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he Kootenay region, situated in British Columbia’s south-east corner, is known for rugged mountains and river valleys. The lakes in this region range from long deep trench lakes to small, highly producitve trout lakes. Larger lakes featured in this guide include Kootenay, Slocan and Upper Arrow Lakes. The remaini n g

waterbodies showcased in this guide are mid and small waterbodies scattered across the region. We also feature the Elk River for those who enjoy fishing moving water. New this year, we have a map for the Columbia River as well. The lakes and rivers featured in this guide are only a fraction of the fabulous fishing waters available to Kootenay anglers. To learn more about other lakes in the region, visit our website that profiles thousands of lakes across British Columbia, or get in touch with some of contributors and sponsors. Tight lines! We welcome feedback, and our have set up our website to collect photos, map markers and other comments from users. AnglersAtlas.com © The Angler’s Atlas

KOOTENAY FISHING 2012 Publisher Sean Simmons Production Co-ordinator Kathy Buhler Contributors: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Randy Martin, Rick Passek, Paul Samycia, Brad Stubbs Advertising sales, printing and distribution managed by Glacier Media Inc. Kootenay Fishing 2012 is part of The Angler’s Atlas and is owned by Goldstream Publishing Inc. 1274 Fifth Ave. Prince George, BC V2L 3L2 (250) 596-6277 mail@anglersatlas.com

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amidst a secondgrowth cedar and hemlock forest, Box Lake provides the perfect riparian habitat for ducks, frogs, eagles and larger mammals. While it’s a popular ice-fishing lake for residents, it also offers good fly-fishing for rainbow and brook trout from ice-off, sometimes as early as March to as late as November. Brook trout were introduced years ago and maintain their numbers through successful spawning. Rainbow trout are stocked annually, sometimes with catchable-sized trout. Chironomid hatches provide the best fly fishing action in the spring. Suspend a glass bead chironomid or Frostbite bloodworm in 10 to 12 feet (three metres) of water at the edge of weed beds or along the shoals near the north end for consistent success. Dragon and damselfly nymph patterns cast or trolled along

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t h e edge of the weeds or bottom structure work well in summer. Brook trout favour the shallow southeast end of the lake, cruising the weed beds, while rainbows are found in deeper water. While fly fishing is the best method, trout can also be taken on small spinners and spoons. Panther Martins, Blue Fox or Mepps spinners work best. LAKE ACCESS

rom Nakusp, drive south approximately 10 kilometres until you pass Box Lake. A small wooden sign will direct you to the right and down a steep Box Lake Forest Service Road. Continue 2.2 km until you switch back toward the lake and reach the

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campground. The Forest S e r v i c e Recreation and Campsite has a dock and picnic area. Go swimming, canoeing or nature walking. Only electric motors are permitted. Map and article based on source material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 70.8 Hectares (175 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.3 metres (24 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 584 metres (1,916 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

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Campbell Lake

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ampbell Lake has been designated one of the region’s Family Fishing Waters. These lakes are sonamed because they offer convenient access and good opportunities to fish f r o m shore or from a small boat. Campbell Lake has been stocked with adult and catchable sized rainbow trout. Randy Martin from Mountain Man Outdoors says that Campbell Lake is a nice small lake, good for pontoons and float tubes. While summer fishing can be a challenge in some of the smaller lakes, patience and the right gear can make it worthwhile. Martin recommends smaller lures such as a Panther Martin, Mepps, or Blue Foxes.

If you’re fly fishing, Martin suggests shrimp and leech patterns. LAKE ACCESS

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 Campbell Lake has several head north for about 5 km. Take weedy spots where it can pay the ramp onto Highway 93, to watch for insects emerging. following this towards Radium

Hot Springs for about 12 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 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 5.63 Hectares (13.9 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.2 metres (23.6 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 815 metres (2,673 feet) Survey Date • July, 1986 Contour Units • Metres

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For lake and river fishing, go where the water turns from shallow to deep. Fish like to congregate and look for food in this area.

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Champion Lakes C

hampion Lakes are some great family fishing lakes in Champion Lakes Provincial Park. These three lakes are great destinations on their own. As a series, they provide a wide range of fishing opportunities that will excite beginners and challenge more experienced anglers. Pick a quiet evening and head out for a run at some mayfly fishing, or later in the season, take your caddis patterns. Third Champion Lake, the first in the series, is great for a Tom Thumb.

which is, oddly enough, the last in the chain, and is only accessible by hiking. Pack in a float tube and try chironomids, nymphs and dry flies such as Tom Thumbs and Wulff patterns.

Some of the more spectacular fly Gear fishfishing can be had on First Lake, ers will do well here, too, with Mepps, Panther Martins, and Blue Fox spinners. Anglers will find plenty of shore Surface Area • 33.6 Hectares Total casting oppor(83 Acres) tunities here Maximum Depth among the for• 11 to 24.3 metres ests and tranquil (36 to 80 feet) surroundings. Elevation (ASL)

weed beds and dropoffs around the southeast end offer excellent fishing. In the mornings, try your mayfly and damselfly variations. LAKE ACCESS

hampion Lakes, where iceoff usually waits until May, is located past Fruitvale on Hwy 3B. Turn left at Champion Lakes Road and drive 10 kilometres to the park. Map and article based on source material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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• ~ 1,047 metres (3,435 feet) Survey Date • July, 1982 Contour Units • Metres

Second Lake, as you may have guessed, is the middle lake, but the fishing here isn’t average. The

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Shiny fishing lures can attract certain fish, but the reflection of the sun can blind them and cause confusion. Use a matted metal fishing lure instead if possible, to avoid too much reflection.

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Cherry Lake H

igh in the McGillivray Mountain Range, Cherry Lake is home to rainbows and cutthroats. This productive little lake is perfect for early summer fishing, and then again when the leaves turn colours and the winds blow cooler, 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. LAKE ACCESS

ccess to Cherry Lake is half the fun. There are sev-

eral different logging roads and access points. The easiest, however, is from Highway 3 / 93. Take the Kikomen-Newgate Road over Lake Koocanusa to the Craven Creek FSR. Follow Craven Creek FSR past the Bloom Creek FSR for four kilometres, until you see the turn off to Cherry Lake. The access road can be challenging and rough. A high clearance vehicle is needed here. Cherry Lake Rec Site is located on the eastern shores of Cherry Lake. After the Bailey Bridge over the Lake Koocanusa, take the second road to the left (west). Follow the Craven Creek FSR

3 2 . 5 km where the road forks. Take the right fork. Continue on the Craven Creek FSR until the fork @ 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, heavily treed site at the east end of Cherry Lake. Suitable for launching car-top boats and canoes. Map and article based on source material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 38.4 Hectares (94.9 Acres) Maximum Depth • 13 metres (42.7 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,227 metres (4,025.6 feet) Survey Date • July, 1982 Contour Units • Feet

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Cast close to the shoreline for more bites.

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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 of 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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Sunrise is an excellent time to fish, try to go out early in the morning.

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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, so check the regulations for further details.

G. Beaver Creek Provincial Park H. Border with the US

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

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The Elk River has been called the best cutthroat trout fishery in North America. Westslope Cutthroat trout and bull trout grow large and add to the exciting fishing action in the river.

Some of the best fishing is yet to come, too. The fall fishing on the Elk River is second to none. The river levels are lower as the higher elevation melting ends.

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After mid July you can count on the water being clear and fast.The cutthroat truly are kind to the dry fly fisher all summer long on the Elk. Caddis hatches occur off and on primarily at night with May flies hatching almost every day.

The headwaters of this river are from the Petain Glacier, which forms Elk Lakes. Highway 3 runs along Elk River between and Sparwood and Elko, providing many good access points. 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.

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KNOUFF LAKE RESORT A Resort for All Seasons!

Knouff Lake Resort is an excellent fishing camp which lends itself to those who wish to stay in a cozy, one room cabin for the rustic experience, fish for big rainbows on a beautiful lake, and generally enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the well maintained grounds and the clear mountain air.

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Affordable Family Vacations with easy road access There are fantastic trails for Cross Country Skiing and Snowmobiling for the ultimatle winter enjoyment. For those who like to camp in their R.V., tent or trailer, there is five acres of open field available for set up in. There a playground area for children adjacent to the camping area. Camp site with 15 or 30 amp connections in private setting are also offered. Sani dump and boat launching is included in all packages. Campsites with hook ups may be rented on a yearly basis at very reasonable rates.

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Stubbs sees a lot of action with plugs, especially in the winter. “When the water gets colder, slow down the presentation,” he suggests. In the spring, Stubbs notes that even on calm and sunny days, when the fishing is often the slowest, the right fly or lure can land the fish. Stubbs suggests a slow troll at 3 mph. “Lots of days the trout want rainbow colours, but one of the best things about Kootenay Lake is that you are always on your toes figuring out the fish,” he says.

Along with the Recreation Sites noted on the map, there are several other campsites and creeks. Schroeder Creek, Lost Ledge, Davis Creek, Fry Point and Campbell Bay are just a few of the others worth noting. Please visit local tourism information centres to get directions and information. A helpful website is Visit Kaslo at www.visitkaslo. com. The Angler’s Atlas website map page for Kootenay Lake highlights several different member tips for fishing this lake. Take a look at www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/67087/ to see some of these tips and more. Please note that Kootenay Lake is subject to many different regulations. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations.

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Brad Stubbs, guide and owner of Kootenay Kingfisher, says that he has landed rainbows up to ten pounds, and an even bigger bull trout.

For some of the most up-to-date information and fishing tips for Kootenay Lake, visit the local tackle shops. Barren’s Sport Shop in Kaslo can help set you up with the right flies and lures for current lake conditions.

Bass, yellow perch, bull trout, white sturgeon, burbot, rainbows and kokanee are just some of the fish species in Kootenay Lake, making it appealing to anglers of all types.

Contact Brad Stubbs at Kootenay Kingfisher for your guided trip on Kootenay Lake, Upper Arrow Lake, and the Columbia River. Visit his website at www.kootenaykingfisher.com or call 1-800 838-5269 for more information.

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ootenay Lake is long, large and deep, and is 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.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • N/A (n/a Acres) Maximum Depth • 153.6 metres (504 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 529.7 metres (1,738 feet) Survey Date • n/a Contour Units • Feet

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Kootenay Lake (South)

he main stem of Kootenay Lake offers access at many points, and accommodation options to suit every taste and need. The BC Camping and RV Coalition has listed several different 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 park, which is now user-maintained, 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. Camping on the shore is limited to three tenting sites. Kootenay Lake Provincial Park is actually several different sites along the west shores of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique character and amenities, and campers are advised to check the BC Parks website for more detailed information. BC Parks says that Pilot Bay Provincial Park, on the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake, is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake. Here, boaters often take shelter during summer storms

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Tourism, Culture and the Arts for specific information about each site. 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 rec sites along the north portion of Kootenay Lake. Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek are all options offering camping and pit toilets along Kootenay Lake. Please note that some of these sites charge fees. Please check the BC Ministry of

Also please keep in mind that many parks and rec sites are first come, first served, and can be very busy, particularly in the summer. The

East Shore Community area is a popular tourist destination offering everything from shopping to accommodations along the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake. See the East Shore website at www.kootenaylake. bc.ca/.

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Kootenay Lake (West Arm)

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Quick Facts Surface Area • N/A (n/a Acres) Maximum Depth • 47.9 metres (157 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 529.4 metres (1,737 feet) Survey Date • n/a Contour Units • Feet

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ishing in the Nelson area can be a little easier than fishing the other arms of Kottenay Lake. There are areas where shore fishing is possible, and its smaller size makes it a little easier to explore this section.

tains, and is narrower than the main lake. The West Arm is also more shallow, providing a more sheltered location, better beaches than the Main Lake, and a greater number of options and facilities for accommodations.

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 B a l four.

Nelson is located at the tip of the West Arm. Here you will find several guiding outfits to help you make the most of your time on Kootenay Lake.

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Provincial Park, on the other hand, is a popular tourist destinaSeveral options for accommo- tion, providing sandy beaches dations are available in Nelson, and two campgrounds. which offers everything from Visit the Chamber of Comhotels to private campgrounds. merce website at www.discovWest Arm Provincial Park and ernelson.com for more inforKokanee Creek Provincial mation.

Park are two of the parks along the West Arm. West Arm Provincial Park is largely undeveloped, although there is walk-in wilderness camping available The West Arm is situated en- and picnic tables at beach artirely within the Selkirk Moun- eas. Campers are expected to be fully self-sufficient here. Kokanee Creek

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Mitten Lake M

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

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

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

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

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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 the campground.

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Elevation (ASL) • 860 metres (2,822 feet)

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

Maximum Depth • 32.5 metres (107 feet)

In the heat of summer, troll leeches and bead-head nymphs on full sink lines at the dropoffs on the east side. Dry flies can be especially productive in the evenings. The southwest end is good for spring fishing.

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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.

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rom Cranbrook travel 72 km north along Highway 93/95, to a paved road on the right (east) leading to the park.

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

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.

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Rosebud Lake R

osebud Lake is a pretty little spot west of Creston. This is one of the region’s Family Fishing Waters, and it is an excellent place to teach youngsters and beginners about the joys of fishing. Despite being a popular lake, Rosebud Lake is not usually crowded. Ice off occurs in around April, and early chironomid fishing is

superb. Try short leaders and fish in the shallows near the shore. Chironomid fishing continues well into early June. Mayflies in their various forms are the food of choice into early summer. When you’re matching the hatch, try to change up your patterns through the day, as the insects go through their various stages of emergence. Dragon and damselflies are good choices for mid summer. One of the best times for fishing is in the fall, when the waterboatmen take flight. Fishing waterboatmen patterns is exciting and can make for some fast action as the trout key in on these small silver bullets.

and retrieve. Another effective technique is to still fish -- cast or drop your line into the water, and jig a little, or troll slowly back and forth across the shoals. LAKE ACCESS

rom Salmo, head east on Highway 3 for about 14 km, and take Highway 6 for about 9 km towards the US / Canada border. Turn left onto Rosebud Lake Road and head down another 6 km to Rosebud Lake. Facilities are minimal at Rosebud Lake. There’s a small cartop boat launch and wilderness camping available, as well as an outhouse. Fuller facilities are available in Salmo and in Creston. Map and article based on source material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 13.3 Hectares (33 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17 metres (56 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 809 metres (2,654 feet) Survey Date • 1949 Contour Units • Feet

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.

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Slocan Lake

locan Lake, one of the few large non-dammed lakes in this region of British Columbia, is cool, beautiful and pristine. Slocan Lake is home to the Gerrard strain of rainbow trout, as well as kokanee. Gerrard rainbow trout feed heavily on kokanee, and tend to do very well when there are kokanee to be had. They tend to dwell in the depths of deeper lakes, and the conditions in Slocan Lake are ideal for their large growth. The Slocan Chamber of Commerce website says that fishing tends to be best at the creek mouths, “either from boats or floating flies out with the current.” In the early spring, when the trout are hungry, go after the trout with silver colour combinations if you’re gear fishing. In clear water, bait fish may take on these silver and blue colours in order to better blend in with their environment. Lures and flies should take on these hues. If you’re targetting the trout, almost without question, your lures and flies should resemble bait fish. After they reach a

certain size, a Gerrard’s diet changes from one consisting mostly of insect and invertebrates, to one consisting mostly of other fish. Please note that all of Slocan Lake’s tributaries are subject to a bull trout release, and there are many restrictions in

place for the Slocan River. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out. LAKE ACCESS

alhalla Provincial Park, along the western shores of Slocan Lake, is a wild, rugged, wilderness with glacial lakes, waterfalls and backcountry trails. Some camping is possible here; check BC Parks for further information on services and amenities. Accommodation is available in the towns of Roseberry, New Denver, Silverton and Slocan; check the Slocan District Chamber of Commerce website for great information about Slocan Lake, the area, and the surrounding trails: www.slocanlake.com. The Chamber of Commerce publishes an excellent guide to the lake, the surrounding parks, accommodations and trails. Visit their website for more.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 6,928 Hectares (17,121 Acres) Maximum Depth • 298 metres (978 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 534.9 metres (1,755 feet) Survey Date • 1965 Contour Units • Feet

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.

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Summit Lake S

et along the Crowsnest Pass through the Rocky Mountains, Summit Lake is small, and is perfect for a day trip. Summit Lake offers fabulous fishing for brook trout, rainbows and cutthroat trout at the southeastern edge of British Columbia. Summit Lake is narrow and shallow, only five metres deep at the most. As a result, anglers are advised to pack in a canoe, tube or belly boat for their time on the water.

of fly fishing. Everything from leeches to scuds, damsels and dragonflies are good patterns to try here. Consider hiring a guide for a great trip. Even if you’re familiar with the area, a professional guide can improve your odds. The Elk River Guiding Co. has knowledgeable and professional guides to take you out for a day or a package trip of a lifetime. Check out elkriver.ca for more info, or contact owner Paul Samycia at 1.877.423.7239.

Summit Lake fish are known to be big, and very strong. LAKE ACCESS Their fight will challenge ummit Lake is located just and excite anglers. off of Highway 3, right on Some of the best fish- the BC side of the Alberta / ing is in early spring. British Columbia border. Other Chironomids are great lakes in the area are Phillips flies to fish right around Lake, just across the border in Alberta, and Island Lake, just mid-April. Dry fly fishing is great south of here.

as well. Summit Lake is known for its quality caddis fly fishing. Some of the best times for this are in the later spring and summer.

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Crowsnest Provincial Park is just north of Summit Lake, and offers a day use area with water, pit toilets and picnic tables. Please consult the BC Parks website for more information.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 20.44 Hectares (50.5 Acres) Maximum Depth • 5 metres (16.4 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,356 metres (4,448.8 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.

Fishing Tip #8 R001226870

Switch up lures regularly to determine what the fish are preferring for a particular day.

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Upper Arrow Lake

pper Arrow Lake, and its counterpart, Lower Arrow Lake, are reservoirs formed from a dam of the Columbia River at Castlegar. Water levels fluctuate, sometimes significantly. Nevertheless, there is still great fishing to be had.

ter than flies when the water is cold. Book your fishing trip with Stubbs and Kootenay Kingfisher for a memorable trip. Visit his website at www. kootenaykingfisher. com or call 1-800 838-5269.

Like many lakes in the Kootenays, Upper Arrow Lake is stocked with the Gerrard strain of rainbow trout. These are large rainbow trout capable of reaching lunker proportions of ten pounds Please bear in mind that or more. Upper Arrow Lake is subBetween Nakusp and Shelter Bay ject to several different regulais where some of the best fishing tions and exemptions. Please be can be found. familiar with the BC Freshwater Brad Stubbs, fishing guide and Fishing Regulations before headowner of Kootenay Kingfisher, ing out.

Revelstoke, see www.revelstokecc.bc.ca/.

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fishes on Upper Arrow Lake LAKE ACCESS between September and April. here are a number of access Some of the best trout fishing options between Nakusp of the year is in the winter, and and Revelstoke, and several acStubbs takes full advantage. commodation options. There are Purple colours can work well in provincial parks and rec sites, the winter, and Stubbs has had with varying services and amesome really large trout in the boat nities. There are also accommoby using pink flies. He also sug- dations available in Nakusp and gests that when the water is cold- Revelstoke. Visit their Chamber er, slow down. He notes that this of Commerce websites for more seems to help a lot. He also notes information. For Nakusp: www. that plugs seem to work bet- nakusparrowlakes.com/. For

Surface Area • 22,947 Hectares (56,704 Acres) Maximum Depth • 289 metres (948 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 431.3 metres (1,415 feet) Survey Date • July, 1949 Contour Units • © The Angler’s Atlas

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The o t h e r lake in the park flies. is Alces Lake, which has Work the dropoffs or the been stocked with rainbows edges of the marl flats. as well. This stunning alpine Whiteswan Lake was last lake is a fabulous fishery in stocked with rainbow trout itself and is worth the trip. from the Gerrard strain in LAKE ACCESS 2009. These lunkers are a hiteswan Lake is locatreal treat for anglers, as they ed in Whiteswan Lake put up a good fight and grow Provincial Park. Access to to very large sizes. the park can be challenging, The Gerrard strain will feed and BC Parks warns users on insects and small inverte- to exercise extreme caution brates in their smaller states, at all times when driving however as they reach the in. Please consult their weblarger sizes, their feeding site for further information: habits change and they focus www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks. almost exclusively on other There are hotsprings, campfish. Lures and flies, there- ing and boat launches availfore, will want to imitate able. baitfish.

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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

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.

Fishing Tip #9 R001226871

While wading through rivers and streams avoid wearing bright colours or plain white, as it often spooks fish. Wear drab colours to blend in with the background as much as possible.

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Whitetail Lake W

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

are closed to fishing all year.

Stop by any of the local taackle shops in Cranbrook Along with rainbow trout, or Kimberley to Whitetail Lake supports a find out the latest good population of brook reports on this lake.. trout. Try an Elkwing Caddis when targetting the brook LAKE ACCESS trout. Pay particular attention hitetail Lake is to the weedy areas. located north of Canal Flats. From Canal When going after the trophy Flats, head north for about Gerrard rainbow trout, chi4 kilometres on Highway ronomids are often a good 93 / 95. Turn west onto the standard choice. Anglers can Findlay Creek Forest Service also try a gray beard nymph Road. Follow the signs to the or a caddis. Lure fishers may Blue Lake Forestry Camp want to try a size 6 or 7 Kwikfish. Choose a colour along the Findlay FSR and that’s closest to what’s in the the Deer Lake FSR. Do not lake. Greens are good choic- turn off to Blue Lake at the 23.5 km mark. Stay right es for Whitetail Lake. at the 25.5 mark, and take Please check the BC another right turn to the F r e s h wa t e r F i s h i n g Whitetail Lake Rec Site. This Regulations for information road is passable with trailers about Whitetail Lake before and 2WD, though it may be heading out. There are gear quite bumpy in sections. restrictions in place, as well as a quota in effect. Also The Forest Service Rec Site note that the inlet and outlet offers space for 32 vehicles, streams for Whitetail Lake with most sites being shad-

ed and offering good access to the lake. This is a popular site that is busy on weekends. Please note that the second group of sites does not have a turnaround area for trailers.

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

Contour Units • Feet

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Wilbur Lake W

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

and prefer the mid-level waters fishing, and how it differs from for foraging. fly fishing other patterns.

Going after these trout, chironomids are a great place to start if you’re fly fishing. Rick Passek, author and instructor, notes that chironomid fishing, Wilbur Lake is stocked by the when done properly, can be Freshwater Fisheries Society highly rewarding and exciting. of BC with Pennask rainbow It’s definitely worthwhile to trout. These are feisty, fight- take the time to learn ing fish, feeding heavily on c h i r o n o m i d chironomids. They tend to be most active in the evening,

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 12 Hectares (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

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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. Like some other lakes in the southern part of the province, Windermere Lake is becoming known as a bass fishing hotspot. choice Brian MacKenzie from for the Invermere Home Hardware m i n notes that the lake is fairly con- now lures. sistent all year round. Ice fish- Frogs can be ing for bass is a popular win- fished in a numter activity among locals, and ber of ways, from although it is relatively shallow, skimming along the fishing can be good even in the surface to imitating a hopping action the heat of the summer. among the weeds. Try “Bass have only moved into the to keep the action as lake in the past 3 or 4 years,” realistic as possible, but says MacKenzie. “There have don’t be afraid to experibeen bass in the creeks, among ment with your technique. the weeds, for a long time, but as the weeds have crept into the LAKE ACCESS lake, the bass have moved in.” indermere Lake is To fish the bass, he says he is located north of selling quite a few 3 inch frog Cranbrook. From Cranbrook, and minnow lurers. Chartreuse is follow Cranbrook St. North a good colour for the frogs, and to Highway 3B / Highway 95. a rainbow trout colour is a good 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. Accommodation is available at one of the many resorts in the area, and also in the town of Invermere, on the north shore of the lake. There are also camping options at Dry Gulch Provincial Park or at Kootenay National Park, where there are 3 major campgrounds. There is a day use area just north of the town of Windermere, at James Chabot Provincial Park. A boat launch and sandy beach are available, along with picnic tables, water and pit toilets. © The Angler’s Atlas

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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

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist.

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