LAKE FISHING
Cariboo Bonanza Resort in the South Cariboo
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Family Friendly Resort on Horse Lake
Located on Horse Lake, just 20 minutes from 100 Mile House, off BC’s fishing highway 24 is the Cariboo Bonanza Resort.
Horse is a relatively large and deep lake for the region, offering a wide variety of opportunities to anglers across the spectrum. Spring is a great time of year to chase Kokanee, small Lakers and Rainbows on flies. Once the summer hits and temps rise, trolling or jigging deeper often produces larger Lake Trout.
Although a larger, gas powered boat is an asset on the lake, it’s not a requirement. If you prefer to fish from a smaller watercraft, a series of productive shoals are marked with flags only a short row away from the main dock.
Bonanza also makes a great home-base for trips to any of the other lakes in the South Cariboo, as it has full hook-up sites and cabins of various sizes. There’s also plenty of activities for the non-anglers in your family, such as rentable SUP’s, hiking/mtb trails, and a fantastic playground for little ones.
Accommodations: Cabins, RV (small, medium large), Camping
Amenities: Boats, SUP, Playground, Waterslide, Hiking, MTB, ATV
Fishing: Kokanee, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout
For more information: www.cariboobonanza.com
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Fawn Lake Resort on the Fishing Highway 24
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a peaceful and secluded retreat
Tucked away, just off BC’s Fishing Highway 24, is Fawn Lake Resort. Fawn is a small lake and the resort is a peaceful and secluded retreat for anglers and anyone else that enjoys connecting with nature.
There are no gas motors allowed on the lake and the resort has limited their power supply to 15amps, as a result, the property is incredibly quiet, clean and relaxing. It feels more like a cluster of family cabins than a resort. Some of the cabins date back to the 40’s and have been lovingly modernized, while others are brand new. There’s a well-stocked pantry on-site offering snacks, souvenirs, used books, and fishing tackle/flies.
Small to medium sized RV’s and trailers are welcome and there are also campsites close to the lake.
Don’t let Fawn’s size fool you, it’s stocked with Pennask, Fraser Valley, Horsefly, Black Water and Dragon strains of Rainbow Trout and is often highly productive for fly anglers. If the bite isn’t on at Fawn, there are plenty of other lakes nearby on 24 to explore.
Accommodations: Cabins, RV (small-medium), Camping
Amenities: Boats, SUP, Hiking, MTB, ATV
Fishing: Rainbow Trout
For more information: www.fawnlakeresort.com
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Prince George Stillwater Fly Fishing and Lodging with Northern Outback Adventures
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With over 1,600 lakes in the surrounding area of Prince George, it is no wonder why so many stillwater fly fishing enthusiasts call Northern British Columbia home. Among these lakes, Northern Outback Adventures offers a full-service lodge just south of town. Gin-clear waters and rainbow trout that exceed eight pounds, this is a perfect weekend getaway for locals and visitors alike. Springtime sees a prolific chironomid emergence as fish cruise the shoals in search of these small but plentiful insects. As the transition to summertime approaches, mayflies, damsels, dragons and caddis flies begin their adult life. A main lodge for guests to enjoy hearty home-cooked meals and desserts, and a fleet of waterfront guest cabins equipped with wood stoves. There is a wood-burning sauna located behind the main lodge, and the adventurous angler will find a multitude of additional activities including kayaking, hiking or going for an evening cruise to soak up a Northern BC sunset. Located just outside one of British Columbia’s most unique cities, this is a perfect getaway for locals and adventurers alike.
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Trophy Bull Trout Fishing in Kinbasket Lake
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The productive and unpopulated waters of BC’s Kinbasket Lake
The glacial-silted waters of Kinbasket Lake stretch over 260 kilometers in length, beginning with the entrance of the Columbia River near the town of Golden. As one could assume, Kinbasket Lake sees very little angling pressure, but presents a wealth of opportunity for large rainbow and bull trout. Dave Trerice of Remote Waters has over a decade of guiding experience in his back pocket, and endless experience exploring every contour and structure that holds fish on this big, beautiful waterbody. Covering ground is the name of the game in a fishery such as Kinbasket, with pulling plugs or bucktails being preferred methods for both rainbow trout and char. The town of Golden is a thriving community for a multitude of activities including fishing, heli-skiing and snowmobiling. A day on the waters of Kinbasket Lake are to be enjoyed whether you are a seasoned angler or have never felt the bend of a rod before.
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Fall Trophy Stillwater Fly Fishing on Sheridan Lake
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Sheridan Lake the autumn jewel in Fishing Highway 24’s crown
The lakes of the famous “Fishing Highway 24” combine to make a trout fisher’s mecca. There are more quality stillwaters here than many could hope to fish through an entire season. There are large lakes that grow big trout and small secluded ones where the only company might be a loon, or an osprey. Sheridan Lake is one of big lakes, and a prime destinations in this chain. Fall is the one of the best times to visit here. The summer crowds have dwindled and the resorts almost always have room. As the days shorten and the water cools, Sheridan fish ramp up a last-ditch feeding effort before their world is sealed away by ice. This is Interior fishing at its best, for big fish in a truly beautiful location.
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Pristine Lakes and Trophy Rainbows near Golden BC
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Catch the trout of a lifetime on small, secluded lakes with no cell phones to interrupt your experience
Nestled amongst the benchlands above the Columbia River, with views of the Rocky and Spillimacheen mountains, lie numerous quality-managed stillwater trout fisheries. Double-digit rainbows can be found in lakes reached via a network of gravel roads and short trails to the lakeshore outside of Golden BC. Clear, shallow water and consistent aquatic insect hatches are there for the adventurous angler. The best time for chasing these dream fish is from May through the end of October.
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Bucktailing for Gerard Rainbows on Kootenay Lake
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Bucktails and really big fish are a combination few anglers will forget
The Gerard strain of rainbow trout are the stillwater heavyweights of B.C.’s fishing world. They co-exist in a unique relationship with the lake’s resident population of kokanee, which are landlocked sockeye salmon. Feeding on the annual outpouring of kokanee smolts from small creeks and streams allows Gerards to gain monstrous size, often more than 20 pounds. Kootenay Lake boasts one of British Columbia’s greatest populations of this unique strain. They are predators, pure and through, and anglers who strip bucktails or trail streamers in the right place at the right time can bank on arm-jarring runs that many would associate with fast river steelhead. This is a big lake, and experience counts — anglers are well advised to find the services of a good guide to help them in this unique fishing quest.
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Early Spring Stillwater Fishing in the Nicola Valley
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Spring fishing one of the best times to visit the grasslands
The low-altitude lakes of the Nicola Valley near Merritt are often the first in B.C.s Interior to be free of winter’s grip every spring. Less than an hour from Kamloops, they offer the keen angler a chance at early season trout most others will need to wait weeks more to see. Many of the lakes are set in rolling grasslands or sparsely treed stands of pine and fir. They are shallow, productive and teeming with trout. It can be tough fishing, as early season weather is unpredictable, but for those who have a hardy spirit and a sense of adventure, there are trophy days to be found. And of course, there are many resorts, guides and outfitters in the area who can cater day-long or multi-day trips to each angler’s needs and experience.
