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

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

The waters featured in this guide are only a fraction of the fabulous fishing available throughout the Kootenays. Visit our website at www.AnglersAtlas.com, where we profile We also feature two thousands of lakes across Britrivers in this guide ish Columbia. Tight lines! for those who CONTINUING IN 2015 enjoy fishing his year we updated the moving wacomplete listing of all memter: the bers of the BC Fishing Resorts E l k and Outfitters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Kootenay region. Once again we include all stocked lakes in the region, releasing rainbow trout, kokanee and eastern brook trout into more than 100 lakes in the Kootenays.

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n partnership with RAM Trucks, we are offering regular fishing updates on our website for B.C. and other regions of Canada in 2015.

together from a variety of comments from our users and sources. The types of content when we spot something that we will bring you include: should be shared, we will add it to the regional page. Every Fishing Reports time we update one of these regions, all followers will be Through our network of There is no cost to participate, notified of the new content. anglers in the field, tackle and this program runs from shops, resorts May 15 to the and other “on the Regulation changes end of Septemground” sources, The provincial ministries and ber. Just visit we will provide Department of Fisheries and AnglersAtlas. updates on the Oceans often change regulations com and sign up WEEKLY CHALLENGES latest fishing during season. Sometimes, (register) to bereports. amazing opportunities emerge We are also launching weekly come a member. at the last minute, and when we challenges to our online memAll members reEvents observe these changes we will bers this year, with a chance to ceive regular upwin prizes and As we track announce them dates via email, get recognized on our website down other and can freely on our website. and in our events, such as download any Sign up to receive newsletters so fishing derbies We will anof our printable daily reports on HOT you too can get and local nounce our fishing maps, SPOTS from around outdoor events, notified of these weekly challike the ones in the country. we will let you changes. lenges in our this book. know. Also, regular newsletWhen you find through our R e l at e d ters going out to a lake, river or partnership with Content CHALLENGES members, where other region of the Freshwater We know there you can learn interest, simply F i s h e r i e s are many topics Take part in weekly about the chalclick the FOLLOW button on Society of BC’s Learn to Fish that are related challenges where lenge issued and the web page. Whenever there program, we will provide to local fishing, you can win prizes the prizes being is new information about that regular updates on their events and as we come from Angler’s Atlas. awarded. place, you will receive a noti- held across the province. across local fication by email the next day. stories, we will User Submissions post them online These updates will provide you and send them Our website gets a lot of great with detailed, local information along as well. photos, map markers and that our team has brought

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ampbell Lake is designated one of the region’s family fishing waters. These lakes are so-named because they offer convenient access and good opportunities to fish from shore or from a small boat. Campbell Lake is stocked w i t h adult and catchablesized rainbow trout.

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

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

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

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

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Cherry Lake H

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

Some of your best fly options are dry flies. Smaller, pale morning duns, blue wing olives and Tom Thumbs are good choices. At the dropoff on the southwest side, anglers can also take out their nymph patterns. A Prince Nymph, or a Hare’s Ear nymph, cast from the shallows to the depths, is productive. Cherry Lake is big enough to troll with a small boat. Troll back and forth across the shoals, from deep to shallow and back again. Panther Martins, Blue Spinners and Mepps are good choices. Want to find out when new information is posted to your favourite lakes? Sign up to follow your local lakes and be notified as

soon as new posts are added. Visit www. anglersatlas.com for details. The page for Cherry Lake is at www. anglersatlas.com/lake/99834. LAKE ACCESS

ccess to Cherry Lake is half the fun. There are several different logging roads and access points. The easiest, however, is from Highway 3 / 93. Take the Kikomen-Newgate Road over Lake Koocanusa to the Craven Creek FSR. Follow Craven Creek FSR past the Bloom Creek FSR for four kilometres, until you see the turnoff to Cherry Lake. The access road can be challenging and rough. A high clearance vehicle is needed here.

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

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

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Columbia River:

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

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

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Castlegar to the US Border

MAP MARKERS A. Keenleyside Dam

B. Old Robson Ferry Crossing C. Boat Launch

D. Train crossing E. Gyro Park

F. Indian Eddy Boat Launch

Anglers should be aware of several regulations for this river, including recent changes, so check the regulations for further details.

G. Beaver Creek Provincial Park

H. Border with the US

For fishing tips and other helpful advice, contact one of the local tackle shops in Trail, Castlegar or Rossland.

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Duck Lake D

uck Lake is a highly productive waterbody and is known for fantastic bass fishing. The shallow nature of the lake means extensive areas have underwater plants, providing ideal bass habitat. The fishing is good all season; pay special attention to the spawning season. The bass typically spawn in May and June, but remember that from May 15 to June 15, the bass are catch-andrelease only. Anglers may want to try the

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

Only non-motorized boats are permitted on the lake.

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

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he CVWMA has a history rich in commitment and conservation. As Duck Lake is critical wildlife habitat, conservationists and biologists joined forces to enhance and protect the area, mainly for nesting and migratory waterfowl, but also for all wildlife. The lakes and wetlands that form the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area are home to an extensive array of wildlife. Several educational initiatives contribute to our understanding of the biodiversity of the Creston Valley. Please visit the CVWMA website at www.crestonwildlife. ca for more information. LAKE ACCESS

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

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

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Elk River T

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

The headwaters of this river begin at Elk Lake Provincial Park, located at the northern extent of the watershed. Highway three runs along Elk River between and Sparwood and Elko, providing many good access points to the river. North of Sparwood is Highway 43, which runs along the river to the town of Elkford. Beyond Elkford is a logging road that takes you along the river, to the entrance of Elk Lakes Provincial Park. Elk River is the region’s best known river and has gained a ‘must fish’ reputation with many anglers. There are cutthroat trout ranging in size from 14 to 22 inches, and bull trout from 18 to 30 inches.

When the season opens on June 15, the river is often a little muddy, but with persistence and maybe a few bright streamers the fishing can still be rewarding. Zonkers and Bow River Buggers are two of the best and cutthroat respond well to them.

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

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

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

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

familiar Blue Winged Olives start to work the surface. Similar to the Crowsnest, these tiny Mayflies (16-22) cause the trout to ignore their surroundings and begin the heavy feeding required for the long winter. Wading is easy this time of year and the temperature is often just right. Small Mayfly nymphs and emergers should work before and after they break free to the air. Tiny Pheasant Tails work well weighted, and with a dab of floatant, they can also imitate the emerger. The CDC blue-winged olive and small Adams fool secure the old wise trout at this time of year. Usually the largest fish of the season are hooked in the fall. Remember to check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out. The Elk River is a Class II water when open and other restrictions exist.

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Hahas Lake H

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

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

behaviour of the more shallow-water Blackwater strain.

While shore-fishing is possible, Hahas Lake is probably best fished with a small boat or tube. The shores of Hahas Lake are sand, and in places it can be more difficult to access deeper water from the shore. If you do not have a boat, your best shore fishing locations are along the east and west sides.

Randy Martin from Mountain Man Outdoors says that many different fly patterns will work, “though it’s not really a chironomid lake.” Instead, he suggests that anglers try shrimp or scud patterns, small leeches or halfbacks. Small gear should work well in Hahas Lake, Martin notes. Small spinners, Panther Martins or Mepps are good choices for gear

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

Accommodations are available in and around Kimberley, ranging from campsites to hotels. There is also a cabin available to rent on the north side of the lake, and several bed and breakfast options. Contact Tourism Kimberley for more information. Members of the Angler’s Atlas can “follow” their favourite lakes! Get new information about your local lakes as soon as it is posted.

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

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Kootenay Lake (West Arm) F

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

ishing in the Nelson area can be a little easier than fishing the other arms of Kootenay Lake. The West Arm, from Balfour to Nelson, offers areas where shore fishing is possible, and its smaller size makes it a little easier to explore this section. Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, notes that fishing on the West Arm can be a lot different than the other sections of Kootenay Lake. “With a few openings during the season for Kokanee, it is a popular fishery in the spring,” he says. Reed is enthusiastic about the different opportunities throughout the year.

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

fishing throughout the winter months.”

“It is a lot shallower than the main body of Kootenay Lake and is almost river-like in some areas. Depending on water levels, the currents will change throughout the year,” Reed cautions.

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

sites to hotels. West Arm Provincial Park and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are two Reed posts regular of the parks along the West Arm. updates, tips and reports on the Angler’s Atlas website! Check out West Arm Provincial Park is largely undeveloped, although his comments at www.anglersatlas. there is walk-in wilderness campcom/lake/139700. ing available and picnic tables at Accommodation options are plentiful in this area. Along the south side, Sunshine Bay Regional Park has a sandy beach and a boat launch. Balfour, located at the entrance to the West Arm, also has a boat launch and ferry services to the south side of the lake. There are also shore fishing options in and around Balfour.

beach areas. Campers are expected to be fully self-sufficient here. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, on the other hand, is a popular tourist destination, providing sandy beaches and two campgrounds. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website at www.discovernelson. com for more information.

The town of Nelson offers several accommodation options, from rustic camp-

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Kootenay Lake (North)

using plugs or Apex lures. Bull Trout seem to be more abundant in the North arm and they seem to prefer these lures. As for Rainbows, our favorites are bucktail flies on the surface when it is breezy. Or plugs and Apex lures when it is calmer.

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

Also, Kokanee salmon are a popular fish for eating. While not the biggest in size, they are definitely the best for eating. Trolling with small gang trolls and small spinners seem to work best for these tasty treats.

Kerry Reed, local guide and owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters, knows and loves Kootenay Lake, and shares his knowledge with our readers: Fishing on Beautiful Kootenay Lake

(by Reel Adventures Fishing Charters)

The North arm of Kootenay Lake extends from Balfour up to the very end of the lake at Argenta. The deepest area is around 450’ and shallowing off in the far north to around 300’. Fishing can be very good on the North arm of the lake, especially in the spring, although these fish are constantly moving, so you never know. Gerrard Rainbows up to 35 Lbs have been caught in Kootenay Lake, which keeps anglers from all over the world coming back for that chance of a fish of a lifetime. More common are Rainbows between 5 lbs. – 15 lbs. Also, Bull Trout have been caught up to 29 lbs., with the average Bulls ranging between 5 lbs. – 12 lbs.

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Please note there are new regulations for kokanee on Kootenay Lake. No fishing for kokanee on the main body (see page 34). Kerry Reed Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com Along with the Recreation Sites noted on the map, there are several other campsites and creeks. Schroeder Creek, Lost Ledge, Davis Creek, Fry Point and Campbell Bay are just a few of the others worth noting. Please visit local tourism information centres to get directions and information.

Always consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

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

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Kootenay Lake (South)

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

Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, says, “there seems to be more of a mix of Rainbows and Bull trout throughout this middle section of the lake. Again, the same techniques for fishing can be applied as in the North.” He continues, “remember the rule of thumb for colors: Dark colors on dark days and light colors on light days. This will help increase some odds. But then again, sometimes there is no rhyme or reason. So you just need to be out there.” Reed notes that trolling speed is also an important factor, and it depends on the weather and the season. “Spring and fall water temperatures seem to bring more aggressive fish. So a faster troll can be good. However, in the heat of the summer or the dead cold of winter, slower trolling seems to produce more. You just have to experiment.” Reed reminds anglers that as in the North arm, Kokanee salmon are found throughout the lake however they cannot be fished in the main body due to new regulations (see page 34). Kerry Reed can be reached at: Reel Adventures Fishing Charters Nelson B.C 250-505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

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he B.C. Camping and RV Coalition lists several camping options on its website: www.camping. bc.ca/kootenay_rockies/ Kootenay_lake_camping_ listings.aspx Drewry Point Provincial Park lies along the western shore of Kootenay Lake. The small, three-site, user-maintained park is accessible only by boat. Located 36 km south of Balfour, this park provides protected moorage in both the north and south bays, making it easy to get out of the wind. Kootenay Lake Provincial Park has several different sites along the west shores of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique amenities. Check the B.C. Parks website for more information. B.C. Parks notes that Pilot Bay Provincial Park, on the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake, is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake.

Here, boaters often take shelter during summer storms when they are caught on the lake. As a bonus, some of the best fishing for trophy trout is nearby. Primarily marine accessed, the park can be reached by road. Lockhart Beach Provincial Park is the easiest park on the south arm to access, providing 18 sites and basic amenities. Along with provincial parks, there are several recreation sites along the north portion of Kootenay Lake. Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek are all offer camping and pit toilets. Some of these sites charge fees. Please keep in mind that many sites are first come, first served, and can be very busy, particularly in the summer.

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Mitten Lake M

itten Lake is popular with waterskiers, swimmers and anglers. Although not that large, Mitten Lake’s scenery, easy accessibility, and great fishing make it a very busy place, indeed. Stocked with the Gerrard strain of rainbow trout, which grow to large sizes, Mitten Lake is best fished in the deeper sections. Gerrards usually prefer to stay deeper than most other strains of rainbows and are more likely to be

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

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

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

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North Star Lake N

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

North Star Lake has been stocked with several strains of rainbow trout, and most recently with the Blackwater strain. These fighting lunkers can grow to very large sizes in North Star Lake, perhaps because of the abundant food in this rich aquatic environment. Blackwater trout are mid- to shallow-water foragers and prefer to feed more often during the day. They are well-suited to North Star Lake, as the deeper sections here are confined to the middle and west areas. The rest of this lake tends to be muddy in places, and shore fishing is difficult here. Gear fishers will find their best success with Kwikfish, Gang Trolls and spoons. Nymphs, molluscs and snails are the food of choice early in the spring. As the water warms, going deep is your best bet, even in the morn-

ings a n d e v e n in g s, though occasionally these trout will venture closer to the surface to feed.

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

Because North Star Lake is at a relatively low elevation, fly fish- Members of the Angler’s Atlas ers can start with chironomids as can follow their favourite lakes! Get information about your loearly as mid April. cal lakes as soon as it is posted. The lake is very clear, and there Have something to say? Post are some great hatches that can to the pages of your favourite make for great dry fly fishing. lakes and share videos, current Leeches, mayfly nymphs and conditions and tips. Visit www. damselflies can all be useful pat- anglersatlas.com for more interns for North Star Lake. formation. LAKE ACCESS

Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater orth Star Lake is south of Fisheries Society of BC. Jaffray. Follow Highway 3/93 to Jaffray, and then south

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

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

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

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

thriving cutthroat fishery. The best times for Norbury Lake are also in the spring and fall. This lake is stocked with rainbow trout from both the Gerrard and Fraser Valley strains, including catchable - sized. LAKE ACCESS

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

Just to the south of Peckhams, Norbury Lake also supports a good rainbow fishery, as well as a The park has a large campsite with 46 sites located at Norbury Lake to the south of Peckhams. Both lakes have water, pit toilets, and small boat launches. Motorized boats are not allowed. Map and article based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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

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Premier Lake P

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

remier Lake lies against the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, and its emerald green waters are a favorite destination for many travellers through the Kootenays. Premier Lake is heavily stocked with rainbow trout. In 2014, over 55,000 trout were released into the lake.

Angler’s Atlas field staff member Ian Stewart writes that out of a dozen lakes, “the most consistent fishing [is] on Premier Lake, one of the larger lakes in the area. In the end of April and beginning of May, this lake developed a reputation for some good earlyseason action for rainbow and brook trout. Most of the fish are taken using small flies that imitate the abundant chironomids, which hatch at this time. The flies are fished static on very long leaders (20 to 25 feet), either on a small float (called a strike indicator by fly fishermen) or on the leader alone with a very slow retrieve. “The fishing was good for two of three days on nearby Quartz Lake, a smaller lake with fish averaging much larger in size but not as numerous.

also fished Solar, Larchwood and Echo lakes, which are all within an hour’s drive of Cranbrook, with some limited success (except at Solar, where we were skunked!)” Visit www.anglersatlas.com/ lake/101051 for Stewart’s report.

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

The provincial park has 57 camprom Cranbrook, travel 72 km sites, ten of which can be reserved. north along Highway 93/95 There is a concrete boat launch to a paved road on the right (east) located past the day use area. leading to the park. There are special restrictions on Premier Lake. A southern closure between May 15 and June 20 is in effect, although the rest of the lake is still open. A speed restriction is in place for the southern half of the lake, w h e r e n o

“We

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Rockbluff Lake www.luckybuglures.com

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

effective here. Good colours to try are blue and silver or green and silver combinations. LAKE ACCESS

rom Cranbrook, travel 72 km north along Highway 93/95 to a paved road on the right (east) leading to the park. Keep going past the park; it is a short drive to Rockbluff Lake. There is a parking area at the south end of the lake and an outhouse.

Rockbluff Lake is long and deep in some places, though most of its water is in the mid-depth range. The Pennask rainbow trout that are stocked here are fighters and known for their jump. They also prefer deep water and are most Camping is available at active in the evening. Premier Lake Provincial Park, Just after iceoff, try chirono- with 57 campsites, a playmids if you are fly fishing. It ground, water pumps, a boat is well worth learning to fish launch and pit toilets.

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these patterns properly and effectively, as chironomids make up a very large part of the diet of most trout in the province. Try the areas around the island in the south, and right around the middle-eastern side of the lake.

Along with the provincial park, there are several other accommodation options. Springbrook Resort is located south of Premier Lake at Skookumchuck, along the Kootenay River. It offers travellers all types of accomodaAnother tip for fly fishers is tions, from motel to self conto move from wet flies at the tained cabins, seasonal RV to beginning of a hatch to dry overnight tenting. flies as the hatch progresses. Map and article based on materiKwikfish, Lake Trolls and al provided by the Freshwater Hildebrandt spoons can be Fisheries Society of BC. v e r y

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

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Upper Arrow Lake

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

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

Please bear in mind that Upper Arrow Lake is subject to several different regulations and exemptions. Please be familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regu“Early in the fall, we can catch lations before heading out. bull trout and rainbows on the downrigger at depths between Kerry Reed is available to help 50 - 100ft. Although as the wa- you make the most of your trip to ter temperature drops to the magic Kootenay Lake. Contact him at: number, we will start catching Reel Adventures Fishing more and more on the surface,” Charters Nelson B.C Reed notes. 250-505-4963 For bull trout, Reed says, “my www.reeladventuresfishing. favorite lures of choice are Apex com lures, Lyman plugs, and a flasher/ hoochie combo, from the surface LAKE ACCESS down to 100ft.” here are a number of access Darker colours such as shades of options between Nakusp and purple can work well in the winRevelstoke, as well as several acter. Try varying your speed accommodation options. There are cording to the weather. In warmer provincial parks and recreation weather, try trolling at a speed just sites with varying services and a little faster than you would in the amenities. There are also accomwinter. modations available in Nakusp “The magic temperature for the and Revelstoke.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 22,947 Hectares (56,704 Acres)

Maximum Depth • 289 metres (948 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 431 metres (1,415 feet) Survey Date • July 1959 Contour Units • NA

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Whiteswan Lake W

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

K e l l y Laatsch at St. Mary Angler fly shop (www.stmaryangler.com) in Cranbrook reports: Whiteswan Lake has come alive and is producing lots of rainbows! The weather was not as good as we would have preferred, but hey, when you have a day off you need to take advantage of it! It was overcast with a little rain now and then, with temperatures reaching highs of 60°F (16°C). But when you are dressed for the weather with proper rain-gear and warm clothes you can easily handle a day like today… so remember to “be prepared”. As has been the case so far this spring, we again decided to chironomid fish. We casted out the chironomid rigs and let them sink

slowly down into the water column. The retrieve was a slow and deliberate with 3 pulls then a stop, then repeated again and again until retrieval was complete. We had heard about a sizable flying ant hatch the previous Thursday on Whiteswan,

so we were wary the fish might have already gorged themselves and would be resting and digesting. However, we were fortunate that they were starting to eat again. Between the two of us, we caught more than 20 rainbows and they all looked very healthy and strong.

worked quite well. We also had success with the micro–leech, as well as some ant patterns. See Laatsch’s full report on the Whiteswan Lake page at www. anglersatlas.com/lake/101600. LAKE ACCESS

hiteswan Lake is located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Access to the The biggest catch of the day was a park can be challenging, and robust 21-inch rainbow that fought B.C. Parks warns users to exerwell and jumped many times. This cise extreme caution at all times fish did not like being hooked up when driving in. Please consult and had plenty of energy to fight their website for further inforhard until he finally gave up. It was mation: www.env.gov.bc.ca/ fun to have a big fish pull on the bcparks. There are hotsprings, line like that! camping and boat launches The dominant hatch of the day was available. a smallish chironomid hatch in the afternoon. The flying ants were not very evident today, so the black, red and green chironomids all © The Angler’s Atlas

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

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Whitetail Lake W

hitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, mainly for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked, with 12,000 rainbow trout released in 2014. It is a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway.

let streams for Whitetail Lake are closed to fishing all year.

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

Along with rainbow trout, Whitetail Lake supports a good population of brook trout. Try an Elkwing Caddis when targetting the brook trout. Pay particular attention LAKE ACCESS to the weedy areas. hitetail Lake is located north of Canal When going after the trophy Flats. From Canal Flats, head Gerrard rainbow trout, chinorth for about 4 kilomeronomids are often a good tres on Highway 93/95. Turn standard choice. Anglers can west onto the Findlay Creek also try a Gray Beard nymph or a caddis. Lure fishers may Forest Service Road.

Follow the signs to the Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay FSR and the Deer Lake FSR. Do not turn off to Blue Lake at the 23.5 Please check the B.C. km mark. Freshwater Fishing Stay right at the 25.5 mark Regulations for information and take another right about Whitetail Lake before turn to the Whitetail Lake heading out. There are gear Recreation Site. This road restrictions in place, as well is passable with trailers and as a quota in effect. Also 2WD, though it may be quite note that the inlet and out- bumpy in sections.

The Forest Service Recreation Site offers space for 32 vehicles. Most sites are shaded and offer good access to the lake. This is a popular site that is busy on weekends. Please note that the second group of sites does not have a turnaround area for trailers.

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want to try a size 6 or 7 Kwikfish. Choose a colour that is closest to what is in the lake. Greens are good choices for Whitetail Lake.

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

Contour Units • Feet

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Wilbur Lake W

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

aging.

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

fishing patterns.

Several different lures can work here. Spinners and spoons are good to try, and plugs seem to do really well in landing trout.

Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for restrictions. Wilbur Lake is closed to ice fishing and there is a limit of one trout for this lake. LAKE ACCESS

ilbur Lake is located west of Parson. There are several logging roads in the area, and your best bet is to consult a good road map for these roads.

From Parson, follow the Crestbrook Main Road southwest. Stay on this road past the Spillimacheen North FSR and the turn off to Wilbur Lake will be on your right. There is a small recreation site at Wilbur Lake, with pit toilets and a small boat launch. © The Angler’s Atlas

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

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Windermere Lake W

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

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

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

Brian McKenzie from Home Hardware says that Windermere Lake is fairly consistent all year round. Ice fishing for bass is a popular winter activity among locals, and although it is relatively shallow, the fishing can be good even in the heat of the summer. Rylan Kashuba from Reel Axe Adventures says that bass will bite on spinner baits, crank baits, rubber frogs and rubber worms. Chartreuse is a good colour for the frogs. If you are using minnow lures, a rainbow trout colour is a good choice.

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

Anglers targetting the lake’s rainbow trout may want to try shiny, fast-moving lures, says Kashuba. He trolls the lake, and suggests sticking to the north east side. “Early morning is the best time before Frogs can be fished in a number all the speed boats get out there,” of ways, from skimming along Kashuba advises. the surface to imitating a hopping action among the weeds. Try to LAKE ACCESS indermere Lake is located keep the action as realistic as north of Cranbrook. From possible, but do not be afraid to experiment with your technique. Cranbrook, follow Cranbrook

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

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

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

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. General Restrictions No fishing: in any stream in Region 4 from Apr. 1 to June 14 (see tables for additional closed times or exceptions). Trout/char release: in streams from Nov. 1 to March 31 (see tables for additional dates or exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 4, all year. NOTE: “streams” defined on page 88. Classified Waters: many East Kootenay Rivers and their tributaries are Classified Waters and require a supplemental Classified Waters Licence, see page 8, map of waters on page 37, and the water specific tables (pages 39-44). The Upper Arrow Lake Akolkolex Narrows “Drawdown Area” has been revised. The new boundary is described in the Water Specific Tables, under Upper Arrow Lake on page 45. KOOTENAY CLASSIFIED WATERS NOTICE TO ANGLERS A 10 year review of all Kootenay Region Classified Water Management Plans was completed with the Ktunaxa Nation and stakeholders in 2014; regulatory changes are anticipated in 2015. Please consult the “In Season Regulations Changes” website (p. 1) for more information.

Regional Daily Catch Quotas (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than 1 rainbow trout or cutthroat trout over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) of any size Bass: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 15 (none from streams) Northern pike: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) Walleye: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions) White Sturgeon: Closed to fishing (No exceptions) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: Closed to fishing (See tables for exceptions)

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

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

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

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. FISH CONSUMPTION REMINDER For information on the proper preparation of fish for consumption, please read Preparing Fish for the Table on page 79.

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

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

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

Castlegar

Main Body

Procter Lighthouse

NELSON KOOTENAY LAKE

Creston

ABRUZZI CREEK CW

4-23

AKOLKOLEX RIVER*

4-33 4-24

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

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

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

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

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

BOX LAKE 

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

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) A tributary of Wigwam River; see Wigwam River* No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only Brook trout daily quota = 20; Electric motors only

BRIDAL LAKE  BULL RIVER* CW

4-7

No powered boats

4-22

BURTON CREEK

4-15

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

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

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. CADORNA CREEK CW

4-23

CAMERON SLOUGH CARIBOU CREEK

4-21 4-15

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

CARIBOU LAKES 

4-32

CARTWRIGHT LAKE 

4-34

CEDAR LAKE (NEAR GOLDEN)  CERULEAN LAKE

4-34

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

4-25 4-8

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

4-8

Open to fishing all year; no powered boats

4-36 4-34

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

4-23

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

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

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

CONNOR LAKE CONNOR LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-23 4-23 4-8

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

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

DUNCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES DUNCAN RIVER*

4-27 4-19

DUTCH CREEK*

4-26

East (Fork) White River

4-24 4-20

ECHOES LAKES  (near Kimberley)

No Fishing No fishing June 15-Oct 31 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Applies to all waters within the CVWMA, including Six Mile Lake, Leach Lake, Kootenay River and Canal, EXCEPT Duck Lake (see separate entry) Permit required see Note on page 40 Electric motors only No Fishing below Laib Creek No Fishing  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bass daily quota = 3 (only 1 over 40 cm), June 16-May 14; bass release, May 15-June 15 Yellow perch daily quota = 20 No powered boats in Duck Lake Bull trout release (includes Upper Duncan River and tributaries) No Fishing from the Duncan Dam downstream to the confluence with the Lardeau River No Fishing downstream of the confluence with the Lardeau River, Nov 1 - Feb 28 and Apr 1-Oct 14. Trout/char release, bait ban No Fishing on Duncan River Tributaries downstream of Duncan Dam Trout/char release from Ben Able Creek to Columbia Lake and/or River Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Burbot release EXEMPT from Columbia Lake’s tributaries closure No Fishing No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 in the aggregate from both lakes (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. EDWARDS LAKE  ELK RIVER CW (upstream of Elko Dam)

4-2

Electric motors only

4-2 4-23

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

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

4-2 4-23

ERIE LAKE FINDLAY CREEK*

4-8 4-26

FISHER MAIDEN LAKE  FLATHEAD RIVER

4-26

FLATHEAD RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-1

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

4-23

FRENCH SLOUGH GARBUTT LAKE  GOAT RIVER* GOLD CREEK* GRIZZLY LAKE HAHA LAKE HALFWAY RIVER HALL LAKE HELLROARING CREEK CW HIAWATHA LAKE HILL CREEK HORSESHOE LAKE  IDLEWILD LAKE  (Old Cranbrook Reservoir) ILLECILLEWAET RIVER IRISHMAN CREEK JADE LAKE  JIM SMITH LAKE JORDAN RIVER* JOSEPH CREEK KASLO RIVER

4-1

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

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

4-3

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

4-33 4-5 4-34

No Fishing below Albert Canyon No Fishing Electric motors only

4-20 4-39

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

4-3 4-18

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. KEEN CREEK KIKOMUN CREEK PARK (all lakes in the park) KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES KITCHENER (Meadow) CREEK KOCH CREEK KOOCANUSA RESERVOIR KOOTENAY LAKE, ALL PARTS (Main Body, Upper West Arm & Lower West Arm) KOOTENAY LAKE - MAIN BODY (for location see map on page 38)

4-18 4-22 4-36 4-36 4-6 4-16 4-2 4-3 4-22 4-19 4-19

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

4-7

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

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

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

KOOTENAY RIVER CW

KUSKANAX CREEK LAKE REVELSTOKE LAKE REVELSTOKE’S TRIBUTARIES LARCHWOOD LAKE  LARDEAU RIVER* LARIX LAKE LAZY LAKE  LEAD QUEEN LAKE LEMON CREEK LEWIS (“Cameron”) SLOUGH LILLIAN LAKE  LINE CREEK*

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

No Fishing below falls 6 km from Kaslo River Bass daily quota = 8 No powered boats No Fishing in Bush Arm within 200 m of bridge (Bush-Sullivan Road) Bull trout release Does not include Columbia River upstream of Kinbasket Reservoir EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River* Bull trout release Nov 1-Mar 31; no bull trout under 75 cm when open; bait ban Sept 15-June 30; See page 80 - Fluctuating Reservoir Levels Burbot release Trout/char daily quota = 2; bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char daily quota = 4 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 0 No Fishing north of a line between signs at Argenta and Mosquito Landing No fishing north of a line between signs at Lost Ledge Creek & Salisbury Creek, Feb 1-June 10 Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to keep rainbow trout over 50 cm, annual quota = 5 Barbless hook Rainbow trout release, Jan 1- May 31; trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout) Kokanee release all year, EXCEPT Apr 1-Apr 7, May 1-May 7, June 1-June 7, and July 1-July 7 only, when daily quota = 5; NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 5, but only on Saturday and Sunday of each week. Kokanee release Monday through Friday of each week. NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release Does not include the Kootenay River upstream from Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border near Creston No Fishing from CPR bridge near Creston downstream 2 km to navigation dolphin Downstream from the Idaho border to CPR bridge near Creston and from Corra Linn Dam to the Columbia River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure AND from Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release Burbot release from Idaho border near Creston to Kootenay Lake, including tributaries to that part Upstream of the Montana border to White River: bait ban all year; EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure; trout/ char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Apr 1-Oct 31; trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 No fishing above White River, Apr 1-June 14; bait ban all year; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31; trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 Upstream of White River, including tributaries: Class II water when open Walleye daily quota = 16 from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River Northern pike daily quota = unlimited from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River No Fishing below falls 1 km above Gardiner Creek No Fishing from Mica Dam to signs at the narrows immediately downstream of the mouth of Bigmouth Creek Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-25 4-21

No Fishing below signs at Trout Lake outlet, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT Poplar Creek above signs 5 km from Lardeau River and Healy Creek above Healy Creek Falls, and EXCEPT Mar 1-Apr 15 whitefish may be fished for and retained in mainstem below Howser bridge (release all other species) No Fishing Speed restriction (8 km/h)

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

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

4-29 4’-30

“LITTLE MITTEN” LAKE  (approx 400m west of Mitten Lake) LITTLE SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-23 4-34

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

4-16

LITTLE SLOCAN RIVER

4-16

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

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. LODGEPOLE CREEK CW (downstream of falls near km 26 on Lodgepole Rd)

4-2

LODGEPOLE CREEK (Upstream of falls)

4-2

LOMOND LAKE LOON LAKE 

4-8 4-2

“ LOST” LAKE 

4-23

LOWER ARROW LAKE 

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

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

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

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

MOOSE (“Alces) LAKE  MORRISSEY CREEK* CW

4-2

MOSES CREEK MOYIE LAKE MOYIE RIVER*

4-39 4-5 4-5

MURPHY CREEK NAGLE CREEK

4-9 4-39 4-9

NANCY GREENE (Sheep) LAKE 

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

NINE BAY LAKE  NORBURY (Little Bull) CREEK

4-34

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

4-22

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

4-22

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

4-15 4-3 4-24 4-5 4-22

No Fishing below falls 2 km from Columbia River Brook trout daily quota = 20 Trout/char release; bait ban; Class II water when open, including tributaries EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure No powered boats

4-8

INCLUDES the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam EXEMPT from single barbless hooks; bull trout release EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure; bass daily quota = 8; northern pike daily quota = unlimited INCLUDES tributaries of the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam Bull trout release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No Fishing downstream of Lisbon Creek Class II water when/where open, including tributaries

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

4-8

PERRY CREEK CW

4-20

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4-23 4-36 4-21

PREMIER LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES QUINN CREEK* CW

4-21 4-22

REVELSTOKE LAKE REVELSTOKE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES ROCK ISLAND LAKE

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

ROSEBUD LAKE  RYKERTS (“Vic Mawson”) LAKE

4-6

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

4-31 4-20 4-20

SALMO RIVER

4-8

SALMO RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-8 4-34

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

4-22

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

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

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

4-15 4-17 4-17

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

4-15 4-32 4-21

“SPRING” LAKE 

4-22

STEAMBOAT LAKE  SULLIVAN RIVER* SUMMER LAKE SUMMIT CREEK* SUMMIT LAKE  SUMMIT LAKE  SUNBURST LAKE SUZANNE LAKE  TIE LAKE

4-20 4-21 4-8

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

4-34

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

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

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

4-23

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

4-25 4-22

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

4-22

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

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted. TONKAWATLA (Tum Tum) CREEK TOPAZ LAKE  TROUT LAKE TROUT LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES TWIN LAKES  UPPER ARROW LAKE

4-32 4-34

No Fishing Electric motors only

4-30

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

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

UPPER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES UPPER ELK LAKE

4-31 4-23

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

4-34

WHITESWAN LAKE

4-24

WHITESWAN LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS

4-24

WHITETAIL LAKE  WHITETAIL LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS WIGWAM RIVER CW (downstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Rd) WIGWAM RIVER CW (upstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Road)* WILBUR LAKE  WILKIE CREEK WILLIAMSON LAKE  WILSON CREEK WINDERMERE LAKE WINLAW CREEK WOOD RIVER WOODBURY CREEK

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

4-26

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

4-26

No Fishing

4-2

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

4-2

4-34

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

4-30 4-33

No Fishing Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited

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

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

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

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BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2015 Camping/RV

Carib o o ChilC otin C oast

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

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

GUN LAKE RESORT

northern b C

Equipment Rental

(250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCh & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

www.kayanara.com

KiMSQUiT BAY LODGE

info@fishtheswing.com

(971) 275-2269

www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FiShiNG RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

www.loonbayresort.com

LOwER DEAN RiVER LODGE

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

www.lowerdean.com

MARiGOLD FiShiNG RESORT

info@marigoldresort.com

(250) 459-2579

www.marigoldresort.com

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

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

www.babinenorlakes.com

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

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN

NORTHERN B C

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

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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2014 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

2,300

ENGSTROM

500

AOSTA LOWER

WCT

1,000

ENID

5,250

AOSTA UPPER

WCT

500

FENWICK

1,125

FISHER MAIDEN

250

FROZEN

WCT

1,000

MCNAIR S.

FUSEE

1,500

FUSEE

1,500

GRAVE

GRUNDY

ALCES

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

LOON (GOLDEN)

2,000

LOST

1,500

MARION

5,000

MCCLAIN

1,500

WCT

1,000

MIRROR

1,000

MITTEN

8,000

15,110

MONROE

4,500

1,000

MONROE

5,000

HALFWAY

750

MOOSE

1,000

HARTLEY

WCT

1,000

MOYIE

130,738

HORSESHOE

4,495

MUD

1,000

IDLEWILD

2,000

MUD

1,500

JADE

1,000

NEW

1,750

JEB

2,500

NINE BAY

1,500

JIM SMITH

2,000

NORBURY

2,250

JOYCE

500

NORBURY CR

26,465

JUBILEE

500

NORTH STAR

8,000

KIAKHO

WCT

1,500

PECKHAMS

1,800

LARCHWOOD

1,000

PICKERING

3,000

LAZY

4,500

PICKERING

2,057

PREMIER

55,621

ROCKBLUFF

2,000

BAYNES

5,000

BEAR (WILDHORSE)

1,000

BEAR (CANAL FLATS)

2,000

BIG FISH

4,000

BITTERN

4,000

BLACKWATER

2,000

BOX

14,000

BRONZE

3,000

BURTON

750

BURTON

500

CAMPBELL

1,900

CANUCK

1,000

CARTWRIGHT

6,000

CAT’S EYE

500

CEDAR #1

2,000

CEDAR #2

1,000

CHAIN #2

4,000

CLELAND

2,500

1,000

500

LEECH PONDS

CUB DEEP

1,000

LILLIAN

6,000

2,500

1,000

LISBON

1,500

ROCKY POINT

DOGSLEG DOROTHY

500

ROSEN

1,373

ECHO NORTH

250

LITTLE MITTEN

ROSEN

3,000

RYAN PARK

500

RYAN PARK

700

SAM'S FOLLY

1,000

SEVEN MILE

WCT

2,000

ECHO SOUTH

2,000

EDWARDS

15,000

ENGLISHMAN

2,000

LITTLE MONROE LOON (GRASMERE)

WCT

3,000

8,549

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Waterbody Name

Species

SILVER SPRING #1

SILVER SPRING #2

SOLAR

Released

500 500 500

Waterbody Name

Species

Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com Released

TOPAZ

250

TWIN LAKES

1,000

WAPITI

1,000

WAPITI

250

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

Kokanee

Rainbow Trout

WCT

Western Cutthroat Trout

WHITETAIL

12,000

2,150

WILBUR

1,000

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3,200

WILMER

2,000

www.GoFishBC.com

SUMMIT (PARSON)

2,000

SUSAN

4,000

SUZANNE

10,000

TA TA

500

TAMARACK

4,000

THREE ISLAND

1,000

SPURR

500

STONEY

SUMMIT (CROWSNEST)

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