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he Okanagan Region covers the southern section of BC’s interior and is flanked by the Monashee Mountains on the east and the Cascade Mountains on the west.

This area has hundreds of small and medium size trout lakes to explore as well as several big water lakes. Anglers can target a variety of species including rainbow trout, lake trout, perch, bass, kokanee and salmon. Bass fishing in the region is quickly becoming a favourite sport with several lakes offering great opportunities for this species. Vaseux Lake is one of them and is

profiled in this guide. In fact it is sometimes referred to as the best bass fishing lake in the province.

This guide is meant as an appetizer to some of the great fishing lakes in this region.

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Arlington Lake A

rlington Lakes are located south-east of Kelowna off of Highway 33. There are three lakes in this chain, which contain rainbow trout and perch.

Other successful lures for this lake include the Lyman Lure #80 and #30. They also have coloured lures that resemble perch—number #24 & #55.

The rainbow trout are generally smaller, as they compete with the perch for food, says Hennig.

The trout are big enough that the perch don't usually go after them.

However, both species go after the insects. As a result, the fish may not be as heavy as in a lake where there's no competition for resources.

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“We fish the perch quite a bit because it’s great for the family,” says Rod Hennig, from Rodney’s Reel Outdoors. “The fish are easy to catch, and it's close to town.”

Generally, the perch range in size from 5 to 9 inches, and are less than a pound. These fish are fairly easy to catch and the high catch quotas for this species allow fishers to catch enough for a good meal.

Anglers targeting rainbow trout may want to use a size 1 Lyman lure. Pink and black are good colours, says Hennig, though of course it's helpful to experiment with colours. Try a #98 or #162, which are a couple of his go-to lures. A #44 is a popular standard.

Hennig suggests trolling right along the shoreline, and along the margins of the submerged island.

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rom Kelowna, follow Highway 33 east about 55 kilometres to the Arlington Lakes side road on the right (west) side of the highway.

There is a small recreation site on the eastern shore of the lake, accessible by two wheel drive. The site has a cartop boat launch and 12 vehicle units for camping. Hennig notes that this site has been re-done in the past couple of years, and that it's a great place to camp.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 18.5 Hectares (46 Acres) Maximum Depth • 25.6 metres (84 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,055 metres (3,461 feet) © The Angler’s Atlas

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Bardolph Lake B

ardolph Lake is a small lake east of Vernon with lots of rainbow trout to catch. The lake has been stocked every year since 1968 and usually with fall fry. In 2012, 1,500 trout were stocked here.

Early spring is a great time to fish Bardolph Lake, and the ice is usually off fairly early.

Nick Pace, owner of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna, recommends bloodworms and chironomids early in the season. Using a bobber (strike indicator) fish these fly patterns in about 16 to 18 feet of water with the fly dangled less than a foot off the bottom.

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Shoal areas are good places to concentrate, and can be particularly rewarding here.

To learn more about fly fishing lakes in the Okanagan drop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, check out their new store, and talk to their helpful staff.

Other popular fly patterns include microleeches and drag- LAKE ACCESS onfly nymphs, says Pace. rom Kelowna follow Highway 97 north to Vernon and turn Lure fishers may want to troll with standard gear such as Willow right (east) onto Highway 6.

Then continue for roughly 20 Leafs and Wedding Bands.

A good spot to start fishing is kilometres to Coldstream Creek directly out from the recreation Road on the left (north). Follow site. The northwest side of the this road about three lake can be weedy, and that can kilometres to a also provide great trout habitat. crossroad and turn right (east) taking

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you across Coldstream Creek.

The turnoff to Bardolph Lake is on the right (south) about one kilometre from the crossroad turnoff. But beware there are numerous side roads enroute to the lake which make it easy to get lost. We suggest getting a good map of the area before heading out. The road is very bumpy but Pace says it is accessible by most 2WD vehicles.

There is a small recreation site on the northern shore of the lake.

There is a cartop boat launch and space for a few tent pads.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 10.8 Hectares (27 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12.2 metres (40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,023 metres (3,356 feet) Survey Date • June, 1960 Contour Units • Feet

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Boss and Davis Lakes B

oss and Davis Lakes are great little lakes for fighter trout.

The gorgeous Voght valley is also a popular lake for campers.

Boss and Davis Lakes are both highly productive, with shoals ga-

Boss Lake offers great fly fishing. Leeches are especially useful to have on hand. On Davis Lake, the shoals are ideal for a variety of nymph patterns. When fishing with chironomids or blood worms, venture into the deeper sections of both lakes. This can prove to be Shore fishing is best accomplished helpful in hot weather conditions. from the recreation site on Davis Nearby Tahla Lake is worth invesLake. Small spinners, or a worm tigating as well. Tahla Lake was and bobber, are easy tackle. If stocked with 1,000 rainbow trout you’re trolling, head to the south in 2012. end, or work along the shoals on LAKE ACCESS the east side. Try a Panther Martin rom Kelowna take Hwy 97C or a flatfish. towards Merritt; turn off left Fly fishing can be beautiful on (south) onto Kane Valley Road. these lakes, particularly in the ear- Proceed approximately 9 km., turn ly summer months. Anchor along left onto Voght Valley Road. This the shoals and try some dry flies. is a gravel logging road; use cauBring the trout to the surface with tion while driving. a Mikulak Sedge, a Tom Thumbs or an Elk Hair Recreation sites are located at both Caddis.

Evenings lakes. Davis Lake has a 48 vehicle are productive for unit site on grassland and is surthese flies. In rounded by Douglas Fir forests. the shallow There are two boat launches on bays, cast a the east side of Davis Lake. Boss d a m s e l f l y Lake has 13 semi open campsites at the site. Boat launches are lonymph. cated in the south east corner and The north at the north end. Both lakes are 2 section wd accessible. of Map and article based on source material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. lore. Fishing can be consistent all season. Early spring is not as busy, while early summer and then again in the fall, the fishing can be best.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 43.5 & 25 Hectares (107 & 62 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11 & 17 metres (36 & 56 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,052 metres (3,451 feet) Survey Date • September, 1977 Contour Units • Metres

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Dee and Island Lakes N

orth-east of Kelowna lies a chain of lakes famous for fly fishing. Dee and Island Lakes are at the top of this chain, near the headwaters, and are followed by Deer, Crooked, and then Beaver Lakes.

all of them worth fishing.

To learn more about the resort, visit their website at www.DeeLakeResort.com.

Dee Lake Resort, at the north end of the lake, has been in operation for more than 75 years. Promoted as the “Okanagan’s Heritage Resort,” it operates as a fishing resort and a family destination.

The lake is stocked each year, and in 2012, 1,000 rainbow trout were released. The standard patterns work well—Doc Spratleys, Tom Thumbs in the evening, and black leeches. The key

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ingredient is a hint of red.

Dee Lake is a good place to experiment with different colours and patterns.

One such pattern is a Pumpkinhead. Try fishing this pattern on slow days if the bite is off. These are also good times to try some general searching patterns such as a chironomid larva.

Many other lakes in the area are productive fly lakes, and it’s well worth taking some time to explore the area. A short drive from the resort yields several lakes, including Swalwell, Oyama and Postill,

Check out the Angler’s Atlas web page for Dee Lake at www.anglersatlas. com/lakes/423. Add your own stories, photos and tips. While you’re there, follow your favourite lakes to be notified whenever new information is posted.

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rom Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Winfield, and turn right (east) onto Beaver Lake Road. Follow this road for about 25 km to the west shore of Island Lake.

Along the west shore of Island Lake is a recreation site with 15‑vehicle units and boat launch.

The resort is located a few kilometres past the rec site, along the north shore of Dee Lake. There is a convenience store at the resort, offering supplies and great fishing advice.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 39 & 48 Hectares (96 & 119 Acres) Maximum Depth • +9 & +12 metres (+30 & +40 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,351 metres (4,432 feet) Survey Date • September, 1964 Contour Units • Feet

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Echo Lake

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arge trout are standard in Echo Lake, and the fishing is great. Georges Boucher from Echo Lake Resort says that a near 16 pound Gerrard was taken, as well as some big rainbows.

Boucher recommends anglers troll the nymph pattern with a full sink line. Flyfishers can also try a strike indicator (bobber) with a chironomid fished just off the bottom.

Most of the trout are in the 12” to 14” range, with several reported up to three pounds. But the Gerrard rainbow trout go to over 10 pounds and some more than 12 pounds.

Black is a popular colour, and the Gerrard was fished with a black Apex. Other types of tackle are also productive. A Willow Leaf or Ford Fender are most popular, he says.

Best fishing times are early summer and early fall. Trolling can yield the biggest fish, although fly fishing seems to produce

larger quantities, says Boucher. There are weed beds right near the resort that are good places to fish.

Echo Lake is part of the province’s stocking program, operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. The stocking for this lake utlizes strains such as Blackwater, Pennask and the famous Gerrard strain.

In 2012, rainbow trout were stocked in Echo Lake, including 5,000 Gerrards. As well, the lake was stocked with 3,000 brook trout.

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rom Vernon, follow Highway 6 east, just past Lumby, to Creighton Valley Road. Turn here and continue along this road for another 20 km to the provincial park and the resort.

The resort has 35 campsites, and seven cabins to rent. There are boat rentals and a cozy grocery store. They are open from May 1 to October 31, and they have NOTE: The map shows a maxia no-pet policy. To learn more mum depth of 164 feet, but about the resort, call toll free Boucher says the lake has a at 1-877-547-6434, or visit their maximum depth of 220 feet. website: Have a look at the Angler’s Atlas www.EchoLakeFishingResort. and follow your favourite lakes com and Experts. This feature allows members to be notified whenever new information is posted to their favourite lakes. Visit www.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 70 Hectares (173 Acres) Maximum Depth • 50 metres (164 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 840 metres (2,756 feet) Survey Date • June, 1979 Contour Units • Metres

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Eneas Lakes E

Quick Facts Eneas Lake SA • 6.5 Ha. (16 Ac.) MD • 7.6 metres (25 feet) Lil’ Eneas Lake SA • 5.6 Ha. (14 Ac.) MD • 15.9 metres (52 feet) Island Lake SA • 6.5 Ha. (16 Ac.) MD • 7.6 metres (25 feet) Tsuh Lake SA • 10.5 Ha. (26 Ac.) MD • 15.2 metres (50 feet) Approximate Elevation: ~1,500 metres (5,000 feet) Survey Date • July, 1969

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neas Lake Provincial Park, west of Kelowna, contains four small headwater lakes. The lakes are located at moderately high elevation and generally remain good fishing throughout the season, even during the warm summer months.

Most common fly patterns work well on these lakes. Dry fly fishing is a good mid-summer choice, and anglers can try Tom Thumbs and small midges.

Lure fishers can try trolling L y m a n Lures, a size 1 would be a good choice.

G o down deep and along the drop offs.

The lakes are no longer part of the provincial stocking pro-

gram.

The last known stocking occured in Island Lake in 1989, with the release of 2,000 fall fry rainbow trout.

Trout are usually in the 2 pound range. These lakes are consistent producers and can reward patient anglers. When water levels are high, Eneas and Little Eneas Lakes form one lake.

The Angler’s Atlas web page for Eneas Lake is a great place to post your tips, videos and map markers. Visit www. anglersatlas.com/lakes/552.

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rom Kelowna head west to Peachland and turn onto the Munro Forest Service Road. Follow this road for about 20 kilometres.

The road to Eneas Lake has been deactivated and requires a 4WD vehicle. Bringing a chainsaw is a good idea, as the road is not maintained. Island Lake is a hike-in lake, not accessible by vehicle.

Eneas Lakes Provincial Park has a campground with no services offered. Please remember that this is wilderness country and use appropriate caution.

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idden Lake, a scenic lake in the hills east of Enderby, is a low elevation lake with a decent fishery. It is best early and late in the year.

known to produce larger rainbows up to 4 kg. Most are much smaller, and range in the average size. Each year the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocks the lake with The lake is subject to heavy angling 15000 triploid rainbow trout of the pressures due to it’s easy access, but hard-fighting Pennask stock. despite the pressure the rainbows Chironomid fishing can be spectachere can be lunkers. Hidden lake is ular in the early spring, and again later in the fall. The bays along t h e northw e s t side, and also on the south side, are your best bets. With your fly hovering near the bottom, retrieve slowly.

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Gear fishers may want to try their luck on the north end, or right into the deeper sections. Troll a Willow Leaf or a Ford Fender with smaller gear such as an Apex or a small spinner. Get to the depths with lead core line, or anchor and cast into the reeds.

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idden Lake is located 24 km east of Enderby. In Enderby turn east off of Hwy 97A onto the road leading to Mabel Lake (Enderby- Mabel Lake Rd.). Proceed on this road for 9 km and turn south on Hidden- Shuswap Rd. This road will take you to a fork in the road, take the left fork and proceed to lake.

There are several camping options here, with three different recreation If the fish are not on the shoals sites along the lake. The largest try the deeper water with blood is on the east side. All have boat leeches and Woolly Buggers. launches. A fee is charged from The north and south ends of the May 1st to September 30th . lake produce well in early June with damselfly nymphs. Cast near Article based on source material provided by the Freshwater the reeds, again with a very slow Fisheries Society of BC. retrieve. Early summer can be a good time to try a sedge pattern as well.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 133 Hectares (328 Acres) Maximum Depth • 46 metres (151 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 640 metres (2,099 feet) Survey Date • September, 1973 Contour Units • Metres

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Idleback Lake I

dleback Lake, a small waterbody east of Penticton, is a great lake to take the family fly fishing.

It’s easy to access and has a good forest recreation site for camping.

While Idleback Lake can be a challenge, there are some tips that can help. Savas Koutsantonis of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna says that anglers may want to head straight across the lake from the campground and to the right, into the deeper sections.

Bloodworms, leeches and dragonflies are standard patterns that work well on this lake. In the spring, chironomids work really well, says Koutsantonis, and the lake has a good sedge hatch towards the end of June.

can go through the summer doldrums when the weather is hot.

Try fishing the deep sections of the lake during this period.

in Kelowna and talk to Savas Koutsantonis and the knowledgeable staff. Their new store is a great place for anglers to stock up There is an active stocking pro- and get great tips for your favougram on Idleback Lake, primarily rite lakes. using Pennask stocks, with 1,000 LAKE ACCESS fish released each year. These fish rom Penticton, head east up the are known for being aggressive, Carmi Road about 20 km to and are famous for their fight and the Okanagan Falls Forest Service jump.

Road. Turn left (north) and conSpecial regulations apply on tinue for another six kilometres to Idleback Lake. Please con- Idleback Lake on the left (west) sult the BC Freshwater Fishing side. The forest recreation site Regulations before heading out. has a gravel boat launch with To outfit yourself with the com- thirteen campsites. plete gear for fishing Idleback Lake, drop by Trout Wates Fly and Tackle

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As the lake is quite shallow, it

Quick Facts Surface Area • 11.6 Hectares (29 Acres) Maximum Depth • 6 metres (20 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,440 metres (4,724 feet) Survey Date • June, 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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Jackpine Lake

Fishing Tip #1 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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est of Kelowna at the headwaters of Power Creek lies Jackpine Lake. The lake is a short drive from town and offers a great escape, if only for an evening troll.

There are interesting small bays and points to explore. Anglers should pack a couple of Tom Thumb flies for some great dry fly fishing.

The lake is most productive during spring and autumn. In the spring, anglers can try chironomids and shrimp flies. Other patterns that work well on this lake include sedges, leeches and larger nymphs.

Each year the lake is stocked with the Pennask strain of rainbow trout. This strain of fish is known for its aggressive behavior and famous for its fight and jump.

Generally, Pennask trout feed on Chironomid Pupae and Cladocernas, commonly known as water fleas. These fish prefer deeper water habitat, and forage for food in mid-waters.

Make sure you stop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle’s new store. The staff there can give you expert advice, and carry a great selection of flies and lures for all your fishing needs.

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here are two main access roads to Jackpine Lake from Kelowna. Glenrosa Route—From the Highway 97 turnoff, follow Glenrosa Road and then Last Mountain Road for roughly 17 kilometres, to the turnoff to Jackpine Lake on the left (west).

The lake is about 5 kilometres from the turnoff.

Alternately, head across Lake Okanagan, turn right onto Westside Road and continue until Bear Creek Forest Service Road on the left (west), just past Bear Creek Park. Follow this road for about 25 kilometres to Last Mountain Road, turn left (south) and about two kilometres down the road is the turnoff to Jackpine Lake on

Quick Facts Surface Area • 42.9 Hectares (106 Acres) right

the (west).

There is a forest recreation site on the lake, which sports six vehicle campsites and a boat launch. The site can get busy on week-ends.

NOTE: Only electric motors permitted.

Maximum Depth • 7.5 metres (25 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,326 metres (4,350 feet) Survey Date • August, 1965 Contour Units • Feet

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Jewel Lake J

ewel Lake, north of Greenwood, is a popular fishing spot for anglers all over the province.

Despite its small size, it produces large trout, and its cool, spring-fed water helps to ensure year-round consistency.

Fly fishing is a great way to fish Jewel Lake. The abundant insect and plant life in the lake offers anglers a lot of choice for fly patterns.

In the early season, chironomids are a good choice. Black and chrome are good colours to start with.

A Carey Special or a Doc Spratley in black, maroon or olive are also good choices. Careys are good for trolling in the depths with a full sink line. At other depths, try short tugs in your retrieve.

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nymphs are good later season km/h on Jewel Lake. choices. Again, olive may work New in 2013, Angler’s Atlas best. members can now follow their The fishing in Jewel Lake is con- favourite lakes and Experts, and sistent all year, and the lake be notified whenever new is stocked annually with information is posted to both brook and their favourite lakes. Visit rainbow trout. www.anglersatlas.com Spring and for details. The Angler’s fall are Atlas page for Jewel Lake the best is at www.anglersatlas.com/ fishing lakes/906. times, LAKE ACCESS b u t

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ewel Lake is located north of Greenwood along Highway 3.

From Greenwood, head north on Highway 3 and turn right onto Boundary Creek Road. From there, turn onto Jewel Lake Road. There are signs to Jewel Lake Resort, Jewel Lake has and to Jewel Lake Provincial Park been named one of the along Lakeside Drive. region’s Family Fishing Waters. Family Fishing Jewel Lake Resort offers cabins Waters are great places for and campsites, along with tackle, children and beginners. The boat rentals and fishing licenses. regulations are simple, and the Contact them at 1-877-945-6500, lakes are easily accessible. Many or visit their website at www. of these lakes can be fished from jewellakeresort.com. Jewel Lake shore or dock. Visit www.gofish- Provincial Park also offers camping, pit toilets, drinking water and bc.com for more information.

Jewel Lake is best for small boats a car top boat launch. The road to and float tubes. Please note that the resort and the park is paved there is an engine power restric- and RV accessible. even mid-winter and the heat of summer don’t slow the bite.

tion of 10 hp, and a speed restriction of 8

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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Quick Facts Surface Area • 74 Hectares (184 Acres) Maximum Depth • 23.7 metres (78 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,341 metres (4,400 feet) Survey Date • May, 1969 Contour Units • Feet

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Kalamalka Lake H

ighway 97 provides spectacular views as it winds along the western shore of Kalamalka Lake.

Its stunning appearance is matched by its exceptional recreational opportunities.

There is a large shoal area at the southern end of the lake, which is an ideal place to cast. Another productive spot is on the east side near the rock walls.

Sandy Steinley, of Kenkraft in Vernon, says that Kalamalka Lake is great for rainbow trout. “Rainbows are great early in the spring. Try around the beach area.” Another good location is around the creek. He notes that in the past coupleof years, t h e

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Various boating restrictions are in place, and there is a daily limit of 2 kokanee.

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rom Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 towards Vernon. The highway r a i n - meets the south-west corner of the b o w lake about 30 km from Kelowna, trout fishery and the park entrance is roughly has really done another 10 km after that. well. There are The park is located in a grassland area plenty of nutrients along a beautiful bay of Kalamalka in the lake, which may Lake. There are 69 vehicle accesexplain the increase in productiv- sible campsites, and a double lane, ity. concrete boat launch.

Steinley suggests that grasshoppers in the fall are good choices. The train tracks near the lake have often driven grasshoppers into the lake, making them available as a food source for the trout. These normally unlikely food source may be a good choice for anglers targeting the trout.

There are campgrounds at the north and south ends of the lake as well.

Angler’s Atlas members have posted locations of boat launches on the web page for Kalamalka Lake at www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/933.

Take a look, and post your own map markers, tips and photos. While you’re there, sign up to be notified Please consult the BC Freshwater whenever new information is posted on your favourite lakes. See www. anglersatlas.com for details.

Quick Facts Surface Area •2,590 Hectares (6,400 Acres) Maximum Depth • 142 metres (466 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 391 metres (1,284 feet) Survey Date • July, 1959 Contour Units • Feet

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The rainbow trout are plentiful Members of the Angler’s and range in size from one to two Atlas have added some great phopounds. Try trolling a willow leaf tos and tips to the Keefer Lake with a small sized hotshot, or use web page. Visit www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/953 to check it out. rooster tails.

While you’re there, sign up to Some popular fly patterns are follow your favourite lakes, and Doc Spratleys, Woolly Buggers, be notified whenever new info and chironomids. Troll or cast the is posted.

Spratley and Woolly Bugger. Fish the chironomids off the bottom, LAKE ACCESS using a strike indicator (bobber). rom Kelowna, head north Orange, green and silver are good along Highway 97 towards colours to try.

Vernon. Turn right onto Highway Keefer Lake is a great place from 6 and drive for about 75 km, which to launch daytrips. There past Lumby and Cherryville, to is a resort on the lake and a the Kettle River crossing. Two few kilometres down the road is kilometres past the river is Keefer Holmes Lake which has a for- Lake Road on the left (north). est recreation site for up to five Turn here and follow another 14 vehicles. kilometres to the lake.

Hikers can also appreciate the wil- Keefer Lake Resort is located on derness around Keefer Lake, with the southern shore of the lake, five mountain peaks in the area, and can accommodate anglers including Yeoward, Monashee, with cabins, longhouse, or campEureka, Inonoaklin, and Whatshan ground. The resort also offers boat

a n d motor rentals, and there is a boat launch.

Another five kilometres along Keefer Lake Road is Holmes Lake, which has a small recreation site that can hold up to five vehicle units for camping. A boat launch is present, but it is considered a poor facility.

There is another small recreation site on Keefer Road, about two kilometres from the highway. The Monashee-Kettle River recreation site is located along the scenic Kettle River, and has space for ten vehicle units.

To find out more about Keefer Lake Resort, visit their website at www.KeeferLake.com

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 69.2 Hectares (171 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12.5 metres (41 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,362 metres (4,469 feet) Survey Date • June, 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Kentucky And Alleyne Lakes K

entucky Alleyne Provincial Park is well known for its picturesque setting, pristine campground and fishing in the clear cold waters for larger rainbows.

The park is situated between two kettle formed lakes making it a photographer’s delight. The park is popular from ice-off through late October with activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, camping and fishing.

These lakes are good producers of fairly large trout, and Kentucky Lake is stocked with rainbows.

Both lakes are quite productive, and fairly deep. Trolling deep is the most common method of fishing these clear waters. Please note the 7.5 Kw (10hp) motor restriction on both lakes.

In the deeper water, work with small spinners, flatfish and Dick Nites while trolling just off the shoals. Small lures in chrome, black and silver or blue work well.

If fishing very deep stay with the chrome lures. Shore fishing is possible in spots along both lakes and also casting from the dock on Kentucky Lake during high water years.

by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. with catchable sized rainbows. The east pond had prior stocking but is hard to fish during low water years.

During the early season, fly fishing is great on the south end of Kentucky Lake. Chironomid fishing is best at this time, and again in the fall. Black Sallies and Chromies are popular patterns. Leeches and woolly buggers fished with a full sink line at the drop offs can produce well.

sites, including one group campsite at the north end of Alleyne Lake.

The park provides picnic tables, pit toilets, potable water, firewood, and numerous hiking trails.

There are boat launches at each lake within the park. Both can be poor during low water conditions.

Stick to the shoals with dry flies in midsummer. The shoals at the north and north east end of Alleyne Lake are best with a damselfly nymph or leech at the drop Map and article offs. based on source Angler’s Atlas members have material proposted map markers and photos vided by the for both lakes at www.anglersatFreshwater las.com/lakes/959 and www.anFisheries Society glersatlas.com/lakes/35. Check of BC. out these pages and add your own stories and photos. Also sign up to follow your favourite lakes!

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he park is located 38 km south of Merritt. Travel south (Hwy 5A) off of Hwy 97C at Aspen Grove for 11 km. Turn left (east) at Bates Rd. and proceed for 6 km. to the park.

Two ponds are located between Kentucky and Alleyne Lakes which feature a “children only – under 16” fishery to foster interest in the sport among the youth. Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park The west pond is regularly stocked has 58 vehicle accessible camp-

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 36 & 55 Hectares (89 & 136 Acres) Maximum Depth • 40 & 36 metres (131 & 118 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,000 & 994 metres (3,281 & 3,261 feet) Survey Date • July, 1959 & Aug. 1951 Contour Units • Metres

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Mabel Lake M

abel Lake is a long, deep lake east of Enderby. There are many types of fish in the lake, the most popular being salmon and rainbow trout.

Sandy Steinley of Kenkraft in Vernon, says that there are lots of opportunities in Mabel Lake. The salmon fishery is open in the late summer and early fall, and the rainbow trout all year.

“The rainbows aren’t huge, but they’re all over,” he says. Steinley suggests anglers going after the trout will want to situate themselves near the streams, because the salmon fry are there.

“Imitate the salmon fry. Light colour plugs in silver and white,” are good choices for lure colours.

Steinley also suggests that fly fishers can fish from shore, and that chironomids tend to do well in Mabel Lake.

“It’s a big, clean lake, and it’s busy all summer, and people are catching fish,” he says. He also notes that there are burbot, whitefish and kokanee in Mabel Lake.

When fishing for salmon, remember that there are two sets of regulations to consult— The Freshwater Salmon Supplement, published

by Fisheries and Oceans, and the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, published by the

Fishing Tip #3 Cast close to the shoreline for more bites.

BC Government.

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here are two primary access points to Mabel Lake, and several different recreation sites.

Access to the southern shore is along Highway 6 from Vernon to Lumby. Turn left (north) onto Mabel Lake Road.

Continue for about 30 km to the southern tip of Mabel Lake.

Mabel Lake Provincial Park is a few kilometres further along the road, and offers 81 vehicle accessible campsites, and there is a double-lane, concrete boat launch.

Further along the road are three recreation sites—South Cascade, Cascade Falls and Cottonwood Bay. All sites have car top boat launches, but only Cottonwood Bay has vehicle accessible campsites.

An alternative route to the lake is from Enderby, along another road called Mabel

Lake Road.

Follow this road for 35 km to the Mabel Lake Resort and Airpark, at the town of Kingfisher.

The resort offers full services and facilities.

To get to Noisy Creek recreation site, turn left (north) onto a forestry road, about three kilometres before Kingfisher. This road follows Kingfisher Creek about 35 km to Noisy Creek Road on the right (east). Turn here, and the recreation site is located at the end of the road, about eight kilometres. The site can accommodate up to 55 vehicles/campers, is RV accessible and has a boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 5,986 Hectares (14,791 Acres) Maximum Depth • 200.6 metres (658 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 396 metres (1,298 feet) Survey Date • June, 1969 Contour Units • Feet

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Osoyoos Lake O

soyoos Lake is known as one of the warmest freshwater lakes in Canada, and is surrounded by many beautiful beaches and picnic grounds.

Fishing Osoyoos Lake can be highly rewarding. Not only are bass present in the lake, but also rainbow trout and kokanee. Bass is the most popular sport fish on Osoyoos Lake.

or chrome can work better on duce naturally and have become part of many lakes’ aquatic ecoclear days.

With an ever-growing number of systems. However, there is grave bass anglers in the province, BC concern regarding the impact of Bassmasters is a provincial orga- these introduced fish on the natunization dedicated to the sport, rally occuring trout populations. It where members can learn, have should be stressed that stocking fun, and connect with other bass lakes with bass is illegal and anglers. Visit www.bcbassmas- any sightings of this behavior ters.com for more information. In should be reported to a conserthe past, they have organized tour- vation officer.

When targetting bass, several dif- naments. There are none schedferent lures can prove success- uled for this year, however, with ful. Frogs and minnows are worth a try, and chartreuse is a good colour to experiment with. Top-water kinds of lures can bring results.

LAKE ACCESS Try a he town of Osoyoos is e n o u g h interest, club Lyman approximately 300 km president Cameron Fraser says that future tournaments are very south of Kamloops on Highway 97. From Kamloops take Highway likely.

16 South to Highway 97 / 5A. p l u g , BASS FISHING IN BC Follow Highway 97 Princeton here are more than 50 watercast out Highway for about 105 km. Take bodies in BC that contain and reel back the exit for Penticton / Peachland on top of the bass, including several lakes in / Osoyoos, and continue to folwater. If you’re in the Okanagan. The West Coast low the signs for Highway 97 deep, try a Dick Nite. Bass Anglers have identified four to Osoyoos. Several accomodaAnglers will want to target areas other lakes where you can fish for tion options exist in the town of of cover such as weeds and rocks. bass—Osoyoos, Skaha, Gallagher Osoyoos and around the lake.

Cast to an opening in the cover and Tugilnuit Lakes. Their webwith a lure that imitates a bug, site, www.wcba.ca, lists other © The Angler’s Atlas lakes in BC as well. minnow or frog.

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Dark colours are good choices for Although these species are not cloudy days, and brighter colours native to BC, they now repro-

Surface Area • 2,333 Hectares (5,765 Acres) Maximum Depth • 63.4 metres (208 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 279 metres (915 feet) Survey Date • August, 1966 Contour Units • Feet

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Osprey & Link Lakes O

sprey and Link Lakes are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Located west of Summerland, these lakes offer excellent year-round fishing opportunities.

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Their higher elevation keeps the lakes from suffering through the summer doldrums. Trout up to 7 pounds have been known to come out of Osprey Lake.

Savas Koutsantonis at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle offers several tips for fishing these lakes. Light gear works best here.

Head deep and work the many shoals throughout these lakes with a Willow Leaf and small dark coloured spoons or spinning lures. Lures such as Dick Nite, Blue Fox, Mepps and wedding bands work well.

Fly fishers will find that leeches and dragonfly nymph patterns can be productive. Also, Koutsantonis notes that chironomids rise during the day. Again, shoal areas are prime locations, going deep as the temperatures rise.

Evening hatches make this lake worth the trip. Koutsantonis says that a Tom Thumb is a great choice for fishing later in the day.

Osprey Lake is the largest of the two lakes and the easiest to access. Shore fishing is made easy with good trail access. The west end of the lake is a popular spot for trout feeding on the abundant aquatic insects. Fly fishers in the spring, with chironomids, will concentrate at the narrow of the lake and east end.

There are two boat launches on Osprey Lake, one in front of

Osprey Lake Retreat B&B, which also offers boat rentals. The 5 vehicle unit Recreation site on the north end of Osprey Lake also has a steep boat launch. Link Lake has 3 vehicle unit Recreation site with a cartop boat launch.

Stop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle for more information about fishing these lakes. Their new store is guaranteed to have everything you need from tackle to tips!

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Angler’s Atlas members have posted map markers for both lakes. Visit www.anglersatlas. com/lakes/1433 for Osprey Lake, and www.anglersatlas. com/lakes/1086 for Link Lake.

Surface Area • 37 Hectares (92 Acres)

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rom Kelowna head south on Hwy 97 to Summerland, then turn west onto SummerlandPrinceton road. Follow for nearly 50 km to Osprey Lake. For Link Lake follow the road further.

Maximum Depth • 10 metres (33 feet)

Survey Date • August, 1951 Contour Units • Feet

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Oyama Lake O

yama Lake is a medium size lake a short drive north of Kelowna. The lake has many islands and extensive shoal areas providing great rainbow trout fishing.

There are lots of rainbow trout in this lake, says Savas Koutsantonis of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, and because it is a high elevation lake, the fishing remains good year round.

navigable by boat, watch for submerged logs.

One of the hot flies to try is the ʻOyama Secretʼ says Chicky Drouillard, owner of Oyama Lake Resort. This fly is an attractor pattern and has a pheasant hackle with an egg sac.

To learn more about this lake, drop by Trout

Koutsantonis says fly fishing off of the shoals can be very productive, and says that the lake’s many small islands are ideal trout habitat. Fishing around the islands will shelter anglers from the wind.

on your right (east). Proceed through the town, and onto Oyama Lake Road, which climbs to the top of a hill.

About 6 km from the town, there will be a side road on your right, with signs pointing to Oyama Lake Resort. The lake is another 2 km down the road.

NOTE: This last section of road is VERY rough, and a 4WD is recommended.

He cautions boaters to be aware of the channel between Oyama Lake and Streak Lake. While

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

There is a for-

Koutsantonis suggests using a Wedding Ring or flatfish.

F l y fishers may find that dry flies in the late spring can be very productive. In summer, early mornings and evenings are best times to head out.

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est rec site and a resort at the end of the road. The rec site has 15 vehicle units, and a boat launch. The resort has cabins, a store and boat rentals. For more information, call the resort at (250) 862-1013.

Surface Area • 364 Hectares (899 Acres) Maximum Depth • 23.9 metres (78 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,341 metres (4,400 feet)

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Survey Date • July, 1966

rom Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 for about 12 km, to the turnoff into Oyama

Contour Units • Feet

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Pinaus Lake

Pay close attention to the movement of your line. Learn how to understand the difference between a curious fish and one that is biting so you can hook and reel it in.

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i n a u s Lake is north of Kelowna, located a short drive past Falkland. The lake has good rainbow trout fishing, is well-stocked, and is a good lake for lure fishers.

For dedicated trollers, Rod Hennig, owner of Rodney’s Reel Outdoors, suggests trollers use a 2 to 3 foot leader on the end of a Willow Leaf and use a Lyman Lure #30, which looks like a little fish. "Trout see the feathery action of the willow leaf and then see a fish chasing it and go after the fish."

Hennig notes that Pinaus Lake is heavily stocked, partly in order to compete with the perch, which are not native to this lake. Despite the competition from the perch, the trout can still be quite large. In 2012, 20,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Pinaus Lake.

Both the trout and the perch go after the insects, which means that resources are limited. Perch can be great for kids to target, because they are relatively easy to catch.

Fishing Tip #5

Audrey and Arvid Hoglund, hosts of Pinaus Lake Resort, say that the best time for perch fishing is the end of May. Hoglund notes that ice fishing is also successful. Try heading out from the rec site.

Into May, fly fishing for trout begins in earnest. Hoglund reccommends a ‘52 Buick or black Doc Spratley. Gear fishers should try silver colour combinations, particularly into June and July.

She also suggests that shrimp and worms are usually great bait choices.

Have you fished Pinaus Lake? Tell our members about it! Visit www. anglersatlas.com/lakes/1491 for the Pinaus Lake web page.

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rom Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Vernon, and turn left (west) onto Highway 97, just past Swan Lake. Follow this highway to Ingram Road on the

left (south), about 10 km past Falkland.

Pinaus Lake is about nine kilometres along Ingram Road, emerging at the western end of the lake.

There is a second access road to Pinaus Lake, along Old Pinaus Road, but it is not maintained and requires 4WD.

Pinaus Lake Resort is located at the west end of the lake, and has eleven rustic cabins. To find out more about the resort, visit their website www.PinausLake.com.

They have summer specials there.

Stay four days and get 10% off.

Check their website for others.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 169 Hectares (418 Acres) Maximum Depth • 53.6 metres (176 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,006 metres (3,300 feet) Survey Date • June, 1969 Contour Units • Feet

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Postill Lake P

ostill Lake offers a unique fly fishing experience. Not only is the fishing fantastic, but the easy access to 5 other lakes makes this an ideal location from which to base a fishing trip.

same hatch patterns.

fishing.

Cory Goldfinch of Postill Lake Lodge says that small lures such as flatfish or Lyman lures seem to work best. “The fishing is great,” she says. “Our fish range from 8 It’s also close to Kelowna, which to 15 inches and are pretty easy means it’s easy to get to for a to catch.” quick morning outing or a weekFly fishing on Postill Lake is end away. The lake is packed fabulous, too. Early in the season, full of brook and rainbow trout, Goldfinch suggests anglers try and its bays and shoals mosquitoes around mid-June, and make for ideal mayflies soon after.

As the summer heats up, Spratleys, Grizzly Kings and Golden Pheasants are productive.

Goldfinch notes that the lakes nearby follow the

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Until 2004, Postill Lake was stocked with brook trout. Since 2009, the lake has been stocked with rainbow trout.

Fishing Tip #6 Research the region you will be fishing in to find out what kinds of fish live there and the things they like.

Postill Lake Lodge is ideally situated within 5 km or less of 5 other lakes. All of these lakes offer superb rainbow trout fishing.

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rom Kelowna, turn off Hwy 97 at North end of airport runway. Follow signs for 4 km on paved road. At intersection of Farmers Drive, take the gravel road directly ahead of you (DO NOT take Farmers Drive). You then follow a good gravel road for the remaining 15kms. Postill Lake Lodge is at the end of the road.

Postill Lake Lodge offers campsites, cabins, cottage and boat rentals on Postill Lake, as well as a cabin on Twin Lake to the south.

Visit www.postilllake. com for more information.

There is a Forest Service Recreation Site on the northwest side of Postill Lake with 5 camp sites, tables and toilets, and a cartop boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 106 Hectares (263 Acres) Maximum Depth • 13 metres (42 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,392 metres (3,568 feet) Survey Date • August, 1973 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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Rose Valley Lake R

that there is an unmarked island not shown on the map. He says it is about half way up the lake, near the 15m marker. Also, the island shown near the north end For fly fishers, a 52 Buick is one of the lake is now submerged. of the better patterns to use, says He suggests that this is a great Savas Koutsantonis of Trout place to target the trout.

Waters Fly and Tackle, adding The lake has been stocked with that chironomids in spring and rainbow trout nearly every year since 1960. The dominant summer are productive.

Rose Valley Lake is a great strains released into the lake family fishing lake. It is walk- are Pennask rainbow trout, but in access only, however the have also included Blackwater, walk is an easy 10 minutes. Beaver, Tunkwa and Knouff Koutstantonis says that the shore strains. ose Valley Lake is a short drive west of Kelowna, and offers excellent rainbow trout fishing during spring and autumn.

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rom Kelowna, head west along Highway 97 across Okanagan Lake and turn right (north) onto West Side Road.

Continue along this road for a short distance to Rosewood Dr., which becomes McDougall Road. The road turns into a gravel road shortly after the name changes, and continues up to the southern tip of the lake at the dam.

The shop pros at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle are very knowledgeable about the local fishAs the summer progresses, you i n g have to go out into deeper water to catch rainbow trout because weed growth develops around fishing is excellent, a great place for kids to cast a line. A popular technique is a simple worm and bobber in spring and fall.

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Surface Area • 27 Hectares (67 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17 metres (56 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 599 metres (1,965 feet) Survey Date • May, 1977 Contour Units • Metres

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Skaha Lake S

kaha Lake is at the southern end of Penticton. Its proximity to the town means that it can be a busy lake, as it is popular for all kinds of water activities. It is an excellent family lake, with beaches and recreational areas in many spots.

about it! www.anglersatlas. com/lakes/1698 is the place to post stories, tips, photos and videos. Add your markers to the lake and tell your fellow anglers about everything from hazards to hotspots!

Despite the pressure from nonfishing activities, the bass fishing in Skaha Lake is great. In fact, the World Fishing Network’s Jessie Martin calls Skaha Lake the third best bass lake in Western Canada.

While you’re there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes and never miss a thing.

Members can be notified when new information is posted to their favourite lakes. See www.anglerIn September, 2012, a bass derby satlas.com for details. was held on Skaha Lake for the If you’re in the Kelowna area, first time. The OK Classic, as it the shop pros at Trout Waters was called, was a popular event, Fly and Tackle are very knowland helped to cement the lake’s edgeable about the local fishing reputation as a premier bass lake. lakes. For more tips on fishing The south end and the weeds along this lake, drop by and talk to the eastern shores are ideal bass Savas Koutsantonis and the staff.

They’ve just opened a new store hangouts. in early 2013, sure to have whatAlong with bass, kokanee inhabit ever you need for your outing.

Skaha Lake. Generally, kokanee tend to go after smaller lures, and LAKE ACCESS asy access to Skaha Lake is if you’re trolling, slower is better. along the western shores of the Red and silver can be good colour lake, on Highway 97. Alternately, combinations.

Lakeside Road, on the east side, Please consult the BC Freshwater leads past Skaha Bluffs Provincial Fishing Regulations before headPark. This is a day-use area known ing out. There are speed restricfor its hiking and climbing opportions or “no vessels” (as buoyed tunities. Road access to this park and signed), in various locations. is closed between mid-November If you’re familiar with Skaha Lake, and the beginning head over to the Angler’s Atlas of March. website and tell our members all

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There a r e s e v eral campgrounds surrounding Skaha Lake, and even more accommodation options in Penticton.

There are camping and day-use areas in the towns of Kaleden and Okanagan Falls as well.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 2,010 Hectares (4,967 Acres) Maximum Depth • 57 metres (187 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 339 metres (1,112 feet) Survey Date • July, 1968 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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Swalwell (Beaver) Lake B

eaver Lake is a short drive north of Kelowna and has good rainbow trout fishing.

Formally known as Swalwell Lake, it has many islands and shoals to explore. Swalwell Lake is stocked with 35,000 rainbow trout in 2012.

of these flies are producing good catches.

LAKE ACCESS

F

rom Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Winfield, Trollers can explore the many deep holes of the lake trolling a and turn right (east) onto Beaver Lake Road. Follow this road for Willow Leaf. about 15 km to the southEven non anglers are west shore encouraged to come out as the resort has The lake is also home to Beaver all the equipLake Resort. Adrian Hasler, m e n t owner of the resort, says the good chironomid hatch early in the season is followed by a good o f mayfly hatch. the lake.

“You can try There is a forest recreation some dry site and resort located on need- the lake. The recreation site has 20 ed to vehicle units, and a boat launch. catch fish, Beaver Lake Resort is located from reels and a few kilometres from the southrods to boats and western end of the lake, and promotors. They also vides campground spaces as well have a guide available, as cabin rentals. Facilities availhighly recommended to ensure able at the resort include a wellflies,” you make the most of your fishing ness centre, coffee shop, fly and says Hasler. time on the lake. To learn more tackle shop and guide service. To Tom Thumb is a popular about fishing this lake, contact the learn more, visit the resort online pattern on the lake, but before resort at www.beaverlakeresort. at www.BeaverLakeResort.com. heading out, he suggests adding a com.

Note: The lake is used as a domes‘Humpy’ pattern to the flybox. “It Take a look at the Angler’s Atlas tic water supply and water levels looks like a Tom Thumb but with page for Swalwell Lake and may be affected. deer hair below.” post your stories, tips and more.

Two wet flies Hasler suggests are See www.anglersatlas.com/ Doc Spratleys, in black and red, lakes/1822. and a dark red leech pattern. Both

Fishing Tip #7 Be patient.

Patience really is the key to good fishing. Remember that good things come to those who wait.

© The Angler’s Atlas

Quick Facts Surface Area • 259 Hectares (640 Acres) Maximum Depth • 30.5 metres (100 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,345 metres (4,412 feet) Survey Date • September, 1964 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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Vaseux Lake V

aseux Lake has become one of BC’s best largemouth bass fishing lakes. The bass range in size from three to five pounds with the odd monster coming out at ten pounds.

Getting the right bass gear at the start will help prevent lost lures, as bass lures have weed guards and are designed to pass easily through the weeds.

The Lyman Lures are good for bass fishing. Rod Hennig, local guide, suggests using a topwater lure in the weedy areas.

Try a Lyman plug, cast out and reel back in on top of the water.

Poppers or Buzzbait are also good to have on hand.

In deeper water, a dropshot with power bait can get them hooked.

Some anglers recommend using a fast retrieve for the Lyman lure, as it helps the lure dive deep.

A retrieve that gets the lure to dive and then pop up to the surface can often be effective. Repeat this over again so the bait displays an erratic up and down motion.

There are also opportunities for fly fishers. Bass will go after big patterns, such as a hand tied mouse or frog. An oversize leech with silly legs can also work well.

As this pattern moves through the water the legs appear as they are swimming.

and and Okanagan Falls. Vaseux Lake Provincial Park borders large sections of the lake and has campsites for overnight accommodation.

Note: The fishing regulations specify “no power boats,” referring to a Canadian Wildlife Service regulation.

Vaseux Lake can get quite windy, and can be challenging for paddling, however evenings can calm down, making later day a good time to head out.

Please be sure to check out the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for Vaseux Lake, as restrictions are in place, and quotas have changed for 2013.

The Vaseux Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website is a great place to post your stories, tips and map markers. See www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/2011.

The area is also well known for the excellent wildlife habitat. The park is a national waterfowl sanctuary, and the bluffs around the lake form California bighorn sheep habitat.

To learn more about this park, please contact the park operators, Kaloya Contracting Ltd., at (250) 497-6810.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 275 Hectares (680 Acres) Maximum Depth • 27 metres (89 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 326 metres (1,070 feet)

LAKE ACCESS

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Wilgress Lake W

ilgress (Loon) Lake is a mid elevation mountain lake, situated between the towns of Greenwood and Grand Forks.

Its easy access makes it a prime destination for trout anglers.

Fishing Tip #8 Switch up lures regularly to determine what the fish are preferring for a particular day.

Lake is ideal for small boats, and belly boats are a good way to take advantage of the lake. Fishing from shore is challenging here because of the sedge grass and muddy bottom.

Keep a look out for emerging sedges during this time, as they give anglers a great chance to see these rainbows take to the surface for dry flies. Nice shoals are located in the south and east end, with a Because Wilgress Lake is fairly Fly fishing is the most common small island near the rest area. shallow, the trout are most active t e c h Gear fishers can succeed with in spring and fall. The trout are small tackle. If you’ve got light an average size, though some gear, try trolling or casting a larger ones have been Panther Martin or another small known to come out of spinner near the shore. Go deeper the lake. In 2012, with a willow leaf and wedding 5,000 yearling trout band. were stocked in The Angler’s Atlas now has a Wilgress Lake, “follow” feature, where members along with 1,000 can sign up to be notified when catchable-sized new information is posted to their rainbow trout. favourite lakes. Check out www. anglersatlas.com for details.

The lake page for Wilgress Lake is at www.anglersatlas.com/ lakes/2081.

Wilgress

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nique u s e d by anglers.

Damselfly and dragonfly patterns can produce well here. Later in the season, try nymph patterns down deep.

Leeches and shrimp can bring in the trout, again with a full sink line.

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here is a rest area, modern washrooms, picnic tables, camping and a cartop boat launch.

Wilgress Lake is 22 km west of Grand Forks on Hwy 3 or 12.8 km. east of Greenwood.

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

Quick Facts Surface Area • 17.3 Hectares (42.7 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17.4 metres (57 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 994 metres (3,261 feet) Survey Date • Unknown Contour Units • Metres

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Fishing Tip #9

Yellow Lake Y

ellow Lake’s easy access and well stocked waters welcome anglers of all levels.

This popular trolling lake lies south west of Penticton en route to Vancouver.

Rainbow, kokanee and brook trout are both stocked in Yellow Lake. Your best bet is to try your luck in the cooler seasons.

Brook trout are more active at cooler temperatures. Also, during the midsummer, the lake can see algae blooms. Both the rainbows and brook trout are average in size, b u t

are tough fight- ers. There are perch in Yellow Lake, and these fish compete with the trout for resources. As a result, the trout may be on the smaller side to average sized, though they can be tough fighters.

Many anglers do well trolling along the shoreline. Try the south shore, and troll slowly through different depths. A willow leaf produces well.

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Yellow Lake is a popular ice fishing destination due to its proximity to Penticton. Locals concentrate their fishing near the bays closest to the parking lots. Jigging a hook with power bait or meal worm are the most common methods. west onto Hwy 3A. The lake will be on the left side of the highway.

Yellow Lake is an excellent choice for fly fishing. There are shoals at both ends of the lake. Nymph patterns produce. A dragonfly nymph can work wonders. Try a searching pattern such as a ‘52 Buick, a halfback, or a Doc Spratley. Try your basic colours to start.

There is a boat launch on the west end of the lake. Here you will also find a rest area with picnic tables, dock and washrooms. Pit toilets and a rough car top boat launch are found on the east side just off the highway. Yellow Lake has an aeration system on it. Please be very cautious when ice fishing.

There are good shore fishing Please note that there is an opportunities along Yellow Lake. engine restriction of 7.5 kw (10 Highway 3A runs along the right- LAKE ACCESS hand side of the lake. Standard he lake is 25 km from hp) in place for Yellow Lake. gear is a good choice, and keep it Penticton. Follow Hwy 97 light. Try your spinning gear with south past Kaleden and turn Dick Nites, Panther Martins and wedding bands.

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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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 32.5 Hectares (80 Acres) Maximum Depth • 36 metres (118 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 762 metres (2,500 feet) Survey Date • June, 1960 Contour Units • Metres

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2012 Okanagan Trout Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

AGUR

RB

1,000

DIVIDE

RB

1,000

JEWEL

RB

15,000

AILEEN

RB

1,500

DOBBIN

RB

1,000

JOHN BURNS

RB

500

ALLENDALE

RB

1,500

DOREEN

RB

8,000

JOHNNY

RB

1,500

ALLEYNE

RB

16,425

DRY

RB

3,000

KATHY

RB

500

ALLISON

RB

10,000

DUO VIA

EB

1,000

KENTUCKY

RB

17,500

ARTHURS

RB

500

EASTMERE

RB

1,000

RB

1,000

BAIRD

RB

5,000

ECHO

RB

2,000

KENTUCKY NW POTHOLE

BAKER

RB

2,000

ECHO

RB

20,000

RB

500

BARDOLPH

RB

1,500

KENTUCKY SE POTHOLE

ERN

EB

1,000

BARTON

RB

300

KIDD

RB

1,000

FISH

EB

2,000

BEACON

RB

500

KIDNEY

RB

6,000

FIVE O'CLOCK

RB

1,000

BEAVER

RB

35,000

KILPOOLA

RB

1,500

FLOURINE

RB

500

BECKER

EB

2,000

KUMP

RB

2,000

FLYFISH 1 (W)

RB

3,000

BIELY

RB

500

LADY KING

RB

600

FLYFISH 2 (E)

RB

4,000

BIG WHITE BEAVER PONDS

RB

500

LAIRD

RB

4,000

FRIDAY

RB

5,000

LAMBLY

RB

5,000

BISSON

RB

1,000

GARDOM

RB

10,000

LARKIN 1 (S)

RB

500

BLUEY

RB

10,000

GARNET

EB

1,000

LARRY

RB

1,500

BONNEAU

RB

500

GARNET

RB

1,000

LASSIE

RB

7,000

BORGESON

RB

4,000

GARRISON 1 (N)

RB

1,500

LEONARD

RB

3,000

BOSS

RB

6,000

GARRISON 2 (S)

RB

750

LINK

RB

8,000

BOULDER

RB

500

GELLATELY

RB

500

LIVER

RB

300

BRENDA

RB

2,000

GILL

RB

500

LOCH DRINKIE

RB

1,000

BROWNE

RB

7,000

GLADSTONE

RB

2,670

LOCH LARSEN

RB

1,000

BRUNETTE

RB

500

GLEN

EB

500

LODESTONE

RB

500

BUCK

RB

2,000

GLEN

RB

2,000

LOON

EB

1,000

BURNELL

RB

600

GOOSE

RB

7,000

LOON

RB

1,000

BURNS

RB

1,000

GRASSY

RB

1,000

LOON

RB

1,000

BUTLER

RB

750

GREYBACK

RB

5,000

LOOSEMORE

RB

5,000

CHAIN

RB

7,500

GRIZZLY SWAMP

RB

3,000

LOST

RB

1,000

CHRISTIE

EB

1,000

HAGGKVIST

RB

2,000

LUDWICK

RB

7,000

CHURCHILL

EB

900

HALL ROAD POND

RB

1,000

MACDONALD

RB

2,271

CLARK 2 (SE)

RB

1,000

HAYNES

RB

5,000

MADDEN

RB

4,000

CLARK 3 (NE)

RB

1,000

HEADWATER 1 (S)

EB

8,000

MARTIN

RB

2,000

CLEAR

RB

500

HEADWATER 2 (E)

RB

5,000

MCCAFFREY

RB

3,000

CLIFF

RB

2,000

HEADWATER 3 (M)

RB

3,000

MCCALL

RB

500

COALGOAT

RB

500

HEADWATER 4 (W)

RB

1,000

MCINTYRE

EB

1,000

COLLIER LOWER (NW)

RB

1,000

HIDDEN

RB

15,000

MCLEAN

RB

500

COLLIER UPPER (SE)

RB

500

HIGH

RB

1,500

MINNOW

RB

2,000

CONKL

RB

8,000

HOLIDAY

RB

1,000

MOORE

RB

2,000

CUP

RB

2,000

HOLSTEIN

RB

1,000

MOORE

RB

500

DARKE

EB

2,000

HOODOO

RB

2,000

MUNRO

RB

3,000

DARKE

RB

2,000

HOOK

RB

2,000

MURPHY 1 (E)

RB

1,000

DAVIS

RB

6,000

HYDRAULIC

RB

10,000

MURPHY 2 (W)

RB

3,000

DEADMAN

RB

5,000

IDABEL

EB

3,432

NARAMATA

RB

1,000

DEE

RB

30,000

IDLEBACK

RB

1,000

NEVERTOUCH

RB

5,000

DENISON

RB

300

ISINTOK

RB

5,000

NICKEL PLATE

RB

6,000

DERENZY

RB

500

JACKPINE

RB

8,000

NORMAN

RB

500

DEWOLF

RB

1,000

JEWEL

EB

4,550

ORIAN

RB

500

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Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

OSPREY

RB

12,000

SECRET

RB

500

TURTLE

EB

1,000

OTTER

KO

14,991

SEIDNER

EB

500

TUZO

RB

500

OTTER

RB

12,000

SEIDNER

RB

500

TWIN

EB

1,500

OYAMA

RB

15,000

SHANNON

RB

3,000

TWIN

RB

1,500

PEACHLAND

RB

3,000

SIGALET

RB

2,000

VINSON

RB

2,000

PEAR

RB

3,450

SILVER

RB

5,000

WESTMERE

RB

700

PETE'S

RB

1,000

SPRING

RB

500

WHITEHEAD

RB

10,000

PINAUS

RB

20,000

SPUKUNNE

RB

1,000

WILGRESS

RB

6,000

PINTAIL

RB

500

SQUARE

RB

1,000

WILLIAMSON

RB

3,000

Released

POLSON PARK POND

RB

1,000

STONY

RB

750

WOLLASTON (SOUTH)

RB

500

POSTILL

RB

1,000

STREAK

RB

4,000

RB

250

PROSSER

RB

2,500

STRINGER

RB

1,500

WOLLASTON (SOUTHWEST)

PROVIDENCE

RB

2,000

SUMMIT

RB

3,000

XENIA

RB

3,000

RAMPART

RB

4,000

SUNDAY

RB

5,000

YELLOW

EB

15,000

RENEES POTHOLE

RB

500

SW DENISON (LOWER)

RB

500

YELLOW

KO

4,979

RICK

RB

2,000

SW DENISON (UPPER)

RB

1,000

YELLOW

RB

15,000

RIPLEY

RB

3,000

SWAN

RB

12,000

ROBERTSON

RB

2,500

TAHLA

RB

1,000

ROD

RB

500

TAURUS

RB

2,500

ROSE VALLEY

RB

2,500

TAYLOR

RB

1,500

RUSSELL

RB

1,000

TAYLOR

RB

500

RUTH

RB

500

TERRACED

RB

500

SANDRIFT 1 (N)

RB

1,000

THALIA

RB

9,000

SANDRIFT 2 (SE)

RB

2,000

THOMAS

RB

1,000

SECRET

RB

1,000

THONE

RB

2,000

Stock Species Codes: EB KO RB

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