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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!

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Without question though, the rainbow fishery in the Thompson region is one of the best in the province.

A total of 22 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 Walloper to huge bodies of water such as Adams and Shuswap, the Thompson Region appeals to anglers from beginners to experts.

Cast a line and explore some of the Thompson Nicola region’s vast wilderness. There’s lots to fish and lots to discover. For every lake listed here, there are dozens more that are just as productive and

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Adams Lake A

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.

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 July each year, this derby has been running for 59 years. Stop in to the Adam’s Lake store, or give them a call 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.

and lake trout. One of the most popular spots is at the mouth of the Adams River south. Another popular spot is the canyon.

The Adams River north offers good fishing as well.

Several restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, including a bait ban and a ban on power 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.

A n g l e r ’s Atlas members report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres) Maximum Depth • 397 metres (1,302 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 412 metres (1,351 feet) Survey Date • September 1997 Contour Units • Metres

The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, bull trout

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everal parks and rec sites provide access to Adams Lake and Adams River.

The Spillman Beaches marine site is a boat-access only beach area. This is one of the better beaches on Adams Lake.

There aren’t any facilities at this site,

so please practise “leave no trace” camping etiquette. The Spillman Beaches protect an alluvial fan and the lower reaches of Spillman Creek.

Spillman Beaches site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, and again, boat access only.

Adams Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly forested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should be prepared to be completely self-sufficient.

The park is located on the southwestern shores of Adams Lake, 15 km of paved and gravel road from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east of Kamloops, 30 km north of Chase.

Take the Holding/Adams Lake West Road off the Squilax-Anglemont Road.

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Poplar Point is another boataccess only beach area with forested upland. As with the Spillman Beaches site, there are no facilities here. This is a beautiful site with an opportunity for wilderness, lakeshore camping.

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

Please be aware that the Momich Lakes Provincial Park area, located on the northeast end of Adams Lake, is closed. The Momich River Campsite on Adams Lake remains open for use, however all other areas of the park are closed until further notice, and the road access in has been gated.

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

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 13,760 Hectares (34,000 Acres) Maximum Depth • 397 metres (1,302 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 412 metres (1,351 feet) Survey Date • September 1997 Contour Units • Metres

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Birch Lake B

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.

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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suggests a Les Davis Sunflash, Cowbell or larger Ford Fender.

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.

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lake/99665 to add your tips for Birch Lake.

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irch and P h i netta 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 240 Hectares (593 Acres) Maximum Depth • 37.8 metres (124 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,126 metres (3,694 feet) Survey Date • July 1979 Contour Units • Metres

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ourtney Lake is a popular fishing lake between Merritt and Kelowna, and early in the season the shoals are great places to catch fish. Courtney Lake was stocked with 5,000 rainbow trout last year.

Rod Hennig, operator of Rodney’s REEL Outdoors, has fished this lake many times and suggests anglers troll along the shelf in the transition zone from shallow to deep water.

Early in the season just after the lake has turned over the fish feed close to the surface, says Hennig.

While trolling he suggests keeping the lure about 5’ below the surface using a small split shot placed 12 to 16 inches from the lure.

Flatfish, small Lyman Lures (size 1 and 2), and a Gibbs Kroc (size 1) are three lures he recommends, adding these lures can imitate the baitfish common in Courtney Lake—redside shiners.

To imitate the baitfish, the lures should dart back and forth fairly

evenly. If the line is too heavy or the lure is improperly tied, the action can be impeded making it harder to catch fish.

To ensure proper lure action, use a two-to-three foot leader and a light swivel tied to the line. Also, the line should be as light as possible to minimize drag on the lure. If it is still not showing the right action, adjust the eyelet of the lure, tuning it for the desired action.

Visit Rod Hennig at kelownafishing.com for a fabulous guided fishing adventure.

Also check out the Angler’s Atlas page for Courtney Lake. Danny Coyne, of the BC Fishn’ Team writes, “The lake has numerous hatches throughout the year that offers great fly fishing! A few years back, red-sided shiners were

illegally introduced to this lake. These shiners tend to eat the same food source as the rainbows do, but in return these shiners offer a great food source for the blackwater rainbow trout strain that the lake is stocked with to combat these intrusive species. The blackwater rainbows grow to trophy size with fish reaching 15 pounds in Courtney Lake.” See anglersatlas.com/lake/99906 for the full article.

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rom Kelowna, head west along Highway 97c for about 90 km, to where it merges with Highway 5a. Continue along Hwy 5a towards Merritt for another seven kilometres to Courtney Lake—located on the right (east) side of the highway.

There is a parking area off the highway (see map).

Quick Facts Surface Area • 74 Hectares (183 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11.8 metres (39 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,030 metres (3,379 feet) Survey Date • September 1990 Contour Units • Metres

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Face Lake www.luckybuglures.com

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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 habi-

tat, 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.

If you’re fly fishing, take note: Face Lake is known as a testing ground for fly patterns. If they work here, they may produce well elsewhere, too. Some of the best are Pumpkins, Tom Thumbs and a 52 Buick. Other favourites are Halfbacks, 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.

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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.

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rom Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada Highway to the Coquihalla Highway and Exit 336, the road to Logan Lake. Go 8 km west along the highway to Logan Lake before turning north onto Paska Lake Road, which is well signed. As you continue down this road for 10.2 km, you will pass Paska Lake before reaching the south end of Face Lake. The road to the Face Lake recreation site, which is rough and may require fourwheel-drive, is another 2.3 km.

Mile High Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing informaGear fishers can also hook into tion. Visit milehighresort.com, or some fabulous fishing. Van Ton- email info@milehighresort.com. geren says that some of the classics are also some of the best Map based on material provided producers. Work with a Wedding by the Freshwater Fisheries Society Band and worm, trolling along the of BC. dropoffs. Van Tongeren also says that the resort office carries a large selection of other choice lures.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 62 Hectares (152 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.3 metres (31 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,463 metres (4,800 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

Fishing is good for most of the year. May to October is prime

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Gorman Lake G

suited for all types of anglers.

Shawn Fadear, owner of Barriere Building Centre (now a TimberMart) has fished this lake for years and says it is a lake

He likes to troll around with an electric motor using small spinners, like a Mepps. When fishing with his grandson, he says a simple wedding band with a worm can also be very productive in this lake.

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.

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

“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 anothe 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 upgrade the area.

To learn more about fishing this lake, or get stocked up with tackle and camping supplies, drop by Barriere Building Centre 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 20 Hectares (49 Acres) Maximum Depth • 10.4 metres (34 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,128 metres (3,700 feet) Survey Date • May 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Hatheume Lake H

atheume Lake can reward patient anglers, and the trout in this higher elevation lake have been known to reach five pounds or more. Hatheume Lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.

Glen Peck, from the Hatheume Lake Resort, says that Hatheume’s higher elevation keeps it fishing well into August. He adds that Hatheume Lake’s “abundant food sources provide prolific insect hatches from late May to September.” He adds that the resident swallow population is a good indicator for the location of good chironomid hatches.

Many fly patterns work on Hatheume Lake. Peck suggests that anglers will want to choose chironomids in a wide range of sizes. Small #18s all the way up to large #10 Bombers are good to have on hand.

“Early in the season, black with red wrap and Chromies are successful. Mid- to late-season, I use an olive green with copper wrap,” says Peck.

Peck notes that black, brown and maroon are good all-season leech colours. Also, Hatheume Lake has a great freshwater shrimp population, and olive and grey are

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good colours for early or later in the year.

The best spots to try are the weedy areas around the southwest corner of the lake. The northwest corner is also a good starting point. Peck says that one of his favourite spots for a trophy is in the middle of the lake, but that he has personally caught large fish right off the dock at the resort.

The Angler’s Atlas site for Hatheume Lake has some great photos and tips. See anglersatlas. com/lake/100308.

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rom Kelowna, follow Highway 97c west to the Sunset Exit.

Continue along Sunset Road/ Bear Forest Service Road north for 18 km to the Pinnacle/ Hatheume turnoff on the left (north). Hatheume Lake Resort is located on the north-east shore of the lake and has several cabin rentals, boat rentals and a tackle and convenience store. For more information, call 250-469-9600, or visit them online at hatheumelakeresort.com.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 108 Hectares (267 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12 metres (39 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,395 metres (4,577 feet) Survey Date • June 1980 Contour Units • Metres

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Heffley Lake H

effley Lake is a popular fishing and recreation lake north-east of Kamloops, about 45 minutes’ drive. It has good fly fishing in the fall, and several years ago was used as a practise lake for organizers of the World Fly Fishing Championships.

Fishing is best in the west end, and there are good shoals in this area. All standard Kamloops patterns work well, including leeches, nymphs, bloodworms, damsels and shrimp patterns.

By far the most popular choices are chironomids and caddis, and there is a good caddis hatch in the latter part of June into early July.

Red and green are good colour choices.

Heffley Lake is best fished in the spring and fall. While still great fishing, later in the summer can be a little trickier. Hotshots, Flatfish, and even worms are good choices for August, before the fall fishing action gets going.

Use a full sinking line for reaching cooler waters.

In the 1950’s intensive management activities were undertaken

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to boost t h e sport fishery population. According to the B.C. Government’s Fisheries Information Summary System database Heffley Lake was treated in 1957 with toxaphene. A downstream barrier was installed to prevent coarse fish migration back into the lake. Finally the lake was restocked with rainbow trout, and stocking has taken place every year since 1960.

Heffley Lake has a few accommodation options for anglers.

There are two resorts on the lake—the Hitch’n’Rail Resort and Heffley Lake Resort— and there is also a Forest Recreation Site, which has a boat launch.

The Heffley Lake page can be found at anglersatlas.com/ lake/100327. Here, members can contribute their stories, photos and map markers to share their experiences of Heffley Lake. While

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ollow Highway 5 north to Heffley Creek, about 25 km north of Kamloops. At Heffley Creek, turn right (east) onto Sun Peaks Road and continue for about 15 km, where you will pass along the northern shore of Heffley Lake.

The Recreation Site is located along the north shore. The recreation site has space for thirty vehicles and a cartop boat launch. The site is 2WD access off of Sun Peaks Road.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 222 Hectares (549 Acres) Maximum Depth • 24 metres (79 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 943 metres (3,095 feet) Survey Date • June 1950 Contour Units • Feet

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Hyas Lake S

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.

M y r o n 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.”

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. When you want to match the hatch with a perfect vehicle, talk to Myron for more hot tips.

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loodworms, chironomids and shrimp are all abundant in Hyas Lake, as well as leeches a n d

damselflies.

As well, there is said to be a good waterboatman hatch later in the summer.

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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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The varied insect population makes it easy to experiment with your fly patterns and techniques.

Crown says green has always been a good colour for him in this lake.

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 64 Hectares (158 Acres) Maximum Depth • 21.9 metres (72 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,219 metres (4,000 feet) Survey Date • June 1950

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im and Barb Lewko, owners of Johnson Lake Resort, describe the lake water as “the colour of the Caribbean.”

Sometimes visibility is over 50 feet deep which means it is easy to spot the trout.

The lake regularly produces rainbow trout in the one to two pound range, with some lunkers up to five pounds.

The owners say trolling a fly pattern is the most popular fishing method. Barb’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.

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

The lake is stocked with 5,000 fall fry rainbow trout each autumn, using Pennask Premier stock.

These are great fighting fish, and will give anglers a definite challenge when they’re hooked.

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/ lake/100450. Members lrp123 and wandering_man have posted some great photos of the lake and the rec site. As well, find information about the kids’ fishing day, held at the Johnson Lake Resort.

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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.

Firewood is free. 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 59 Hectares (195 Acres) Maximum Depth • 59 metres (195 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,050 metres (3,500 feet) Survey Date • June 1960 Contour Units • Feet

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Kamloops Lake K

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

Generally, anglers prefer lure fishing on this big lake. The trout here are piscivorous, meaning they f e e d on other fish.

A lure that resembles a

salmon or trout fry should work well.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 5,585 Hectares (13,798 Acres) Maximum Depth • >150 metres (>500 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 342 metres (1,122 feet) Survey Date • 1962 Contour Units • Feet

Anglers may succeed using the Coyote spoons, but other good choices are a silver Flatfish #4 to 7 and black Flatfish with silver specks. Tom Mack and Apex lures also work well using medium size hooks.

When fishing for the larger trout, your best bet is to troll between six and ten km/h, and get the lure down deep with a downrigger.

As with many larger lakes, finding the hot spots can be challenging. A fish finder can help make the most of your time in these big lakes.

Fly fishing large lakes can be challenging, but there are great opportunities for fly fishers on Kamloops Lake. Streamers and leeches are popoular patterns.

Stay fairly close to the shoreline.

Look for some structure, such as trees and shallower areas. Also try

to find areas where there’s water flowing into the lake.

Use a sinking line and get it down to no more than 20 feet. And finally, go slow.

The North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers flow in and out of Kamloops Lake. The fishing in the Thompson River can be spectacular, for both trout and steelhead.

Please keep in mind that the Thompson River is Classified Waters, and at certain times of the year, different regulations apply. As well, regulations change depending on the area. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information about fishing the Thompson River.

To learn more about fly fishing larger lakes, drop by one of the local tackle shops and talk with the knowledgeable staff.

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

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

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

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Knouff (Sullivan) Lake K

nouff Lake is a popular fishing destination for many anglers, and has been made famous by the “Knouff Lake Special” fly pattern.

Formally known as Sullivan Lake, it is well known for its Mayfly and chironomid hatches. Watch for leeches in the spring. Gloria Lamberton from Knouff Lake Resort says that in mid-June there is a mayfly hatch that usually lasts for about 3 weeks.

Mayflies, leeches and Prince Nymphs are your best bet for fly patterns, she says.

Try fishing around the many islands and shoals in Knouff Lake, as well as any marl patches that are showing. If you’re not a fly fisher, try out a Frog Flatfish or Willow Leaf.

Fish during May and June for best results. The lake also has great fishing in the fall season, with excellent water boatman flights. Shrimp and leech patterns also work well in the fall.

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he lake is on the east side of Highway 5, about 45 km north-east of Kamloops. From 100 Mile House, take Highway 24 east to Highway 5, and travel south to Heffley Creek. Turn left (east) on the road to Sun Peaks Resort. Roughly five km along the road you will meet a forestry road on the left (north) leading to Knouff Lake—there is good signage for Knouff Lake Resort.

Follow this road for about 15 km, at which point the road wraps around the west side of the lake.

There is a resort and 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.

Knouff Lake Resort is found further up the road at the north end of the lake, and there are several signs leading to the camp.

This year-round resort offers cabins and a campground, and the main lodge has a store where you can purchase flies and basic food stuffs.

For more information about Knouff Lake Resort, contact Gloria Lamberton at 1-888-5620555, or visit their web site at KnouffLake.com.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 102 Hectares (252 Acres) Maximum Depth • 24.1 metres (79 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,148 metres (3,768 feet) Survey Date • July 1950 Contour Units • Feet

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Lac Le Jeune L

ac Le Jeune is a popular family fishing lake, and an easy drive from Kamloops.

There is a provincial park beside the lake, with concrete boat launch, vehicle campsites, picnic area, cold water taps, and a playground for children.

Being a higher elevation a l l useful to have on hand.

lake, it often escapes the summer doldroms offering good fishing most of the season.

Fly fishing is a great choice for Lac Le Jeune, as there are many different kinds of hatches throughout the season. Try a sedge pattern early on. Closer to fall, anglers will want to try a water boatman. Save these patterns for September, or when the evenings cool off.

The east and west ends of the lake are shallow and reedy, and are ideal locations for dragon and damsel fly hatches.

Some standards will work quite nicely in Lac Le Jeune. A Halfback Nymph, Doc Spratley, small leech patterns and an assortment of chironomids are

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.

Visit the Angler’s Atlas and sign up to follow your favourite lakes! Members can now be notified whenever new information is posted on their favourites. See anglersatlas.com for details.

Members can post tips, videos, map markers and more. See the page for Lac Le Jeune at anglersatlas.com/lake/100554.

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rom Kamloops, head south along the Coquihalla Highway for approximately 35 km until you reach the Lac Le

Jeune E x i t .

Then follow the signs to the lake.

The provincial park offers several amenities.

Camping there is provided on a first come, first served basis, and reservations are accepted.

Visit bcparks.ca for more information. There is also a full service resort on the lake. Lac Le Jeune Resort has cabins and boat rentals available, as well as several other amenities. Visit their website at www.lljr.ca for more information.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 198 Hectares (489 Acres) Maximum Depth • 27.7 metres (91 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,273 metres (4,177 feet) Survey Date • June 1949

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Logan Lake L

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.

Fly fishing works best in Logan Lake. Wes Kellough, local angler, says that black is a good colour choice for flies. Chironomids and Pumpkinheads produce good results. Black and red or black and white chironomids are great choices, and anglers can also try black leeches and micro leeches. If you’re gear fishing, Kellough recommends a smaller flatfish or spinner.

Anglers can catch trout in the five pound range, some as big as ten pounds. The food choices for the trout are plentiful, and while they might be a little more finicky, the big trout are there for the taking.

This lake is great for fishing in a float tube or pontoon boat. There is a quota of 2 trout for Logan Lake, and only electric motors are permitted. While you’re out on the lake, keep an eye out for ducks and other migratory birds.

When you’re finished fishing for the day, take a hike along the trails that wind around the lake.

The Angler’s Atlas page for Logan Lake is at anglersatlas.com/lake/100647.

Chilliwack Dart and Tackle has posted some ice

fishing reports.

They suggest that for ice fishing, the “best baits have been krill, wood worms, meal worms , earth worms, or maggots.” They also suggest that shrimp are popular baits.

The lake currently has a small campsite, a 60 foot wharf, two aeration systems, an artificial spawning channel and a population of both Kamloops and Blackwater River trout, the latter stocked due to the recent introduction of shiners.

The Blackwater trout are aggressive and hopefully will reduce the shiner population. Logan Lake is stocked with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

Continuing the rehabilitation that the community has done on Logan Lake, the campsite will be upgraded. Extra campsites, landscaping, picnic tables and a fish gutting station are among the

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improvements the community will make, with support from Northern Development Initiative Trust.

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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).

Logan Lake Lodge is located on the shore of Logan Lake and is a full service facility with a restaurant, pub, and liquor store. On the rare days when the fish aren’t biting, the lodge also has a golf course. To learn more, visit them at LoganLake.com As well, visit Mile High Resort, a full service resort facility on nearby Face Lake. Their website is at milehighresort.com.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 12 Hectares (29 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.9 metres (26 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,036 metres (3,400 feet) Survey Date • May 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Loon Lake L

oon Lake is one of many interior lakes that are large and deep, and offer excellent fishing opportunities to challenge both novice and expert alike. Loon Lake is more than 13 kilometres long and 65 metres deep, nestled in a valley in the rolling hills of the Bonaparte Plateau, the Arrowstone Hills and the Thompson Plateau.

Loon Lake is a popular lake for all sorts of recreational pursuits, and the large

numbers of © The Angler’s wild stock Atlas rainbow trout round out the experience. There are several spawning creeks that flow into Loon Lake’s clear, shoal-lined waters. There is plenty of vegetation along the shores, prime insect habitat, providing plenty of food for hungry trout.

The best way to cover the expanse of Loon Lake is by boat, and though shore fishing is possible, it can be difficult to wade through the brush in places.

Trolling is the best way to fish

Loon Lake. Flatfish, spoons, small spinners and plugs are your best bet. Ford Fenders with worms are basic and popular.

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depth here, and depth finders are helpful. Use weights or a downrigger to get your line down deep and target the trout.

Fly fishing here is not impossible. It is worth the effort for those willing to target the shoals or dropoffs. Good hatches of mayflies, chironomids and dragonflies, as well as freshwater shrimp and leeches are available year-round. While you can find trout throughout the length of the lake, most anglers concentrate on the ends.

Note that a fishing closure is in effect all year off the mouth of Thunder Creek and within 500 m of the outlet stream at the southwest end of the lake from December 1 to April 30.

Signs mark the boundaries of the closed areas.

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rom 100 Mile House head out on Highway 97 to 20 Mile House. Take Loon Lake Road northeast for 17 km to reach the southwest end of the lake.

There are no fewer than eight private resorts along Loon Lake.

Reports are that the campsite at Loon Lake Provincial Park has been closed.

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 694 Hectares (1,714 Acres) Maximum Depth • 64.9 metres (213 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 825 metres (2,707 feet) Survey Date • May 1951 Contour Units • Feet

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Mamit Lake M

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 gen-

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erally in the one or two pound range but have been reported up to five pounds.

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.

If you are heading out to fly fish, bloodworms, leeches and shrimp

are good early season choices.

Other good all-season choices are trolling leeches, Woolly Buggers and Doc Spratleys.

The lake is good for chironomids early in the year, and is also known for its good Mayfly hatch. The north and south

ends of Mamit Lake have good shoal areas. Keep in mind that trout will be more active in the evening, as will their food sources. At these times, bright flourescent colours can sometimes produce good results.

Mamit lake has a good burbot fishery. However, the Fishing B.C. Freshwater Regulations specify that it is a catch-and-release fishery only.

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.

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/ lake/100707.

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rom Kamloops ,head south along Highway 5 to Meadow Creek Road (exit 336), and continue to the town of Logan Lake.

At the end of this road, you will meet Highway 97c. Turn left (south) here on to the Highway, also known as Mamit Lake Road, and follow for about 12 km. The road wraps around the eastern shore of the lake and is easy to spot.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 165 Hectares (408 Acres) Maximum Depth • 14 metres (46 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 970 metres (3,200 feet) Survey Date • June 1978 Contour Units • Metres

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Nicola Lake A

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.

The trout and kokanee 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 and kokanee, as well as burbot. Burbot make for great ice fishing, as they are most active in the depths of

winter. Johnny Garland, from Surplus Herby’s in Kamloops, notes that burbot is a popular winter sport fishery.

Buzz Bombs are great for jigging, partly because of their flashing action. Keep in mind that 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 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.

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Remember to pay attention to your speed when you’re trolling.

Different pieces of equipment are most effective at particular speeds.

The same goes for trolling flies. In big water

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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. such as This large campground boasts Nicola Lake it may be tempt- 120 camp sites, boat launches, ing to cover as much water as hiking trails and pictographs. possible, however it will do you more good to slow down and let Several other points along your fly work to its best potential. Highway 5 provide access as well as boat launches and dayThe Nicola River flows in and use areas. out of Nicola Lake. This great The recreational opportunities river flows into the Thompson on Nicola Lake are well worth River, which is also renowned for a trip, even for non-anglers. its steelhead and salmon. Please Windsurfing, sailing and boating note that both the Thompson and are very popular, and the numerNicola Rivers have strict regulaous hiking trails around the lake tions in place regarding steelprovide great dry land activities. head and salmon. Please consult both the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations and the Federal Fishing Regulations.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 2,516 Hectares (6,217 Acres) Maximum Depth • 55 metres (180 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 623 metres (2,045 feet) Survey Date • July 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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Pass Lake P

ass Lake is about 45 minutes northwest of Kamloops and is managed as a trophy flyfishing lake.

Although the lake is small, it produces trophy trout. There are some huge fish in Pass Lake, some in the ten pound range.

Spring and fall are the best times to fish Pass Lake.

Damselflies are good, and mayflies and chironomids are great choices for early season fishing.

These same patterns are good for fall, too, and anglers will want to add shrimp and water boatman patterns to their arsenals.

The lake has been stocked with rainbow trout nearly every year since 1953. One of the fisheries constraints noted by provincial biologists has been a lack of natural creek systems for mature fish to spawn.

In an attempt to enhance fisheries production in Pass Lake, the Kamloops Flyfisher ’s Association have placed gravel over natural

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spring areas located on the south lake shore. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. regularly stocks Pass Lake with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

There is a bait ban on the lake; and only artificial flies with single barbless hooks are allowed.

Other restrictions apply, so check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Fishing Regulations before you head out to this lake.

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ccess from Kamloops is along the Lac Du Bois Road for roughly 30 km. Pass Lake is located along this road, and has a Forest Recreation site. The site is accessible with 2WD, has space for 20 vehicle units, and has a boat launch.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 28 Hectares (69 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12.8 metres (42 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 948 metres (3,110 feet) Survey Date • June 1949 Contour Units • Feet

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Pillar Lake P

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.

“It is an excellent lake to fish from shore,” says Myron Crown from Salmon Arm GM and long time angler of the Thompson region. This makes it well suited for families that want to introduce their kids to fishing.

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

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

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

Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rain-

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

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

The Angler’s Atlas web page for Pillar Lake is at anglersatlas.com/lake/101021.

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rom Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway to the Highway 97 turnoff at Monte Creek. Head south and drive for about 45 km to Falkland. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to nearby Joyce Lake, turn north and drive for 12 km to Pillar Lake. The gravel road remains in good condition year-round.

A public day-use cartop boat launch is located near the south end of the lake. There is also a private resort located on the lake, offering cabin rentals and rv sites, a boat launch and rentals. Visit their website at pillarlake.com, or email them at info@ pillarlake.com.

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 43 Hectares (102 Acres) Maximum Depth • 16 metres (52 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 853 metres (2,798 feet) Survey Date • May 1950 Contour Units • Metres

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Pinantan Lake P

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.

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.

The areas around Pinantan Lake’s shores are somewhat marshy, and it’s easy to get tangled up in these sections. This is prime insect habitat. Some of the best locations are along the steep drop offs a n d many shoal

areas. Try cruising in between the islands and out to the deeper sections in the middle.

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.

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.

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 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 1-866-8828826.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 68 Hectares (168 Acres) Maximum Depth • 18.5 metres (61 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 878 metres (2,881 feet) Survey Date • September 1990 Contour Units • Metres

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Roche Lake 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 Outfitters 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 of the lake among

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tournament participants and recreational anglers.’”

Jennings said the long-term goal is to develop a festival-style flyfishing 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 long-term goal of less competition and more of a fishing festival,” Jennings said.

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Roche Lake page for more information: anglersatlas.com/ lake/101123.

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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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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) 828-2007 or visit their website at: RocheLake.com

Quick Facts Surface Area • 134 Hectares (331 Acres) Maximum Depth • 21.3 metres (70 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,134 metres (3,721 feet) Survey Date • June 1949 Contour Units • Feet

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huswap Lake is one of B.C.’s favorite destination lakes.

The lake is made up of several distinct arms with the town of Salmon Arm taking the name of the southernmost arm. Along with the amazing recreational opportunities on Shuswap Lake, the fishing is spectacular.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 30,958 Hectares (76,500 Acres) Maximum Depth • 162 metres (530 feet)

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 feeding 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 f o r

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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 rainbow and lake trout,” says Bellows During this time, he recom-

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

mends 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.

The location alsochanges, 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 regional regulations in fishing guide, and you find all the regulations Shuswap Lake listed at end of this guide.

As a final note,

the the can for the

anyone

wanting one of these cutom tied flies, should come into Westside Stores and talk to Jason or Todd. These flies have proven themsleves time and time again on Shuswap Lake.

LAKE ACCESS

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.

Bellows says there are good

boat launches Herald Park, Canoe Beach, Blind Bay and in Sicamous.

There are many provincial parks dotting the shores of this lake, and BC Parks website has detailed map showing all of them, along with road access getting you there. To learn more about the these and other parks, visit BCParks. ca.

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Walloper Lake © The Angler’s Atlas

W

ithout question, the future of fishing is with the children. But, at times, it can seem like a daunting task to get young ones hooked on an activity with the (undeserved) reputation for being boring. The key is fast action. Keep young hands and eyes busy with wriggling worms, fast reels and feisty trout.

Walloper lake is stuffed with rainbow trout that are not big — no more than 0.5 kilograms (one pound) — but eager and easy to catch. A 20-metre fishing wharf at the lake, which was built by members of the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Club, makes it easy for youngsters to drop a line without a boat. The water off the end of the dock is roughly 2 m deep.

When the fish are nearby, which is pretty much all the time except when noisy people on the wharf drive them out, all it takes is a worm suspended from a bobber from 1 m to 2 m to get some action. Don’t use big pieces of bait

as your supply will quickly run out.

Walloper Lake is also a great place to introduce children to fly fishing. These fish will quickly key in on chironomids, nymphs and leeches. Boaters will find good action along the gently sloping shoals and at the dropoffs near the lake’s points.

The deadfall along the shorelines can also hold fish, although fishing in the snags requires skillful casting.

Ice fishing is also popular on Walloper Lake. An aerator is on the lake to oxygenate the water and stave off winterkills, but caution is required as the ice near the aerator can be thin and unstable, even well back from the open water. Safety fencing is installed around the open water to keep anglers and animals out of harm’s way.

Angler’s Atlas members, inSurplus cluding Herby’s, have written fishing reports for Walloper Lake. They report that some of the best bets for ice fishing are, “orange and red glow hooks, Shrimp, Pink jighead with dew worms, and Berkley Powerbait Atomic Fry.” Check out anglersatlas.com/ lake/101559 for more information.

LAKE ACCESS

F

rom Kamloops, take the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) south for 25 km to the Logan Lake exit (Exit 336). Cross the overpass and drive northeast for 0.6 km. Turn right to enter the Walloper Lake recreation site.

A day-use provincial park is situated on the northeast corner by the wharf. There is no camping at the recreation site, but it offers a pit toilet, picnic tables, and boat launch for cartoppers and small trailered craft.

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 43 Hectares (105 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.8 metres (26 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,311 metres (4,301 feet) Survey Date • July 1950 Contour Units • Feet

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ©Province of British Columbia.

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General Restrictions Spring closure: No fishing in any stream in Region 3 from Jan. 1 to June 30 (see tables for exceptions).

Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 3, all year.

Steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a Steelhead Conservation Surcharge Stamp if you intend to 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, dependent 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: below 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 approx. 1 km downstream, November 1 to May 31 Nahatlatch River below Nahatlatch Lake and Stein River: from January 1 to May 31 Frances and Hannah lakes: from January 1 to May 31 Seton River below 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 for Salmon Regulations

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Table Legend See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.  Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * 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 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 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release, Aug 1-Oct 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

3-13

COLDWATER RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES COMMUNITY LAKE 

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 Downstream of old Clearwater Bridge, open July 1-Apr 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 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm; No fishing for bull trout all year (any caught must be released) 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 3-28

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

3-40 3-30

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

3-34

EDITH LAKE 

3-19

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 3-19

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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

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

ENGLISHMEN LAKE  ERNEST LAKE  ESTELLE LAKE FACE (Mile High) LAKE  FATOX LAKE FIFTYNINE CREEK FIFTYSEVEN CREEK FILE CREEK FLAPJACK LAKE FLOATLAKE  FRANCES LAKE

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FRASER RIVER

3-14

FRED LAKE 

3-19

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 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 Open June 1-Dec 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 HATHEUME LAKE  HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of)  HEMP CREEK HIHIUM LAKE 

3-26 3-17 3-12

Electric motors only

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)

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 KANE LAKES 

3-13 3-13 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 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

Speed restriction (20km/h);∞= wheelchair accessible

LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE  “LAKE 1372”

3-32

Electric motors only

3-39

“LAKE 1373”

3-39

No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake See Colborne lake

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LANCE LAKE

LITTLE DUM LAKE  LITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches) “LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE

3-28

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No fishing within 100 m of the mouth of the inlet stream, May 1-Nov 30 No fishing within 100 m of the Tunkwa Creek outlet, May 1-Nov 30 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

3-27 3-30

No powered boats Speed restriction (20 km/h)

3-20

LLOYD LAKE LODGEPOLE LAKE 

3-30 3-19

No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 200m SW of Peter Hope Lake 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

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 30 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 boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, Jan 1-June 30 Trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within 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 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

NICOLA RIVER

3-13

NICOLA LAKE

3-19 3-27

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 Single barbless hook; see page 2 in this section for bull trout daily quota No Fishing from Frances Lake downstream 400 m to signs at logging road 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 Upstream of Nahatlatch Lake, open all year Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm) Open upstream of Nicola Lake, July 1-Dec 31 and open downstream of Nicola Lake, June 1-Feb 28 Trout/char release downstream of Nicola Lake, Jan 1-Feb 28 No trout under 25 cm downstream of Nicola Lake No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released) Burbot release Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

LEIGHTON LAKE 

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

NISKONLITH LAKE 

3-39 3-18

3-30

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

Electric motors only

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NORA LAKE “NORMAN” LAKE NORTH THOMPSON RIVER NUGGET LAKE  PASKA LAKE PASS LAKE 

3-39 3-19 3-27 3-12

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

3-19 3-29

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

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

PETER HOPE LAKE 

3-27

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

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)

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

3-12

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

3-26 3-36 3-16

SEYMOUR RIVER

3-36

SHUMWAY LAKE  SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 32) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)

3-20

Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban downstream of Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban Exempt from Spring Closure (includes BC Hydro Power Canal upstream of the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) 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/ regulationsfor 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

SICAMOUS NARROWS “SIX MILE” LAKE

3-26 3-19

3-26

No ice fishing No fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31 (see map C on page 30) No fishing in the entire area north of Albas, Mar 15-May 31( see map B on pagge 30) No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-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 30) 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 for the bait ban) Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm Speed restriction (5 km/h) See Pat Lake

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“SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 

3-46

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER

3-20

SPIDER LAKE SPIUS CREEK

3-39 3-13

SPRUCE LAKE

3-32 3-19

STAKE 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 See Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 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  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

3-28 3-16 3-28 3-13 3-14 3-18

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

3-34

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 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

TULIP LAKE 

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

Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10 Exempt fromSpring Closure Open Oct 1-June 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)

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

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

TUNKWA LAKE  TUMTUM LAKE TUPPER LAKE 

WARREN LAKE  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

WINEHOLT LAKE 

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 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

KOOTENAYS

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

info@acehighresort.com

(250) 456-7518

www.acehighresort.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

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

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

CROOKED LAKE RESORT

info@crookedlakeresort.ca

(250) 404-0201

www.crookedlakeresort.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

ELYSIA RESORT

rainbow@elysiaresort.com

(250) 243-2433

www.elysiaresort.com

ESCOTT BAY RESORT

escottb@xplornet.com

(250) 742-3233

www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT

holiday@fawnlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4654

www.fawnlakeresort.com

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

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

www.moosehavenresort.com

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(877) 718-2200

www.nllodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

(250) 476-1171

www.nuktessli.com

PONDEROSA RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

www.ponderosaresort.com

PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES

adventure@pynateeah.com

(866) 299-9100

www.ecotours-bc.com

RAINBOW RESORT

rainbowr@bcinternet.net

(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

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

www.sheridanlake.com

GUN LAKE RESORT

NORTHERN B C

Equipment Rental

(250) 238-2326

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS

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

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

info@elkriver.ca

(250) 423-7239

www.elkriver.ca

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.stmaryangler.com

BABINE LODGE

babinelodge@gmail.com

(250) 697-2310

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

BREWSTER WILDERNESS LODGE

trish@highkelly.com

(250) 523-6994

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE

alicewilliams@damdocax.com

(250) 877-6075

www.damdochax.com

EUCHINIKO LAKES RANCH

info@blackwater.infosathse.com

(250) 567-4939

www.blackwateradventures.com

FINGER LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT

info@fingerlakeresort.com

(778) 785-1114

www.fingerlakeresort.com

www.babinenorlakes.com

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN

NORTHERN B C

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

info@bulkleysteelhead.com

(877) 846-9153

GLACIER GUIDING

jbritton73@icloud.com

(250) 877-1994

www.bulkleysteelhead.com

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

www.LDair.ca

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

www.moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca

NADINA LAKE LODGE

nadina@shaw.ca

(250) 695-6788

www.loveburnslake.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION

info@nechakolodge.com

(250) 412-2665

www.nechakolodge.com

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@ookpiklodge.com

(250) 697-2502

www.ookpiklodge.com

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRES.

mk@skeenameadows.com

(250) 842-6400

www.skeenameadows.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.sustutriver.com

TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADV.

terracesportfishing@hotmail.com

(250) 635-3521

www.terracesportfishing.com

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@tetachucklodge.com

(403) 799 4652

www.tetachucklodge.com

VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING

info@vantineguiding.com

(250) 695-6677

www.pondosybay.com

7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH

cabin@guestranchbc.com

(250) 378-2616

www.guestranchbc.com

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT

larryprovencal@shaw.ca

(250) 377-7615

www.brownsbayresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@bctrout.com

(604) 792-4293

www.barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

www.beaverlakesresort.com

BONE CREEK WILDERNESS RETREAT

bonecreek@xplornet.com

(250) 434-9671

www.bonecreek.ca

CAVERHILL LODGE

marlene@caverhilllodge.com

(250) 672-9806

www.caverhilllodge.com

CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT

chataway2010@gmail.com

(250) 378-0105

www.chatawaylakes.com

CHUTE LAKE RESORT

info@chutelakeresort.com

(250) 493-3535

www.chutelakeresort.com

CIRCLE W HI HUM FISHING CAMP

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

(800) 663-4838

www.douglaslake.com

HI HUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

hihiumlk@gmail.com

(250) 459-2306

www.hihiumlake.com

HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP

(250) 319-1404

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

M&M’s FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT

chrismccaffrey1@gmail.com

(604) 710-6686

www.skyhilodge.ca

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

meadowlake@xplornet.com

604-629-9860

www.meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT

info@milehighresort.com

(866) 371-2606

www.milehighresort.com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP

d.erdely@telus.net

(250) 768-5538

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(877) 623-6982

www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT

info@rochelake.com

(250) 828-2007

www.rochelake.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 674-8494

www.starlakefishingresort.com

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

www.surreylake.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT

paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

www.tunkwalakeresort.com

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

VANCOUVER COAST MTN.

TH-OK

RESORT NAME WENDEGO LODGE

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL info@wendegolodge.com

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

BC SPORT FISHING GROUP

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

bcsportfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO.

fishing@bentrods.ca

(604) 794-5976

www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS

info@bonchovy.com

(604) 763-5460

www.bonchovy.com

ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES

erik@flyguidebc.com

(604) 556-4807

www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE

office@fraserriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodge.com

(250) 378-2616

www.pittriverlodge.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

BEARCOVE 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

NIMMO BAY RESORT

heli@nimmobay.com

(800)-837-4354

www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING

fly-fisher@ogilvieoutfitting.com

(250) 752-5887

www.ogilvieoutfitting.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

www.ruggedpointlodge.com

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN

mustardfishing@gmail.com

(250) 203-7564

www.ramblingfisherman.com

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Species

Released

Waterbody

Species

Released

Waterbody

Species

Released

ABBOTT

RB

2,000

DUFFY

RB

3,500

JACKO

RB

16,000

ALKALI - 4 MILE

RB

2,010

DUTCH

KO

5,000

JACKSON

RB

2,000

ALKALI - 4 MILE

EB

500

DUTCH

RB

1,500

JIMMY

RB

1,500

ALKALI - 6 MILE

EB

500

EDITH

EB

4,500

JOHN FRANK

RB

3,000

ALKALI - 6 MILE

RB

2,010

EDITH

RB

15,617

JOHNSON

RB

5,000

ALLEN MEADOWS

RB

1,000

EDNA

EB

8,000

JOYCE

RB

500

AMPHITHEATRE

RB

6,000

EILEEN

RB

2,000

KANE #1 LEFT

RB

2,000

ANDY

RB

1,500

ELBOW

RB

5,000

KANE #2 RIGHT

RB

2,000

ARMOUR

RB

1,000

ENGLISHMEN

RB

3,000

KERSEY

EB

250

AYLMER

EB

18,216

ERNEST

RB

1,500

KERSEY

RB

1,035

BARE

RB

1,500

FACE

RB

2,000

KWOTLENEMO

RB

6,000

BARNES

RB

15,000

FATOX

RB

2,000

LAC DES ROCHES

RB

115,178

BEATON

RB

2,000

FISHBLUE

RB

1,000

LAC LE JEUNE

RB

15,000

BEAUTIFUL

RB

500

FLEMING

RB

500

LAJOIE

RB

5,000

BEAVERDAM

EB

30,000

FLOAT

RB

1,000

LEIGHWOOD

EB

6,000

BIG O.K.

RB

1,500

FOOT

RB

1,000

LEMIEUX

EB

1,000

BILLY

RB

3,000

FOREST

RB

2,500

LEMIEUX

RB

1,000

BIRCH

RB

10,000

FRED

RB

3,500

LILY

RB

3,000

BLACK

EB

3,000

FRISKEN

RB

8,000

LITTLE ANGUS HORNE

RB

2,500

BLACK

RB

3,500

FROGMOORE

RB

2,000

LITTLE HARMON

RB

1,500

BLACKWELL

RB

500

GAMMARUS

RB

1,000

LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES

RB

6,000

BLEEKER

RB

5,000

GILLIS

RB

5,000

LODGEPOLE

RB

4,750

BLUE

RB

1,500

GLIMPSE

RB

12,000

LOGAN

RB

4,000

BOB

RB

4,000

GNAWED

RB

670

LOLO

RB

3,000

BOG

RB

2,000

GORMAN

RB

4,000

LUNDBOM

RB

4,500

BOG

EB

1,500

GRIZZLY

RB

1,000

LYNN

RB

2,500

BOOT

RB

5,000

GUMP

RB

1,500

MACHETE

KO

50,000

BOSE

RB

1,250

GUN

RB

20,000

MARQUART

EB

4,000

BULMAN

RB

2,000

GWEN

RB

1,500

MARQUART

RB

4,500

BURN

RB

2,000

GYPSUM

RB

1,000

MARSHALL

RB

2,000

BUTTERBALL

RB

1,000

HADLOW

RB

500

MCCONNELL

RB

10,000

CALLING

RB

1,500

HAMILTON

RB

3,500

MCCORMICK

RB

1,500

CAMERON

EB

2,000

HAMMER

RB

10,000

MCGLASHAN

EB

3,000

CAROL

RB

750

HARMON

RB

6,000

MILLER

RB

2,500

CHICKEN RANCH

EB

5,000

HARPER

RB

4,000

MONTE

KO

15,000

CLUB

RB

1,000

HATHEUME

RB

2,000

MONTE

RB

10,000

COMMUNITY

RB

2,000

HEATHER

RB

1,000

MORGAN

RB

2,602

COURTNEY

RB

5,000

HEFFLEY

RB

5,000

MOWSON POND

RB

1,500

CROWN

RB

4,000

HERMAN

RB

4,000

MURRAY

RB

5,000

CRYSTAL

RB

35,000

HIHIUM

RB

20,000

NISKONLITH

RB

8,000

DAGGER

RB

1,000

HORSESHOE

EB

2,500

NOBLE

RB

1,500

DAIRY

RB

2,000

HORSESHOE

RB

2,500

NORMAN

RB

1,000

DARDANELLES

RB

2,000

HOSLI

RB

6,700

NUGGET

RB

2,000

DEEP

EB

2,000

HUDSON

RB

2,500

OK

RB

2,000

DOMINIC

RB

1,500

ISLAND (LOUIS CR)

RB

2,000

PASS

RB

2,500

DONUT

RB

500

ISLAND (MERRIT)

RB

2,000

PAT

RB

5,000

DOT

RB

6,700

ISOBEL

RB

1,000

PAUL

RB

33,000

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Waterbody

Species

Released

Waterbody

Species

Waterbody

Species

PAVILION

RB

40,000

SALMON

RB

14,000

TWO MILE

RB

Released 1,000

PEARSON POND

EB

2,500

SECOND LOWER

EB

3,500

TYAUGHTON

RB

6,000

PEMENT

RB

1,000

SECOND UPPER

EB

3,500

TYNER

RB

2,800

RB

5,000

PETER HOPE

RB

30,000

SHARPE

WALKER

RB

2,000

PHILLIPS

EB

2,500

SILENCE

RB

5,000

WARE

RB

2,000

PHILLIPS

RB

5,500

SILENT

RB

2,000

WARREN

RB

750

PHINETTA

RB

5,500

SKIMIKIN

RB

1,500

WASLEY

RB

3,000

PILLAR

RB

11,000

SKMANA

RB

7,000

WEST

RB

500

PINANTAN

RB

4,000

SMITH

RB

1,500

WEST BADGER

RB

1,500

PINNACL

RB

1,000

SPANISH

RB

7,000

WHITE

RB

45,000

PLACID

RB

750

SPECTACLE

RB

5,000

WINDY

RB

2,000

KO

105,000

WINEHOLT

RB

1,000

WOODS

RB

3,000

WYSE

RB

2,000

PLATEAU

RB

7,000

STUMP

PLATEAU PONDS

EB

1,000

STUMP

RB

120,000

POWERLINE

EB

2,000

SUMMIT

RB

500

POWERLINE

RB

500

SURREY

RB

12,000

PRATT

RB

2,000

TOM CAMPBELL

RB

1,800

RED

EB

34,100

TSOTIN

EB

3,500

RED

RB

21,123

TSOTIN

RB

2,000

REXFORD

RB

1,002

TULIP

EB

1,500

EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

RICHARD

RB

1,500

TULIP

RB

1,000

KO

Kokanee

40,000

RB

Rainbow Trout

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RB

51,000

TUNKWA

RB

ROSE

EB

1,000

TUPPER

RB

1,250

ROSE

RB

500

TURQUOISE

RB

4,000

ROSS MOORE

RB

1,500

TWIN LAKES 1

RB

1,500

ROCHE

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