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The Okanagan region cov-ers the southern section of B.C.s interior and is flanked by the Monashee Mountains on the east and the Cascade Mountains on the west.This area has hundreds of small and medium-size trout lakes to explore as well as sev-eral big water lakes. Anglers can target a variety of species including rainbow trout, lake trout, perch, bass, kokanee and salmon. Bass fishing in the re-gion is quickly becoming a fa-vourite sport with several lakes offering great opportunities for this species. Vaseux Lake is one of the bass lakes profiled in this guide. In fact it is some-times referred to as the best bass fishing lake in the province.

This guide is meant as an ap-petizer for some of the great fishing lakes in this region. Around each lake featured in this guide are often dozens of other lakes that are just as pro-ductive. Maps for other lakes in this region are freely avail-able from our website.FOR 2015

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Contributors: Georges Boucher, Chicky Drouillard, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Cory Goldfinch, Adrian Hasler, Rod Hennig, Audrey Hoglund, Savas Koutsantonis, Nick Pace, Sandy Steinley, Mike Youds.

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Arlington Lakes

Arlington Lakes are located south-east of Kelowna off of Highway 33. There are three lakes in this chain, all of which rainbow trout and perch.We fish the perch quite a bit because its great for the fam-ily, says Rod Hennig, from Rodneys Reel Outdoors. The fish are easy to catch and it's close to town.The rainbow trout are generally smaller, as they compete with the perch for food, says Hennig. The trout are big enough that the perch don't usually go after them. However both species go after the insects. As a result, the fish may not be as heavy as in a lake where there's no competition for resources.Generally, the perch range in size from 5 to 9 inches, and weigh less than a pound. These fish are fairly easy to catch and the high catch quotas for this species allow anglers to catch enough for a good meal. Those targeting rainbow trout may want to use a size 1 Lyman lure. Pink and black are good colours, says Hennig, though of course it's helpful to experiment. Try a #98 or #162, which are a couple of his go-to lures. A #44 is a popular standard.

Other successful lures for this lake include the Lyman Lure #80 and #30. They also have coloured lures that resemble perchnum-bers #24 & #55.Hennig suggests trolling right along the shoreline and along the margins of the submerged island. To learn more, visit his website at kelownafishing.com

LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 east about 55 kilometres to the Arlington Lakes side road on the right (west) side of the highway. There is a small recreation site on the eastern shore of the lake, acces-sible with 2WD. The site has a car-top boat launch and 12 vehicle units for camping. Hennig notes that this site has been re-done in the past few years and that it's a great place to camp.

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Maximum Depth 25.6 metres (84 feet)

Elevation (ASL) 1,055 metres (3,461 feet)

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Bardolph Lake

Bardolph Lake is a small lake east of Vernon with lots of rainbow trout to catch. The lake has been stocked every year since 1968 and usually with fall fry. In 2014, 1,500 trout were stocked here.Early spring is a great time to fish Bardolph Lake, and the ice is usually off fair-ly early. Nick Pace, owner of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna, rec-ommends blood-worms and chirono-mids early in the season. Using a bobber (strike indicator), fish these fly patterns in about 16 to 18 feet of water with the fly dangled less than a foot off the bottom. Other popular fly patterns include micro-leeches and dragonfly nymphs, says Pace. Lure fishers may want to troll with standard gear such as Willow Leafs and Wedding Bands. A good spot to start is directly out from the recreation site. The northwest side of the lake can be weedy, providing great trout habi-tat. Shoal areas are other good places to concentrate and can be particularly rewarding here.

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

From Kelowna, follow Highway 97 north to Vernon and turn right (east) onto Highway 6. Continue for roughly 20 kilo-metres to Coldstream Creek Road on the left (north). Follow this road about 3 km to a crossroad and turn right (east) taking you across Coldstream Creek.The turnoff to Bardolph Lake is on the right (south) about one

k i l o -metre from the crossroad turnoff. Beware: there are numerous side roads enroute to the lake which make it easy to get lost. We suggest getting a good map of the area before head-ing out. The road is very bumpy but Pace says it is accessible by most 2WD vehicles.There is a small recreation site on the northern shore of the lake. There is a cartop boat launch and space for a few tent pads.

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BOss and davis Lakes

Boss and Davis Lakes are great little lakes for fighter trout. The gorgeous Voght valley is also a popular lake for campers. Boss and Davis Lakes are both highly productive with shoals ga-

lore. Fishing can be consistent all season. Early spring is not as busy, while early summer and then again in the fall the fishing can be best. These are popular lakes and the campgrounds fill up quickly. Fishing derbies are a common occurrence during the summer months.Shore-fishing is best accom-plished from the recreation site on Davis Lake. Small spinners or a worm and bobber are easy gear. Try trolling the south end or work along the shoals on the east side. Try a Panther Martin or a Flatfish.

Fly fishing can be beautiful on these lakes, particularly in the ear-ly summer months. Anchor along the shoals and try some dry flies. Bring the trout to the surface with

a Mikulak Sedge, a Tom Thumb or an Elk Hair

Caddis. Evenings are productive for

these flies. In the shallow

bays, cast a damselfly nymph.

The north section of Boss Lake of-fers great fly fishing. Leeches are especially useful to have on hand. On Davis Lake, the shoals are ideal for a variety of nymph pat-terns. When fishing with chirono-mids or blood worms, venture into the deeper sections of both lakes. This can prove to be helpful in hot weather conditions. LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna, take Hwy 97C towards Merritt; turn left (south) onto Kane Valley Road. Proceed approximately 9 km and turn left onto Voght Valley Road. This is a gravel logging road; use caution while driving.Recreation sites are located at both lakes. Davis Lake has a 48-vehicle unit site on grassland and is sur-rounded by Douglas Fir forests. There are two boat launches on the east side of Davis Lake. Boss Lake has 13 semi-open campsites. Boat launches are located in the south east corner and at the north end. Both lakes are 2WD acces-sible. Map and article based on mate-rial provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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Surface Area 44 / 25 Hectares

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Maximum Depth 11/17 m. (36/56 feet)


Survey Date September 1977

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dee and isLand Lakes

Northeast of Kelowna lies a chain of lakes famous for fly fishing. Dee and Island Lakes are at the top of this chain, near the headwaters, and are followed by Deer, Crooked, and then Beaver lakes.Dee Lake Resort, at the north end of the lake, has been in operation for more than 75 years. Promoted as the Okanagans Heritage Re-sort, it operates as a fishing re-sort and a family destination.The lake is stocked each year and in 2014, nearly 30,000 rainbow trout were released. The standard patterns work wellDoc Sprat-leys, Tom Thumbs in the evening, and black leeches. The key ingre-dient is a hint of red,

though Dee Lake is a good place to ex-periment with dif-ferent colours and patterns.One such pattern is a Pumpkinhead. Try fishing this pattern

on slow days if the bite is off. This is also

a good time to try some general searching patterns such as a chironomid larva. Many other lakes in the area are productive fly lakes and its well worth taking some time to ex-plore the area. A short drive from the resort yields several lakes, including Swalwell, Oyama and

Postill, all of them worth fishing.

To learn more about the resort, visit their website at DeeLakeRe-sort.com.Check out the

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LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Winfield and turn right (east) onto Beaver Lake Road. Follow this road for about 25 km to the west shore of Island Lake.Along the west shore of Island Lake is a recreation site with 15 vehicle units and a boat launch.The resort is located a few kilo-metres past the rec site, along the north shore of Dee Lake. There is a convenience store at the resort, offering supplies and great fish-ing advice.

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Large trout are standard in Echo Lake, and the fishing is great. Georges Boucher from Echo Lake Resort says that a near-16 pound Gerrard was once taken, as well as some big rainbows.Boucher recommends anglers troll a nymph pattern with a full sink line. Fly fishers can also try a strike indicator (bobber) with a chironomid fished just off the bottom. Most of the trout are in the 12- to 14-inch range, with several reported up to three pounds. But the Gerrard rainbow trout go to over 10 pounds and some more than 12 pounds.Black is a great colour for Echo Lake. The 16 pound Gerrard was fished with a black Apex. Other types of lures such as a Willow Leaf or Ford Fender are most popular, Boucher adds.Best fishing times are early sum-mer and early fall. Trolling can yield the biggest fish, although

fly fishing seems

to produce larger quanti-ties, says Boucher. There are weed beds right near the resort that are good places to start.Echo Lake is part of the prov-inces stocking program, oper-ated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. The stocking for this lake utlizes strains such as Blackwater, Pennask and the famous Gerrard strain. In 2014, more than 20,000 trout were stocked in Echo Lake. NOTE: The map shows a maxi-mum depth of 164 feet, but Boucher says the lake has a maximum depth of 220 feet.Have a look at the Anglers Atlas and follow your favourite lakes and Experts. This feature allows members to be notified whenever new information is posted to their favourite lakes. Visit www.anglersatlas.com. Also see the Echo Lake page at anglersatlas.com/lake/100041. Add your stories, tips and more.

LAKE ACCESS

From Vernon, follow Highway 6 east, just past Lumby, to Creighton Valley Road. Turn here and continue along this road for another 20 km to the provincial park and the resort.The resort has 35 campsites and seven cabins to rent. There are boat rentals and a grocery store. They are open from May 1 to October 31, and they have a no-pet policy. To learn more about the resort, call toll-free at 1-877-547-6434, or visit their website:EchoLakeFishingResort.com

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Surface Area 70 Hectares

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Maximum Depth 50 metres (164 feet)

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eneas Lakes

Eneas Lake Provincial Park, west of Kelowna, contains four small headwa-ter lakes. The lakes are located at moder-ately high elevation and generally remain good to fish through-out the season, even during the warm summer months.Most common fly pat-terns work well on these lakes. Dry fly fishing is a good mid-summer choice, and anglers can try Tom Thumbs and small midges.Lure fishers can try t r o l l i n g L y m a n L u r e s . A size 1 would be a good c h o i c e . G o

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

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rainbow trout.Trout are usually in the 2 pound range. These lakes are consistent producers and can reward patient anglers. When water levels are high, Eneas and Little Eneas Lakes form one lake.The Anglers Atlas web page for Eneas Lake is a great place to post your tips, videos and map markers. Visit anglersat-las.com/lake/100084.

LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna head west to Peachland and turn onto the Munro Forest Service Road. Follow this road for about 20 kilometres.The road to Eneas Lake has been deactivated and requires a 4WD vehicle. Bringing a chainsaw is a good idea, as the road is not maintained. Island Lake is a hike-in lake, not accessible by vehicle.Eneas Lakes Provincial Park has a campground with no ser-vices offered. Please remem-ber that this is wilderness country and use appropriate caution.

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Eneas LakeSA 6.5 Ha. (16 Ac.)MD 7.6 metres (25 feet)

Lil Eneas LakeSA 5.6 Ha. (14 Ac.)MD 15.9 metres (52 feet)

Island LakeSA 6.5 Ha. (16 Ac.)MD 7.6 metres (25 feet)

Tsuh LakeSA 10.5 Ha. (26 Ac.)MD 15.2 metres (50 feet)

Approximate Elevation:~1,500 metres (5,000 feet)

Survey Date July, 1969

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Hidden Lake, in the hills east of Enderby, is a low elevation lake with a decent fishery. It is best early and late in the year. The lake is subject to heavy angling pressures due to its easy access, but despite the pressure the rainbows here can be lunkers. Hidden lake is

known to produce larger rainbows up to 4 kg. Most are much smaller, and range in the average size. Each year the Freshwater Fisheries So-ciety of B.C. stocks the lake with 15,000 triploid rainbow trout of the hard-fighting Pennask stock.

Chironomid fishing can be spectac-ular. The bays along the northwest

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s i d e , are your best bets.

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trieve slowly. The south end is also ideal as

a shelter from the wind. As a bonus,

there are nice shoals and drop-offs here, too.

If the fish are not on the shoals try the deeper water

with blood leeches and Wool-ly Buggers.

The north and south ends of the lake produce well in early June with damselfly nymphs. Cast near the reeds, again with a very slow retrieve. Early summer can be a good time to try a sedge pattern as well. Gear fishers may want to try their

luck on the north end, or right into the deeper sections. Troll a Willow Leaf or a Ford Fender with smaller gear such as an Apex or a small spinner. Get to the depths with lead core line, or anchor and cast into the reeds. Have you fished Hidden Lake? Post about your experiences on the Anglers Atlas web page for Hidden Lake at anglersatlas.com/lake/100345.

LAKE ACCESS

Hidden Lake is located 24 km east of Enderby. In Enderby turn east off of Hwy 97A onto the road leading to Mabel Lake (Enderby- Mabel Lake Rd.). Pro-ceed on this road for 9 km and turn south on Hidden- Shuswap Rd. This road will take you to a fork in the road, take the left fork and pro-ceed to lake. There are several camping options here, with three different recreation sites along the lake. The largest is on the east side. All have boat launches. A fee is charged from May 1st to September 30th. Article based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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Idleback Lake, a small water-body east of Penticton, is a great lake to take the family fly fishing. Its easy to access and has a good forest recreation site for camping. While Idleback Lake can be a challenge, there are some tips that can help. Savas Koutsantonis of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle in Kelowna says that anglers may want to head straight across the lake from the campground and to the right, into the deeper sections. Bloodworms, leeches and drag-onflies are standard patterns that work well on this lake. In the spring, chironomids work real-ly well, says Koutsantonis, and the lake has a good sedge hatch towards the end of June.As the lake is quite shal-low, it

can go through the summer dol-drums when the weather is hot. Try fishing the deep sections of the lake during this period.There is an active stocking pro-gram on Idleback Lake, primarily using Pennask stocks, with 1,000 fish released each year. These fish are known for being aggressive, and are famous for their fight and jump.Special regulations apply on Idleback Lake. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.To outfit yourself with the com-plete gear for fishing Idleback Lake, drop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle

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LAKE ACCESS

From Penticton, head east up the Carmi Road about 20 km to the Okanagan Falls Forest Service Road. Turn left (north) and continue for another six kilo-metres to Idleback Lake on the left (west) side. The forest rec-reation site has a gravel boat launch with thirteen camp-sites.

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West of Kelowna at the head-waters of Power Creek lies Jackpine Lake. The lake is a short drive from town and offers a great escape, if only for an evening troll.There are interesting small bays and points to explore. Anglers should pack a couple of Tom Thumb flies for some great dry fly fishing.

The lake is most productive dur-ing spring and autumn. In the spring, anglers can try chirono-mids and shrimp flies. Other pat-terns that work well on this lake include sedges, leeches and larger nymphs.Each year the lake is stocked with the Pennask strain of rainbow trout. This strain of fish is known for its aggressive behavior and fa-mous for its fight and jump.

Generally, Pennask trout feed on Chironomid Pupae and Cladocer-nas, commonly known as water fleas. These fish prefer deeper water habitat, and forage for food in mid-waters.Make sure you stop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackles new store. The staff there can give you expert advice, and carry a great selection of flies and lures for all your fishing needs.

LAKE ACCESS

There are two main access roads to Jackpine Lake from Kelowna. Glenrosa Route: from the Highway 97 turnoff, follow Glenrosa Road and then Last Mountain Road for roughly 17 kilometres, to the turnoff to Jackpine Lake on the left (west). The lake is about 5 kilometres from the turnoff. Alternately, head across Lake Okanagan, turn right onto Westside Road and continue until Bear Creek Forest Service Road on the left (west), just past Bear Creek Park. Follow this road for about 25 kilometres to Last Mountain Road, turn left (south) and about two kilometres down the road is the turnoff to Jackpine Lake on

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

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JeweL Lake

Jewel Lake, north of Greenwood, is a popular fishing spot for anglers all over the province. Despite its small size, it produces large trout, and its cool, spring-fed water helps to ensure year-round consistency.Fly fishing is a great way to fish Jewel Lake. The abundant insect and plant life in the lake offers anglers a lot of choice for fly patterns.In the early season, chirono-mids are a good choice. Black and chrome are good colours to start with.A Carey Special or a Doc S p r a t l e y in black, m a r o o n or olive are also u s e f u l . Ca reys a r e

good for trolling in the depths with a full sink line. At other depths, try short tugs in your retrieve.Dragon and damselfly nymphs are good later-season c h o i c e s . A g a i n , o l i v e m a y w o r k

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ing in Jewel Lake is con-

sistent all year, and the lake is

stocked annually with both brook and

rainbow trout. Spring and fall are the best fishing

times, but even mid-winter and the heat of summer dont slow the bite.Jewel Lake has been named one of the regions fam-ily fishing waters. These are great places for children and beginners. The regulations are

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Jewel Lake is best for small boats and float tubes. Please note that there is an engine

power restriction of 10 hp, and a speed restriction

of 8 km/h on Jewel Lake.LAKE ACCESS

Jewel Lake is located north of Greenwood along Highway 3. From Greenwood, head north on Highway 3 and turn right onto Boundary Creek Road. From there, turn onto Jewel Lake Road. There are signs to Jewel Lake Resort, and to Jewel Lake Provincial Park along Lakeside Drive.

Jewel Lake Resort offers cab-ins and campsites, along with tackle, boat rentals and fishing licenses. Contact them at 1-877-945-6500, or visit their website at jewellakeresort.com. Jewel Lake Provincial Park also offers camp-ing, pit toilets, drinking water and a car top boat launch. The road to the resort and the park is paved and RV accessible.

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Highway 97 provides spectacu-lar views as it winds along the western shore of Kalamalka Lake. Its stunning appearance is matched by its exceptional recreational opportunities. There is a large shoal area at the southern end of the lake, which is an ideal place to cast. Another produc-tive spot is on the east side near the rock walls.Sandy Steinley, of Kenkraft in Vernon, says that Kalamalka Lake is great for rainbow trout. Rainbows are great early in the spring. Try around the beach area. A n o t h e r good loca-tion is a r o u n d t h e creek.

H e n o t e s

that in the past couple of

years, the rain-bow trout fishery has

really done well. There are plenty of nutrients in the lake, which may explain the increase in productivity.Steinley suggests that grasshop-pers in the fall are good choices. The train tracks near the lake have often driven grasshoppers into the lake, making them available as a food source for the trout. This nor-mally unlikely food source may be a good choice for anglers targeting the trout.

Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before fishing Kalamalka Lake. From fishing tackle to

RVs, Kenkraft has it all for the outdoors. Stop by their store, or call them at 250-

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From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 towards Vernon. The highway meets the south-west corner of the lake about 30 km from Kelowna, and the park entrance is roughly another 10 km after that.The park is located in a grass-land area along a beautiful bay of Kalamalka Lake. There are 69 vehicle-accessible campsites, and a double lane, concrete boat launch.There are campgrounds at the north and south ends of the lake as well.Anglers Atlas members have post-ed locations of boat launches on the web page for Kalamalka Lake at anglersatlas.com/lake/100465.

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Ke e f e r Lake is set among the highlands of the Monashee Mountains, and avoids the summer doldrums common to many lower elevation lakes during July and August.The rainbow trout are plentiful and range in size from one to two pounds. Try trolling a Willow Leaf with a small hotshot, or use Rooster Tails.Some popular fly patterns are Doc Spratleys, Woolly Buggers, and chironomids. Troll or cast the Spratley and Woolly Bugger. Fish the chironomids off the bottom, using a strike indicator (bobber). Orange, green and silver are good colours to try.Keefer Lake is a great place from which to launch daytrips. There is a resort on the lake and a few kilometres down the road is Holmes Lake which has a for-est recreation site for up to five vehicles.Hikers can also appreciate the wilderness around Keefer Lake, with five mountain peaks in the area, including Yeoward, Monashee, Eureka, Inonoaklin,

and W h a t s h a n Mountains.Members of the Anglers Atlas have added some great photos and tips to the Keefer Lake web page. Visit anglersatlas.com/lake/100485 to check it out. While youre there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes, and be notified whenever new info is posted.LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 towards Vernon. Turn right onto Highway 6 and drive for about 75 km, past Lumby and Cherryville, to the Kettle River crossing. Two kilometres past the river is Keefer Lake Road on the left (north). Turn here and follow another 14 kilometres to the lake.Keefer Lake Resort is located on the southern shore of the lake, and can accommodate anglers with cab-

i n s , longhouse or campground. The resort also offers boat and motor rentals, and there is a boat launch.Another five kilometres along Keefer Lake Road is Holmes Lake, which has a small recreation site that can hold up to five vehi-cle units for camping. A boat launch is present, but it is consid-ered a poor facility. There is another small recreation site on Keefer Road, about two kilometres from the highway. The Monashee-Kettle River rec-reation site is located along the scenic Kettle River, and has space for ten vehicle units.To find out more about Keefer Lake Resort, visit their website at KeeferLake.com

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Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park is well known for its picturesque setting, pristine camp-ground and fishing in the clear cold waters for larger rainbows. The park is situated between two kettle-formed lakes making it a photographers delight. The park is popular from ice-off through late October with activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, camp-ing and fishing.

These lakes are good producers of fairly large trout, and Kentucky Lake is stocked with rainbows. Both lakes are quite productive, and fairly deep. Trolling deep is the most common method of fish-ing these clear waters. Please note the 7.5 Kw (10hp) motor restric-tion on both lakes. In the deeper water, work with small spinners, Flatfish and Dick Nites while trolling just off the shoals. Small lures in chrome, black and silver, or blue work well. If fishing very deep stay with the chrome lures. Shore fishing is possible in spots along both lakes and also casting from the dock on Kentucky Lake during high water years. Two ponds are located between Kentucky and Alleyne Lakes which feature a children only under 16 fishery to foster inter-est in the sport among the youth. The west pond is regularly stocked

by the Freshwater Fisheries Soci-ety of B.C. with catchable-sized rainbows. The east pond had prior stocking but is hard to fish during low water years. During the early season, fly fish-ing is great on the south end of Kentucky Lake. Chironomid fish-ing is best at this time, and again in the fall. Black Sallies and Chro-mies are popular patterns. Leeches and Woolly Buggers fished with a full sink line at the drop offs can produce well. Stick to the shoals with dry flies in midsummer. The shoals at the north and north east end of Al-leyne Lake are best with a dam-selfly nymph or leech at the drop offs. Anglers Atlas members have posted map markers and photos for both lakes at anglersatlas.com/lake/100491 and anglersat-las.com/lake/99567. Check out these pages and add your own stories and photos. Also sign up to follow your favourite lakes!LAKE ACCESS

The park is located 38 km south of Merritt. Travel south (Hwy 5A) off of Hwy 97C at Aspen Grove for 11 km. Turn left (east) at Bates Rd. and proceed for 6 km. to the park. Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park has 58 vehicle accessible camp-

sites, including one group campsite at the north end of Alleyne Lake. The park pro-vides picnic ta-bles, pit toilets, potable water, firewood and n u m e r o u s hiking trails. There are boat launches at each lake within the park. Both can be poor dur-ing low water conditions. Map and article based on mate-rial provided by the Freshwater F i s h e r i e s Society of BC.

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Mabel Lake is a long, deep lake east of Enderby. There are many types of fish in the lake, the most popular being salmon and rainbow trout.Sandy Steinley of Kenkraft in Vernon, says that there are lots of opportunities in Mabel Lake. The salmon fishery is open in the late summer and early fall, and the rainbow trout all year.The rainbows arent huge, but theyre all over, he says. Steinley suggests anglers going after the trout will want to situate them-selves near the streams, because the salmon fry are there. Imitate the salmon fry. Light colour plugs in silver and white, are good choices for lure colours. Steinley also suggests that fly fishers can fish from shore, and that chironomids tend to do well in Mabel Lake.Its a big, clean lake, and its busy all summer, and people are catching fish, he says. He also notes that there are burbot, white-fish and kokanee in Mabel Lake.

When fishing for salmon, remem-ber that there are two sets of regu-lations to consult The Freshwa-ter Salmon Supplement, published by Fisheries and Oceans, and the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regula-tions Synopsis, published by the

B.C. Government.Kenkraft in Vernon has every-thing from RVs to fishing tackle. Stop by and theyll help you get outfit for your fishing trip.

LAKE ACCESS

There are two primary access points to Mabel Lake, and several different recreation sites. Access to the southern shore is along Highway 6 from Vernon to Lumby. Turn left (north) onto Mabel Lake Road. Continue for about 30 km to the southern tip of Mabel Lake. Mabel Lake Provincial Park is a few kilometres further along the road, and offers 81 vehicle accessible campsites, and there is a double-lane, concrete boat launch. Further along the road are three rec-reation sitesSouth Cascade, Cascade Falls and Cottonwood Bay. All sites have car top boat launches, but only Cottonwood Bay has vehicle accessible campsites.An alternative route to the lake is from

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vices and facilities.To get to Noisy Creek rec-reation site, turn left (north) onto a forestry road, about

three kilometres before Kingfisher. This road

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Osoyoos Lake is known as one of the warmest freshwater lakes in Canada, and is surround-ed by many beautiful beaches and picnic grounds.Fishing Osoyoos Lake can be highly rewarding. Not only are bass present in the lake, but also rainbow trout and kokanee. Bass is the most popular sport fish on Osoyoos Lake.When targeting bass, several dif-ferent lures can prove successful. Frogs and minnows are worth a try, and chartreuse is a good colour to experiment with. Top-water kinds of lures can bring results. Try a Lyman plug, cast and reel back on top of the water.

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cover such as weeds and rocks. Cast to an opening in the cover with a lure that imitates a bug, minnow or frog. Dark colours are good choices for cloudy days, and brighter colours or chrome can work better on clear days.

With an ever-growing number of bass anglers in the province, B.C. Bassmasters is a provincial orga-nization dedicated to the sport, where members can learn, have fun and connect with other bass anglers. Visit bcbassmasters.com for more information. In the past, they have organized tournaments.

BASS FISHING IN BC

There are more than 50 water-bodies in B.C. that contain bass, including several lakes in the Okanagan. The West Coast Bass Anglers have identified four other lakes where you can fish for bassOsoyoos, Skaha, Gallagher and Tugilnuit Lakes. Their web-site, wcba.ca, lists other lakes in B.C. as well. Although these species are not native to B.C., they now repro-duce naturally and have become part of many lakes aquatic eco-systems. However, there is grave concern regarding the impact of these introduced fish on the

naturally occuring trout popula-tions. It should be stressed that stocking lakes with bass is ille-gal and any sightings of this behavior should be reported to a conservation officer. Take a look at the Anglers Atlas page for Osoyoos Lake for some great reports and articles. See anglersatlas.com/lake/100964.

LAKE ACCESS

The town of Osoyoos is approximately 300 km south of Kamloops on Highway 97. From Kamloops, take Highway 16 South to Highway 97 / 5A. Follow Highway 97 Princeton Highway for about 105 km. Take the exit for Penticton / Peachland / Osoyoos, and continue to fol-low the signs for Highway 97 to Osoyoos. Several accomoda-tion options exist in the town of Osoyoos and around the lake.

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Osprey and Link Lakes are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Located west of Summerland, these lakes offer year-round fishing opportunities. Osprey and Link Lakes are an excellent choice for fishing in the heat of the mid-summer. T h e i r higher eleva-t i o n keeps

the lakes from suffering through the summer doldrums. Trout up to 7 pounds have been known to come out of Osprey Lake. Savas Koutsantonis at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle offers several tips for fishing these lakes. Light gear works best here. Head deep and work the many shoals throughout these lakes with a Willow Leaf and small dark coloured spoons or spinning lures. Lures such as Dick Nite, Blue Fox, Mepps and Wedding Bands work well. Fly fishers will find that leeches

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productive. Also, Koutsantonis notes that chironomids rise during the day. Again, shoal areas are

prime locations, going deep as the temperatures rise. Evening hatches make this lake worth the trip. Koutsantonis says that a Tom Thumb is a great choice for fishing later in the day. Osprey Lake is the largest of the two lakes and the easiest to access. Shore fishing is made easy with good trail access. The west end of the lake is a popu-lar spot for trout feeding on the abundant aquatic insects. Fly fishers in the spring, with chi-ronomids, will concentrate at the narrow of the lake and east end. There are two boat launches on Osprey Lake, one in front of Osprey Lake Retreat B&B, which also offers boat rentals.

The 5-vehicle recreation site on the north end of Osprey Lake also has a steep boat launch. Link Lake has a 3-vehicle recreation site with a cartop boat launch. Stop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle for more information about fishing these lakes. Their new store is guaranteed to have everything you need from tackle to tips!Anglers Atlas members have posted map markers for both lakes. Visit anglersatlas.com/lake/100965 for Osprey Lake, and www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/100618 for Link Lake.LAKE ACCESS

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

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Oyama Lake is a medium size lake a short drive north of Kelowna. The lake has many islands and extensive shoal areas providing great rainbow trout fishing.There are lots of rainbow trout in this lake, says Savas Koutsantonis of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, and because it is a high elevation lake, the fishing remains good year-round. Koutsantonis says fly fishing off of the shoals can be very produc-tive, and says that the lakes many small islands are ideal trout habitat. Fishing around the islands will shelter anglers from the wind. Koutsantonis sug-gests using a Wedding Ring or

F l a t f i s h . Fly fishers may find that dry flies in the late spring can be very pro-ductive. In summer, early morn-ings and evenings are best times to head out.He cautions boaters to be aware of the channel between Oyama Lake

and Streak Lake. While navigable by boat, watch for submerged logs.One of the hot flies to try is the Oyama Secret says Chicky Drouillard, owner of Oyama Lake Resort. This fly is an at-tractor pattern and has a pheasant hackle with an egg sac.To learn more about

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From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 for about

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with signs pointing to Oyama Lake Resort. The lake

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Pi n a u s Lake is north of Kelowna, located a short drive past Falkland. The lake has good rainbow trout fishing, is well-stocked, and is a good lake for lure fishers.For dedicated trollers, Rod Hennig, owner of Rodneys Reel Outdoors, suggests troll-ers use a 2 to 3 foot leader on the end of a Willow Leaf and use a Lyman Lure #30, which looks like a little fish. "Trout see the feathery action of the willow leaf and then see a fish chasing it and go after the fish." Hennig notes that Pinaus Lake is heavily stocked, partly in order to compete with the perch, which are not native to this lake. Despite the competition from the perch, the trout can still be quite large. In 2013, 20,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Pinaus Lake.Both the trout and the perch go after the insects, which means that resources are limited. Perch can be great for kids to target, because they are relatively easy

t o catch.

Audrey and Arvid Hoglund, hosts of Pinaus Lake Resort, say that the best time for perch fishing is the end of May. Hoglund notes that ice fishing is also successful. Try heading out from the rec site.Into May, fly fishing for trout begins in earnest. Hoglund reccommends a 52 Buick or black Doc Spratley. Gear fishers should try silver colour combi-nations, particularly into June and July. She also suggests that shrimp and worms are usually great bait choices.The Hoglunds maintain a fish-ing report page on their website, with up-to-date tips for fishing gear.LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Vernon, and turn left (west) onto

Highway 97, just past Swan Lake. Follow this highway to Ingram Road on the left (south), about 10 km past Falkland.Pinaus Lake is about nine kilo-metres along Ingram Road, emerging at the western end of the lake. There is a second access road to Pinaus Lake, along Old Pinaus Road, but it is not maintained and requires 4WD. Pinaus Lake Resort is located at the west end of the lake, and has eleven rustic cabins. To find out more about the resort, visit their website www.PinausLake.com. There is a recreation site a few kilometres along the road. It has capacity for 25 vehicles, and has a boat launch. Site is accessible by 2WD.

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fishing.Cory Goldfinch of Postill Lake Lodge says that small lures such as flatfish or Lyman lures seem to work best. The fishing is great, she says. Our fish range from 8 to 15 inches and are pretty easy to catch.Fly fishing on Postill Lake is fabulous, too. Early in the sea-son, Goldfinch suggests anglers try mosquitoes around mid-June,

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same hatch patterns.Until 2004, Postill Lake was stocked with brook trout. Since 2009, the lake has been stocked with rainbow trout.Postill Lake Lodge is ideally situated within 5 km or less of 5 other lakes. All of these lakes offer superb rainbow trout fish-ing.

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

Postill Lake Lodge offers campsites, cab-ins, cottage and boat

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Rose Valley Lake is a short drive west of Kelowna offer-ing excellent rainbow trout fish-ing during spring and autumn. For fly fishers, a 52 Buick is one of the better patterns to use, says Savas Koutsantonis of Trout Waters Fly and Tackle, adding that chironomids in spring and summer are productive.Rose Valley Lake is a great family fishing lake. It is walk-in access only, however the walk is an easy 10 minutes. Koutstantonis says that the shore fishing is excellent, a great place for kids to cast a line. A popular technique is a simple worm and bobber in spring and fall. As the summer progresses, you have to go out into deeper water to catch rainbow trout because weed growth develops around the shoreline and the surface water warms up.K o u t s a n t o n i s advises read-ers that there is an

unmarked island not shown on the map. He says it is about half way up the lake, near the 15m marker. Also, the island shown near the north end of the lake is now submerged. He suggests that this is a great place to target the trout.The lake has been stocked with rainbow trout nearly every year since 1960. The dominant strains released into the lake are Pennask rainbow trout, but have also included Blackwater, Beaver, Tunkwa and Knouff strains.The shop pros at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle are very knowl-edgeable about the local fishing lakes. For more tips on fishing this lake, drop by and talk to Savas

Koutsantonis and the staff.

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Please note that there is no access to the lake from the

north end. These are private properties and there is no on-street parking. Please respect private property, fences, gates and signage.No vehicles are permitted as this is the terminal reservoir for the Lakeview Irrigation District that supplies this water to over 12,000 residents. Access is only by walking over 2.5 km along a private access road.Please consult your local tackle shop for the best ways to access Rose Valley Lake.

There are no facilities on the lake and you need to hike in a belly boat or pontoon boat from the parking lot. No special fishing restrictions apply, but make sure to

consult the freshwater fish-ing regulations before your first cast.

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skaha LakeSkaha Lake is at the southern end of Penticton. Its proxim-ity to the town means that it can be a busy lake, as it is popular for all kinds of water activities. It is an excellent family lake, with beaches and recreational areas in many spots.Despite the pressure from non-fishing activities, the bass fishing in Skaha Lake is great. In fact, the World Fishing Networks Jessie Martin calls Skaha Lake the third best bass lake in Western Canada. In September, 2012, a bass derby was held on Skaha Lake for the first time. The OK Classic, as it was called, was a popular event, and helped to cement the lakes reputation as a premier bass lake.The south end and the weeds along the eastern shores are ideal bass hangouts. Along with bass, kokanee inhabit Skaha Lake. Generally kokanee tend to go after smaller lures, and if youre trolling, slower is better. Red and silver can be good colour combinations.Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before head-ing out. There are speed restric-tions or no vessels (as buoyed and signed), in various locations.If youre familiar with Skaha Lake, head over to the Anglers Atlas website and tell our mem-

bers all about it! anglersat-las.com/lake/101230 is the place to post stories, tips, photos and videos. Add your markers to the lake and tell your fellow anglers about everything from hazards to hotspots.While youre there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes and never miss a thing. Members can be notified when new information is posted to their favourite lakes. See anglersatlas.com for details.If youre in the Kelowna area, the shop pros at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle are very knowl-edgeable about the local fishing lakes. For more tips on fishing this lake, drop by and talk to Savas Koutsantonis and the staff. Theyve just opened a new store in early 2013, sure to have what-ever you need for your outing.LAKE ACCESS

Easy access to Skaha Lake is along the western shores of the lake, on Highway 97. Alternately, Lakeside Road, on the east side, leads past Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park. This is a day-use area known for its hiking and climbing oppor-tunities. Road access to this park is closed between mid-November and the beginning of March.

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Beaver Lake is a short drive north of Kelowna and has good rainbow trout fishing. Formally known as Swalwell Lake, it has many islands and shoals to explore. Swalwell Lake was stocked with 35,000 rainbow trout in 2013.The lake is also home to Beaver Lake Resort. Adrian Hasler, owner of the resort, says the good chironomid hatch early in the season is followed by a good mayfly hatch.You can try some dry flies, says Hasler. T o m

Thumb is a popular pattern o n the lake, but before heading out, he suggests adding a Humpy pattern to the flybox. It looks like a Tom Thumb but with deer hair below.Two wet flies Hasler suggests are Doc Spratleys, in black and red, and a dark red leech pattern. Both of these flies are producing good

catches.Trollers can explore the many deep holes of the lake trolling a Willow Leaf.Even non anglers are encour-aged to come out as t h e resort has all the equipment needed to catch fish, from reels and rods to

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the lake. To learn more about fish-ing this lake, contact the resort at beaverlakeresort.com. Take a look at the Anglers Atlas page for Swalwell Lake and post your stories, tips and more. See anglersatlas.com/lake/101354.

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From Kelowna, head north along Highway 97 to Winfield, and turn right (east) onto Beaver Lake Road. Follow this road for about 15 km to the south-west shore of the

lake.

There is a forest recreation site and resort located on the lake. The recreation site has 20 vehicle units, and a boat launch.Beaver Lake Resort is located a few kilometres from the south-western end of the lake, and pro-vides campground spaces as well as cabin rentals. Facilities avail-able at the resort include a well-ness centre, coffee shop, fly and tackle shop and guide service. To learn more, visit the resort online at BeaverLakeResort.com.Note: The lake is used as a domes-tic water supply and water levels may be affected.

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Vaseux Lake has become one of B.C.s best largemouth bass fishing lakes. The bass range in size from three to five pounds with the odd monster coming out at ten pounds.Getting the right bass gear at the start will help prevent lost lures, as bass lures have weed guards and are designed to pass easily through the weeds. The Lyman Lures are good for bass fishing. Rod Hennig, local guide, suggests using a top-water lure in the weedy areas. Try a Lyman plug, cast out and reel back in on top of the water. Poppers or Buzzbait are also good to have on hand. In deeper water, a dropshot with Powerbait can get them hooked. Some anglers recommend using a fast retrieve for the Lyman lure, as it helps the lure dive deep. A retrieve that gets the lure to dive and then pop up to the surface can often be effective. Repeat this over again so the bait displays an erratic up and down motion.There are also opportunities for fly fishers. Bass will go after big patterns, such as a hand-tied mouse or frog. An oversize leech with silly legs can also work well. As this pattern moves through the water the legs appear as they are swimming.

Note: The fish-ing regula-tions specify no power boats, refer-ring to a Cana-dian Wildlife Service regulation. Vaseux Lake can get quite windy, and can be challenging for paddling, however eve-nings can calm down, making later day a good time to head out.Please be sure to check out the B.C. Freshwater Fish-ing Regulations for Vaseux Lake, as restrictions are in place and quotas have changed for 2014.The Vaseux Lake page on the Anglers Atlas website has some great reports and tips, and is a great place to post your own sto-ries, photos and map markers. See anglersatlas.com/lake/101542.

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Vaseux Lake is located along Highway 97 between Oliver and and Okanagan Falls. Vaseux

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Wilgress (Loon) Lake is a mid-elevation mountain lake, situated between the towns of Greenwood and Grand Forks. Its easy access makes it a prime destination for trout anglers. Because Wilgress Lake is fair-ly shallow, the trout are most active in spring and fall. The trout are an average size, though some larger ones have been known to come out of the lake. In 2014, 6,200 trout were stocked in Wilgress Lake.Wilgress Lake is ideal for small boats, and belly boats are a

good way to take advantage of the lake. Fishing from shore is chal-lenging here because of the sedge grass and muddy bottom.Fly fishing is the most com-mon technique used by anglers. Damselfly and drag- o n f l y p a t -

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duce well here. Later in the season, try

nymph patterns down deep. Leeches and shrimp can bring

in the trout, again with a full sink line.

Keep a look out for emerging sedges during this time, as they

give anglers a great chance to see these rainbows take to the surface for dry flies. Nice shoals are locat-ed in the south and east end, with a small island near the rest area. Gear fishers can succeed with small tackle. If youve got light gear, try trolling or casting a Panther Martin or another small spinner near the shore. Go deeper with a Willow Leaf and Wedding Band. The Anglers Atlas now has a follow feature, where mem-bers can sign up to be notified when new information is posted to their favourite lakes. Check out anglersatlas.com for details. The lake page for Wilgress Lake is at anglersatlas.com/lake/101612.LAKE ACCESS

There is a rest area, modern washrooms, picnic tables, camping and a cartop boat launch. Wilgress Lake is 22 km west of Grand Forks on Hwy 3 or 12.8 km. east of Greenwood.Map and article based on mate-rial provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.


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Yellow Lakes easy access and well stocked waters welcome anglers of all levels. This popular trolling lake lies south west of Penticton en route to Vancouver. Rainbow, kokanee and brook trout are both stocked in Yellow Lake. Your best bet is to try your luck in the cooler seasons. Brook trout are more active at cooler temperatures. Also, dur-ing the midsummer, the lake can see algae blooms. Both the rain-bows and brook trout are average in size, b u t

are tough fight- e r s . There are perch in Yellow Lake, and these fish compete with the trout for resources. As a result, the trout may be on the smaller side to average sized, though they can be tough fighters.There are good shore fishing opportunities along Yellow Lake. Highway 3A runs along the right-hand side of the lake. Standard gear is a good choice, and keep it light. Try your spinning gear with Dick Nites, Panther Martins and wedding bands.

Many anglers do well trolling along the shoreline. Try the south shore, and troll slowly through different depths. A wil-low leaf produces well. Yellow Lake is a popular ice fishing destination due to its proximity to Penticton. Locals concentrate their fishing near the bays closest to the park-ing lots. Jigging a hook with power bait or meal worm are the most common methods.

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

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The lake is 25 km from Penticton. Follow Hwy 97 south past Kaleden and turn

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GENERAL RESTRICTIONSNo fishing: (spring closure) in any stream in Region 8 from Apr. 1 to June 30 (see tables for exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 8, all year.

REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions)Trout/char: 5, but not more than 1 over 50 cm 4 from streams (only 2 over 30 cm)And you may retain:20 Brook trout from streamsAnd you must release:Bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streamsKokanee: 5 (none from streams)Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)Bass: 8 (largemouth & smallmouth combined)Burbot: 2Yellow perch: 20Walleye: 8Crappie: 20Crayfish: 25

POSSESSION QUOTASPossession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions)Daily & Annual Catch Quotas for Salmon Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for Salmon Regulations.

TABLE LEGENDSee the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 87)* Including tributaries Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water

The large fishing vessels you see on Okanagan Lake are part of the Okanagan Lake Mysis Fishery. Mysis shrimp were introduced into Okanagan Lake in the 1960s to provide an additional food source for Rainbow Trout and enhance the fishery. However, these shrimp compete with young kokan-ee for the same food source (phytoplankton) and their introduction has resultedin negative impacts to kokanee stocks. The Okanagan Lake Mysis Fishery is an experimental initiative, led by the Province, to investigate the feasabil-ity of large-scale removal of Mysis from Okanagan Lake, as a method to improve in-lake rearing conditions for kokanee.The primary period of operation is May-October (based on productivity & catch), however the fishery can occur year round. Fishing efforts are focused on the north end of the lake, between Fintry Provincial Park and Cameron Point; where the highest concentration

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