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Hal MacDonald
Bull Trout Day
“ One last cast before we leave and I am on to this beauty. �
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ON THE COVER! “Great day with a great friend. We were hooking Bull trout all day and were packing up our gear. One last cast before we leave and I am on to this beauty,” says Hal MacDonald.
FEATURES
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Columbia River The mighty Columbia River is prime for rainbow trout. See hotspots and tips inside.
Elk River This must-fish river is one of the province’s best for cutthroat trout. Find out tips and tricks for fishing there.
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All fishing regulations for the Kootenay Region on pages 22-29.
Complete listings on pages 30-31.
FISH STOCKING Find out which of your favourite lakes were stocked last year!
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he Kootenay region, situated in British Columbia’s southeast corner, is known for rugged mountains and river valleys. The lakes in this region range from long, deep trench lakes to small, highly productive trout lakes. Larger lakes featured in this guide include Kootenay North, South and West. The remaining lakes showcased here are considerably smaller and many are great for small crafts, even belly boats. We also feature two rivers in this guide for those who enjoy fishing moving water: the Elk River along the eastern edge of the region, and the Columbia River between Castlegar and the US border. Both are world-class waters for trout, and not to be missed. The trout in the Kootenay Region grow to massive sizes, and many of the lakes we feature are prime locations to find them. Venture to out of the way Susan, Whiteswan, and Whitetail Lakes, or stay closer to home with Hahas Lake. The fishing is fabulous wherever you choose to go! The waters featured in this guide are only a fraction of the fishing lakes available throughout the Kootenays. Visit our website at www. AnglersAtlas.com, where we profile thousands of lakes across British Columbia. Make sure to check out our new app, MyCatch, before your next trip. MyCatch allows you to log or live track you fish trips and catches, while confidentially contributing to fisheries research as a citizen scientist. Visit anglersatlas.com/mycatch for more details.
FEATURING IN 2019 This year we’ve updated the complete listing of all members of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Kootenay Region. Once again we include the listings for all of the stocked lakes in the region.
Venture to out of the way Susan, Whiteswan, and Whitetail Lakes, or stay closer to home with Hahas Lake.
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Columbia River B
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.
able, and “most locals have 3-5 lbs. with many hooked their favourite back eddy or but never to be seen. Fish are run come summer.” healthy and hot. There are Fly fishing on the Columbia reports of 10-15 lb fish landRiver is world-class, he ed every season. Patterns says. “The Columbia has mostly used are nymphs and a reputation of being one streamers in the early seaof the premier rivers for son, ants and cicadas dry fly fishing because of its flies for April, May and hatches starting April/May June, caddis and mayflies in and lasting into October. May, June, July, and August. The Columbia River is rich There are stones, mayflies, Streamers and Nymphs are with history. It was a major salmon fly, midges, chro- good from September, all fur trading route in the nomids, huge caddis in June through the winter. early 19th century prompt- and July, good terrestrial Zavaduk notes that, “there ing many major settlements – cicada, ants, hopper, ter- are just a few boat launch along its shores. Later the mites, and last the October sites and with the big water Columbia was further devel- Caddis. The big attraction volume and speed of the oped by private and public to the Columbia is its dry fly river it is recommended that sectors. Today the hydro- fishing. An angler can dry your boat be at least a 14 electric dams are responsi- fly starting in April right foot with 20 hp motor or ble for 44% of total hydro through to October. But bigger.” generation in the US! Still, the nymphing and swing- Members at anglersatlas. the Columbia represents the ing streamers will give more com have posted countthe largest river discharge action April to June and Sept less tips and photos on the from North America into the till November.” Columbia River page. Make Pacific Ocean. Zavaduk adds that since the sure to sign up and follow to Rod Zavaduk, from Castlegar Sports and Fly Shop, says that there is a lot of shoreline fishing avail-
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eaver Creek Provincial Park is an excellent location to set up camp right along the river. There is a paved single wide boat launch. It is recommended that launching trailer-towed boats should only be attempted by vehicles equipped with four wheel drive. The shoreline is rocky and not recommended for boat mooring to shore. River access is excellent from both Trail and Castlegar, as well. There are several bridges with pullouts along the river and some of the best runs are right in town.
Anglers are encouraged to use caution when fishing and/or boating on the Columbia River. Water levriver never freezes, people get notifications whenever els can fluctuate drastically. can fish all year long. “And an update is posted to the the other attraction is the page. size of rainbows, averaging
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Castlegar to the US Border
MAP MARKERS 1. Border with the US 2. Beaver Creek Provincial Park
3. Indian Eddy Boat Launch 4. Gyro Park 5. Train crossing 6. Boat Launch 7. Old Robson Ferry Crossing 8. Keenleyside Dam
Elk River T
he Elk River watershed is located in the southeastern corner of British Columbia, and is nestled among the spectacular scenery of the Rocky Mountains. The river runs through the towns of Elkford, Sparwood, Fernie, and empties into Lake Koocanusa. The eastern portion of the watershed forms the border between Alberta and British Columbia. The headwaters are located within Elk Lake Provincial Park, at the northern extent of the watershed. Hwy 3 runs along Elk River between and Sparwood and Elko, providing many access points to the river. North of Sparwood, Hwy 43 runs along the river to the town of Elkford. Beyond Elkford is a logging road that takes you along the river, to the entrance of Elk Lakes Provincial Park. Elk River is the region’s best known river and has gained a ‘must fish’ reputation with many anglers. There are cutthroat trout ranging in size from 14 to 22 inches, and bull trout from 18 to 30 inches. When the season opens on June 15, the river is often a little muddy, but with persistence and maybe a few bright streamers the fishing can still be rewarding. Zonkers and Bow River Buggers are two of the best and cutthroat respond well to them. The Stonefly hatch on the Elk is truly hit and miss. One day it can
be excellent with even the big boys coming up only to have the next day quiet. If you plan on fishing this time of year, be sure to use Stimulators and Madame Xs or anything else large. Even in the early season murky water, the trout will pounce the surface.
the trout seem to have wised up to the patterns they took in the past. If you are more of a traditionalist, do not worry, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams and Stimulators probably still work the best.
As the trees start turning and the crowds disperse, those familiar Blue Winged Olives start to work the surface. Similar to the After mid-July, you can count on Crowsnest, these tiny Mayflies (16the water being clear and fast. If 22) cause the trout to ignore their you are fishing nymphs, a strike surroundings and begin the heavy indicator and a heavy weight is the feeding required for the long winticket. Almost any nymph with a ter. Wading is easy this time of year bead will catch fish but some may and the temperature is often just be better than others. right. Small Mayfly nymphs and Large brown and golden stones emergers should work before and work in the spring, while Princes, after they break free to the air. Tiny Hare’s Ears andv Pheasant Tail Pheasant Tails work well weighted, nymphs line most of the guides’ and with a dab of floatant, they can boxes all season. also imitate the emerger. The CDC The cutthroat truly are kind to the blue-winged olive and small dry fly fisher all summer long on Adams fool secure the old wise the Elk. An old beat up Royal trout at this time of year. Usually Coachman will allow even the the largest fish of the season are newest fishers a great day. Caddis hooked in the fall. hatches occur off-and-on primar- Remember to check the ily at night with Mayflies hatch- B.C. Freshwater Fishing ing almost every day. Many locals Regulations before headswear by the traditional patterns but ing out. The Elk River is many successful fishers are catch- a Class II water when ing more trout on new innovative open and other restricpatterns. Chernobyl Ants, Turks tions exist. Tarantulas, Foam Spiders and just about anything else, all have their time and place on the Elk. With increased pressure every year,
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Cedar Lake
5.6 Hectares (13.9 Acres)
7.2 metres (24 feet)
815 metres (2,673 feet)
stop. “Having access to a canoe is good here,” he says, “because the shore fishing is prett y
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or a leech pattern. Small spinners and spoons can also work well, he says, but the lake is not really big enough for trolling. Cedar Lake is also considered one of BC’s Family Fishing Waters and there is currently an initiative to have a dock installed to make fishing Cedar Lake . (see gofishbc.com). These fishing spots are generally easily accessible and have good facilities for families.
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hen people refer to Cedar Lake, they usually mean Cedar Lake #1, a popular little spot near Golden. There are actually four lakes in the Cedar Lake group, and all have been stocked with trout at various times over the years. Dave Burns, local fishing guide, says that Cedar Lake is a nice little
limited. It’s shallow for quite a ways out.” Burns notes that Cedar Lake can be “finicky,” and that the lake is pretty temperature-sensitive. Cooler weather, mornings and evenings are advised here. Burns suggests a green Woolly Bugger,
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At the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 95, take the railroad overpass to Highway 95 and turn left at the junction. Take the next left (9th Street N) until it turns into Kicking Horse Drive. Continue along the Kicking Horse River and cross on the single lane bridge over the Columbia River. Drive 7 km to the Cedar Lake Forest Service Road. Another 2 km on gravel road brings you to the Cedar Lake Recreation Site and the Moonraker Trailhead.
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edar Lake is just south of Golden.
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Stillwater Fly Fishing Golden, BC by Brian Chan he town of Golden sits nestled between the Rocky and Columbia Mountain ranges in the Kootenay region of southeast BC. It is well known to travelling outdoor enthusiasts who seek quality, powder snow for downhill skiing or snowmobiling as well as alpine hiking, mountain biking and whitewater rafting during the summer months. Unbeknownst to many this area is also home to some worldclass fishing opportunities. Tucked away in the Columbia River valley just south of Golden lie a number of blue ribbon trout lakes that offer anglers a chance to catch a fish of lifetime. These small, clear water lakes are rich in aquatic food life which allow rainbow and brook trout to reach trophy sizes. These waters are particularly well suited to the fly fisher due to the abundance and diversity of aquatic insect hatches. The majority of these lakes are easily accessed via a network of forest harvesting roads. At many of these destinations anglers will find a provincial recreation site that provides day use as well as camping spots along with boat access or launch-
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ing areas. Annual stocking programs coupled with lake specific fishing regulations ensure there are a diversity of fishing experiences that will satisfy the first time angler as well as those seeking the challenge of landing the big one. A watercraft of some sort, be it a cartop boat, canoe or pontoon boat is needed to effectively fish these and most other small lakes. That’s because of the extensive shallow areas extending out from the shoreline of these lakes. All that shallow or shoal water provides superb insect habitat as well as being the major feeding area for the trout in the lake. Fly anglers should expect to see the usual stillwater insect hatches that start off in the spring
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in this area and can be purchased at the Golden Visitor Centre during the summer months. Another way to really get a taste of the lake fishing opportunities in the Golden area is to use the services of a fishing guide. Take advanwith chironomids or midges tage of their years of knowland are followed by mayflies, edge of the local waters and damselflies, caddisflies and fishing skills to provide a dragonflies. Your tackle bag memorable experience. The should have imitations of the Golden Gillie www.goldenpupal, nymphal or adult stag- gillie.com is well qualified to es of these insects to match provide a great day on the the hatch of the day. water for you and your famThe jump off point for a num- ily. ber of great fishing lakes in- Accommodation options in cluding Mitten, Wilbur, Bit- this area range from camptern, Nine Bay, Mclean, Loon, grounds, RV parks, Hotels, Summit and Rocky Point is B&B’s to mountain side hidethe settlement of Parson aways. Lush Mountain Acwhich is approx. 33 km south commodations, www.lushof Golden along highway 95. mountain.com offer a wide Anglers wishing to explore range of rental chalets and this general area should pick homes in both valley and up a copy of the Fishing Map- mountain locations to combook for Southeastern BC pliment your Golden outdoor produced by Backroad Map- experience. books. This guidebook proThe Golden area is home to vides detailed access as well some truly great fly fishing as contour maps and fishing opportunities in both lakes tips for many of the lakes and rivers located in wilderness surroundings. And as an added bonus it is Golden Visitor Centre still a yet to be discovered Find everything you need to know about Golden. Open fishing destination! daily during the summer. For more information visit tourismgolden.com/visitors Tourismgolden.com 1000 TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY Sani Dump
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Hahas Lake 43 Hectares (106 Acres)
12.2 metres (40 feet)
909 metres (2,982 feet)
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shallow-water LAKE ACCESS Blackwater ahas Lake is located strain. northeast of KimberWhile shore- ley. From Highway 95A, fishing is pos- turn west onto Lost Dog sible, Hahas Lake Forest Service Road. Apis probably best fished proximately 3 kilometres with a small boat or tube. in from the highway, there The shores of Hahas Lake is a road on the left hand are sand, and in places it side where Hahas Lake is can be more difficult to ac- located. There is another cess deeper water from the small lake just to the north shore. If you do not have a of Hahas called Solar Lake. boat, your best shore fishing Accommodations are availahas Lake is designat- locations are along the east able in and around Kimbered one of the region’s and west sides. ley, ranging from campsites family fishing waters. These Randy Martin from to hotels. There is also a lakes are so-named because Mountain Man Outdoors cabin available to rent on they offer convenient ac- says that many different fly the north side of the lake, cess and good opportunities patterns will work, “from and several bed and breakto fish from shore. Leech patterns to seasonal fast options. Contact Tour-
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At different times, Hahas Lake has been stocked with various sizes of Blackwater and Pennask strains of rainbow trout, from fry to adult and catchable-sized. Hahas Lake is not overly deep, suiting the feeding and foraging behaviour of the more
hatches of mayflies, both ism Kimberley for more nymphs and adults.” Scud information. patterns are useful here, too. Small gear should work well in Hahas Lake, Martin notes. Small spinners, Panther Martins or Mepps are good choices for gear fishers.
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Kootenay Lake (North Arm)
39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)
47.9 metres (157 feet)
529 metres (1,737 feet)
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loves Kootenay Lake, and shares As for Rainbows, our favorites his knowledge with our readers: are bucktail flies on the surface Fishing on Beautiful Kootenay when it is breezy. Or plugs and Apex lures when it is calmer. Lake
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(by Reel Adventures Fishing Also, Kokanee salmon are a popCharters) ular fish for eating. While not the The North arm of Kootenay Lake biggest in size, they are definitely extends from Balfour up to the the best for eating. Trolling with very end of the lake at Argenta. small gang trolls and small spinThe deepest area is around 450’ ners seem to work best for these and shallowing off in the far tasty treats.
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Please check regulations freFishing can be very good on the quently, as regulations are subject North arm of the lake, especially to change. in the spring, although these fish Kerry Reed are constantly moving, so you Reel Adventures Fishing never know. Charters north to around 300’.
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ootenay Lake is long, large and deep, one of the largest lakes in the province. At over 100 kilometres long Kootenay Lake offers fabulous fishing in a stunning setting, with many more aquatic and land activities to round out your trip there. Kerry Reed, local guide and owner of Reel Adventures Fishing Charters, knows and
Gerrard Rainbows up to 35 Lbs have been caught in Kootenay Lake, which keeps anglers from all over the world coming back for that chance of a fish of a lifetime. More common are Rainbows between 5 lbs. – 15 lbs. Also, Bull Trout have been caught up to 29 lbs., with the average Bulls ranging between 5 lbs. – 12 lbs.
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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 Favourite lures vary with the visit local tourism information weather conditions and time of centres to get directions and year. When fishing the far North information. arm, I prefer using plugs or Apex Always consult the B.C. lures. Bull Trout seem to be more Freshwater Fishing Regulations abundant in the North arm and before heading out. they seem to prefer these lures.
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Kootenay Lake (South Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)
47.9 metres (157 feet)
529 metres (1,737 feet)
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ishing the South arm (or main stem, as it is also known), can be similar to the North. Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, says, “there seems to be more of a mix of Rainbows and Bull trout throughout this middle section of the lake. Again, the same techniques for fishing can be applied as in the North.” He continues, “remember the rule of thumb for colors: Dark colors on dark days and light colors on light days. This will help increase some odds. But then again, sometimes there is no rhyme or reason. So you just need to be out there.”
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and fall water temperatures seem to bring more aggressive fish. So a faster troll can be good. However, in the heat of the summer or the dead cold of winter, slower trolling seems to produce more. You just have to experiment.” LAKE ACCESS Drewry Point Provincial Park lies along the western shore of Kootenay Lake. The small, three-site, user-maintained park is accessible only by boat. Located 36 km south of Balfour, this park provides protected moorage in both the north and south bays, making it easy to get out of the wind.
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lake. As a bonus, some of the best fishing for trophy trout is nearby. Primarily marine accessed, the park can be reached by road. Lockhart Beach Provincial Park is the easiest park on the south arm to access, providing 18 sites and basic amenities. Along with provincial parks, there are several recreation sites along the north portion of Kootenay Lake. Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek are all offer camping and pit toilets. Some of these sites charge fees.
Please keep in mind that Kootenay Lake Provincial many sites are first come, first Park has several different served, and can be very busy, sites along the west shores particularly in the summer. of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique amenities. Reed notes that troll- Check the B.C. Parks website ing speed is also for more information. an important B.C. Parks notes that Pilot Bay factor, and it Provincial Park, on the eastern depends on shores of Kootenay Lake, is the weath- the safest harbour on Kootenay er and the Lake. Here, boaters often take s e a s o n . shelter during summer storms “ S p r i n g when they are caught on the
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Mitten Lake
62 Hectares (153 Acres)
11.6 metres (38 feet)
991 metres (3,251 feet)
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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. Local fishing guide Dave Burns, says that, “Mitten Lake sees lots of boats, and has good access. It’s big enough
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to fish on, but it’s not quiet on weekends. Mind you, during the week, there are times when you could be the only one there. “There are big fish here. Go down deep to get these ones,” he suggests. Mitten is stocked with 8,000 rainbow trout each year. In the past, Mitten Lake was stocked with Gerrard rainbow trout, which can grow to enormous sizes for trout. Gerrards usually prefer to stay deeper than most other strains of rainbows and are more likely to be holding at the depths than in the shallows.
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itten Lake is close to Parson, which is between Golden and Invermere on Highway 95. From Parson, turn south onto Mitten Lake Road and follow for about 14 km. The road is 2WD accessible, though it can be rough in places. Mitten Lake is easily accessible and very busy. Amenities include a dock, a boat launch, wheelchairaccessible toilets and a beach. There is a fee for camping here.
Generally, and especially for Gerrards, your flies and lures should be imitating small baitfish. These highly piscivorous creatures prefer to feed on fry, and will more often take to these. Greens and browns are good colour choices for Mitten Lake. Head out from the boat launch on the eastern side right where the bay comes around. Try trolling back and forth across the depths, rather than along the shoals. Dave Burns can be reached at goldengillie.com. He specializes in guiding small groups of one or two people, and is available for full day, half day, and even evening trips.
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Premier Lake 190 Hectares (469 Acres)
32.5 metres (107 feet)
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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. In 2019, 55,065 trout were released into the lake. Local angler, Ian Stewart writes that out of a dozen lakes, “the most consistent fishing [is] on Premier Lake, one of the larger lakes in the area. In the end of April and beginning of May, this lake developed a reputation for some good early-season action for rainbow and brook trout. Most of the fish are taken using small flies that imitate the abundant chirono-
860 metres (2,822 feet)
Randy Martin, from Mountain Man Outdoors in Cranbrook, agrees that fly fishing is the best way to fish Premier Lake. “You can troll hardware here, but Premier is mostly a fly fishing lake.” Martin notes that anglers can try a lot of variety. “Try basic black, red or green. Sizes 12-16 are the most common sizes to use here.” Visit anglersatlas.com for Stewart’s report and more great information on Premier Lake.
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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. There is a quota of two rainbow trout per day, and the brook trout daily quota is 20.
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mids, which hatch at this time. The flies are fished static on very long leaders (20 to 25 feet), either on a small float (called a strike indicator by fly fishermen) or on the leader alone with a very slow retrieve.”
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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minute drive from Premier lake and offers all the amenities needed to make yours a successful fishing trip.Visit springbrookresort.com to book your trip today! LAKE ACCESS
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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 located past the day use area.
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Susan Lake
45.9 Hectares (113.4 Acres)
31 metres (102 feet)
1,524 metres (5,000 feet)
May 1973
Feet
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usan Lake is deep, cold and clear, with rugged mountain views and fantastic fishing. The stocked brook trout make Susan Lake one of the few brook trout lakes in the region. Dave Burns, local guide, says that Susan Lake deserves its popularity. The fish are large and plentiful, and put up a good fight when hooked. “There’s good shore fishing at Susan Lake, and kids can use spinners near the drop off. The back end is swampy, and the island at the west end is a good spot to start,” he says. Burns says there are dozens of lures and flies that will entice the trout. “Trolling gang trolls works well, and I’ve had good luck with a Wedding Band and worm. Small spinners, Panther Martins, that type of thing, will also do the trick. “Different flies will work depending on the day. I used to have good luck with black Beadhead Leeches and green
Woolly Buggers. Damsel and most popular ice fishing lake Dragonflies are good choices, around,” says Burns. “I prefer too,” Burns suggests. fishing in the summer, myself, By far, Burns’ favourite for but that said, one of the biggest Susan Lake is a topwater dry brook trout I’ve ever taken fly. “Black Ants, Stimulators, from Susan Lake was through even Pale Morning Duns are the ice.” Even though access is definitely the way to go for limited to snowmobiles in the winter, people manage to get Susan Lake.” out consistently, and manage Susan Lake is big enough that to catch big fish. it seems to support the pressure it receives. Burns says that the fishery is healthy, and LAKE ACCESS he hasn’t seen any reduction rom Golden, travel north in catch rate despite its popualong the Trans Canada larity. Hwy to Donald, about 25 km.
for about 12.5 km. Turn left onto Bush Forest Service Rd. and follow for about 9.7 km. As always when driving back roads, please make sure you have updated maps, as logging roads change frequently. During the winter, please consult local snowmobile trail maps for updated access information.
There is a Forest Service Rec Site at Susan Lake, and although it’s small (3 campsites), there is a day-use area and rustic car-top boat launch. Susan Lake is a true four-sea- Turn right onto Donald Road / The dock on the lake has been son fishery. “Susan Lake is the Log Dump Road, and follow rebuilt recently.
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Whiteswan Lake 378 Hectares (934 Acres)
19.3 metres (63 feet)
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hiteswan Lake, in southeastern British Columbia, is a beautiful lake surrounded by high, craggy mountain peaks. One of two amazing lakes in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park, Whiteswan Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow trout.
1,127 metres (3,698 feet)
June 1987
Metres
alive and is producing lots of had plenty of energy to fight Premier lake and offers all rainbows! hard until he finally gave up. the amenities needed to make As has been the case so far It was fun to have a big fish yours a success. this spring, we again decid- pull on the line like that!
ed to chironomid fish. We casted out the chironomid rigs and let them sink slowly down into the water column. The retrieve was a slow and deliberate with 3 pulls then Kelly Laatsch at St. a stop, then repeated again Mary Angler Fly Shop in and again until retrieval was Cranbrook reports: complete.
The dominant hatch of the day was a smallish chironomid hatch in the afternoon. The flying ants were not very evident today, so the black, red and green chironomids all worked quite well.
We also had success with the micro–leech, as well as some Whiteswan Lake has come The biggest catch of the day ant patterns. was a robust 21-inch rainbow The Springbrook Resort that fought well and jumped Motel & Campground many times. This fish did not is located a short 30 like being hooked up and minute drive from
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Whitetail Lake
190 Hectares (469 Acres)
32.5 metres (107 feet)
860 metres (2,822 feet)
W
hitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, mainly for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked, with 12,000 rainbow trout released in 2018. It is a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway. Along with rainbow trout, Whitetail Lake supports a good population of brook trout. Try an Elkwing Caddis when targetting the brook trout. Pay particular attention to the weedy areas.
June 1987
When going after the trophy Gerrard rainbow trout, chironomids are often a good standard choice. Anglers can also try a Gray Beard nymph or a caddis. Lure fishers may want to try a size 6 or 7 Kwikfish. Choose a colour that is closest to what is in the lake. Greens are good choices for Whitetail Lake. Please check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for information about Whitetail Lake before heading out. There are gear restrictions in place, as well as a quota in effect. Also note that the inlet and outlet streams for Whitetail Lake are closed to fishing all year.
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FSR. Do not turn off to Blue Lake at the 23.5 km mark. Stay right at the 25.5 mark and take another right turn to the Whitetail Lake Recreation Site. This road is passable with trailers and 2WD, though it may be quite rough in sections. The Forest Service Recreation Site offers space for 32 vehicles. Most sites are shaded and offer good access to the lake. This is a popular site that is busy on weekends.
Stop by any of the local tackle shops in Cranbrook or Kimberley to find out the latest reports on this lake. LAKE ACCESS
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hitetail Lake is located north of Canal Flats. From Canal Flats, head north for about 4 kilometres on Highway 93/95. Turn west onto the Findlay Creek Forest Service Road. Follow the signs to the Blue Lake Forestry Camp along the Findlay FSR and the Deer Lake
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2019 to 2021
Kootenay Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS NO FISHING: in any stream in Region 4 from Apr. 1 to June 14 (see tables for additional closed times or exceptions). Trout/char release: in streams from Nov. 1 to March 31 (see tables for additional dates or exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 4, all year. NOTE: “streams” defined on page 96. Classified Waters: many East Kootenay Rivers and their tributaries are Classified Waters and require a supplemental Classified Waters Licence, see page 8, map of waters on page 39, and the water-specific tables (pages 41-46). REGION 4 DAILY QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions) Streams include rivers, creeks and sloughs Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 rainbow trout or cutthroat trout over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) of any size Bass: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 15 (none from streams) Northern pike: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Walleye: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) White Sturgeon: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (No exceptions) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: 0 quota, CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions) ANNUAL QUOTAS Rainbow trout over 50 cm from the main body of Kootenay Lake: 5 per licence year.
The Upper Arrow Lake Akolkolex Narrows “Drawdown Area” has been revised. The new boundary is described in the Water Specific Tables, under Upper Arrow Lake on page 45.
WHEN FISHING THE TRIBUTARIES OF THE FOLLOWING lakes, check for special regulations in the tables under both the name of the tributary and the name of the lake (such as “Columbia Lake’s tributaries”): Columbia Lower Arrow Connor Premier Duncan Slocan Kinbasket Trout Kootenay Upper Arrow Lake Revelstoke Waneta Reservoir Little Slocan Whiteswan
NOTICE TO ANGLERS It is illegal to fish for bass, perch, pike or walleye in the Kootenay Region, with the exception of certain waters, as listed in the Water-Specific Tables. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 4. CRESTON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA A permit is required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Six Mile, Leach, Kootenay River and Canal and Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900.
FULL LIMITS FOR 2019 “The very good news for 2019 is that inside the surf line of all of Area 25, Chinook Salmon regulation will remain the same.” John Falavolito, owner Westview Marina and Lodge.
To learn more about the 2019 fishing regulations in John’s area, give him a call at 250-934-7672.
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2019 to 2021
Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
IMPORTANT: Kootenay Lake recovery may require in-season regulation changes. Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2019-2021 season at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish/regulations/ and information about recovery actions and update bulletins at www.env.gov. bc.ca/ kootenay/fsh/main/mainfish.htm
FISH CONSUMPTION REMINDER For information on the proper preparation of fish for consumption, please read Preparing Fish for the Table on page 81.
The Main Body of Kootenay Lake is the area east of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse. The Upper West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area west of a line between boundary signs on opposite shores near Balfour Point and Procter Lighthouse to McDonalds Landing (Six Mile). The Lower West Arm of Kootenay Lake is the area between McDonalds Landing (Six Mile) and Corra Linn Dam. UPPER ARROW LAKE AKOLKOLEX NARROWS "Drawdown Area "
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TABLE LEGEND See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 87) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries Youth/Disabled Accompanied Waters
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ABRUZZI CREEK CW
4-23
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31; trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
AKOLKOLEX RIVER*
4-33
Trout/char release; bait ban
“ALCES” LAKE
4-24
See Moose Lake
ALEXANDER CREEK* CW (upstream of the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge)
4-23
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open
ALEXANDER CREEK CW (downstream of the Easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge)
4-23
See Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when open, including tributaries
“ALTA” LAKE
4-3
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; Unnamed lake 200 m downstream of Bednorski Lake
ARROW LAKES
4-15 4-32
See Upper Arrow Lake
ARROW LAKES’ TRIBUTARIES
See Lower Arrow Lake’s tributaries and Upper Arrow Lake’s tributaries
ARROW PARK (Mosquito) CREEK
4-32
ASHER CREEK
4-30
No Fishing No Fishing downstream of South Fork (approximately 5 km from Trout Lake), June 15-Oct 31
BAYNES LAKE
4-22
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; electric motors only
BEAVER CREEK
4-8
Brook trout daily quota = 8
BEAVER LAKE
4-17
Electric motors only
BEDNORSKI LAKE
4-3
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
BIG FISH (DUNBAR) LAKE
4-34
Brook trout daily quota = 20; engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
BIGHORN (RAM) CREEK * CW
4-2
A tributary of Wigwam River; see Wigwam River*
BOTTS LAKE
4-34
Brook trout daily quota = 20; electric motors only
BOX LAKE
4-15
Brook trout daily quota = 20; electric motors only
BRIDAL LAKE
4-7
No powered boats
BULL RIVER* CW
4-22
Trout/char release from Galbraith Creek to Van Creek*, Aberfeldie Dam to Tie Mill Dam*, and Quinn Creek* Other parts: trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
BURTON CREEK
4-15
No Fishing from Woden Creek to Hwy #6 bridge, June 15-Oct 31, and east of a line between fishing boundary signs situated approximately 300 m downstream of the Hwy #6 bridge, all year
CADORNA CREEK CW
4-23
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31; trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
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CAMERON SLOUGH
4-21
See Lewis Slough
CARIBOU CREEK
4-15
No Fishing from Rodd Creek to Hwy #6 bridge, June 15-Oct 31, and east of a line between fishing boundary signs situated approximately 300 m downstream of the Hwy #6 bridge, all year
CARIBOU LAKES
4-32
Electric motors only
CARTWRIGHT LAKE
4-34
Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
CEDAR LAKE (NEAR GOLDEN)
4-34
Electric motors only
CERULEAN LAKE
4-25
Trout/char release; bait ban
CHAMPION LAKES NO. 1 AND 2
4-8
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats
CHAMPION LAKE NO. 3
4-8
Open to fishing all year; no powered boats
CHATTER CREEK
4-36
No Fishing
CLELAND LAKE
4-34
Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp)
COAL CREEK (downstream of Old MF&M Railway Bridge 7 Km upstream of Elk River)
4-23
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
COFFEE CREEK
4-18
No Fishing downstream of fishing boundary signs at falls approximately 10 km from Kootenay Lake
COLUMBIA LAKE
4-25
Burbot release; speed restriction (10 km/h) near eastern shore and at south end, as buoyed and signed
COLUMBIA LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-25
No Fishing (except Dutch Creek)
COLUMBIA RIVER
4-8 4-15 4-26 4-34 4-38
No Fishing from Revelstoke Dam downstream to Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke No Fishing from a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank, downstream approximately 950 m to the CPR bridge, Mar 1-June 30 Where angling is permitted: EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release and the regional Apr 1-June 14 closure Kokanee daily quota = 15 from Keenleyside Dam to a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank Walleye daily quota = 16 from Keenleyside Dam to the Washington State border From Keenleyside Dam downstream to the Washington State border and connected reaches: the Kootenay River (Columbia River confluence to Brilliant Dam) and the Pend d’Oreille River (Columbia River confluence to Waneta Dam): Northern pike daily quota = unlimited and Bass daily quota = unlimited Burbot release Speed restriction (10 km/h) from Mud Lake to Columbia Lake, no power boats in wetlands and no towing and engine power restriction - 15 kW (20 hp), in main channel from Fairmont to Donald See Upper Arrow Lake for the portion of the Columbia River which may be found downstream of the Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke (depending on reservoir level)
CONNOR LAKE
4-23
No Fishing May 1-June 30
CONNOR LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-23
No Fishing Apr 1-June 30
COTTONWOOD LAKE
4-8
Electric motors only
CRAWFORD CREEK
4-6
No Fishing
CRAWFORD CREEK
4-33
No Fishing June 15-Oct 31
CRESTON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (CVWMA) WATERS
4-6
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited - Applies to all waters within the CVWMA, including Six Mile Lake, Leach Lake, Kootenay River and Canal, EXCEPT Duck Lake (see separate entry). Permit required see Note on page 40
Part described is NOT a Classified Water
CUB LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
CULTUS CREEK*
4-7
No Fishing downstream of Laib Creek
DEER CREEK
4-15
No Fishing
DOROTHY LAKE
4-26
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
DUCK LAKE*(Permit required see Note on page 40)
4-6
Bass daily quota = 3 (only 1 over 40 cm), June 16-May 14; bass release, May 15-June 15 Yellow perch daily quota = 20 No powered boats in Duck Lake
DUNCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-27
Bull trout release (includes Upper Duncan River and tributaries)
DUNCAN RIVER*
4-19
No Fishing downstream of Duncan Dam to the confluence of the Duncan River and Lardeau River Downstream of the confluence with the Lardeau River: Rainbow trout release; bull trout daily quota = 2 (any size); bait ban, EXEMPT from regional Nov 1-Mar 31 bull trout release. No Fishing on Duncan River Tributaries downstream of Duncan Dam
DUTCH CREEK*
4-26
Trout/char release from Ben Able Creek to Columbia Lake and/or River Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Burbot release EXEMPT from Columbia Lake’s tributaries closure
East (Fork) White River
4-24
No Fishing
ECHOES LAKE (near Kimberley)
4-20
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 in the aggregate from both lakes (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
EDWARDS LAKE
4-2
Electric motors only
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ELK RIVER CW(upstream of Elko Dam)
4-2 4-23
Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release June 15-Oct 31: from Lower Elk Lake to Forsyth Cr, from Line Creek bridge to CPR bridge at Sparwood, from Hwy #3 bridge at Hosmer to the northern Hwy #3 bridge at Fernie, AND from the bridge at Morrissey to Elko Dam All other parts: trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries
ELK RIVER CW(downstream of Elko Dam)
4-2
Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no cutthroat under 30 cm, no bull trout under 75 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries
ELK RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES CW(see Exceptions)
4-2 4-23
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15 - Aug 31 EXCEPTIONS - SEE SEPARATE LISTINGS FOR: Abruzzi Cr., Alexander Cr.* upstream of the easternmost Hwy #3 bridge, Bighorn (Ram) Cr., Cadorna Cr., Fording R. downstream of Josephine Falls, Forsyth Cr. from Connor Lk. downstream 3 km, Line Cr.*, Lodgepole Cr. downstream of the falls near km 26 post, Michel Cr.*, Morrissey Cr.*, Wigwam River ALL tributaries (EXCEPT Coal Creek downstream of old MF&M Railway bridge 7 km upstream of Elk River) are Class II waters when open
ERIE LAKE
4-8
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
FINDLAY CREEK*
4-26
Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Doctor Creek bridge to Lavington Creek bridge, June 15-Oct 31; other parts (including tributaries, except Lavington Creek) trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm and only one bull trout), June 15-Oct 31; bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 See Lavington Creek, a tributary
FISHER MAIDEN LAKE
4-26
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
FLATHEAD RIVER
4-1
Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31
FLATHEAD RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES
4-1
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31
FORDING RIVER CW (downstream of Josephine Falls)
4-23
Trout/char release, June 15-Mar 31 and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
FORDING RIVER* CW (upstream of Josephine Falls)
4-23
No Fishing
FORSYTH CREEK CW
4-23
No Fishing from Connor Lake downstream 3 km For remainder, see Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when/where open, including tributaries
FRENCH SLOUGH
4-7
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
FUSSEE LAKE*
4-22
No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of bass
GARBUTT LAKE
4-22
See Norbury Lake
GOAT RIVER*
4-6
Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Leadville Creek to Cameron Creek Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 (EXCEPT Kitchener Creek) See Kitchener Creek, a tributary
GOLD CREEK*
4-3
Trout/char release; bait ban
GRIZZLY LAKE
4-25
No Fishing
HAHA LAKE
4-3
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
HALFWAY RIVER
4-31
No Fishing downstream of falls approximately 11 km from Arrow Lake
HALL LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
HELLROARING CREEK CW
4-20
No Fishing downstream of Angus Creek; Class II water when/where open, including tributaries
HIAWATHA LAKE
4-3
Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
HILL CREEK
4-31
No Fishing
HORSESHOE LAKE
4-22
No powered boats
IDLEWILD LAKE (Old Cranbrook Reservoir)
4-3
ILLECILLEWAET RIVER
4-33
IRISHMAN CREEK
4-5
No Fishing
JADE LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
JIM SMITH LAKE
4-20
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; no powered boats
JORDAN RIVER*
4-39
No Fishing upstream of Kirkup Creek, Nov 1-June 14 Upstream of Kirkup Creek: both bait ban and trout/char release, June 15-Oct 31 No Fishing from Kirkup Creek downstream, including Kirkup Creek
JOSEPH CREEK
4-3
This tributary of St. Mary River is not a Classified Water
KASLO RIVER
4-18
No Fishing from downstream of Keen Creek to boundary signs at river mouth at Kootenay Lake Upstream of Keen Creek: trout/char release, and bait ban
KEEN CREEK
4-18
No Fishing downstream of falls approximately 6 km from Kaslo River
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No Ice Fishing
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No Fishing downstream of Albert Canyon
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KIKOMUN CREEK PARK (all lakes in the park)
4-22
Bass daily quota = unlimited No powered boats
KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE
4-36
No Fishing within 200 m of Bush-Sullivan Road bridge in Bush Arm
KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-36
Bull trout release Does not include Columbia River upstream of Kinbasket Reservoir
KITCHENER (Meadow) CREEK
4-6
EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure
KOCH CREEK
4-16
A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River*
KOOCANUSA RESERVOIR
4-2 4-3 4-22
Bull trout release Nov 1-Mar 31; no bull trout under 75 cm when open; bait ban Sept 15-June 30; Burbot release See page 85 - Fluctuating Reservoir Levels
KOOTENAY LAKE, ALL PARTS (Main Body, Upper West Arm and Lower West Arm)
4-19
Burbot release Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
KOOTENAY LAKE - MAIN BODY (for location see map on page 40)
4-19
Bull trout daily quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); Kokanee daily quota = 0 Rainbow trout release north of a line between fishing boundary signs posted at Lost Ledge Creek & Salisbury Creek, Feb 1-June 10 Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to keep rainbow trout over 50 cm, annual quota = 5 Barbless hook
KOOTENAY LAKE - UPPER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40)
4-7
Rainbow trout release, Jan 1- May 31; trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout) Kokanee release all year, EXCEPT Apr 1-Apr 2 and July 1-July 2 only, when daily quota = 5; NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5. NOTE: Quota dates for kokanee are currently under review. Please check the in-season regulation change website prior to fishing for kokanee on the Kootenay Lake - Upper West Arm.
KOOTENAY LAKE - LOWER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40)
4-7
Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 5, but only on Saturday and Sunday of each week. Kokanee release Monday through Friday of each week. NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5
KOOTENAY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-7 4-19
Bull trout release Does not include the Kootenay River upstream from Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border near Creston
KOOTENAY RIVER (downstream of Idaho border)
4-7 4-8
No Fishing from CPR bridge near Creston downstream 2 km to navigation dolphin Downstream from the Idaho border to CPR bridge near Creston and from Corra Linn Dam to the Columbia River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure AND from Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release Burbot release from Idaho border near Creston to Kootenay Lake, including tributaries to that part Walleye daily quota = 16 from the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River From the Brilliant Dam to the confluence with the Columbia River: Northern pike and bass daily quota = unlimited
KOOTENAY RIVER CW (upstream of Koocanusa Reservoir)
4-2 4-21 4-22 4-24 4-25 4-35
Bait ban all year Trout/char release, Nov 1-Mar 31 Burbot release upstream of the Montana border Upstream of Koocanusa Reservoir to White River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure; trout/char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Apr 1-Oct 31 Upstream of White River: Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no trout under 30 cm and no bull trout under 75 cm), Jun 15-Oct 31 Upstream of White River, including tributaries: Class II water when open
KUSKANAX CREEK
4-31
No Fishing downstream of falls 1 km upstream of Gardiner Creek
LAKE REVELSTOKE
4-38 4-39
No Fishing from Mica Dam to fishing boundary signs at the narrows immediately downstream of the mouth of Bigmouth Creek
LAKE REVELSTOKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-38
Bull trout release
LARCHWOOD LAKE
4-20
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
LARDEAU RIVER*
4-29 4-30
No Fishing downstream of fishing boundary signs posted at Trout Lake outlet, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT that part of Poplar Creek upstream of fishing boundary signs posted approximately 5 km from Lardeau River and that part of Healy Creek upstream of Healy Creek Falls
LARIX LAKE
4-25
No Fishing
LAVINGTON CREEK*
4-26
Brook trout daily quota = 20; cutthroat and bull trout release; bait ban Jun 15-Oct 31
LAZY LAKE
4-21
Speed restriction (8 km/h)
LEAD QUEEN LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
LEMON CREEK
4-17
No Fishing
LEWIS (“Cameron”) SLOUGH
4-21
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited; no powered boats
LILLIAN LAKE
4-26
Electric motors only
LINE CREEK*
4-23
No Fishing
“LITTLE MITTEN” LAKE (approx 400 m west of Mitten Lake)
4-34
No Ice Fishing Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
LITTLE SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-16
EXEMPT from Slocan River’s* closure and Slocan River’s* trout/char release: bait ban, June 15-Oct 31
LITTLE SLOCAN RIVER
4-16
A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River*
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2019 to 2021
Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
LODGEPOLE CREEK CW (downstream of falls near the km 26 post on Lodgepole Rd)
4-2
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release, June 15-Aug 31 Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries
LODGEPOLE CREEK (Upstream of falls) CW
4-2
See Elk River’s tributaries
LOMOND LAKE
4-8
Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
LOON LAKE
4-2
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only
“LOST” LAKE
4-23
Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Unnamed lake approximately 2 km E/SE of Elkford
LOWER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-14
Bull trout release
LOWER ELK LAKE
4-23
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats
LOWER HALGRAVE LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
LUND LAKE
4-3
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
LUSSIER RIVER
4-21
Trout/char release downstream of Premier Lake bridge crossing, June 15- Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm) between Premier Lake bridge crossing and Mutton Creek, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban downstream of Mutton Creek, June 15-Mar 31
MACKENZIE CREEK
4-21
No Fishing
“MCCLAIN” LAKE
4-34
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approximately 750 m south of Mitten Lake
MCNAUGHTON LAKE
4-36
See Kinbasket Lake
MICHEL CREEK* CW (upstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge)
4-23
Trout/char release, June 15-Mar 31 and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
MICHEL CREEK CW (downstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge)
4-23
Trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
MIDGE CREEK*
4-7
No Fishing
MONROE LAKE
4-5
Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
MOOSE (“Alces”) LAKE
4-24
Trout/char daily quota = 2; electric motors only
MORRISSEY CREEK* CW
4-2
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries
MOSES CREEK
4-39
No Fishing
MOYIE LAKE
4-5
Burbot release Feb 7-Mar 31; bull trout release
MOYIE RIVER*
4-5
Irishman Creek (Moyie River tributary) closed all year; No powered boats from bridge at south end of Moyie Lake to U.S. border Bull trout and cutthroat trout release
MURPHY CREEK
4-9
No Fishing
NAGLE CREEK
4-39
No Fishing
NANCY GREENE (Sheep) LAKE
4-9
No powered boats
NEW LAKE*
4-20
No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of perch
NINE BAY LAKE
4-34
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
NORBURY (Little Bull) CREEK
4-22
Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)
NORBURY (Garbutt) LAKE
4-22
No powered boats
NORNS (Pass) CREEK
4-15
No Fishing downstream of falls approximately 2 km from Columbia River
NORTH STAR LAKE
4-22
Brook trout daily quota = 20
NORTH (FORK) WHITE RIVER CW
4-24
Trout/char release; bait ban; Class II water when open, including tributaries
PECKHAMS LAKE
4-22
No powered boats
PEND D’OREILLE RIVER (includes the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam and Seven Mile Dam)
4-8
EXEMPT from single barbless hooks EXEMPT from the Apr 1-June 14 closure Bull trout release Northern pike daily quota = unlimited, yellow perch daily quota = unlimited, bass daily quota = unlimited
PEND D’OREILLE RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES (Except Salmo River*)
4-8
INCLUDES tributaries of the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam and Seven Mile Dam Bull trout release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31
PERRY CREEK* CW
4-20
Bait ban Cutthroat trout and bull trout release; brook trout daily quota = 20 Class II water when/where open, including tributaries
PHILLIPPS LAKE
4-23
Trout daily quota = 2
PRATTLE CREEK
4-36
No Fishing
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2019 to 2021
Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
PREMIER LAKE
4-21
No Fishing south of fishing boundary signs posted on the lakeshore, May 15-June 20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2, brook trout daily quota = 20 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h), south half only
PREMIER LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-21
No Fishing
QUINN CREEK* CW
4-22
Trout/char release; bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries
REVELSTOKE LAKE
4-38
See Lake Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-38
See Lake Revelstoke’s tributaries
ROCK ISLAND LAKE
4-25
No Fishing
ROSEBUD LAKE
4-8
Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boats
RYKERTS (“Vic Mawson”) LAKE
4-6
Much of this Lake is private property, angling access requires permission of the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club (see signs at Lake) Bass daily quota = unlimited
ST. LEON CREEK
4-31
No Fishing downstream of barrier approximately 1 km upstream of the Hwy #23 Bridge
ST. MARY LAKE
4-20
Burbot release
ST. MARY RIVER CW
4-20
Trout/char release Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) on all tributaries, June 15-Oct 31, see tables for exceptions Bait ban* Class II water when open, including tributaries (except Joseph Creek)
SALMO RIVER
4-8
Sheep Creek to South Salmo River: release all rainbow trout and bull trout Remainder of mainstem: rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31, and release all bull trout year round Bait ban
SALMO RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES
4-8
Regional quotas apply, EXCEPT release all bull trout; bait ban
SAM’S FOLLY LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
SAND CREEK (Downstream of Hwy 3)
4-22
Trout/char release; bait ban, June 15-Oct 31
SANDOWN CREEK
4-20
No Fishing
SAUGUM LAKE
4-21
Bass daily quota = unlimited
SEVEN MILE RESERVOIR’S TRIBUTARIES
4-8
See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries
SCHROEDER CREEK
4-18
No Fishing
SEVEN MILE RESERVOIR
4-8
See Pend d’Oreille River
SILVERTON CREEK
4-17
No Fishing
SKOOKUMCHUCK CREEK* CW
4-20
No Fishing from a point on the creek closest to km 38 on the Skookumchuck Forest Service Road to Buhl Creek, Sept 1-Oct 31 (mainstem only) Trout/char release; bait ban Class II water when/where open, including tributaries
SLEWISKIN (Macdonald) CREEK*
4-15
No Fishing
SLOCAN LAKE
4-17
No bull trout under 60 cm
SLOCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-17
Bull trout release
SLOCAN RIVER*
4-17
No Fishing July 15-Aug 31 (EXCEPT Koch Creek* upstream of falls located approximately 700 m downstream of the Little Slocan Forest Service Road Koch Creek Bridge crossing and Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries; see Lemon Creek) Bait ban (where open), June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release (EXCEPT Koch Creek* upstream of falls and Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries)
SNOW CREEK
4-15
No Fishing downstream of Hail Creek
SNOWSHOE LAKE
4-32
Electric motors only
SOWERBY (“Grundy”) LAKE
4-21
No Ice Fishing ; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban; single barbless hook
“SPRING” LAKE
4-22
Bass daily quota = unlimited Unnamed lake approximately 1.5 km W/NW of the west end of Tie Lake
STEAMBOAT LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
SULLIVAN RIVER*
4-40
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31
SUMMER LAKE
4-22
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
SUMMIT CREEK*
4-7
No Fishing, June 15-July 15; bull trout release
SUMMIT LAKE
4-17
Trout/char daily quota = 2
SUMMIT LAKE
4-23
No Ice Fishing; Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook
SUZANNE LAKE
4-22
Bass daily quota = unlimited
TIE LAKE
4-22
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
TONKAWATLA (Tum Tum) CREEK
4-32
No Fishing
TOPAZ LAKE
4-34
Electric motors only
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2019 to 2021
Changes as of April 1, 2019 highlighted.
TROUT LAKE
4-30
No Fishing northwest of a line between fishing boundary signs on opposite shores approximately 1.5 km southeast the city of Trout Lake, Feb 1-May 31
TROUT LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-30
Bull trout release
TWIN LAKES
4-34
Brook trout daily quota = 20; electric motors only
UPPER ARROW LAKE
4-31 4-32
“The drawdown area”, that water known as either Upper Arrow Lake or Columbia River (depending on the reservoir’s level), located between Hwy #1 bridge in Revelstoke and the power line crossing at Akolkolex Narrows (approximately 1.5 km downstream of the Akolkolex River confluence): trout/char daily quota = 2 (no bull trout under 60 cm and only 1 bull trout over 60 cm); single barbless hook EXEMPT from the regional Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release from streams; and EXEMPT from the regional Apr 1-June 14 stream closure
UPPER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES
4-31
Bull trout release
UPPER ELK LAKE
4-23
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats
UPPER HALGRAVE LAKE
4-34
Trout/char daily quota = 2; electric motors only
VALENCIENNES RIVER
4-36
No Fishing
WANETA RESERVOIR
4-8
See Pend d’Oreille River
WANETA RESERVOIR’S TRIBUTARIES
4-8
See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries
WASA LAKE
4-21
Bass daily quota = unlimited; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
WHATSHAN RIVER*
4-32
No Fishing upstream of Whatshan Lake
WHITE RIVER* CW See also East White and North White Rivers
4-24
Upstream of and including North White River; trout/char release Bull trout release on all parts, Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) downstream of North White River, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban on all parts, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries
WHITESWAN LAKE
4-24
Single hook; no towing
WHITESWAN LAKE’S INLET and OUTLET STREAMS
4-24
No Fishing EXCEPT the outlet stream downstream of the falls 2.4 km downstream of Whiteswan Lake, no fishing Aug 1-Mar 31, rainbow trout daily quota = 5 (release all other species) when open
WHITETAIL LAKE
4-26
No Ice Fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); brook trout daily quota = 20 Bait ban, single barbless hook No towing
WHITETAIL LAKE’S INLET and OUTLET STREAMS
4-26
No Fishing
WILBUR LAKE
4-34
No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
WHITETAIL LAKE’S INLET and OUTLET STREAMS
4-26
No Fishing
WIGWAM RIVER CW (downstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Rd)
4-2
Trout/char release Bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries
WIGWAM RIVER CW (upstream of the Forest Service recreation site adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Road)*
4-2
No Fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release; bait ban Class II water when open, including tributaries No Ice Fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook
4-34 4-30
No Fishing
WILLIAMSON LAKE
4-33
Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited
WILSON CREEK
4-17
No Fishing downstream of Burkitt Creek
WINDERMERE LAKE
4-25
Burbot release; bass daily quota = unlimited
WINLAW CREEK
4-17
No Fishing
WOOD RIVER
4-40
No Fishing within Hamber Provincial Park, Sept 1-Nov 30
WOODBURY CREEK
4-18
No Fishing downstream of falls at small hydro structure approximately 800 m upstream of Hwy #31 bridge
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WILBUR LAKE WILKIE CREEK
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Kootenays 2019 Fishing BC Member Directory BUSINESS NAME
PHONE
WEBSITE
TYPE
Elk River Guiding Company
info@elkriver.ca
(250) 423-7239
elkriver.ca
Charters & Guides
Fernie Wilderness Adventures
info@fernieadventures.com
(250) 423-6704
ferniewildernessadventures.com
Charters & Guides
Island lake Lodge
N/A
N/A
N/A
Resort/Lodges
Kimberly River Fishing Company
choplan@shaw.ca
(250) 427-2278
kimberlyfishing.com
Charters & Guides
Kootenay Wild Fishing Charters
richard@bckootenaywild.com
(250)Â 229-4725
bckootenaywild.com
Charters & Guides
Nelson Kootenay Lake Tourism
info@nelsonkootenaylake.com (250) 352-7879
nelsonkootenaylake.com
Other Services
Reel Adventures
go-fish@shaw.ca
(250) 505-4963
reeladventuresfishing.com Charters & Guides
Remote Waters Fishing Charters
remotewaters@gmail.com
(250) 439-8382
remotewaters.com
Charters & Guides
St. Mary Angler Fly Shop
stmaryangler@gmail.com
(800) 667-2311
stmaryangler.com
Charters & Guides
The Golden Gillie
N/A
(250) 344-1217
goldengillie.com
Charters & Guides
Tourism Fernie
N/A
(250) 423-2037
tourismfernie.com
Other Services
Tourism Golden
visitorinfo@tourismgolden.com (250) 439-7290
tourismgolden.com
Other Services
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2018 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name
ALCES
Species
Released
Waterbody Name
Species
Released
Waterbody Name
Species
Released
RB
3014
DIAMOND
RB
500
LOON
RB
8097
AOSTALOWER
WCT
1000
DOGSLEG
RB
1500
LOST
RB
514
AOSTAUPPER
WCT
500
DOROTHY
RB
500
MARION
RB
5000
BARRETT
RB
2000
ECHONORTH
RB
1000
MCCLAIN
RB
1500
BAYNES
KO
2800
ECHOSOUTH
RB
2000
MCNAIR NORTH
RB
500
BAYNES
RB
4011
EDWARDS
RB
10000
MEADOWCRK
KO
121247
BEAR
EB
2000
ENGLISHMAN
RB
1000
MILFORD
KO
200
BEAR
RB
1500
ENGSTROM
RB
750
MILFORD
RB
1000
BEAR
WCT
200
ENID
RB
5250
MINERAL
KO
700
BEAVER
RB
4000
FENWICK
RB
750
MIRROR
RB
1000
BIGFISH
RB
1003
FISH
RB
1500
MITTEN
RB
8000
BITTERN
RB
4000
FROZEN
WCT
1000
MONROE
KO
4500
BOUNDARY
KO
2815
GRAVE
KO
12500
MONROE
RB
5326
BOX
KO
7000
GREYHORSE #1
RB
1000
MOYIE
RB
15000
BRONZE
EB
1000
HALFWAY
RB
750
MUD
RB
1000
BURTON
EB
750
HORSESHOE
RB
3000
NANCYGREENE
RB
6000
BURTON
RB
500
JADE
RB
1000
NINE BAY
RB
1500
CAMERON
RB
6153
JEB
EB
1000
NORTH STAR
RB
4000
CAMPBELL
RB
1500
JIMSMITH
KO
2100
PECKHAMS
RB
1998
CANUCK
RB
1000
JIMSMITH
RB
2009
PICKERING
EB
3000
CARTWRIGHT
RB
6000
JOYCE
RB
500
PREMIER
RB
55232
CATHERINE
RB
2000
JUBILEE
RB
500
ROCKBLUFF
KO
1900
CEDAR #1
RB
2000
KIAKHO
WCT
1200
ROCKBLUFF
RB
2000
CHAIN #2
EB
4000
LARCHWOOD
RB
500
ROCKYPOINT
RB
2500
CHAMPION 1ST
RB
3000
LAZY
RB
4000
ROSEBUD
RB
750
CHAMPION 2ND
RB
3000
LILLIAN
RB
2000
ROSEN
KO
7000
CHAMPION 3RD
RB
2009
LITTLE MITTEN
RB
500
ROSEN
RB
2097
CLELAND
RB
3502
LITTLE WILSON
RB
2000
RYAN PARK
EB
500
COTTONWOOD
RB
2012
LOON
KO
600
RYAN PARK
RB
500
2018 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name
Species
Released
SAM'S FOLLY
RB
1000
SILVER SPRING#1
RB
500
SILVER SPRING#2
RB
500
SOLAR
RB
750
SOUTH CARIBOU
RB
2137
SPURR
RB
750
STEAMBOAT
RB
500
STONEY
KO
4300
STONEY
RB
6508
SUMMIT
EB
2000
SUMMIT
RB
5087
Waterbody Name
Species
Released
Stock Species Codes:
SUSAN
EB
4000
SUZANNE
RB
6006
EB KO RB WCT
TAMARACK
RB
2000
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EB
500
THREE ISLAND
RB
1000
TWIN LAKES
RB
1000
WAPITI
EB
846
WHITESWAN
RB
1000
WHITETAIL
RB
12000
WILBUR
RB
1000
WILLIAMSON
RB
500
WILMER
RB
2000
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