Kootenays BC Fishing 2017

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Kootenay KEY MAP

ON THE COVER!

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FEATURES

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Elk River

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Columbia River

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Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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BC Fishing Resorts / Outfitters Association

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This must-fish river is one of the province’s best for cutthroat trout. Find out tips and tricks for fishing there.

The mighty Columbia River is prime for rainbow trout. See hot spots and tips inside.

All fishing regulations for the Kootenay Region on pages 30-37.

Complete listings on pages 38-40.

FISH STOCKING

Find out which of your favourite lakes were stocked last year!

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout

KO

Kokanee

RB

Rainbow Trout

WCT Western Cutthroat Trout For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit:

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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 Cherry, Susan, Whiteswan

and Whitetail Lakes, or stay closer to home with Hahas Lake. The fishing is fabulous wherever you choose to go!

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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.

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Cherry Lake 38 Hectares (95 Acres)

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

13 metres (43 feet)

1,227 metres (4,026 feet)

Spinners and Mepps are good choices. Cherry Lake also has several options for shore fishing.

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Access to Cherry Lake is half the fun. There are several different logging roads and access points. The easiest, however, is from Highway 3 / 93.

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Cherry Lake Rec Site is located on the eastern shores of Cherry Lake. After the Bailey Bridge over Lake Koocanusa, take the second road to the left (west).

Follow the Craven Creek FSR 32.5 km to where

Some of your best fly options are dry flies. Smaller, Pale Morning Duns, Blue Wing Olives and Tom Thumbs are good choices. At the dropoff on the southwest side,

anglers can also take out their nymph patterns. A Prince Nymph, or a Hare’s Ear nymph, cast from the shallows to the depths, is productive.

Cherry Lake is big enough to troll with a small boat. Troll back and forth across the shoals, from deep to shallow and back again. Panther Martins, Blue

Take the Kikomen-Newgate Road over Lake Koocanusa to the Craven Creek FSR. Follow Craven Creek FSR past the Bloom Creek FSR for four kilometres, until you see the turnoff to Cherry Lake. The access road can be challenging and rough. A high clearance vehicle is needed here.

the road forks. Take the right fork.

Continue on the Craven Creek FSR until the fork at 39 km.

Take the right fork until 42 km where the road forks again.

Take the right fork and the recreation site is on the left within the first 500 m.

The Rec Site is a small, heavily-treed site at the east end of Cherry Lake, suitable for launching car-top boats and canoes.

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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.

Elk River 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.

ing almost every day. Many locals swear by the traditional patterns but many successful fishers are catching more trout on new innovative patterns. Chernobyl Ants, Turks Tarantulas, Foam Spiders and just When the season opens on June 15, about anything else, all have their the river is often a little muddy, but time and place on the Elk. with persistence and maybe a few With increased pressure every year, bright streamers the fishing can still the trout seem to have wised up to be rewarding. Zonkers and Bow the patterns they took in the past. If The headwaters are at at Elk Lake River Buggers are two of the best you are more of a traditionalist, do Provincial Park, located at the and cutthroat respond well to them. not worry, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams northern extent of the watershed. The Stone fly hatch on the Elk is and Stimulators probably still work Highway Three runs along Elk truly hit and miss. One day it can the best.

River between and Sparwood and be excellent with even the big boys As the trees start turning and the Elko, providing great access to the coming up only to have the next crowds disperse, those familriver. North of Sparwood, Highway day quiet. iar Blue Winged Olives start to 43 runs along the river to the town work the surface. Similar to the of Elkford. Beyond Elkford is a If you plan on fishing this time of Crowsnest, these tiny Mayflies logging road that takes you along year, be sure to use Stimulators and (16-22) cause the trout to ignore the river, to the entrance of Elk Madame Xs or anything else large. their surroundings and begin the Even in the early season murky Lakes Provincial Park. water, the trout will pounce the heavy feeding required for the long winter. Wading is easy this time of surface. year and the temperature is often After mid-July, you can count on just right. Small Mayfly nymphs the water being clear and fast. If and emergers should work before you are fishing nymphs, a strike and after they break free to the air. indicator and a heavy weight is the Tiny Pheasant Tails work well ticket. Almost any nymph with a weighted, and with a dab of bead will catch fish but some may floatant, they can also imitate the be better than others. emerger. The CDC blue-winged Large brown and golden stones olive and small Adams fool secure work in the spring, while Princes, the old wise trout at this time of Hare’s Ears and Pheasant Tail year. Usually the largest fish nymphs line most of the guides’ of the season are hooked in the fall. boxes all season.

The cutthroat truly are kind to the Remember to check dry fly fisher all summer long on the B.C. Freshwater the Elk. An old beat up Royal Fishing Regulations Coachman will allow even the before heading out.

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Cedar Lake 5.6 Hectares (13.9 Acres)

7.2 metres (24 feet)

815 metres (2,673 feet)

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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.

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Cedar Lake is also considered one of BC’s Family Fishing Waters (see gofishbc.com). These fishing spots are generally easily accessible and have good facilities for families.

Dave Burns can be reached at fish@goldengillie.com, or see his Dave Burns, local fishing guide, says that Cedar Lake is a nice website at goldengillie.com. He is available to guide small groups, little stop. “Having access to a canoe is good here,” he says, “be- and specializes in “the places you wouldn’t normally get to on cause the shore fishing is pretty limited. It’s shallow for quite a your own.” ways out.”

LAKE ACCESS Burns notes that Cedar Lake can be “finicky,” and that the lake is edar Lake is just south of Golden. pretty temperature-sensitive. Cooler weather, mornings and eveAt the Trans Canada Highway and Highway 95, take the railnings are advised here. Burns suggests a green Woolly Bugger, or a road overpass to Highway 95 and turn left at the junction. Take the leech pattern. Small spinners and spoons can next left (9th Street N) until it turns into Kicking Horse Drive. also work well, he says, but the lake is Continue along the Kicking Horse River and cross on the not really big enough for trolling. 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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Get off the beaten path.

Golden, B.C. is an anglers dream with spectacular mountain scenery, glacier fed lakes, rivers and streams.

Golden is situated on the Columbia River, which includes a vast selection of rivers and streams as its tributaries.

These and the numerous lakes that surround Golden offer fabulous fishing options for spin casting and fly fishing from the shore or a boat.

These waterways are home to Rainbow, Bull, Cutthroat and Brook Trout, Dolly Varden, Burbot, and Kokanee.

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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 worldclass 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.

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Fly fishing on the Columbia River is world-class, he says.

“The Columbia has a reputation of being one of the premier rivers for fly fishing be-

cause of its hatches starting April/May and lasting into October. There are stones, mayflies, salmon fly, midges, chronomids, huge caddis in June and July, good terrestrial – cicada, ants, hopper, termites, and last the October Caddis. The big attraction to

the Columbia is its dry fly fishing. A fisherperson can dry fly starting in April right through to October. But the nymphing and swinging streamers will give more action April to June and Sept till November.”

Zavaduk adds that since the river never freezes, people can

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Castlegar to the US Border MAP MARKERS A. Keenleyside Dam

B. Old Robson Ferry Crossing C. Boat Launch

D. Train crossing

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.

E. Gyro Park

F. Indian Eddy Boat Launch G. Beaver Creek Provincial Park

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fish all year long. “And the other attraction is the size of rainbows, averaging 3-5 lbs. with many hooked but never to be seen. Fish are healthy and hot. There are reports of 10-15 lb fish landed every season. Patterns mostly used are nymphs and streamers in

the early season, ants and cicadas dry flies for April, May and June, caddis and mayflies in May, June, July, and August. Streamers and Nymphs are good from September, all through the winter.

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avaduk notes that, “there are just a few boat launch

sites and with the big water volume and speed of the river it is recommended that your boat be at least a 14 foot with 20 hp motor or bigger.”

Beaver Creek Provincial Park is an excellent location to set up camp right along the river.

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KIMBERLEY REGIONAL FLY FISHING MAP

1 BULL RIVER 2 COLUMBIA LAKE 3 KOOTENAY RIVER 4 PREMIER LAKE 5 ST MARY RIVER 6 SKOOKUMCHUCK RIVER 7 WASA LAKE 8 WHITE RIVER 9 WHITESWAN LAKE 10 WHITETAIL LAKE

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imberley is a unique, laidback city, bursting with character and adventure. Nothing you read will compare the the actual experience - and ask any of the locals, Kimberley is an experience to be had! Packed full of fantastic lakes and rivers, this area can accommodate nearly every angler’s experience and skill level. Known for the fly fishing opportunities, many of the waterbodies in the region are stocked full of an array of trout and other species. Many of the rivers listed are classified meaning anglers are required to pay an additional licensing fee.

Make sure to check the regulations often to ensure you are well prepared. Check out any of the waterbodies below for a truly memorable experience in Kimberley!

Provincial Park, so is very well maintained and well equipped with a campground and fishing dock. The south side of this nutrient lake, packed full of rainbow and brook trout is rumoured to have the best fishing. Fish tend to hang out in the shoals and creeks Try using a leech or chironomid pattern.

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he Kimberley area is famous difficult, meaning you will need to for its many trout species, walk a ways to find a suitable spot. however many waterbodies Use mayflies or caddis patterns on this list also feature burbot, and head out to pooling water.

Bull River: Another classified kokanee, whitefish, and many river, it has a large dam in the St Mary River: The biggest and others. Keep in mind that many canyon. Fishing above the dam longest river on this list, this is the of the rivers listed are classified, is best, with an abundance bull “ultimate dry fly fishing watermeaning anglers are required to and cutthroat trout. The water body” says Chlopan. Look for pay an additional licensing fee. volume is quite high, meaning it deep pools of water for bull trout, Make sure to check the regulais only for anglers from late July or for foam lines drifting along tions often to ensure you are well until September. When targeting the river. Food tends to rush to prepared. For more information cutthroat trout, try using dry flies. the foam, drawing the fish out of on fish species or tips for your Kootenay River: A large river to hiding. This classified river is a next fishing trip, be sure to talk LOCAL WATERBODIES house large bull trout - some up great spot if you are looking to be to Jeff Chlopan at Kimberley Whitetail Lake: This classic East to 18 lbs! Due to the size, it is best secluded from other anglers.

Fly-Fishing, 250-427-2278, or Kootenay lake is full of brook and to head out on a boat. Try using Wasa Lake: Known more for any of theare’s other knowledgerainbow trout. A very popular dry flies for bull trout during the its beautiful beaches and warm able fly and tackle shops. lake is the region, it is great for summer months. Upstream from water, this lake sees more visitors Aside from fishing, there are more than just fishing. Fly fishing the White River, the Kootenay swimming and playing rather loads of fun to be had in the area is popular along the shoal lines, River is classified. than fishing. However, there are including hiking, biking, campwith chironomids and leech patsome perch, pike, and bass lurkSkookumchuck River: This ing, and swimming. Check out terns being the flies of choice. ing around the rocky areas. Use a classified river is packed full of tourismkimberley.com or call the Whiteswan Lake: Easy boat access bull trout, cutthroat trout, and a jerk or crank bait. vistior centre to help plan your and one of the largest lakes in the hybrid of the two. Access can be Premier Lake: This lake is in a next visit to Kimberley! area, this is a great place to target rainbow trout. Jeff Chlopan from ACCOMMODATION PHONE ADDRESS Kimberley Fly-Fishing recom1151 Gerry Sorensen Way, Kimberley, BC mends using a quick sink fly Kimberley Lodging Co. Ltd. 1-800-525-6622 V1A 3E9 line with a chironomid or leech Site 500, St. Mary Lake Rd, Kimberley, BC pattern, he said green and black Kimberley Riverside Campground 250-427-2929 V1A 3B9 work the best! flies being popular during the summer months, try a streamer pattern.

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Northstar Mountain Village White River: This classified river Resort has three major forks, meaning lots of space and choice for Polaris Lodge anglers. This is a walk and wade river as there can be many tricky Trickle Creek Lodge white water sections. Cutthroat trout and bull trout are the most Wasa Lakeside B & B Resort popularly fished species, with dry

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Hahas Lake 43 Hectares (106 Acres)

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ahas Lake is designated one of the region’s family fishing waters. These lakes are so-named because they offer convenient access and good opportunities to fish from shore.

At different times, Hahas Lake has been stocked with various sizes of

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

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and foraging behaviour of the more shallow-water Blackwater strain.

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

Randy Martin from Mountain Man Outdoors says that many different fly patterns will work, “from Leech patterns to seasonal hatches of mayflies, both nymphs and adults.”

Scud patterns are useful here, too.

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ahas Lake is located northeast of Kimberley.

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

Accommodations are available in and around Kimberley, ranging from campsites to hotels. There is also a cabin available to rent on the north side of the lake, and several bed and breakfast options.

Contact Tourism Kimberley for more information.

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Kootenay Lake (West Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)

47.9 metres (157 feet)

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ishing in the Nelson area can be a little easier than fishing the other arms of Kootenay Lake. The West Arm, from Balfour to Nelson, offers

529 metres (1,737 feet)

areas where shore fishing is possible, and its smaller size makes it a little easier to explore this section.

Kerry Reed, of Reel Fishing Adventures, notes that fishing on the West Arm can be a lot different than the other sections of Kootenay Lake.

“With a few openings during the season for Kokanee, it is a popular fishery in the spring,” he says.

Reed is enthusiastic about the different opportunities throughout the year. There is “great fly-fishing throughout the summer months and some fantastic bull trout fishing throughout the winter months.”

“It is a lot shal-

lower than the main body of Kootenay Lake and is almost riverlike in some areas.

Depending on water levels, the currents will change throughout the year,” Reed cautions.

He also reminds readers to routinely check the regulations for Kootenay Lake for in-season changes. The West Arm is a separate fishery from the main stem of the lake.

Kerry Reed is available to help you make the most of your trip to Kootenay Lake. Contact him at:

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er hand, is a popular tourist destination, providing sandy beaches and two campgrounds.

Visit the Chamber of Commerce website at www.discovernelson. com for more information.

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Accommodation options are plentiful in this area. Along the south side, Sunshine Bay Regional

Park has a sandy beach and a boat launch. Balfour, located at the entrance to the West Arm, also has a boat launch and ferry services to the south side of the lake. There are also shore fishing options in and around Balfour.

The town of Nelson offers several accommodation options, from rustic campsites to hotels. West Arm Provincial Park and Kokanee Creek Provincial Park are two of the parks along the West Arm. West Arm Provincial Park is largely undeveloped, although there is walk-in wilderness camping available and picnic tables at beach areas. Campers are expected to be fully self-sufficient here. Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, on the oth-

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Kootenay Lake (North Arm) 39,000 Hectares (96,371 Acres)

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47.9 metres (157 feet)

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

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Fishing on Beautiful Kootenay when it is breezy. Or plugs and Lake Apex lures when it is calmer.

(by Reel Adventures Fishing Also, Kokanee salmon are a Charters) popular fish for eating. While The North arm of Kootenay Lake not the biggest in size, they are extends from Balfour up to the definitely the best for eating. very end of the lake at Argenta. Trolling with small gang trolls The deepest area is around 450’ and small spinners seem to work and shallowing off in the far best for these tasty treats.

Kerry Reed, local guide and north to around 300’.

Please check regulations freowner of Reel Adventures Fishing can be very good on the quently, as regulations are subFishing Charters, knows and North arm of the lake, especially ject to change. loves Kootenay Lake, and shares in the spring, although these fish his knowledge with our readers: are constantly moving, so you Kerry Reed Reel Adventures Fishing never know.

Charters Gerrard Rainbows up to 35 Lbs Nelson B.C have been caught in Kootenay 250-505-4963 Lake, which keeps anglers from www.reeladventuresfishing. all over the world coming back com for that chance of a fish of a lifetime. More common are Along with the Recreation Sites Rainbows between 5 lbs. – 15 noted on the map, there are sevlbs. Also, Bull Trout have been eral other campsites and creeks. caught up to 29 lbs., with the Schroeder Creek, Lost Ledge, average Bulls ranging between 5 Davis Creek, Fry Point and Campbell Bay are just a few of lbs. – 12 lbs. 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 lures. Bull Trout seem to be more Always consult the B.C. Fishing abundant in the North arm and Freshwater they seem to prefer these lures. Regulations before heading out.

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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.”

Reed notes that trolling speed is also an important factor, and it depends on the weather and the season. “Spring and fall water temperatures seem to bring more aggressive fish. So a faster troll can be good.

However, in the heat of the summer or the dead cold of winter, slower trolling seems to produce more. You just have to experiment.”

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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 he B.C. Camping and RV the north portion of Kootenay Lake.

Coalition lists several camp- Garland Bay, Bernard Beaches, ing options on its website: www. Pebble Beach and Fletcher Creek camping.bc.ca/kootenay_rockies/ are all offer camping and pit toilets.

Kootenay_lake_camping_listings. Some of these sites charge fees. aspx Please keep in mind that many sites Drewry Point Provincial Park lies are first come, first served, and can along the western shore of Kootenay be very busy, particularly in the Lake. The small, three-site, user- summer. maintained park is accessible only by boat. Located 36 km south of Balfour, this park provides protected moorage in both the north and south learn more, sign-up & download bays, making it easy to get out of AnglersAtlas.com the wind.

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Kootenay Lake Provincial Park has several different sites along the west shores of Kootenay Lake. Each site has its own unique amenities. Check the B.C. Parks website for more information.

B.C. Parks notes that Pilot Bay Provincial Park, on the eastern shores of Kootenay Lake, is the safest harbour on Kootenay Lake.

Here, boaters often take shelter during summer storms when they are caught on the lake. As a bonus, some of the best fishing for trophy trout is nearby. Primarily marine accessed, the park can be reached by road.

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Mitten Lake 62 Hectares (153 Acres)

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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 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.

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Mitten Lake is 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.

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.

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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, and by email at fish@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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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.

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

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Peckhams (Norbury) Lakes 14 Hectares (33 Acres)

9.4 metres (31 feet)

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eckhams Lake, together with its neighbour to the south, are formally known as Norbury Lakes. Peckhams Lake is a great little spot just east of Cranbrook.

It is home to a thriving trout fishery. This popular lake is one of two in Norbury Lake Provincial Park.

While many lakes in the Cranbrook area are not known for their chironomid fishing, Peckhams Lake is an exception, with good chironomid fishing starting in April and continuing into June.

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

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Premier Lake 190 Hectares (469 Acres)

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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 2016, over 60,000 trout were released into the lake.

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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.”

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Angler’s Atlas field staff mostly a fly fishing lake.” member Ian Stewart Martin notes that anglers can try a The provincial park has 57 campwrites that out of a lot of variety. “Try basic black, red sites, ten of which can be reserved. dozen lakes, “the or green. Sizes 12-16 are the most There is a concrete boat launch located past the day use area. most consistent fish- common sizes to use here.” ing [is] on Premier anglersatlas.com/ hing • hUn Lake, one of the Visit T fis place/101051/premier-lake for larger lakes in the Stewart’s report and more great area. In the end of April and begin- information on Premier Lake. ning of May, this There is a provincial park at the lake developed southern end of the lake, which a reputation for includes hiking trails leading to some good early- several smaller lakes also stocked season action with trout. They are Turtle, Canuck for rainbow and Yankee, and Cats Eye Lakes, and are brook trout. Most between 20 to 45 minutes from the erness of the fish are campground.

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Susan Lake 45.9 Hectares (113.4 Acres)

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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.

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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 Dragonflies are good choices, too,” “There’s good shore fishing at Susan Burns suggests.

Lake, and kids can use spinners By far, Burns’ favourite for Susan near the drop off. The back end is Lake is a topwater dry fly. “Black swampy, and the island at the west Ants, Stimulators, even Pale end is a good spot to start,” he says. Morning Duns are definitely the Burns says there are dozens of way to go for Susan Lake.”

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.

lures and flies that will entice the Susan Lake is big enough that it trout. “Trolling gang trolls works seems to support the pressure it receives. Burns says that the fishery is healthy, and he hasn’t seen any reduction in catch rate despite its popularity.

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Susan Lake is a true four-season fishery. “Susan Lake is the most popular ice fishing lake around,” says Burns. “I prefer fishing in the summer, myself, but that said, one of the biggest brook trout I’ve ever taken from Susan Lake was through the ice.” Even though access is limited to snowmobiles in the winter, people manage to get out consistently, and manage to catch big fish.

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rom Golden, travel north along the Trans Canada Hwy to Donald, about 25 km. Turn right onto Donald Road / Log Dump Road, and follow 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 freDave Burns is available for guided quently. During the winter, please trips from full days to a couple of consult local snowmobile trail maps hours. Contact him at fish@gold- for updated access information. engillie.com, or see his website at There is a Forest Service Rec Site at goldengillie.com Susan Lake, and although it’s small (3 campsites), there is a day-use area and rustic car-top boat launch. The dock on the lake has been rebuilt recently.

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Whitetail Lake 190 Hectares (469 Acres)

32.5 metres (107 feet)

860 metres (2,822 feet)

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hitetail Lake is a popular fishing spot, mainly for trophy Gerrard rainbow trout. Whitetail Lake is stocked, with 16,000 rainbow trout released in 2016. It is a popular family lake, great for a weekend getaway.

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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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The Forest Service Recreation Site offers space for 32 vehicles. Most sites are shaded and offer good access to the lake.

This is a popular site that is busy on weekends.

Please note that the second group of sites does not have Along with rainbow trout, Stop by any of the local a turnaround area for trailers.

Whitetail Lake supports a tackle shops in Cranbrook or good population of brook Kimberley to find out the lattrout. Try an Elkwing Caddis est reports on this lake. when targetting the brook trout. Pay particular attention LAKE ACCESS to the weedy areas. hitetail Lake is located north of Canal Flats.

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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.

Kelly Laatsch at St. Mary Angler Fly Shop (www. stmaryangler.com) in Cranbrook reports:

Whiteswan Lake has come alive and is producing lots of rainbows!

As has been the case so far this spring, we again decided to chironomid fish. We casted out the chironomid rigs and let them sink slowly down into the water column. The retrieve was a slow and deliberate with 3 pulls then a stop, then repeated again and again until retrieval was complete.

The biggest catch of the day was a robust 21-inch rainbow that fought well and jumped many times. This fish did not like being hooked up and had plenty of energy to fight hard until he finally gave up. It was fun to have a big fish pull on the line like that!

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 ant patterns.

See Laatsch’s full report on the Whiteswan Lake page at anglersatlas.com/place/101600/whiteswanlake.

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hiteswan Lake is located in Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park. Access to the park can be challenging, and B.C. Parks warns users to exercise extreme caution at all times when driving in. Please consult their website for further information: www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks. There are hotsprings, camping and boat launches available.

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations

2017 to 2019

Changes as of April 1, 2017 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).

REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS 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: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Burbot: 2 Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 15 (none from streams) Northern pike: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) Walleye: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions) White Sturgeon: CLOSED TO FISHING (No exceptions) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: CLOSED TO FISHING (See tables for exceptions)

POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions)

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

Annual Catch Quotas Rainbow trout over 50 cm from the main body of Kootenay Lake: 5 per licence year.

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 WaterSpecific Tables. This measure is part of B.C.’s management approach to illegal fish introductions. For details, see page 84 of the 20152017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis.

Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area Permits are required for fishing on all waters within the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, including Six Mile, Leach, Kootenay River and Canal and Duck Lake. For details on acquiring a permit visit www.crestonwildlife.ca or call 250-402-6900.

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Kootenay Fishing Regulations

2017 to 2019

Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.

FISH CONSUMPTION REMINDER For information on the proper preparation of fish for consumption, please read Preparing Fish for the Table on page 81 of the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis.

IMPORTANT: Kootenay Lake recovery may require in-season regulation changes. Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2017-2019 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

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).

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

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

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

Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Brook trout daily quota = 20; Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) A tributary of Wigwam River; see Wigwam River* Brook trout daily quota = 20; electric motors only Brook trout daily quota = 20; Electric motors only

BRIDAL LAKE  BULL RIVER* CW

4-7

No powered boats

4-22

BURTON CREEK

4-15

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

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

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CADORNA CREEK CW

4-23

CAMERON SLOUGH CARIBOU CREEK

4-21 4-15

CARIBOU LAKES 

4-32

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

CARTWRIGHT LAKE 

4-34

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10hp)

CEDAR LAKE (NEAR GOLDEN)  CERULEAN LAKE

4-34

Electric motors only

4-25 4-8

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

4-8

Open to fishing all year; no powered boats

4-36 4-34

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

4-23

 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Part described is NOT a Classified Water No Fishing downstream of fishing boundary signs at falls approximately 10 km from Kootenay Lake Burbot release; speed restriction (10 km/h) near eastern shore and at south end, as buoyed and signed No Fishing (except Dutch Creek) No Fishing from Revelstoke Dam downstream to the power line crossing approximately 300 m upstream of the Illecillewaet River confluence No Fishing from a line between the old Robson Ferry landing and a sign on the south river bank, downstream approximately 950m 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) No fishing May 1-June 30 No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Electric motors only

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

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

CONNOR LAKE CONNOR LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-23 4-23 4-8

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

4-6 4-33 4-6

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

DUNCAN LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES DUNCAN RIVER*

4-27 4-19

DUTCH CREEK*

4-26

East (Fork) White River

4-24

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No Fishing No fishing June 15-Oct 31 Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Applies to all waters within the CVWMA, including Six Mile Lake, Leach Lake, Kootenay River and Canal, EXCEPT Duck Lake (see separate entry) Permit required see Note on page 40 of the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis Electric motors only No Fishing below Laib Creek No Fishing  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bass daily quota = 3 (only 1 over 40 cm), June 16-May 14; bass release, May 15-June 15 Yellow perch daily quota = 20 No powered boats in Duck Lake Bull trout release (includes Upper Duncan River and tributaries) No Fishing from the Duncan Dam downstream to the confluence with the Lardeau River No Fishing downstream of the confluence with the Lardeau River, Nov 1 - Feb 28 and Apr 1-Oct 14. Trout/char release, bait ban No Fishing on Duncan River Tributaries downstream of Duncan Dam Trout/char release from Ben Able Creek to Columbia Lake and/or River Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Burbot release EXEMPT from Columbia Lake’s tributaries closure No Fishing

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ECHOES LAKES  (near Kimberley)

4-20

EDWARDS LAKE  ELK RIVER CW (upstream of Elko Dam)

4-2 4-2 4-23

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

4-2 4-23

ERIE LAKE FINDLAY CREEK*

4-8 4-26

FISHER MAIDEN LAKE  FLATHEAD RIVER

4-26

FLATHEAD RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-1

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

4-23

FRENCH SLOUGH FUSSEE LAKE*

4-7 4-22 4-22

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

Kootenay 2017

4-1

4-23 4-23

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

No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 in the aggregate from both lakes (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Trout/char release June 15-Oct 31: from Lower Elk Lake to Forsyth Cr, from Line Creek bridge to CPR bridge at Sparwood, from Hwy #3 bridge at Hosmer to the northern Hwy #3 bridge at Fernie, AND from the bridge at Morrissey to Elko Dam All other parts: trout/char daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries Trout/char daily quota = 1 (no cutthroat under 30 cm, no bull trout under 75 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No powered boats Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) & bait ban, June 15 - Aug 31 EXCEPTIONS - SEE SEPARATE LISTINGS FOR: Abruzzi Cr., Alexander Cr.* above the easternmost Hwy #3 bridge, Bighorn (Ram) Cr., Cadorna Cr., Fording R., Forsyth Cr. from Connor Lk. downstream 3 km, Line Cr.* , Lodgepole Cr. below the falls near km 26 post, Michel Cr.* , Morrissey Cr.* , Wigwam River ALL tributaries (EXCEPT Coal Creek below old MF&M Railway bridge 7 km above Elk River) are Class II waters when open Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Doctor Creek bridge to Lavington Creek bridge, June 15-Oct 31; other parts (including tributaries except Lavington Creek) trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Bull trout release Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Trout/char release, June 15-Mar 31 and bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No Fishing No Fishing from Connor Lake downstream 3 km For remainder, see Elk River’s tributaries Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of bass See Norbury Lake Trout/char release (mainstem only) from Leadville Creek to Cameron Creek Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 (EXCEPT Kitchener Creek) See Kitchener Creek, a tributary Trout/char release; bait ban No Fishing Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing below falls 11 km from Arrow Lake Electric motors only No Fishing below Angus Creek; Class II water when/where open, including tributaries Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing No powered boats

4-3

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

4-33 4-5 4-34

No Fishing below Albert Canyon No Fishing Electric motors only

4-20 4-39

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

4-3

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KASLO RIVER

4-18

KEEN CREEK KIKOMUN CREEK PARK (all lakes in the park) KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE KINBASKET (McNaughton) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES KITCHENER (Meadow) CREEK KOCH CREEK KOOCANUSA RESERVOIR

4-18 4-22

KOOTENAY LAKE, ALL PARTS (Main Body, Upper West Arm & Lower West Arm) KOOTENAY LAKE - MAIN BODY (for location see map on page 40 of the 20152017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis)

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

KOOTENAY LAKE - UPPER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE - LOWER WEST ARM (for location see map on page 40 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis)

4-7

KOOTENAY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

4-7 4-19 4-7 4-8

KOOTENAY RIVER (Downstream of Idaho border)

KOOTENAY RIVER CW (upstream of Koocanusa Reservoir)

4-2 4-21 4-22 4-24 4-25 4-35

KUSKANAX CREEK LAKE REVELSTOKE

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

LAKE REVELSTOKE’S TRIBUTARIES LARCHWOOD LAKE  LARDEAU RIVER*

No Fishing from below Keen Creek to boundary signs at river mouth at Kootenay Lake Above Keen Creek: trout/char release, and bait ban No Fishing below falls 6 km from Kaslo River Bass daily quota = 8 No powered boats No Fishing in Bush Arm within 200 m of bridge (Bush-Sullivan Road) Bull trout release Does not include Columbia River upstream of Kinbasket Reservoir EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure A tributary of Slocan River. See Slocan River* Bull trout release Nov 1-Mar 31; no bull trout under 75 cm when open; bait ban Sept 15-June 30; See page 85 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis - Fluctuating Reservoir Levels Burbot release Trout/char daily quota = 2; bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited Trout/char daily quota = 4 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 0 No Fishing north of a line between signs at Argenta and Mosquito Landing No fishing north of a line between signs at Lost Ledge Creek & Salisbury Creek, Feb 1-June 10 Conservation Surcharge Stamp required to keep rainbow trout over 50 cm, annual quota = 5 Barbless hook Rainbow trout release, Jan 1- May 31; trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout) Kokanee release all year, EXCEPT Apr 1-Apr 7, May 1-May 7, June 1-June 7, and July 1-July 7 only, when daily quota = 5; NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only one bull trout); Kokanee daily quota = 5, but only on Saturday and Sunday of each week. Kokanee release Monday through Friday of each week. NOTE: the combined daily quota for kokanee from the Upper West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) and the Lower West Arm (when open to kokanee harvest) cannot exceed 5 Bull trout release Does not include the Kootenay River upstream from Kootenay Lake to the U.S. border near Creston No Fishing from CPR bridge near Creston downstream 2 km to navigation dolphin Downstream from the Idaho border to CPR bridge near Creston and from Corra Linn Dam to the Columbia River: EXEMPT from Apr 1-June 14 closure AND from Nov 1-Mar 31 trout/char release Burbot release from Idaho border near Creston to Kootenay Lake, including tributaries to that part 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 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 No Fishing below falls 1 km above Gardiner Creek No Fishing from Mica Dam to signs at the narrows immediately downstream of the mouth of Bigmouth Creek Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

LARIX LAKE

4-25

No Fishing downstream of signs at Trout Lake outlet, including sloughs and backwaters, EXCEPT Poplar Creek upstream of signs 5 km from Lardeau River and Healy Creek upstream of Healy Creek Falls No Fishing

LAZY LAKE  LEAD QUEEN LAKE LEMON CREEK LEWIS (“Cameron”) SLOUGH

4-21

Speed restriction (8 km/h)

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

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

4-23 4-34

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

4-16

EXEMPT from Slocan River’s* closure and Slocan River’s* trout / char release: bait ban, June 15-Oct 31

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

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LITTLE SLOCAN RIVER LODGEPOLE CREEK CW (downstream of falls near km 26 on Lodgepole Rd)

4-16 4-2

LODGEPOLE CREEK (Upstream of falls)

4-2

LOMOND LAKE LOON LAKE 

4-8 4-2

“ LOST” LAKE 

4-23

LOWER ARROW LAKE 

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

CW

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

MACKENZIE CREEK “MCCLAIN” LAKE  MCNAUGHTON LAKE MICHEL CREEK* CW (upstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MICHEL CREEK CW (downstream of the easternmost Hwy 3 Bridge) MIDGE CREEK* MONROE LAKE MOOSE (“Alces) LAKE  MORRISSEY CREEK* CW

4-21 4-34 4-36 4-23 4-23 4-7 4-5 4-24

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

MOSES CREEK MOYIE LAKE MOYIE RIVER*

4-39 4-5 4-5

MURPHY CREEK NAGLE CREEK

4-9 4-39 4-9

No fishing Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release and bait ban, June 15-Aug 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries No Fishing Burbot release Feb 7-Mar 31; bull trout release Irishman Creek (Moyie River tributary) No Fishing; No powered boats from bridge at south end of Moyie Lake to U.S. border Bull trout and cutthroat trout release No Fishing No Fishing No powered boats

4-20 4-34

No Fishing - this lake has been closed to fishing due to illegal introduction of perch No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

4-22 4-22

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

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

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

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 Upstream of Waneta Dam, bass daily quota = 8 Downstream of Waneta Dam, bass daily quota = unlimited INCLUDES tributaries of the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam & Seven Mile Dam Bull trout release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Cutthroat trout and bull trout release; brook trout daily quota = 20 Class II water when/where open, including tributaries

NANCY GREENE (Sheep) LAKE  NEW LAKE* NINE BAY LAKE  NORBURY (Little Bull) CREEK NORBURY (Garbutt) LAKE  NORNS (Pass) CREEK NORTH STAR LAKE North (Fork) White River CW PECKHAMS LAKE  PEND D’OREILLE RIVER (includes the reservoirs behind Waneta Dam and Seven Mile Dam)

4-2

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

4-8

PERRY CREEK CW

4-20

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PHILLIPPS LAKE PRATTLE CREEK PREMIER LAKE 

4-23 4-36 4-21

PREMIER LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES QUINN CREEK* CW

4-21 4-22

REVELSTOKE LAKE REVELSTOKE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES ROCK ISLAND LAKE

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

ROSEBUD LAKE  RYKERTS (“Vic Mawson”) LAKE

4-6

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

4-31 4-20 4-20

SALMO RIVER

4-8

SALMO RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES

4-8 4-34

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

4-22

Trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing No fishing south of signs on 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 No Fishing Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including all tributaries See Lake Revelstoke See Lake Revelstoke’s tributaries No Fishing Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boats Much of this Lake is Private Property, angling access requires permission of the Creston Valley Rod & Gun Club (see signs at Lake) Bass daily quota = 8 No Fishing downstream of barrier approximately 1 km upstream of the Hwy #23 Bridge Burbot release 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) From Sheep Creek to South Salmo River: release all trout/char (including bull trout); remainder of mainstem: trout/ char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm), June 15-Oct 31, and release all bull trout year round Bait ban Regional quotas apply, EXCEPT release all bull trout; bait ban Electric motors only Trout/char release Bait ban, June 15-Oct 31 No Fishing Bass daily quota = 8 See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries

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

4-20 4-21 4-8

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

4-15 4-17 4-17 4-17

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

4-15 4-32 4-21

“SPRING” LAKE 

4-22

STEAMBOAT LAKE  SULLIVAN RIVER* SUMMER LAKE SUMMIT CREEK*

4-34

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

SUMMIT LAKE 

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

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

SUMMIT LAKE 

4-23

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

SUZANNE LAKE  TIE LAKE

4-22

Bass daily quota = 8

4-22

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

Kootenay 2017

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

No Fishing See Pend d’Oreille River No Fishing No fishing from a point on the creek closest to km 38 on the Skookumchuck Forest Service Road to Buhl Creek, Sept 1-Oct 31 (mainstem only) Trout/char release; bait ban Class II water when/where open, including tributaries No Fishing No bull trout under 60 cm Bull trout release No Fishing July 15-Aug 31 (EXCEPT Koch CreekΣ 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 CreekΣ upstream of falls and Little Slocan Lake’s tributaries) No Fishing below Hail Creek Electric motors only No Ice Fishing ; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban; single barbless hook

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TONKAWATLA (Tum Tum) CREEK TOPAZ LAKE  TROUT LAKE TROUT LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES TWIN LAKES  UPPER ARROW LAKE

4-32 4-34

No Fishing Electric motors only

4-30

No fishing northwest of a line between signs on opposite shores 1.5 km southeast of Trout Lake village, Feb 1-May 31 Bull trout release Brook trout daily quota = 20; Electric motors only

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

UPPER ARROW LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES UPPER ELK LAKE

4-31 4-23

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

4-34

WHITESWAN LAKE

4-24

WHITESWAN LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS

4-24

WHITETAIL LAKE 

4-26

WHITETAIL LAKE’S INLET & OUTLET STREAMS WIGWAM RIVER CW (downstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Rd) WIGWAM RIVER CW (upstream of the access road adjacent to km 42 on the Bighorn (Ram) Forest Service Road)*

4-26

WILBUR LAKE  WILKIE CREEK WILLIAMSON LAKE  WILSON CREEK WINDERMERE LAKE WINLAW CREEK WOOD RIVER WOODBURY CREEK

Kootenay 2017

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

“The drawdown area”, that water known as either Upper Arrow Lake or Columbia River (depending on the reservoir’s level), located between the power line crossing approximately 300 m upstream of the Illecillewaet River confluence 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 Bull trout release No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats Trout/char daily quota = 2; Electric motors only No Fishing See Pend d’Oreille River See Pend d’Oreille River’s tributaries Bass daily quota = 8; yellow perch daily quota = unlimited No Fishing upstream of Whatshan Lake Upstream of and including North White River; trout/char release Bull trout release on all parts, Sept 1-Oct 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm) below North White River, June 15-Oct 31 Bait ban on all parts, June 15-Oct 31 Class II water when open, including tributaries No fishing Dec 1- Dec 26 Trout daily quota = 2; single hook; no towing No Fishing EXCEPT the outlet stream below the falls 2.4 km downstream of Whiteswan Lake, no fishing Aug 1 March 31, rainbow trout daily quota = 5 (release all other species) when open No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); brook trout daily quota = 20 ; bait ban, single barbless hook; no towing No Fishing

4-2

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

4-2

4-34

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

4-30 4-33

No Fishing Yellow perch daily quota = unlimited

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

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

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CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

info@acehighresort.com

(250) 456-7518

www.acehighresort.com

ANAHIM LAKE RESORT

jam@lincsat.com

1-800-667-7212

www.anahimlakeresort.com

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT

markchipman61@hotmail.com

(250) 481-1100

www.barneyslakesideresort.com

BIG CREEK LODGE

jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com

(250) 394-4831

www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

BOWRON LAKE LODGE

BowronLakeLodge@shaw.ca

1-800 689 9025

www.bowronlakelodge.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT

bonanza@bcinternet.net

(250) 395-3766

www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH

howdy@cariboocountryinn.com

(250) 620-3434

www.cariboocountryinn.com

CARIBOO RIVERS FISHING ADVENTURES

mooring@uniserve.com

(250) 991-8114

www.caribooriverfishing.com

CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS

adventures@chilcotinholidays.com

(250) 238-2274

www.chilcotinholidays.com

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT

info@cottonwood-bay-resort.com

(250) 593-2345

www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com

CRAZY BEAR WILDERNESS LODGE

info@crazybearlodge.com

(250) 203-9937

www.crazybearlodge.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT

info@crookedlakeresort.ca

(250) 404-0201

www.crookedlakeresort.ca

DEERHORN CREEK OUTFITTERS

info@deerhorn.ca

(250) 630-3509

www.deerhorn.ca

EAGAN LAKE RESORT

eaganlake@bcinternet.net

(250) 593-4343

www.eaganlake.com

EAGLE ISLAND RESORT

info@eagleislandresort.com

(250) 593-4301

www.eagleislandresort.ca

ELIGUK LAKE LODGE

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters@gmail.com

(250) 765-0111

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters.com

ELYSIA RESORT

rainbow@elysiaresort.com

(250) 243-2433

www.elysiaresort.com

ESCOTT BAY RESORT

escottb@xplornet.com

(250) 742-3233

www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT

holiday@fawnlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4654

www.fawnlakeresort.com

GUN LAKE RESORT

(250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

www.kayanara.com

KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE

info@fishtheswing.com

(971) 275-2269

www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

www.loonbayresort.com

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

www.lowerdean.com

MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT

info@marigoldresort.com

(250) 459-2579

www.marigoldresort.com

MOOSE LAKE LODGE

mooslk@telus.net

(250) 742-3535

www.mooselakelodge.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

www.moosehavenresort.com

MOREHEAD LAKE CABINS

moreheadlake@gmail.com

(250) 790-2323

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(877) 718-2200

www.nllodge.com

NORTHWOOD LODGE AND RESORT

info@northwoodlodge.com

(250)-396-7311

www.northwoodlodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

PARADISE BAY RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

www.sheridanlake.com

PEACEFUL COVE RESORT

rodlockhart@gmail.com

604) 807-6569

www.peacefulcoveresort.com

PONDEROSA RESORT PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES/ ECOTOURS RAINBOW RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

www.ponderosaresort.com

adventure@pynateeah.com

(866) 299-9100

www.ecotours-bc.com

stay@rainbowresort.ca

(250) 397-2422

www.rainbowresort.ca

REYNOLDS RESORT

reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca

(250) 397-2244

www.reynoldsresort.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT

fish@sheridanlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4611

www.sheridanlakeresort.com

SILVERTIP LODGE

info@silvertipheliskiing.com

(778) 208-7044

www.silvertipheliskiing.com

SKI HI LODGE

skyhilodge@telus.net

(604) 537-3099

www.skyhilodge.ca

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS LTD.

fish@stewartslodge.com

(250) 742-3388

www.stewartslodge.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE

info@ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

(250) 395-7302

www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

www.nuktessli.com

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BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2017 Camping/RV

Cabins/Lodging

Store/Tackle

PHONE

WEBSITE

1-250-476-1273

www.terranostra-guestranch.com

THE CHILKO EXPERIENCE

terranostra@terranostra-guestranch. com phil@chilkoexperience.com

1-888-865-7136

www.chilkoexperience.com

TSUNIAH LAKE LODGE

info@tsuniahlakelodge.com

(250) 392-5612

www.tsuniahlakelodge.com

TYAX ADVENTURES

fun@tyaxadventures.com

1-888-892-9288

www.tyaxadventures.com

TYLOS PARK LODGE AND ADVENTURES

tsylos@tsylos.com

1-800-487-9567

www.tsylos.com

WENDY WONG OUTPOST CAMP

always.1saat@gmail.com

(604) 207-8330

TERRA NOSTRA GUEST RANCH

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

info@elkriver.ca

(250) 423-7239

www.elkriver.ca

ISLAND LAKE LODGE

info@islandlakeresorts.com

1-888-422-8754

www.islandlakecatskiing.com

KIMBERLY RIVER FISHING COMPANY

info@kimberleyflyfishing.com

250-427-2278

www.kimberleyflyfishing.com

KOOTENAY WILD FISHING CHARTERS

richard@bckootenaywild.com

(250) 229-4725

www.bckootenaywild.com

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP LTD.

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.stmaryangler.com

BABINE LODGE

info@babinelodge.com

(250) 697-2310

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

www.babinenorlakes.com

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE

alicewilliams@damdocax.com

(250) 877-6075

www.damdochax.com

FINGER LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT

FingerLake@xplornet.com

(778) 785-1114

www.fingerlakeresort.com

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

info@bulkleysteelhead.com

(877) 846-9153

www.bulkleysteelhead.com

KISPIOX RIVER FISHING COMPANY

kispioxfishingco@hotmail.com

(250) 842 4055

www.kispioxriver.com

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

www.LDair.ca

LAKES DISTRICT HUNTING LODGE LTD.

canada_unlimited@hotmail.com

(250) 698-7478

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

NADINA LAKE LODGE

nadina@shaw.ca

(250) 695-6788

www. moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca www.loveburnslake.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION

info@nechakolodge.com

(250) 412-2665

www.nechakolodge.com

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@ookpiklodge.com

(250) 697-2502

www.ookpiklodge.com

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE LTD

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

SILVER HILTON STEELHEAD LODGE

brian@silverhilton.com

(250) 877-9252

www.silverhilton.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE LTD.

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE

sustutriver@gmail.com

(250) 566-1407

www.sustutriver.com

NORTHERN B C

CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST

EMAIL

KOOTENAYS

RESORT NAME

Equipment Rental

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

TACHICK LAKE RESORT

(250) 567-4929

www.tachicklakeresort.com

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@tetachucklodge.com

(403) 799 4652

www.tetachucklodge.com

UPSTREAM ADVENTURES

info@upstreamadventures.com

250-635-2558

www.upstreamadventures.com

WOODLANDS FISH'N RESORT

info@woodlandsfishinresort.com

250-800-0400

www.woodlandsfishinresort.com

7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH

cabin@guestranchbc.com

(250) 378-2616

www.guestranchbc.com

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT

larryprovencal@shaw.ca

(250) 377-7615

ANU YOU RESORT

(250) 459-2232

www.anuyouresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

www.barelakelodge.com www.beaverlakesresort.com

CAVERHILL LODGE INC.

marlene@caverhilllodge.com

(250) 672-9806

www.caverhilllodge.com

CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT

chataway2010@gmail.com

(250) 378-0105

www.chatawaylakes.com

CHUTE LAKE RESORT

info@chutelakeresort.com

(250) 493-3535

www.chutelakeresort.com

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Cabins/Lodging

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

RESORT NAME

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

CIRCLE 'W' HI HIUM FISHING CAMP LTD.

mbendzak@hotmail.com

(250) 373-2636

www.circlew.com

CORBETT LAKE LODGE

admin@corbettlake.ca

(250) 378-4334

www.corbettlake.ca

DEE LAKE RESORT

deelake@shaw.ca

(250) 212-2129

www.deelakeresort.com

DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH

reservations@douglaslake.com

1-800-663-4838

www.douglaslake.com

HEADWATERS FAMILY CAMP

headwatersbc@yahoo.ca

(250) 864 4486

www.headwatersbc.com

HI HIUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

hihiumlk@gmail.com

(250) 459-2306

HITCH'N RAIL

info@hitchnrail.com

250-578-7113

www.hitchnrail.com

IDABEL LAKE RESORT

info@idabellakeresort.com

(250) 765-9511

www.idabellakeresort.com

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT

info@johnsonlakeresort.com

(250) 434-4111

www.johnsonlakeresort.com

LAMBERTON'S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT

info@knoufflake.com

(250) 578-8155

www.knoufflake.com

LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE

info@littlefort.com

(250) 677-4366

www.littlefort.com

MABEL LAKE RESORT

admin@mabellakeresort.com

(250) 838-6234

www.mablelake.com

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

meadowlake@xplornet.com

(604) 629-9860

www.meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT

info@milehighresort.com

(866) 371-2606

MOOSE CAMP FISHING RESORT

moosecamp33@gmail.com

(250)674-3275

www.milehighresort.com www.moosecampfishingresort. com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE LTD.

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(877) 623-6982

www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT

(250) 828-2007

www.rochelake.com

250-706-2484

www.rockislandfishingcamp.com

1-250-706-9111

www.sprucewildernesslodge.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@rochelake.com RockIslandFishingCamp@Hotmail.

Com sprucewildernesslodge@hotmail. com starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 674-8494

www.starlakefishingresort.com

SUNNY SHORE FISHING RESORT

info@sunnyshore.ca

(250) 835-8686

www.sunnyshore.ca

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

www.surreylake.com

TEEPEE LAKES RESORT

info@teepeelakes.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT LTD.

paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

www.tunkwalakeresort.com

WENDEGO LODGE

info@wendegolodge.com

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

ROCK ISLAND LAKE FISHING CAMP SPRUCE WILDERNESS LODGE

VANCOUVER COAST MTN

PITT RIVER LODGE LTD.

info@pittriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

www.pittriverlodge.com

BC SPORTFISHING GROUP LTD.

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

www.bcsporfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING & FISHING CO.

fishing@bentrods.ca

(604) 794-5976

www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS

info@bonchovy.com

(604) 763-5460

www.bonchovy.com

ROBERTSON SPORTFISHING

owenrobertson@shaw.ca

(604) 617-6529

www.robertsonsportfishing.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE LTD

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

TROUT COUNTRY FISHING GUIDES

info@fishwhistler.com

1-888-363-2233

www.fishwhistler.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

www.teepeelakes.com

BEAR COVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING

info@bearcovecottages.ca

(877) 949-7939

www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN'S BAY RESORT

marina@brownsbayresort.com

(250) 286-3135

www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE

hidcl@island.net

(250) 956-3916

www.hiddencovelodge.com

HOOK'N THEM UP FISHING CHARTERS

fishinguy007@gmail.com

855 805-3474

www.vanislefishing.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT LTD.

heli@nimmobay.com

(250) 956-4000

www.nimmobay.com

PENDER HARBOUR RESORTS

info@phrm.ca

1-877-883-2424

www.phrm.ca

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

www.ruggedpointlodge.com

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2016 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

EDWARDS

RB

10003

LOON

RB

8000

ENGLISHMAN

RB

1000

LOST

EB

1500

ENGSTROM

RB

750

MARION

RB

5090

AOSTA LOWER

WCT

AOSTA UPPER

WCT

500

BAYNES

RB

6000

ENID

RB

5500

MCCLAIN

RB

1500

BEAR

EB

2000

FENWICK

RB

750

RB

500

BEAR

RB

1500

FISH

RB

1500

MCNAIR NORTH

BEAR

WCT

1000

FROZEN

WCT

1000

MCNAIR SOUTH

WCT

2586

BEAVER

RB

3000

FUSEE

EB

1000

MILFORD

RB

1000

BEGBIE

RB

500

FUSEE

RB

500

MINERAL

RB

500

BITTERN

RB

4000

GRAVE

RB

15099

MIRROR

RB

1000

BRONZE

EB

1000

RB

1000

MITTEN

RB

8000

BURTON

EB

750

GREY HORSE #1

4500

500

1000

KO

RB

RB

MONROE

BURTON

GRUNDY

7110

6000

750

RB

RB

RB

MONROE

CAMERON

HALFWAY

25224

2000

1000

KO

RB

WCT

MOYIE

CAMPBELL

HARTLEY

21700

1000

3000

RB

RB

RB

MOYIE

CANUCK

HORSESHOE

6000

1000

MOYIE (NORTH)

47537

RB

RB

KO

CARTWRIGHT

JADE

CATHERINE

RB

2000

JEB

EB

1000

3000

2000

54080

RB

RB

RB

CEDAR #1

JIM SMITH

MOYIE (NORTH)

750

4000

500

EB

EB

RB

MUD

CHAIN #2

JOYCE

RB

500

MUD

RB

1000

CHAMPION 1ST

JUBILEE

RB

3000

KIAKHO

WCT

2500

RB

6000

CHAMPION 2ND

RB

3000

LARCHWOOD

RB

500

NANCY GREENE

LAZY

RB

4500

NEW

RB

1000

CHAMPION 3RD

RB

1500

2000

LEECH PONDS

NINE BAY

RB

EB

1000

NORBURY

RB

400

CLELAND

RB

2533

LILLIAN

RB

2010

NORTH STAR

RB

4000

COTTONWOOD

RB

2007

LISBON

EB

1500

PECKHAMS

RB

2000

DEEP

RB

1000

3000

1500

500

EB

RB

RB

PICKERING

DOGSLEG

LITTLE MITTEN

PREMIER

RB

62807

DOROTHY

RB

500

WCT

3000

ROCKBLUFF

RB

2000

ECHO NORTH

RB

1000

LITTLE MONROE LITTLE WILSON

RB

2000

ROCKY POINT

RB

2500

ECHO SOUTH

RB

1000

2000

2016 Kootenay Fish Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

ROSEBUD

RB

750

STONEY

RB

8000

WILBUR

RB

1000

ROSEN

KO

7000

SUMMIT

EB

2000

WILLIAMSON

RB

500

ROSEN

RB

3000

SUMMIT

RB

7000

WILMER

RB

2000

RYAN PARK

EB

500

SUSAN

EB

4000

WOODENSHOE

WCT

2000

RYAN PARK

RB

500

SUZANNE

RB

10000

SAM'S FOLLY

RB

1000

TA TA

EB

500

SEVEN MILE

WCT

2000

THREE ISLAND

RB

1000

RB

500

TWIN LAKES

RB

1500

SILVER SPRING #1 SILVER SPRING #2

RB

500

UPPER HALGRAVE

SOLAR

RB

750

SOUTH CARIBOU

RB

2000

SPURR

RB

750

STEAMBOAT

RB

500

WCT

3000

WAPITI

EB

1000

WAPITI

RB

250

WHITESWAN

RB

30121

WHITETAIL

RB

16780

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout

KO

Kokanee

RB

Rainbow Trout

WCT

Western Cutthroat Trout

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