience and the right gear can make it worthwhile. Martin recommends smaller lures such as Panther Martins, Mepps or Blue Foxes. Campbell Lake has several weedy spots where it can pay to watch for insects emerging. If you’re fly fishing, Martin suggests shrimp and leech patterns.

only marked as a Rest Area. Alternately, take Highway 95A north from Kimberley, and turn right (south) onto Highway 95/93. Follow this highway south and Campbell Lake will be on your left (east). There is parking available and a day-use area.

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ampbell Lake is located northeast of Kimberley. From Kimberley, head south on Highway 95A about 25 km. Take the Highway 3 / Highway 95 North ramp to Radium, and head north for about 5 km. Take the ramp onto Highway 93, following this towards Radium Hot Springs for about 12 anglersatlas.com for more inforkm, past Fort Steele. Campbell mation. Lake is located on the right (east) side of the highway. Note that the lake is not marked as such, but

Quick Facts Surface Area • 5.6 Hectares (13.9 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.2 metres (24 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 815 metres (2,673 feet) Survey Date • July 1986 Contour Units • Metres

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Cherry Lake H

igh in the McGillivray Mountain Range, Cherry Lake is home to rainbows and cutthroats. This productive little lake is perfect for early summer fishing. Again when the leaves turn colours and the winds blow cooler, the fishing picks up for the fall, signalling the end of the long, hot summer days.

Some of your best fly options are dry flies. Smaller, pale morning duns, blue wing olives and Tom Thumbs are good choices. At the dropoff on the southwest side anglers can also take out their nymph patterns. A Prince Nymph, or a Hare’s Ear nymph, cast from the shallows to the depths, is productive.

Cherry Lake is big enough to troll with a small boat. Troll back and forth across the shoals, from deep to shallow and back again. Panther Martins, Blue Spinners and Mepps are good choices.

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ccess to Cherry Lake is half the fun. There are several different logging roads and access points. The easiest, however, is from Highway 3 / 93.

Take the Kikomen-Newgate Road over Lake Koocanusa to the Craven Creek FSR. Follow Craven Creek FSR past the Bloom Creek FSR for four kilometres, until you see the turn off to Cherry Lake. The access road can be challenging and rough. A high clearance vehicle is needed here.

Cherry Lake Rec Site is located on the eastern shores of Cherry Lake. After the Bailey Bridge over Lake Koocanusa, take the second road to the left (west). Follow the Craven Creek FSR 32.5 km to where the road forks. Take the right fork. Continue on the Craven Creek FSR until the fork at 39 km. Take the right fork until 42 km where the road forks again. Take the right fork and the recreation site is on the left within the first 500 m. The Rec Site is a small, heavilytreed site at the east end of Cherry Lake, suitable for launching car-top boats and canoes. Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 38 Hectares (95 Acres) Maximum Depth • 13 metres (43 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,227 metres (4,026 feet) Survey Date • July 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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etween Castlegar and the US border lies a unique stretch of the Columbia River that offers anglers a world-class rainbow trout fishery. This section of the river begins at the bottom of Keenleyside Dam and runs about 40 kilometres to Waneta, at the US border. Other game fish also inhabit this secton of the river, including burbot, kokanee, walleye and whitefish. There are a number of places to fish from shore, as well as several boat launches (see markers).

Beaver C r e e k Provincial Park is an excellent location to set up camp right along the river. There is a paved single wide boat launch. It is recommended that launching of trailer towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommend for boat mooring to shore.

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Duck Lake D

uck Lake is a highly productive waterbody and is known for fantastic bass fishing. The shallow nature of the lake means extensive areas have underwater plants, providing ideal bass habitat.

The fishing is good all season; pay special attention to the spawning season. The bass typically spawn in May and June, but remember that from May 15 to June 15, the bass are catch-andrelease only.

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north end of the lake. Plastic worms and leeches work well in the summer, as do Top Water Poppers and Buzz Baits. For flyfishers, leech patterns or a mouse imitation are popular patterns.

Only non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake.

Please note that permits are required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for quotas.

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he CVWMA has a history rich in commitment and conservation. As Duck Lake is critical wildlife habitat, conservationists and biologists have joined forces to enhance and protect the area, mainly for nesting and migratory waterfowl, but for all wildlife.

The lakes and wetlands that form the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area are home to an extensive array of wildlife. Several educational initiatives contribute to our understanding of the biodiversity of the Creston Valley. Please visit the CVWMA website at crestonwildlife.ca for more information. LAKE ACCESS

here are several ways to access Duck Lake. Via Channel Rd. from the south, there is a boat launch on the west side of the lake. Another option is to put in along the Kootenay River. On the east side, along Hwy 3A, the town of Sirdar has a place where you can launch and store boats (with a valid permit). Please note there is no access to Hwy 3A from the dykes at Duck Lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,694 Hectares (4,186 Acres) Maximum Depth • 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 532 metres (1,745 feet) Survey Date • May 2012 Contour Units • Metres

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he Elk River watershed is located in the south-eastern corner of British Columbia, and is nestled among the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. The river runs through the towns of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and empties into Lake Koocanusa. The eastern portion of the watershed forms the border between Alberta and British Columbia.

The headwaters of this river begin at Elk Lake Provincial Park, located at the northern extent of the watershed. Highway three runs along Elk River between and Sparwood and Elko, providing many good access points to the river. North of Sparwood is Highway 43, which runs along the river to the town of Elkford. Beyond Elkford is a logging road that takes you along the river, to the entrance of Elk Lakes Provincial Park. It is the region’s best known river and has gained a ‘must fish’ reputation with many anglers. There are cutthroat trout, ranging in size from 14 to 22 inches, and bull trout from 18 to 30 inches. When the season opens on June 15, the river is often a little muddy but with persistence and maybe a few bright streamers the fishing can still be rewarding. Zonkers and Bow River Buggers are two of the best and cutthroat respond well to them.

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Elk River The Stone fly hatch on the Elk is truly hit and miss. One day it can be excellent with even the big boys coming up only to have the next day quiet.

If you plan on fishing this time of year be sure to use Stimulators and Madame Xs or anything else large. Even in the early season murky water the trout will pounce the surface.

After mid-July you can count on the water being clear and fast. If you’re fishing nymphs, a strike indicator and a heavy weight is the ticket. Almost any nymph with a bead will catch fish but some may be better than others. Large brown and golden stones work in the spring while Princes, Hare’s Ears and Pheasant Tail nymphs line most of the guides’ boxes all season.

The cutthroat truly are kind to the dry fly fisher all summer long on the Elk. An old beat up Royal Coachman will allow even the newest fishers a great day. Caddis hatches occur off and on primarily at night with May flies hatching almost every day. Many locals swear by the traditional patterns but many successful fishers are catching more trout on new innovative patterns. Chernobyl Ants, Turks Tarantulas, Foam Spiders and just about anything else all have their time and place on the Elk. With the increased pressure every year the trout seem to have wised up to the patterns they took in the past. If you’re more of a traditionalist don’t worry, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams and Stimulators probably still work the best. As the trees start turning and the crowds disperse those

familiar Blue Winged Olives start to work the surface. Similar to the Crowsnest these tiny Mayflies (1622) cause the trout to ignore their surroundings and begin the heavy feeding required for the long winter. Wading is easy this time of year and the temperature is often just right. Small Mayfly nymphs and emergers should work before and after they break free to the air. Tiny Pheasant Tails work well weighted, and with a dab of floatant, they can also imitate the emerger. The CDC blue winged olive and small Adams fool even the old wise trout at this time of year and usually the largest fish of the season are hooked in the fall.

Remember to check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out. The Elk River is Class II water when open and other restrictions exist.

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Hahas Lake H

ahas Lake has been designated one of the region’s family fishing waters. These lakes are so-named because they offer convenient access and good opportunities to fish from shore. At different times Hahas Lake has been stocked with various sizes of

Blackwater and Pennask strains of rainbow trout from fry to adult and catchable-sized. Hahas Lake is not overly deep, suiting the feeding and foraging

behaviour of the more shallow-water Blackwater strain.

While shore-fishing is possible, Hahas Lake is probably best fished with a small boat or tube. The shores of Hahas Lake are sandy beach, and in places it can be more difficult to access deeper water from the shore. If you don’t have a boat, your best shore fishing locations are along the east and west sides. Randy Martin from Mountain Man Outdoors says that many different fly patterns will work, “though it’s not really a chironomid lake.” Instead, he suggests that anglers try shrimp or scud patterns, small leeches or halfbacks. Small gear should work well in Hahas Lake, Martin notes. Small spinners, Panther Martins or Mepps

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ahas Lake is located northeast of Kimberley. From Highway 95A, turn west onto Lost Dog Forest Service Road. Approximately 3 kilometres in from the highway, there is a road on the left hand side where Hahas Lake is located. There is another small lake just to the north of Hahas called Solar Lake.

Accommodations are available in and around Kimberley, ranging from campsites to hotels. There is also a cabin available to rent on the north side of the lake, and several Bed and Breakfast options. Contact Tourism Kimberley for more information. Members of the Angler’s Atlas can “follow” their favourite lakes! Get new information about your local lakes as soon as it’s posted. Have something to say? Post to the pages of your favourite lakes and share videos, current conditions and tips to help out your fellow anglers. Visit anglersatlas.com for more information.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 43 Hectares (106 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12.2 metres (40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 909 metres (2,982 feet) Survey Date • August 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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Kootenay Lake (West Arm) F

Quick Facts Surface Area • 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres) Maximum Depth • 47.9 metres (157 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 529 metres (1,737 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

ishing in the Nelson area can be a little easier than fishing the other arms of Kootenay Lake. The West Arm, from Balfour to Nelson, offers areas where shore fishing is possible, and its smaller size makes it a little easier to explore this section. Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, notes that fishing on the West Arm can be a lot different than the other sections of Kootenay Lake.

He also reminds readers to check the regulations for Kootenay Lake regularly for in-season changes. The West Arm is a separate fishery from the main stem of the lake. Kerry Reed is available to help you make the most of your trip to Kootenay Lake. Contact him at: Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 reeladventuresfishing.com

“With a few openings during the season for Kokanee, it is a popular fishery in the spring,” he says. Reed is enthusiastic about the different opportunities throughout the year.

There is “great fly-fishing throughout the summer months and some fantastic bull trout

fishing throughout the winter months.”

“It is a lot shallower than the main body of Kootenay Lake and is almost river-like in some

areas. Depending on water levels, the currents will change throughout the year,” Reed cautions.

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

Accommodation options are plentiful in this area. Along the south side, Sunshine Bay Regional Park has a sandy beach and a boat launch. Balfour, located at the entrance to the West Arm, also has a boat launch and ferry services to the south side of the lake. There are Visit the Chamber of Commerce also shore fishing options in and website at discovernelson.com for more information. around Balfour. The town of Nelson offers several accommodation options from rustic campsites to hotels. West Arm Provincial Park and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are two of the parks along the West Arm. West Arm Provincial Park is largely undeveloped, al-

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Kootenay Lake (North) K

been caught up to 29 Lbs, with the average Bulls ranging between 5 Lbs – 12 Lbs.

ootenay Lake is long, large and deep, one of the largest lakes in the province. At over 100 kilometres long and more than 300 feet deep, Kootenay Lake offers fabulous fishing in a stunning setting, with many more aquatic and land activities to round out your trip there.

Favourite lures vary with the weather conditions and time of year. When fishing the far North arm, I prefer using plugs or apex lures. Bull Trout seem to be more abundant in the North arm and they seem to prefer these lures. And for Rainbows, our favorites are bucktail flies on the surface when it’s breezy. Or plugs and apex lures when it’s calmer.

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The North arm of Kootenay Lake extends from Balfour up to the very end of the lake at Argenta. The deepest area is around 450’ and shallowing off in the far north to around 300’.

Fishing can be very good on the North arm of the lake, especially in the spring, although these fish are constantly moving, so, you never know. Gerrard Rainbows up to 35 Lbs have been caught in Kootenay Lake, which keeps anglers from all over the world coming back for that chance of a fish of a lifetime. More common are Rainbows between 5 Lbs – 15Lbs. Also, Bull Trout have

Also, Kokanee salmon are a popular fish for eating. While not the biggest in size, they are definitely the best for eating. Trolling with small gang trolls and small spinners seem to work best for these tasty treats. Kerry Reed Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

Along with the Recreation Sites noted on the map, there are several other campsites and creeks. Schroeder Creek, Lost Ledge, Davis Creek, Fry Point and Campbell Bay are just a few of the others worth noting. Please visit local tourism information centres to get directions and information. A helpful website is Visit Kaslo at www.visitkaslo.com. Always consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres) Maximum Depth • 47.9 metres (157 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 529 metres (1,737 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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phy trout is nearby. Primarily marine accessed, the park can be reached by road.

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

Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, says, “There seems to be more of a mix of Rainbows and Bull trout throughout this middle section of the lake. Again, the same techniques for fishing can be applied as in the North.”

He continues, “Remember the rule of thumb for colors: Dark colors on dark days and light colors on light days. This will help increase some odds. But then again, sometimes there’s no rhyme or reason. So, you just need to be out there.” Reed notes that trolling speed is also an important factor, and depends on the weather and the season. “Spring and fall water temperatures seem to bring more aggressive fish. So a faster troll can be good. However in the heat of the summer or the dead cold of winter, slower trolling seems to produce more. You just have to experiment.”

Reed reminds anglers that as in the North arm, Kokanee salmon are abundant throughout the lake. ”Trolling with small spinners and gang trolls is the ticket for these popular fish.” Kerry Reed can be reached at: Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

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ferent camping options on its website: camping.bc.ca/kootenay_ rockies/Kootenay_lake_ camping_listings.aspx

Drewry Point Provincial Park lies along the western shore of Kootenay Lake. The small, three-site, user-maintained park is accessible only by boat. Located 36 km south of Balfour, this park provides protected moorage in both the north and south bays making it easy to get out of the wind.

Kootenay Lake Provincial Park is actually several different sites along the west shores of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique amenities. Check the B.C. Parks website for more detailed information.

B.C. Parks says that Pilot Bay Provincial Park, on the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake, is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake. Here, boaters often take shelter during summer storms when they are caught on the lake. As a bonus, some of the best fishing for tro-

Lockhart Beach Provincial Park is the easiest park on the south arm to access, providing 18 sites and basic amenities.

Along with provincial parks, there are several rec sites along the north portion of Kootenay Lake. Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek are all options offering camping and pit toilets along Kootenay Lake. Please note that some of these sites charge fees. Please check the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts for specific information about each site. Also please keep in mind that many parks and rec sites are first come, first served, and can be very busy, particularly in the summer.

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Mitten Lake M

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

Stocked with the Gerrard strain of rainbow trout, which grow to large sizes, Mitten Lake is best fished in the deeper sections. Gerrards usually prefer to stay deeper than many other strains of rainbows and are more likely to be

holding at the depths than in rather than along the shoals. the shallows. LAKE ACCESS Generally, and especially for Gerrards, your flies and lures itten Lake is close to should be imitating small baitParson, which is befish. These highly piscivorous tween Golden and Invermere creatures prefer to feed on fry, on Highway 95. From Parson, and will more often take to turn south onto Mitten Lake these. Greens and browns are Road and follow for about 14 good colour choices for Mitten km. The road is 2WD accesLake. sible, though it can be rough in Head out from the boat launch places. on the eastern side right where Mitten Lake is easily accesthe bay comes around. Try sible and very busy. Amenities trolling back and forth across include a dock, a boat launch, the depths, wheelchair-accessible toilets and a beach. There is a fee for camping here.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts reports that the use of jet skis here is highly discouraged and may be banned. Please leave your skis at home.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 62 Hectares (153 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11.6 metres (38 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 991 metres (3,251 feet) Survey Date • July 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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North Star Lake N

orth Star Lake is another in a series of popular lakes in the southeastern Kootenay region. As is typical of many other regional lakes, North Star has extensive shoal areas around the shore.

North Star Lake has been stocked with several strains of rainbow trout, and most recently with the Blackwater strain. These fighting lunkers can grow to very large sizes in North Star Lake, perhaps because of the abundant food in this rich aquatic environment. Blackwater trout are mid- to shallow-water foragers, and prefer to feed more often during the day. They are well-suited to North Star Lake, as the deeper sections here are confined to the middle and west areas. The rest of this lake tends to be muddy in places, and shore fishing is difficult here.

Gear fishers will find their best success with Kwikfish, Gang Trolls and spoons. Nymphs, molluscs and snails are the food of choice early in the spring, and as the water warms, going deep is your best bet, even in the

morni n g s a n d evenings, though occasionally these trout will venture closer to the surface to feed.

along the JaffrayB a y n e s Lake Road for about 5 km until you reach the branch road east to North Star Lake and the rec site. The rec site has space for 9 vehicles, along with a small boat launch.

Because North Star Lake is at a relatively low elevation, fly fish- Members of the Angler’s Atlas ers can start fishing with chiron- can follow their favourite lakes! Get information about your local omids as early as mid April. lakes as soon as it’s posted. Have The lake is very clear, and there something to say? Post to the are some great hatches that can pages of your favourite lakes and make for great dry fly fishing. share videos, current conditions Leeches, mayfly nymphs and and tips. Visit anglersatlas.com damselflies can all be useful patfor more information. terns for North Star Lake. Map and article based on mateLAKE ACCESS rial provided by the Freshwater orth Star Lake is south of Fisheries Society of BC. Jaffray. Follow Highway 3/93 to Jaffray, and then south

Quick Facts Surface Area • 21 Hectares (52 Acres) Maximum Depth • 10 metres (33 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 847 metres (2,778 feet) Survey Date • September 1985 Contour Units • Metres

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

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Peckhams (Norbury) Lake At these times, it’s even more important to get down deep. Fast-sinking lines and weighted gear will help. When possible fish in the early mornings and later in the evenings for best success. As the fall moves in and the water cools, chironomid fishing is once again a good method for fishing Peckhams Lake. Shrimp and leeches are also popular fall patterns here. Just to the south of Peckhams, Norbury Lake a l s o sup-

ports a good rainbow fishery, as well as a thriving cutthroat fishery. The best time for Norbury Lake is also in the spring and fall. This lake is stocked with rainbow trout from both the Gerrard and Fraser Valley strains, including catchable sized. LAKE ACCESS

eckhams Lake is just east of Cranbrook. Follow Highway 3 / 93 to Fort Steele and turn east onto the WardnerFort Steele Road. Follow this for about 16 km. Just past the junction with Fenwick Road is Peckhams Lake.

The park has a large campsite with 46 sites located at Norbury Lake to the south of Peckhams. Both lakes have water, pit toilets, and small boat launches. Motorized boats are not allowed.

Lure fishers can try a variety of gear from Kwikfish to small spoons. As various types of rainbow trout have been stocked here, trout may be found at varying water depths at various times in the season. Peckhams Lake suffers through the summer doldrums. As well, the fishing pressure increases as the season progresses.

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Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 14 Hectares (33 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.4 metres (31 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 835 metres (2,740 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Feet

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Premier Lake P

Quick Facts Surface Area • 190 Hectares (469 Acres) Maximum Depth • 32.5 metres (107 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 860 metres (2,822 feet) Survey Date • June 1987 Contour Units • Metres

remier Lake lies against the western edge of the Rocky Mountains and its emerald green waters are a favorite destination for many travellers through the Kootenays. Premier Lake is heavily stocked with rainbow trout. In 2013, nearly 50,000 trout were released into the lake. In the heat of summer, troll leeches and bead-head nymphs on full sink lines at the dropoffs on the east side. Dry flies can be especially productive in the evenings. The southwest end is good for spring fishing.

use area.

There are special restrictions on Premier Lake. A southern closure between May 15 and June 20, is in effect although the rest of the lake is still open. A speed restriction is in place for the southern half of the lake, where no towing/ water skiing is allowed.

Now members of the Angler’s Atlas can follow their favourite lakes! Get new information about your local lakes as soon LAKE ACCESS as it’s posted. Have something rom Cranbrook travel 72 km to say? Post to the pages of your north along Highway 93/95, favourite lakes and share vidto a paved road on the right There is a provincial park at the eos, current conditions and tips (east) leading to the park. southern end of the lake, which to help out your fellow anglers. includes hiking trails leading to Visit anglersatlas.com for more several smaller lakes also stocked information. with trout. They are Turtle, Canuck Yankee, and Cats Eye Lakes, and are between 20 to 45 minutes from the campground.

The provincial park has 57 campsites, ten of which can be reserved. There is a concrete boat launch located past the d a y

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Rockbluff Lake R

ockbluff Lake is one of the best fishing lakes in the Kootenays, with scenery to match. The ice comes off this lake a little later than at some others, and the trout are hungry and ready for action.

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rom Cranbrook travel 72 km north along Highway 93/95, to a paved road on the right (east) leading to the park. Keep going past the park; it is a short drive to Rockbluff Lake. There Rockbluff Lake is long and deep is a parking area at the south end in some places, though most of the lake and an outhouse. of its water is in the mid-depth Camping is available at Premier range. The Pennask rainbow Lake Provincial Park, with 57 trout that are stocked here are campsites, a playground, water fighters and known for their pumps, a boat launch and pit jump. They also prefer the deep toilets. water, and are most active in the Along with the provincial park, evening. there are several other accomJust after ice off, try chirono- modation options. Springbrook mids if you’re fly fishing. It’s Resort is located south of well worth learning to fish these Premier Lake at Skookumchuck patterns properly and effective- along the Kootenay River. It ly, as chironomids make up a offers travellers all type of accovery large part of the diet of modations from motel to self most trout in the province. Try contained cabins, Seasonal RV the areas around the islands in to overnight tenting. the south and right around the middle-eastern side of the lake. Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater Another tip for fly fishers is Fisheries Society of BC. to move from wet flies at the beginning of a hatch, to dry flies as the hatch progresses. Kwikfish, Lake Trolls and Hildebrandt spoons can be very effective here. Good colours to try are blue and silver or green and silver combinations.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 20 Hectares (49 Acres) Maximum Depth • 25.6 metres (84 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 762 metres (2,500 feet) Survey Date • August 1961 Contour Units • Feet © The Angler’s Atlas

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Upper Arrow Lake

pper Arrow Lake, and its counterpart, Lower Arrow Lake, are reservoirs formed from a dam of the Columbia River at Castlegar. Water levels fluctuate, sometimes significantly. Nevertheless, there is still great fishing to be had. Like many lakes in the Kootenays, Upper Arrow Lake is stocked with the Gerrard strain of rainbow trout. Local fishing guide, Kerry Reed, owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters, says that fall and winter are his favourite times to fish Upper Arrow Lake.

“Early in the fall we can catch most bull trout and rainbows on the downrigger at depths between 50 - 100ft. Although as the water temperature drops to the magic number, we will start catching more and more on the surface,” Reed notes.

For bull trout, Reed says, “My favorite lures of choice are Apex lures, Lyman plugs, and a flasher/ hoochie combo from the surface down to 100ft.” Darker colours such as shades of purple can work well in the winter. Try varying your speed according to the weather. In warmer weather, try trolling at a speed just a little faster than you would in the winter.

50 degree mark. As it gets colder throughout the winter, make sure to slow down your presentation, as these fish seem to slow down also,” Reed suggests.

Please bear in mind that Upper Arrow Lake is subject to several different regulations and exemptions. Please be familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

Kerry Reed is available to help you make the most of your trip to Kootenay Lake. Contact him at: Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

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here are a number of access options between Nakusp and Revelstoke, and several accommodation options. There are provincial parks and rec sites, with varying services and amenities. There are also accommodations available in Nakusp and Revelstoke.

Surface Area • 22,947 Hectares (56,704 Acres) Maximum Depth • 289 metres (948 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 431 metres (1,415 feet) Survey Date • July 1959

“The magic temperature for the bigger fish seems to be around the

Contour Units • NA

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Whiteswan Lake W

hiteswan Lake, in southeastern British Columbia, is a beautiful lake surrounded by high, craggy mountain peaks. One of two amazing lakes in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, Whiteswan Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout.

Outdoor Canada magazine has even named Whiteswan Lake one of the top lakes in Canada for rainbow trout. The best time for fishing this great fishery is in early spring, and again in the fall. The lake is deep enough that it won’t necessarily suffer through the summer doldrums, however, the fish are always more active when they’re feeding heavily right before or after winter. Medium sized spoons and spinners work well here. Fly fishing is great here as well. Some of the most productive patterns can be midges or damselflies. Work the dropoffs or the edges of the

marl flats. Whiteswan Lake was last stocked with rainbow trout from the Gerrard strain in 2009. These lunkers are a real treat for anglers, as they put up a good fight and grow to very

informa tio n is posted. Visit anglersatlas.com for details. large sizes. Members can also add tips, photos and stories to lake pages. The Gerrard strain will See the Whiteswan Lake page at feed on insects and small invertebrates in their smaller anglersatlas.com/lakes/2069. states, however as they reach the LAKE ACCESS larger sizes, their feeding habits hiteswan Lake is locatchange and they focus almost ed in Whiteswan Lake exclusively on other fish. Lures and flies, therefore, will want to Provincial Park. Access to the park can be challenging, and imitate baitfish. B.C. Parks warns users to exerThe other lake in the park is cise extreme caution at all times Alces Lake, which has been when driving in. Please consult stocked with rainbows as well. their website for further inforThis stunning alpine lake is a mation: env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks. fabulous fishery in itself and is There are hotsprings, camping worth the trip. and boat launches available. Now Angler’s Atlas members can follow their favourite lakes, and be notified whenever new

Quick Facts Surface Area • 378 Hectares (934 Acres) Maximum Depth • 19.3 metres (63 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,127 metres (3,698 feet) Survey Date • June 1987 Contour Units • Metres

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Whitetail Lake W

hitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, managed for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked. It’s a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway.

are closed to fishing all year.

Stop by any of the local taackle shops in Cranbrook or Kimberley to find out the latest reports on this lake.

Along with rainbow trout, Whitetail Lake supports a good population of brook trout. Try an Elkwing Caddis when targetting the brook trout. Pay particular attention LAKE ACCESS to the weedy areas. hitetail Lake is located north of When going after the trophy Canal Flats. From Canal Gerrard rainbow trout, chiFlats, head north for about ronomids are often a good 4 kilometres on Highway standard choice. Anglers can 93 / 95. Turn west onto the also try a gray beard nymph Findlay Creek Forest Service or a caddis. Lure fishers may Road. Follow the signs to the want to try a size 6 or 7 Blue Lake Forestry Camp Kwikfish. Choose a colour that’s closest to what’s in along the Findlay FSR and the lake. Greens are good the Deer Lake FSR. Do not turn off to Blue Lake choices for Whitetail Lake. at the 23.5 km mark. Stay Please check the B.C. right at the 25.5 mark, and Freshwater F i s h i n g take another right turn to Regulations for information the Whitetail Lake Rec Site. about Whitetail Lake before This road is passable with heading out. There are gear trailers and 2WD, though it restrictions in place, as well may be quite bumpy in secas a quota in effect. Also tions. note that the inlet and outlet streams for Whitetail Lake The Forest Service Rec Site

offers space for 32 vehicles, with most sites being shaded and offering good access to the lake. This is a popular site that is busy on weekends. Please note that the second group of sites does not have a turnaround area for trailers.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 162 Hectares (400 Acres) Maximum Depth • 19.2 metres (63 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,066 metres (3,497 feet) Survey Date • July 1959 © The Angler’s Atlas

Contour Units • Feet

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Wilbur Lake W

ilbur Lake is a small lake west of Highway 95, north of Mitten Lake. This relatively shallow lake is a high elevation body of water, set among a series of great fishing lakes.

aging.

Going after these trout, chironomids are a great place to start if you’re fly fishing. Rick Passek, author and instructor, notes that chironomid fishing, when done Wilbur Lake is stocked by the properly, can be highly rewardFreshwater Fisheries Society ing and exciting. of B.C. with Pennask rainbow It’s definitely worthwhile to trout. These are feisty, fighting take the time to learn chironofish, feeding heavily on chi- mid fishing, and how it differs ronomids. They tend to be most from fly fishing active in the evening, and prefer the mid-level waters f o r for-

other patterns.

Several different lures can work here. Spinners and spoons are good to try, and plugs seem to do really well in landing trout. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for restrictions. Wilbur Lake is closed to ice fishing and there is a limit of one trout for this lake. LAKE ACCESS

ilbur Lake is located west of Parson. There are several logging roads in the area, and your best bet is to consult a good road map for these roads. From Parson, follow the Crestbrook Main Road southwest. Stay on this road past the Spillimacheen North FSR, and the turn off to Wilbur Lake will be on your right.

There is a small rec site at Wilbur Lake, with pit toilets and a small boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 12Hectares (30 Acres) Maximum Depth • 10 metres (33 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,277 metres (4,190 feet) Survey Date • July 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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Windermere Lake W

indermere Lake is one of the most popular lakes in all of southeastern British Columbia, and for good reason. The recreational opportunities are endless and the fishing is fabulous.

St. North to Highway 3B / Highway 95. Take the ramp onto Highway 93 / 95 and follow the Highway for 32 kilometres. Stay right to keep on the Highway and follow this road for another 90 km. There are several access points to the lake along the highway.

Like some other lakes in the southern part of the province, Windermere Lake is known as a bass fishing hotspot.

Brian McKenzie from Home Hardware says that Windermere Lake is fairly consistent all year round. Ice fishing for bass is a popular winter activity among locals, and although it is relatively shallow, the fishing can be good even in the heat of the summer. Rylan Kashuba from Reel Axe Adventures says that bass will bite on spinner baits, crank baits, rubber frogs and rubber worms. Chartreuse is a good colour for the frogs. If you’re using minnow lures, a rainbow trout colour is a good choice. Frogs can be fished in a number of ways, from skimming along the surface to imitating a hopping action among the weeds. Try to keep the action as realistic as possible, but don’t be afraid to experiment with your technique.

Kashuba advises to look for bass in cover spots like lily pads and reeds, or in deep holes if it’s hot out.

Anglers targetting the lake’s rainbow trout may want to try shiny, fast-moving lures, says Kashuba. He trolls the lake, and suggests sticking to the north east side. “Early morning is the best time before all the speed boats get out there,” Kashuba advises. LAKE ACCESS

indermere Lake is located north of Cranbrook. From Cranbrook, follow Cranbrook

Accommodation is available at one of the many resorts in the area, and also in the town of Invermere, on the north shore of the lake. There are also camping options at Dry Gulch Provincial Park or at Kootenay National Park, where there are 3 major campgrounds.

There is a day-use area just north of the town of Windermere, at James Chabot Provincial Park. A boat launch and sandy beach are available, along with picnic tables, water and pit toilets. © The Angler’s Atlas

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,610 Hectares (3,978 Acres) Maximum Depth • 6.4 metres (21 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 800 metres (2,624 feet) Survey Date • August 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2013-2015 In-season changes as of April 1, 2014 highlighted General Restrictions No fishing: in any stream in Region 4 from Apr. 1 to June 14 (see tables for additional closed times or exceptions). Trout/char release: in streams from Nov. 1 to March 31 (see tables for additional dates or exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 4, all year. NOTE: “streams” defined on page 88. Classified Waters: many East Kootenay Rivers and their tributaries are Classified Waters and require a supplemental Classified Waters Licence, see page 8, map of waters on page 37, and the water specific tables (pages 39-44). Regional Daily Catch Quotas (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than 1 rainbow trout or cutthroat trout over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) of any size Bass: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 15 (none from streams) Northern pike: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) Walleye: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) White Sturgeon: Closed to fishing (No exceptions) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions)

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

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

Notice to Anglers It is illegal to fish for bass, perch, pike or walleye in the Kootenay Region, with the exception of certain waters, as listed in the Water-Specific Tables. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 84. Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Permits are required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Six Mile, Leach, Kootenay River and Canal and Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.cre tonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900.

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2013-2015 In-season changes as of April 1, 2014 highlighted FISH CONSUMPTION REMINDER For information on the proper preparation of fish for consumption, please read Preparing Fish for the Table on page 79.

IMPORTANT: Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2014/2015 season www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations

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

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Table Legend See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.  Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries  Age Restricted Waters

Castlegar

Main Body

Procter Lighthouse

NELSON KOOTENAY LAKE

Creston

ABRUZZI CREEK

AKOLKOLEX RIVER* “ALCES” LAKE  ALEXANDER CREEK* CW (above the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) ALEXANDER CREEK CW (below the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) “ALTA” LAKE

4-23 4-33 4-24 4-23 4-23 4-3

ARROW LAKES

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

4-15 4-32 ARROW LAKES’ TRIBUTARIESee Lower Arrow Lake’s tributaries and Upper Arrow Lake’s tributaries ARROW PARK (Mosquito) CREEK 4-32 Closed all year ASHER CREEK 4-30 No fishing below South Fork (5 km from Trout Lake), June 15-Oct 31 BAYNES LAKE 4-22 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; electric motors only BEAVER CREEK 4-8 Brook trout daily quota = 8 4-17 Electric motors only BEAVER LAKE  BEDNORSKI LAKE BIG FISH (DUNBAR) LAKE BIGHORN (RAM) CREEK * CW BOTTS LAKE BOX LAKE 

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

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) A tributary of Wigwam River; see Wigwam River* No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only Electric motors only

BRIDAL LAKE  BULL RIVER* CW

4-7

No powered boats

4-22

Trout / char release from Galbraith Creek to Van Creek*, Aberfeldie Dam to Tie Mill Dam*, and Quinn Creek* Other parts: trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2013-2015 In-season changes as of April 1, 2014 highlighted BURTON CREEK

4-15

CADORNA CREEK CW

4-23

CAMERON SLOUGH CARIBOU CREEK

4-21 4-15

CARIBOU LAKES 

4-32

CARTWRIGHT LAKE 

4-34

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

4-34

No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10hp) Electric motors only

4-25 4-8

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

4-8

Open to fishing all year; no powered boats

4-36 4-34

Closed all year Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10hp)

4-23

 Age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Part described is NOT a Classified Water Closed all year below signs at falls 10 km from Kootenay Lake Burbot release; speed restriction (10 km/h) near eastern shore and at south end, as buoyed and signed Closed all year (except DutchCreek) Closed all year from Revelstoke Dam to Hwy #1 bridge No fishing from a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank, downstream approximately 950 m to the CPR bridge, Mar 1-June 30 All parts open are EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release and the regional Apr 1-June 14 closure Kokanee daily quota = 15 from Keenleyside Dam to a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river Walleye daily quota = 8 from Keenleyside Dam to the Washington State border bank Northern pike daily quota = unlimited from Keenleyside Dam downstream to the Washington State border Burbot release Speed restriction (10 km/h) from Mud Lake to Columbia Lake, no power boats in wetlands and no towing, in main channel from Fairmont to Donald See Upper Arrow Lake for the portion of the Columbia River which may be found below the Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke (depending on reservoir level) No fishing May 1-June 30 No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Electric motors only

COFFEE CREEK COLUMBIA LAKE COLUMBIA LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES COLUMBIA RIVER

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

CONNOR LAKE CONNOR LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-23 4-23 4-8

COTTONWOOD LAKE  CRAWFORD CREEK CRAWFORD CREEK CRESTON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (CVWMA) WATERS CUB LAKE  CULTUS CREEK* DEER CREEK DOROTHY LAKE  DUCK LAKE* (Permit required see Note on page 38)

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

DUNCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES DUNCAN RIVER*

4-27 4-19

DUTCH CREEK*

4-26

East (Fork) White River

4-24 4-20

ECHOES LAKES  (near Kimberley)

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

Closed all year No fishing June 15-Oct 31 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Applies to all waters within the CVWMA, including Six Mile Lake, Leach Lake, Kootenay River and Canal, EXCEPT Duck Lake (see separate entry) Permit required see Note on page 38 Electric motors only Closed all year below Laib Creek Closed all year  Age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bass daily quota = 3 (only 1 over 40 cm), June 16-May 14; bass release, May 15-June 15 Yellow perch daily quota = 20 No powered boats in Duck Lake Bull trout release (includes Upper Duncan River and tributaries) Closed all year below Duncan Dam, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT Mar 1-Apr 15 when whitefish may be fished for and retained in mainstem below Lardeau River (release all other species) Trout/char release from Ben Able Creek to Columbia Lake and/or River Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Burbot release EXEMPT from Columbia Lake’s tributaries closure Closed all year No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 in the aggregate from both lakes (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2013-2015 In-season changes as of April 1, 2014 highlighted EDWARDS LAKES  ELK RIVER CW (above Elko Dam)

4-2

Electric motors only

4-2 4-23

ELK RIVER CW (below Elko Dam)

4-2

ELK RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES CW (see Exceptions)

4-2 4-23

ERIE LAKE FINDLAY CREEK*

4-8 4-26

Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release June 15-Oct 31: from Lower Elk Lake to Forsyth Cr, from Line Creek bridge to CPR bridge at Sparwood, from Hwy #3 bridge at Hosmer to the northern Hwy #3 bridge at Fernie, AND from the bridge at Morrissey to Elko Dam All other parts: trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no cutthroat under 30 cm, no bull trout under 75 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) & bait ban, June 15 - Aug 31 EXCEPTIONS - SEE SEPARATE LISTINGS FOR: Abruzzi Cr., Alexander Cr.* above the easternmost Hwy #3 bridge, Bighorn (Ram) Cr., Cadorna Cr., Fording R., Forsyth Cr. from Connor Lk. downstream 3 km, Line Cr.* , Lodgepole Cr. below the falls near km 26 post, Michel Cr.* , Morrissey Cr.* , Wigwam River ALL tributaries (EXCEPT Coal Creek below old MF&M Railway bridge 7 km above Elk River) are Class II waters when open Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Doctor Creek bridge to Lavington Creek bridge, June 15-Oct 31; other parts (including tributaries) trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31

FISHER MAIDEN LAKE  FLATHEAD RIVER

4-26

FLATHEAD RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-1

FORDING RIVER CW (below Josephine Falls) FORDING RIVER* CW (above Josephine Falls) FORSYTH CREEK CW

4-23

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

4-1

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

 Age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries Closed all year Closed all year from Connor Lake downstream 3 km For remainder, see Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited See Norbury Lake Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Leadville Creek to Cameron Creek Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 (EXCEPT Kitchener Creek) See Kitchener Creek, a tributary Trout/char release; bait ban Closed all year Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Closed all year below falls 11 km from Arrow Lake Electric motors only Closed all year below Angus Creek; Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Closed all year No powered boats

IDLEWILD LAKE  (Old Cranbrook Reservoir) ILLECILLEWAET RIVER

4-3

No ice fishing  Age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

4-33

IRISHMAN CREEK

4-5 4-34

Closed all year below Albert Canyon, EXCEPT Feb 1-Apr 15 when whitefish may be fished for & retained (release all other species) Closed all year Electric motors only

JADE LAKE  JIM SMITH LAKE JORDAN RIVER* JOSEPH CREEK

4-20 4-39 4-3

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

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4-18

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

4-18 4-22

KOOTENAY LAKE, ALL PARTS (Main Body, Upper West Arm & Lower West Arm) KOOTENAY LAKE - MAIN BODY (for location see map on page 38)

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

KOOTENAY LAKE - UPPER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 38)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE - LOWER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 38)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-7 4-19 4-2 4-7 4-8 4-21 4-22 4-24 4-25 4-35

KOOTENAY RIVER CW

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

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

Closed all year from below Keen Creek to boundary signs at river mouth at Kootenay Lake Above Keen Creek: trout/char release, and bait ban Closed all year below falls 6 km from Kaslo River Bass daily quota = 8 No powered boats Closed all year in Bush Arm within 200 m of bridge (Bush-Sullivan Road) Bull trout release Does not include Columbia River upstream of Kinbasket Reservoir EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River* Bull trout release Nov 1-Mar 31; no bull trout under 75 cm when open; bait ban Sept 15-June 30; See page 80 - Fluctuating Reservoir Levels Burbot release Trout/char daily quota = 2; bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Closed all year north of a line between signs at Argenta and Mosquito Landing No fishing north of a line between signs at Lost Ledge Creek & Salisbury Creek, Feb 1-June 10 Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to keep rainbow trout over 50 cm, annual quota = 5 Barbless hook Rainbow trout release, Jan 1- May 31 Kokanee release all year, EXCEPT Apr 1-Apr 7, May 1-May 7, June 1-June 7, and July 1-July 7 only, when daily quota = 5; NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Bait ban, June 1-Aug 31 Kokanee daily quota = 5, but only on Saturday and Sunday of each week. Kokanee release Monday through Friday of each week. NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release Does not include the Kootenay River upstream from Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border near Creston Closed all year from CPR bridge near Creston downstream 2 km to navigation dolphin Downstream from the Idaho border to CPR bridge near Creston and from Corra Linn Dam to the Columbia River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure AND from Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release Burbot release from Idaho border near Creston to Kootenay Lake, including tributaries to that part Upstream of the Montana border to White River: bait ban all year; EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure; trout/ char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Apr 1-Oct 31; trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 No fishing above White River, Apr 1-June 14; bait ban all year; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31; trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 Upstream of White River, including tributaries: Class II water when open Walleye daily quota = 8 from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River Northern pike daily quota = unlimited from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River Closed all year below falls 1 km above Gardiner Creek Closed all year from Mica Dam to signs at the narrows immediately downstream of the mouth of Bigmouth Creek Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-25 4-21

Closed all year below signs at Trout Lake outlet, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT Poplar Creek above signs 5 km from Lardeau River and Healy Creek above Healy Creek Falls, and EXCEPT Mar 1-Apr 15 whitefish may be fished for and retained in mainstem below Howser bridge (release all other species) Closed all year Speed restriction (8 km/h)

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

Electric motors only Closed all year Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; no powered boats Electric motors only

4-23 4-34

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

4-16

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

4-29 4’-30

4-16

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4-2 4-8 4-2

“ LOST” LAKE 

4-23

LOWER ARROW LAKE 

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

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

MACKENZIE CREEK MATHER (Cherry) CREEK “MCCLAIN” LAKE  MCNAUGHTON LAKE MICHEL CREEK* CW (above the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MICHEL CREEK CW (below the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MIDGE CREEK*

4-21 4-20 4-34 4-36 4-23 4-23 4-7 4-24

MOOSE (“Alces) LAKE  MORRISSEY CREEK* CW

4-2

MOSES CREEK MOYIE LAKE MOYIE RIVER*

4-39 4-5 4-5

MURPHY CREEK NAGLE CREEK

4-9 4-39 4-9

NANCY GREENE (Sheep) LAKE 

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release, June 15-Aug 31 Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries See Elk River’s tributaries Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No ice fishing; trout / char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Unnamed lake approx. 2 km E/SE of Elkford Kokanee daily quota = 5; NOTE: The combined daily quota for kokanee from Upper Arrow Lake (including “the drawdown area”; see Upper Arrow Lake) and Lower Arrow Lake cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout / char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats Electric motors only Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char release downstream of Premier Lake bridge crossing, June 15- Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm) between Premier Lake bridge crossing and Mutton Creek, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban downstream of Mutton Creek, June 15-Oct 31 Closed all year EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 750m south of Mitten Lake See Kinbasket Lake Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries Closed all year No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries Closed all year Burbot release Feb 7-Mar 31; bull trout release Irishman Creek (Moyie River tributary) closed all year; No powered boats from bridge at south end of Moyie Lake to U.S. border Bull trout and cutthroat trout release Closed all year Closed all year No powered boats

NINE BAY LAKE  NORBURY (Little Bull) CREEK

4-34

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

4-22

NORBURY (Garbutt) LAKE  NORNS (Pass) CREEK North(Fork) White River CW PALMER BAR CREEK

4-22

 Age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No powered boats

4-15 4-24 4-5 4-22

Closed all year below falls 2 km from Columbia River Trout/char release; bait ban; Class II water when open, including tributaries EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure No powered boats

4-8

INCLUDES the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam EXEMPT from single barbless hooks; bull trout release EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure; bass daily quota = 8; northern pike daily quota = unlimited INCLUDES tributaries of the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam Bull trout release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Closed all year below Lisbon Creek Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Trout daily quota = 2 Closed all year

PECKHAMS LAKE  PEND D’OREILLE RIVER PEND D’OREILLE RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES (Except Salmo River*) PERRY CREEK CW

4-8

4-20

PHILLIPPS LAKE PRATTLE CREEK

4-23 4-36

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4-21

PREMIER LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES QUINN CREEK* CW

4-21 4-22

REVELSTOKE LAKE REVELSTOKE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES ROCK ISLAND LAKE

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

ROSEBUD LAKE  RYKERTS (“Vic Mawson”) LAKE

4-6

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

4-31 4-20 4-20

SALMO RIVER

4-8

SALMO RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-8 4-34

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

4-22

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

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

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

4-15 4-17 4-17

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

4-15 4-32 4-21

“SPRING” LAKE 

4-22

STEAMBOAT LAKE  SULLIVAN RIVER* SUMMER LAKE SUMMIT CREEK* SUMMIT LAKE  SUMMIT LAKE  SUNBURST LAKE SUZANNE LAKE  TIE LAKE TONKAWATLA (Tum Tum) CREEK TOPAZ LAKE 

4-20 4-21 4-8

No fishing south of signs on lakeshore, May 15-June 20 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h), south half only Closed all year Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries See Lake Revelstoke See Lake Revelstoke’s tributaries Closed all year Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boats Much of this Lake is Private Property, angling access requires permission of the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club (see signs at Lake) Bass daily quota = 8 Closed all year below barrier 1 km above Hwy #23 Bridge Burbot release Trout/char release Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) on all tributaries, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban* Class II water when open, including tributaries (except Joseph Creek) From Sheep Creek to South Salmo River: release all trout/char (including bull trout); remainder of mainstem: trout/ char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31, and release all bull trout year round Bait ban Regional quotas apply, EXCEPT release all bull trout; bait ban Electric motors only Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Closed all year Bass daily quota = 8 See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries Closed all year See Pend d’Oreille River Closed all year No fishing from a point on the creek closest to km 38 on the Skookumchuck Forest Service Road to Buhl Creek, Sept 1-Oct 31 (mainstem only) Trout/char release; bait ban Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Closed all year Bull trout release No fishing July 15-Aug31(EXCEPT Koch Creek* above falls and LittleSlocan Lake’s tributaries;see LemonCreek) Bait ban (where open), June 15-Oct 31 Trout / char release (EXCEPT Koch Cr* above falls & Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries) Closed all year below Hail Creek Electric motors only Trout daily quota = 2 (none over 40 cm); single hook

4-34

Bass daily quota = 8 Unnamed lake approx.1.5 km W/NW of the west end of Tie Lake Electric motors only

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

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing, June 15-July 15; bull trout release Trout/char daily quota = 2

4-23

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

4-25 4-22

Trout/char daily quota = 2 Bass daily quota = 8

4-22 4-32 4-34

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Closed all year Electric motors only

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4-30

TROUT LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-30 4-34

TWIN LAKES  UPPER ARROW LAKE

4-31 4-32

No fishing northwest of a line between signs on opposite shores 1.5 km southeast of Trout Lake village, Feb 1-May 31 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only “The drawdown area”, that water known as either Upper Arrow Lake or Columbia River (depending on the reservoir’s level), located between the Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke & the powerline crossing at Akolkolex Narrows (see map on page 38): trout/char daily quota = 2; single barbless hook; EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release from streams; and EXEMPT from the regional Apr 1-June 14 stream closure Kokanee daily quota = 5; NOTE: The combined daily quota for kokanee from Upper Arrow Lake (including “the drawdown area”; see above) and Lower Arrow Lake cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats Electric motors only

UPPER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES UPPER ELK LAKE

4-31 4-23

UPPER HALGRAVE LAKE  VALENCIENNES RIVER WANETA RESERVOIR WANETA RESERVOIR’S TRIBUTARIES WASA LAKE WHATSHAN RIVER* WHITE RIVER* CW

4-34

WHITESWAN LAKE

4-24

WHITESWAN LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS

4-24

Closed all year See Pend d’Oreille River See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Closed all year above Whatshan Lake Above and including North White River; trout/char release Bull trout release on all parts, Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) below North White River, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban on all parts, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries See East White and North White Rivers No fishing Dec 1- Jan 2 Trout daily quota = 2; single hook; no towing Closed all year

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

4-26

No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; no towing

4-26

Closed all year

4-2

Trout/char release Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries

4-2

WILBUR LAKE  WILKIE CREEK

4-34

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

4-30 4-33

Closed all year Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited

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

Closed all year below Burkitt Creek Burbot release; bass daily quota = 8 Closed all year No fishing within Hamber Provincial Park, Sept 1-Nov 30 Closed all year below falls at small hydro structure 800 m above Hwy #31 bridge

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

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

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(250) 579-8205

JLC GUIDING

jameycloete@hotmail.com

(604) 788-3112

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT

info@johnsonlakeresort.com

(250) 434-4111

johnsonlakeresort.com

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

kayanara.com

KNOUFF LAKE RESORT

info@knoufflake.com

(250) 578-8155

knoufflake.com

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

bcadventure.com/kokanee

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

info@lakesdistrictair.com

(250) 692-3229

lakesdistrictair.com

LAKES DISTRICT HUNTING LODGE

canada_unlimited@hotmail.com

(250) 698-7478

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

loonbayresort.com

LOON LAKE RESORT

loonie365@hotmail.com

(250) 459-2537

loonlakeresort.net

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

M&M'S RESORT

mms.fhr@gmail.com

(604) 710-6686

MARIGOLD RESORT

kglennox@shaw.ca

(250) 459-2579

marigoldresort.com

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

meadowlake@xplornet.com

(604) 524-3474

meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT

info@milehighresort.com

(866) 371-2606

milehighresort.com

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

MOONDANCE BAY RESORT

moondancebay@bcinternet.net

(604) 986-1500

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

NADINA LAKE LODGE

wendy@nadinalakelodge.ca

NATURE TRAILS WILDERNESS LODGE

wilderness@naturetrailslodge.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION

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lowerdean.com

skyhilodge.ca

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moondancebay.com

moosehavenresort.com

(250) 695-6788

nadinalakelodge.ca

(250) 476-1273

naturetrailslodge.com

info@nechakolodge.com

(250) 412-2665

nechakolodge.com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

NIMMO BAY RESORT

heli@nimmobay.com

(250) 956-4000

nimmobay.com

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(250) 790-2200

nllodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

(250) 476-1171

nuktessli.ca

OGILVIE OUTFITTING

fly-fisher@ogilvieoutfitting.com

(250) 752-5887

ogilvieoutfitting.com

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@ookpiklodge.com

(250) 697-2502

ookpiklodge.com

(250) 862-1013

oyamalakefishingresort.ca

OYAMA LAKE RESORT

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PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

pellylakelodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodg.com

(800) 665-6206

pittriverlodge.com

PONDEROSA RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

ponderosaresort.com

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(250) 212-0579

postilllake.com

PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES & ECOTOURS

adventure@pynateeah.com

(250) 296-9100

fly-fishing-canada.com

RAINBOW RESORT

rainbowr@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2422

rainbowresort.ca

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

reeladventuresfishing.com

REELIN' IN RAINBOW

lee@frontlinehope.com

(250) 372-1156

REYNOLDS RESORT

reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca

(250) 397-2244

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RESORT NAME

PHONE

WEBSITE

CABINS / LODGING

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

STORE / TACKLE

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ROCHE LAKE RESORT

info@rochelake.com

(250) 828-2007

rochelake.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT

fish@sheridanlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4611

sheridanlakeresort.com

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

sheridanlake.com

SILVERTIP LODGE

jwb@baker-enterprises.com

(404) 330-9976

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRESERVE

mk@skeenameadows.com

(250) 842-6400

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 434-4470

starlakefishingresort.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

steelheadvalhallalodge.com

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS

fish@stewartslodge.com

(250) 742-3388

stewartslodge.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-2347

guidebc.com

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

surreylake.com

SUSKEENA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

sustutriver.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE

info@ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

(250) 395-7302

ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES

terracesportfishing@hotmail.com

(250) 635-3521

terracesportfishing.com

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN

ramblingfisherman@gmail.com

(250) 218-1087

ramblingfisherman.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT

paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

tunkwalakeresort.com

VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING

info@vantineguiding.com

(250) 695-6677

vantineguiding.com

WENDEGO LODGE

info@wendegolodge.com

(250) 819-1713

wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

whitemooseresort.com

SKELTON VALLEY OUTFITTERS

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

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2013 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

ALCES

2,000

BAYNES

9,625

BEAR (NEW DENVER)

1,500

BEAR (CANAL FLATS)

2,000

BEAVER

2,000

BEGBIE

1,000

BIG FISH

6,000

BITTERN

4,000

BLACKWATER

2,000

BOX

14,000

BRONZE

3,000

BRONZE

BURTON

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

DUNCAN RESERVOIR

122,157

ECHO NORTH

ECHO SOUTH

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

LITTLE MITTEN

500

1,000

LOON

5,000

1,500

LOON

2,000

EDWARDS

10,000

LOST

1,500

EIMAR

200

MARION

5,000

ENGLISHMAN

2,000

MCCLAIN

3,124

ENGSTROM

500

MIRROR

1,000

ENID

5,250

MITTEN

10,000

ERIE

6,000

MONROE

4,500

FENWICK

750

MONROE

15,000

FISH

1,500

MOOSE

1,000

FISHER MAIDEN

500

MOYIE

70,000

MOYIE

44,960

750

FUSEE

1,500

116,233

800

FUSEE

2,500

MOYIE (NORTH)

CAMERON

6,000

GRAVE

51,335

69,369

CAMPBELL

1,500

GRUNDY

1,000

MOYIE (NORTH)

CANUCK

1,000

HALFWAY

750

MUD

1,000

CARTWRIGHT

8,000

HORSESHOE

3,036

MUD

3,000

CATHERINE

2,000

IDLEWILD

2,005

NANCY GREENE

6,000

CAT’S EYE

500

JADE

1,000

NEW

2,000

CHAIN #2

4,000

JEB

2,500

NINE

1,500

CHAMPION #2

3,000

JIM SMITH

2,459

NIXON

1,000

CHAMPION #3

2,000

JOYCE

500

NORBURY

1,500

CLELAND

2,500

LARCHWOOD

1,500

NORTH STAR

4,829

COTTONWOOD

2,055

LAZY

5,250

PECKHAMS

2,000

CUB

500

1,000

PICKERING

3,000

DEEP

1,000

LEECH PONDS

6,000

2,000

1,000

LILLIAN

PICKERING

DOGSLEG

1,500

49,970

500

LISBON

PREMIER

DOROTHY

ROCKBLUFF

2,000

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Species

Released

ROCKY POINT

2,500

ROSEBUD

1,500

ROSEN

3,000

RYAN PARK

Waterbody Name

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Species

Released

2,000

SUMMIT (NAKUSP)

5,000

500

SUMMIT (PARSON)

2,000

250

SUSAN

4,000

SAM'S FOLLY

1,000

SUZANNE

10,000

SILVER SPRING #1

500

TAMARACK

4,000

TA TA

500

THREE ISLAND

1,000

TOPAZ

500

TWIN LAKES

1,000

SUMMIT (CROWSNEST)

SILVER SPRING #2

500

SOLAR

500

SOUTH CARIBOU

2,000

SPRING

2,500

WAPITI

1,000

SPURR

500

WAPITI

1,000

STONEY

2,980

WHITETAIL

12,000

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

WILBUR

1,000

WILLIAMSON

710

WILMER

2,000

WILSON

2,000

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

Kokanee

Rainbow Trout

WCT

Western Cutthroat Trout

For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit:

www.GoFishBC.com

Without licence fees, there’d be a lot less fish. When you buy a fishing licence, you help the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stock more than 800 lakes a year. You also help fund our research, conservation and education programs, plus create more fishing spots close to home. So thanks for doing your part. You’re making fishing in BC better than ever. To learn more and get the latest stocking reports, visit us at gofishbc.com