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The Thompson Nicola Re-gion is famous for its rain-

bow trout. There are thousands of small and medium size trout lakes to explore, as well as a few big ones like Shuswap, Kamloops and Adams Lakes.

Along with the abundance of rain-bow trout, other species found in this region include kokanee, bull trout, lake trout and burbot. And don’t forget the salmon runs!

Without question though, the rainbow fishery in the Thompson region is one of the best in the province.

A total of 22 lakes are profiled in this guide, with most of them concentrated around Ka-mloops. Some of the lower elevation lakes lose their ice

cover quite early in the spring, giving winter-weary anglers some early season relief.

From family fishing waters such as Walloper to huge bodies of wa-ter such as Adams and Shus-wap, the Thompson Region appeals to anglers from be-ginners to experts.

Cast a line and explore some of the Thompson Nicola region’s vast wil-derness. There’s lots to fish and lots to discover. For ev-ery lake listed here, there are dozens more that are just as productive and

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aDams laKe

Adams Lake is huge, deep, cold and fishes beautifully. Adams

Lake is known for its connection to the Adams River, famous for its sockeye run, however the lake supports a great fishery in its own right.Adams Lake has excellent under-water structure, and its many shoals and extremely deep dropoffs pro-vide habitat for the trout here. Resident lake trout and bull trout, along with rainbows, do well here. Some of the best fishing is in early summer, when the trout have had a chance to fatten up after the win-ter, but while they’re still actively feeding, or in the fall, when they are preparing for winter.If you’re gear fishing, try silver colour combinations. Apex lures are popular, as are plugs and spin-ners. You want to make sure that your offering will be visible in the depths, and it’s critical here to ensure that you’re trolling at the right speed for your gear.Adams Lake is subject to several restrictions, as is the Adams River. Please be sure you are familiar with the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.The Adams River is also popular for rainbow trout fishing, bull trout and lake trout. One of the most popular spots is at the mouth of the Adams River south. Another popular spot is the canyon.

The Adams River north offers good fishing as well. Several restrictions are in place for both sections of the river, including a bait ban and a ban on power boats.Please note that the Adams River is closed to salmon fishing year round, and in the spring is also closed to rainbow trout fishing.While definitely the largest, Adams Lake is by no means the only great fishing lake in the area. Other lakes worth investigating are South and East Barriere Lakes to the west, Johnson Lake also to the west, and of course, Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake to the south and east. Angler’s Atlas mem-bers report that Gannett Lake to the north has good fishing.Are you f a m i l i a r with fish-ing Adams Lake? We want to hear about it! Share your tips and stories with A n g l e r ’ s A t l a s m e m -b e r s . Head t o

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Surface Area• 13,760 Hectares

(34,000 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 397 metres (1,302 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 412 metres (1,351 feet)

Survey Date• September 1997

Contour Units• Metres

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lAKe ACCess

Several parks and rec sites pro-vide access to Adams Lake

and Adams River. The Spillman Beaches marine site is a boat-access only beach area. This is one of the better beaches on Adams Lake. There aren’t any fa-cilities at this site,

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practise “leave no trace” camping eti-

quette. The Spillman Beaches protect an alluvial fan and the

lower reaches of Spillman Creek. Spillman Beaches site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, and boat access only.Adams Lake Provincial Park (Bush Creek Site) is lightly for-ested with a decent beach. There are few facilities provided, and campers are reminded that they should be prepared to be com-pletely self-sufficient. The park is located on the south-western shores of Adams Lake, 15 km of paved and gravel road from Hwy #1 at Squilax, east of Kamloops, 30 km north of Chase. Take the Holding/Adams Lake West Road off the Squilax-Angle-mont Road. Poplar Point is another boat-access only beach area with for-ested upland. As with the Spill-

man Beaches site, there are no facilities here. This is a beau-tiful site with an opportunity

for wilderness, lakeshore camping.

Poplar Point protects a portion of Adams Lake

beach and an upland forest of Douglas-fir, western redcedar and cottonwoods. Poplar Point site is located on the east side of Adams Lake, where Bugcamp Creek en-ters the lake. Please be aware that the Momich Lakes Provincial Park area, lo-cated on the northeast end of Ad-ams Lake, is closed. The Momich River Campsite on Adams Lake remains open for use, however all other areas of the park are closed until further notice, and the road access in has been gated.Accommodations are also avail-able in the nearby towns of Ka-mloops, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sorrento and Scotch Creek. There are also a number of local private campgrounds. Nearby Johnson lake Resort is a full-service family resort, offering cabins, camping, friendly service and ex-cellent advice. See them at john-sonlakeresort.com, or call them at (250) 672-1008.Check out the Adams Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website to share your map markers, pho-tos and more: anglersatlas.com/lakes/14.


aDams laKe


(34,000 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 397 metres (1,302 feet)




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Birch laKe

Birch Lake offers everything an angler could want, with its

myriad bays to explore, its proxim-ity to other excellent fishing lakes, and its amazing scenery. Oh, and the fish are big, too! Birch Lake is stocked with 10,000 trout each year.The lake’s higher elevation pro-tects it from the summer doldrums. While lower elevation lakes can suffer in the deep heat of the sum-mer, the cool, deep waters of Birch Lake remain inviting, keeping the trout invigorated all season long. Some of the trout in Birch Lake have been known to reach sizes of 5 pounds or more. Curt Roy, from Birch Lake Fish Camp, says that in 2011, a 9lb trout came out of the lake.Trolling is the most effective way to fish Birch Lake, says Roy, and “colour coded lead core line with a 100 foot monofila-ment leader works great!” He adds that Flatfish in any colour, Wedding Bands, Hi ldebrandts , Dick Nites and some larger s p o o n s a r e

good choices. If you’re using straight monofila-ment, Roy suggests a Les Davis Sunflash, Cowbell or larger Ford Fender.Roy offers good advice for fly fishers as well. Try a very fast sink line with a 20 foot flou-rocarbon leader. A Big Bead Head leech in any colour will work all s e a s o n . Attractor p a t t e r n s such as D o c

Spratleys and Royal Coachmen are good to have on hand, and in the early spring, try a chironomid pattern.See www.anglersatlas.com/

lakes/133 to add your tips for B i r c h

Lake.

lAKe ACCess

Birch and Phinetta Lakes are located just off Highway 24,

east of Bridge Lake.

From 100 Mile House follow Highway 97 south to Highway 24 turnoff. Continue along this road past Lac Des Roches to the Ea-

kin Creek turnoff (south) which wraps around the northern

shore of Phinetta Lake.

Just after turning onto Eakin Road, a side

road to Birch Lake will be on the right (south),

ending at Birch Lake.

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Surface Area• 240 Hectares

(593 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 37.8 metres (124 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 1,126 metres (3,694 feet)

Survey Date• July 1979


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Co u r t n e y Lake is a popular fish-ing lake between Merritt and Kelowna, and early in the season the shoals are great places to catch fish. Courtney Lake was stocked with 8,000 rainbow trout last year.Rod Hennig, operator of Rodney’s Reel outdoors, has fished this lake many times and suggests anglers troll along the shelf in the transition zone from shallow to deep water.Early in the season just after the lake has turned over the fish feed close to the surface, says Hennig. While trolling he suggests keeping the lure about 5’ below the surface using a small split shot placed 12 to 16 inches from the lure.Flatfish, small Lyman Lures (size 1 and 2), and a Gibbs Kroc (size 1) are three lures he recommends, adding these lures can imitate the baitfish common in Courtney Lake—redside shiners. To imitate the baitfish, the lures

should d a r t back and forth fairly evenly. If the line is too heavy or the lure is improperly tied, the action can be impeded making it harder to catch fish.Hennig has a few tips to ensure proper lure action. Use a two-to-three foot leader and a light swivel tied to the line. Also, the line should be as light as possible to minimize drag on the lure. If it is still not showing the right action, adjust the eyelet of the lure, tuning it for the desired action.Later in the season as the water warms up, Hennig suggests fishing the deeper sections of the lake and dropping the lure down to about 20 feet of water. This targets the fish that have migrated to the deeper, cooler water.

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kelownafishing.com for a fabulous guided

fishing adventure.Make sure to consult

the Freshwater Fishing Regulations before dropping

your line in this lake.Also check out the Angler’s Atlas page for Courtney Lake to add your tips. See anglersatlas.com/lakes/374.

lAKe ACCess

From Kelowna, head west along Highway 97c for

about 90 km, to where it merg-es with Highway 5a. Continue along Hwy 5a towards Merritt for another seven kilometres to Courtney Lake—located on the right (east) side of the highway. There is a parking area off the highway (see map).

courTney laKe



(183 Acres)





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face laKe

Face Lake is the place to be on a hot summer day. Way

up high at 4,700 feet, it escapes the summer doldrums common to

many lower el-evation lakes.

The trout are active here, and there are plenty of them. There is natural spawning

habi-

tat, and the trout are prolific. They do not tend to be overly large, but make up for it by their sheer numbers. Face Lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout.

All kinds of anglers will be happy here, from beginners to experi-

enced. Joyce van tongeren from Mile High Resort, says

that while many lures and flies will work well here, resort guests seem to have some favourite

producers.

If you’re fly fishing, take note: Face Lake is known as a testing ground for fly patterns. If they work here, they may produce

well elsewhere, too. Some of the best are Pumpkins, Tom

Thumbs and a 52 Buick. Other favourites are halfbacks, fullbacks and olive scuds. One of the best, however, is the Mile High Special. Guests of the resort can find out more about this great fly.

Gear fishers can also hook into some fabulous fishing. Van Ton-geren says that some of the clas-sics are also some of the best producers. Work with a Wedding Band and worm, trolling along the dropoffs. Van Tongeren also says that the resort office carries a large selection of other choice lures.

Fishing is good for most of the year. May to October is prime

open water season, and there is ex-cellent ice fishing from December to April. Van Tongeren hints that there are some especially produc-tive hotspots on Face Lake. Guests can stop by the office for tips.

lAKe ACCess

From Kamloops, head west down the Trans-Canada High-

way to the Coquihalla Highway and Exit 336, the road to Logan Lake. Go 8 km west along the highway to Logan Lake before turning north onto Paska Lake Road, which is well signed. As you continue down this road for 10.2 km, you will pass Paska Lake before reaching the south end of Face Lake. The road to the Face Lake recreation site, which is rough and may require four-wheel-drive, is another 2.3 km.

Mile High Adventure Resort is located at the south end of Face Lake. This full service resort has cabins, camping and boat rentals, along with great fishing informa-tion. Visit milehighresort.com, or email [email protected].

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(152 Acres)



Survey Date• Unknown


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haTheume laKe

Hatheume Lake can reward patient anglers, and the trout

in this higher elevation lake have been known to reach five pounds or more. Hatheume Lake is regularly stocked with rain-bow trout.Glen Peck, from the Hatheume Lake Resort, says that Hatheume’s high-er elevation keeps it fishing well into August. He adds that Hatheume Lake’s “abundant food sources provide prolific insect hatches from late May to September.” He adds that the resident swallow population is a good indicator for the location of good chironomid hatches.Many fly patterns work on Hatheume Lake. Peck suggests that anglers will want to choose chironomids in a wide range of sizes. Small #18s all the way up to large #10 Bombers are good to have on hand. “Early in the season, black with red wrap and Chromies are suc-cessful. Mid- to late-season, I use an olive green with copper wrap,” says Peck.Peck notes that black, brown and maroon are good all-season leech colours. Also, Hatheume Lake has a great freshwater shrimp population, and olive and grey are

good c o l o u r s for early or later in the year.The best spots to try are the weedy areas around the southwest corner of the lake. The northwest corner is also a good starting point. Peck says that one of his favourite spots for a tro-phy is in the middle of the lake, but that he has personally caught large fish right off the dock at the resort.lAKe ACCess

From Kelowna, follow Highway 97c west to the

Sunset Exit. Continue along Sunset Road/Bear Forest Service Road north for 18 km to the Pinnacle/Hatheume turnoff on the left (north).

Hatheume lake Resort is locat-ed on the north-east shore of the lake and has several cabin rentals, boat rentals and a tackle and convenience store. For more information, call 250-469-9600, or visit them online at hatheu-melakeresort.com.



(267 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 12 metres (39 feet)


Survey Date• June 1980


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heffley laKe

He f f l e y Lake is a popular fishing and recreation lake north-east of Kamloops, about 45 minutes’ drive. It has good fly fishing in the fall, and several years ago was used as a practise lake for organiz-ers of the World Fly Fishing Championships.

Fishing is best in the west end, and there are good shoals in this area. All standard Kamloops patterns work well, including leeches, nymphs, bloodworms, damsels and shrimp patterns. By far the most popular choices are chironomids and caddis, and there is a good caddis hatch in the latter part of June into early July. Red and green are good colour choices.

Heffley Lake is best fished in the spring and fall. While still great fishing, later in the summer can be a little trickier. Hotshots, Flatfish, and even worms are good choices for August, before the fall fishing action gets going. Use a full sinking line for reach-ing cooler waters.

In the 1950’s intensive manage-ment activities were undertaken

to b o o s t t h e sport fish-ery popula-tion. According to the B.C. Government’s Fisheries Information Summary System database Heffley Lake was treat-ed in 1957 with toxaphene. A downstream barrier was installed to prevent coarse fish migration back into the lake. Finally the lake was restocked with rain-bow trout, and stocking has taken place every year since 1960.

Heffley Lake has a few accom-modation options for anglers. There are two resorts on the lake—the Hitch’n’Rail Resort and Heffley Lake Resort— and there is also a Forest Recreation Site, which has a boat launch.

The Heffley Lake page can be found at anglersatlas.com/lakes/795. Here, members can contribute their stories, photos and map markers to share their expe-riences of Heffley Lake. While

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lAKe ACCess

Follow Highway 5 north to Heffley Creek, about 25 km

north of Kamloops. At Heffley Creek, turn right (east) onto Sun Peaks Road and continue for about 15 km, where you will pass along the northern shore of Heffley Lake.

The Recreation Site is located along the north shore. The rec-reation site has space for thir-ty vehicles and a cartop boat launch. The site is 2WD access off of Sun Peaks Road.



(549 Acres)




Contour Units• Feet

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hyas laKe

Set among the rugged moun-tains of the Thompson

region, Hyas Lake offers excel-lent fishing, with a deep water hole and extensive shoal areas. These are prime trout waters, and Hyas Lake c a n

r e w a r d trout fishers with beau- ties up to five pounds.

Bloodworms, chironomids and shrimp are all abundant in Hyas Lake, as well as leeches and damselflies. As well, there is said to be a good waterboat-man hatch later in the summer.

The varied insect population makes it easy to experiment with your fly patterns and tech-niques. Try different sizes and colours, but as always, try to match your insect’s movement patterns.

Nearby Hadlow Lake offers good fishing as well. Although shallow, there is abundant insect life and good habitat to sustain a decent fishery.

To the south of Hyas Lake lies Pemberton lake, which is also

worth the trip. While it, too, can be shallow near the shore, good size trout inhabit these waters.

B o t h Hadlow a n d Pemberton Lakes have been stocked i n t e r m i t -tently with Pennask and B l a c k w a t e r trout.

lAKe ACCess

The Hyas Lake Recreation Site can

be accessed off Highway 1 just north of Kamloops. Travel up Paul Lake Road past Pinantan Lake to the junction of Hyas Lake Road and Pritchard Road. Turn onto Hyas lake Road and follow until arriving at

the recreation site. If in doubt, follow Hyas Lake Resort signs. Once at the recreation site, be aware of, and respect the use of, a signed parking area for Hyas Lake cabin owners.

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Johnson laKe

Jim and Barb Lewko, own-ers of Johnson Lake Resort,

describe the lake water as “the colour of the Caribbean.” Sometimes visibility is over 50 feet deep which means it is easy to spot the trout.

The lake regularly produces rainbow trout in the one to two pound range, with some lunkers up to five pounds.

The owners say trolling a fly pattern is the most popular fish-ing method. Barb’s preferred fly patterns for late spring are bright orange careys in #6 or 8 hooks and black leeches.

She also recommends a few other patterns: black and sil-ver split tails, to take advan-tage of the mayfly hatch; olive green Woolly Buggers size #10; Sparkle Careys size #8-12; ant patterns; and Halfbacks, tied with peacock herl—which she calls “a staple for this lake.”

Lure fishers should bring out their Flatfish, number 5’s. She recommends Flatfish in orange and green, red and yellow, pink and brown, as well as the frog Flatfish.

O f course, the traditional Wedding Band with Willow Leaf or gang troll is often a good producer. Try it in light green.

The lake is stocked with 5,000 fall fry rainbow trout each autumn, using Pennask Premier stock. These are great fighting fish, and will give anglers a definite challenge when they’re hooked.

The Angler’s Atlas lake page for Johnson Lake is a great place to post your tips, stories and vid-eos. Members can also post map markers to point out hazards and hotspots. See anglersatlas.com/lakes/918.

lAKe ACCess

Johnson Lake is about 100 kilometres northeast of

Kamloops. Follow Highway 5 north of the city for 60 kilo-metres to Agate Bay Road on the right (east). Continue along this paved road for another 22 kilometres. Turn onto the gravel road (Minova Road) located on the left (north) and follow for another 16 kilometres to the

resort.

The resort has several cabins, a camp-ground, a convenience store with tackle, and boat rentals. Firewood is free. To learn more about the resort you can visit JohnsonLakeResort.comThere is also a small recreation site at the east end of the lake, which has six vehicle units and a cartop boat launch. The rec site has been updated in the past two years. Also please note that we’ve had reports that the water is quite shallow near the boat launch.



(195 Acres)





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Kamloops laKe

Kamloops Lake is a large, deep, river-fed lake that sup-

ports a healthy population of large trout. The sagebrush, prickly pear cactus and desert terrain are a beautifully rugged backdrop to the fresh, cool water of Kamloops Lake.

Generally, anglers prefer lure fish-ing on this big lake. The trout here are piscivorous, meaning they f e e d on other fish.

A lure that r e s e m -

bles a

salmon or trout fry should work well.Anglers may succeed using the Coyote spoons, but other good choices are a silver Flatfish #4 to 7 and black Flatfish with silver specks. Tom Mack and Apex lures also work well using medium size hooks.When fishing for the larger trout, your best bet is to troll between six and ten km/h, and get the lure down deep with a downrigger. As with many larger lakes, finding the hot spots can be challenging. A fish finder can help make the most of your time in these big lakes.Fly fishing large lakes can be challenging, but there are great opportunities for fly fishers on Kamloops Lake. Streamers and leeches are popoular patterns. Stay fairly close to the shoreline. Look for some structure, such as trees and shallower areas. Also try

to find areas where there’s water flowing into the lake.Use a sinking line and get it down to no more than 20 feet. And finally, go slow. The North Thompson and South Thompson Rivers flow in and out of Kamloops Lake. The fishing in the Thompson River can be

spectacular, for both trout and steelhead.

Please keep in mind that the Thompson River is Classified Waters, and at certain times of the year, different regulations apply. As well, regulations change depending on the area. Please con-sult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information about fishing the Thompson River.To learn more about fly fishing larger lakes, drop by one of the local tackle shops and talk with the knowledgeable staff.lAKe ACCess

From Kamloops, follow the Trans Canada Highway west

about 40 km to Savona. There are two turnoffs into town, on the right (north) side of the highway.

F o l l o w either road into town to the Savona Public Beach, beside the Savona Hotel. There is public boat launch at Savona.Accommodations are available at the hotel or you can pull into Steelhead Provincial Park located two minutes from town. The park has 42 campsites and a cartop boat launch. Campsites available on a first come, first served basis.



(13,798 Acres)

Maximum Depth• >150 metres (>500 feet)


Survey Date• 1962


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Knouff (sullivan) laKe

Knouff Lake is a popular fish-ing destination for many

anglers, and has been made famous by the “Knouff Lake Special” fly pattern.

Formally known as Sullivan Lake, it is well known for its Mayfly and chironomid hatch-es. Watch for leeches in the spring. Gloria Lamberton from Knouff lake Resort says that in mid-June there is a mayfly hatch that usu-

ally lasts for about 3 weeks. Mayflies, leeches and Prince Nymphs are your best bet for fly patterns, she says.

Try fishing around the many islands and shoals in Knouff Lake, as well as any marl patches that are showing. If you’re not a fly fisher, try out a Frog Flatfish or Willow Leaf.

Fish during May and June for best results. The lake also has

great fishing in the fall season, with excellent water boatman flights. Shrimp and leech patterns also work well in the fall.

There is a two-fish per day limit on Knouff Lake, as well as a sin-gle hook restriction. Make sure to check the fishing regulations before heading to new lakes.

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The lake is on the east side of Highway 5, about 45 km

north-east of Kamloops. From 100 Mile House, take Highway 24 east to Highway 5, and travel south to Heffley Creek. Turn left (east) on the road to Sun Peaks Resort. Roughly five km along the road you will meet a forestry road on the left (north) leading to Knouff Lake—there is good signage for Knouff Lake Resort. Follow this road for about 15 km, at which point the road wraps around the west side of the lake.

There is a resort and forestry recreation site located beside the lake. The recreation site is found about halfway up the lake along the west shore. The site provides fifteen vehicle units and is equipped with a boat launch.

Knouff lake Resort is found further up the road at the north end of the lake, and there are several signs leading to the camp. This year-round resort offers cab-ins and a campground, and the main lodge has a store where you can purchase flies and basic food stuffs.

For more information about Knouff Lake Resort, contact Gloria Lamberton at 1-888-562-0555, or visit their web site at Knoufflake.com.



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lac Des roches

Lac Des Roches is located along Highway 24, often

referred to as the “Fishing Highway.” It is known for hav-ing an excellent trout fishery, and is heavily stocked each year with Pennask, Blackwater and Tunkwa strains of rainbow trout. The lake is renowned for its Mayfly hatch, usually occuring during May and June, which provides some of the best fly fishing in the region. Fly fishers from around the world come to the lake specifically for this hatch. Good flies to keep on hand for summer fishing are Tom Thumbs, and green or grey sedge patterns are good bets. Shrimp can work well all sea-son, while the trout seem to favour nymph patterns in the fall. A well-placed Woolly Worm can produce good results, too.Gear fishing is also popular, and troll-ing is

an effective way to make the most of your time on the lake. Needlefish and Flatfish work well here, aiming for gold or yellow colour combinations. Spin casting is also effective, using similar colours. Check out the lake page for Lac Des Roches at anglersat-las.com/lakes/1019. Share your stories, tips and more!lAKe ACCess

Highway 24 runs east-west and joins two major high-

ways in BC: Highway 97 and Highway 5. From Highway 97 the turnoff is located about 10 km south of 100 Mile House. Follow the highway (east) for about 50 km to the lake.

Travelling along Highway 5 the turnoff is located in the town of Little Fort, about 95 km north of Kamloops. Head

west along

Highway 24 for approximately 30 km to the lake.

There are two resorts along the lake, Lac Des Roches Resort, and eagle island Resort. Both are full service facilities with boat launches and cabins avail-able. Lac Des Roches Resort restaurant offers an excellent authentic Italian dining experi-ence, courtesy of owners / chefs Laura and Luca Lanzoni, not to be missed if you are in the area.



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lac le Jeune

Lac Le Jeune is a popular family fishing lake, and

an easy drive from Kamloops. There is a provincial park beside the lake, with concrete boat launch, vehicle campsites, pic-nic area, cold water taps, and a playground for children. Being a higher elevation lake, it often

escapes the summer doldroms offering good fishing most of the season.

Fly fishing is a great choice for Lac Le Jeune, as there are many different kinds of hatches throughout the season. Try a sedge pattern early on. Closer to fall, anglers will want to try a water boatman. Save these patterns for September, or when the evenings cool off.

The east and west ends of the lake are shallow and reedy, and are ideal locations for dragon and damsel fly hatches.

Some standards will work quite nicely in Lac Le Jeune. A half-back nymph, Doc Spratley, small leech patterns and an

assort-ment of

chironomids are all useful to have on hand.

Lure fishing is very productive here. Trolling a smaller Flatfish is a good choice. Apex lures are also useful and adaptable to all kinds of angling situations.

Visit the Angler’s Atlas and sign up to follow your favourite lakes! Members can now be notified whenever new infor-mation is posted on their favou-rites. See anglersatlas.com for details.

Members can post tips, videos, map markers and more. See the page for Lac Le Jeune at anglersatlas.com/lakes/1022.

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From Kamloops, head south along the Coquihalla

Highway for approx-imately 35 km until you reach the Lac Le Jeune Exit. Then follow the signs to the lake.

The provincial park offers sev-eral amenities. Camping there is provided on a first come, first served basis, and reservations are accepted. Visit bcparks.ca for more information. There is also a full service resort on the lake. Lac Le Jeune resort has cabins and boat rentals avail-able, as well as several other amenities. Visit their website at www.lljr.ca for more informa-tion.



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logan laKe

Logan Lake is a real success story, with its plentiful and

good sized trout. Logan Lake lies at the heart of a series of world class trout fishing lakes. It’s situ-ated right in town, and produces some of the largest trout in the region.

Fly fishing works best in Logan Lake. Wes Kellough, local angler, says that black is a good colour choice for flies. Chironomids and Pumpkinheads produce good results. Black and red or black and white chironomids are great choices, and anglers can also try black leeches and micro leeches. If you’re gear fishing, Kellough recom-mends a smaller flatfish or spin-ner.

Anglers can catch trout in the five pound range, some as big as ten pounds. The food choices for the trout are plentiful, and while they might be a little more finicky, the big trout are there for the taking.

This lake is great for fishing in a float tube or pontoon boat. There is a quota of 2 trout for Logan Lake, and only electric motors are permitted. While you’re out on the lake, keep an eye out for ducks and other migratory birds. When you’re finished fishing for the day, take a hike along the trails that wind around the lake.

Less than a generation ago, Logan Lake was described

as “little more than a slough.” But in 1979, mem-bers of the

Highland V a l l e y O u t d o o r

Associa t ion came up with a plan to reha-bilitate the lake. Since then, assis-tance has been given by Highland Valley Copper, Highland Valley Enhancement Fund, the former Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, Ducks Unlimited and the District of Logan Lake.

The lake currently has a small campsite, a 60 foot wharf, two aeration systems, an artificial spawning channel and a population of both Kamloops and Blackwater River trout, the latter stocked due to the recent introduction of shiners. The Blackwater trout are aggres-sive and hopefully will reduce the shiner population. Logan Lake is stocked with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

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To access Logan Lake from Kamloops, follow

Highway 5 south to Meadow Creek Road, about 35 km from Kamloops. Then follow Meadow Creek Road west, into the town of Logan Lake (approximately 20 km).

logan lake lodge is located on the shore of Logan Lake and is a full service facility with a res-taurant, pub, and liquor store. On the rare days when the fish aren’t biting, the lodge also has a golf course. To learn more, visit them at loganlake.com

As well, visit Mile High Resort, a full service resort facility on nearby Face Lake. Their website is at milehighresort.com.



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Over 25 high elevation lakes surrounding LoganLake offer world-class rainbow trout fishing. You can choose to fish “off-the-beaten-path” in lakes accessible only by 4WD, or enjoy the many lakes situated close to well-travelled roads. All offer a great experience to the avid fisher. Stay at one of our hotels, or enjoy Logan Lake Campground which offers powered sites, hot showers, a boat launch, and is located next to a 9 hole golf course.

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loon laKe

Loon Lake is one of many interior lakes that are large

and deep, and offer excellent fishing opportunities to chal-lenge both novice and expert alike. Loon Lake is more than 13 kilometres long and 65 metres deep, nestled in a valley in the rolling hills of the Bonaparte Plateau, the Arrowstone Hills and the Thompson Plateau.

Loon Lake is a popular lake for all sorts of recre-ational pursuits, and the l a r g e

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round out the experience. There are several spawning creeks that flow into Loon Lake’s clear, shoal-lined waters. There is plenty of vegetation along the shores, prime insect habitat, providing plenty of food for hungry trout.

The best way to cover the expanse of Loon Lake is by boat, and though shore fishing is possible, it can be difficult to wade through the brush in places.

Trolling is the best way to fish

Loon Lake. Flatfish, spoons, small spinners and plugs are your best bet. Ford Fenders with worms are basic and popular.

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d e p t h here, and

depth finders are helpful. Use

weights or a downrig-ger to get your line down deep

and target the trout.

Fly fishing here is not impos-sible. It is worth the effort for those willing to target the shoals or dropoffs. Good hatches of mayflies, chironomids and dragonflies, as well as freshwa-ter shrimp and leeches are avail-able year-round. While you can find trout throughout the length of the lake, most anglers con-centrate on the ends.

Note that a fishing closure is in effect all year off the mouth of Thunder Creek and within 500 m of the outlet stream at the southwest end of the lake from December 1 to April 30. Signs mark the boundaries of the closed areas.

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From 100 Mile House head out on Highway

97 to 20 Mile House. Take Loon Lake Road northeast for 17 km to reach the southwest end of the lake.

There are no fewer than eight private resorts along Loon Lake. Reports are that the campsite at Loon Lake Provincial Park has been closed.

Now follow your favourite lakes on the Angler’s Atlas website! Go to your favourite lake pages and click on the “follow” button to be notified of new posts and information on the website.

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mamiT laKe

Mamit Lake is a shallow, medium-size lake, located

between Merritt and Logan Lake in the Mamit Valley. The lake is part of the Guichon Creek water-shed, flowing into the Nicola River, near Merritt, and on into the Thompson River.

The lake is a popular troll-ing lake. Wedding Bands and Flatfish are favourite lures for anglers trolling Mamit Lake. Trout are gen-

erally in the one or two pound range but have been reported up to five pounds.

Because the lake is relatively shallow, it may be a good choice for early spring or later in the fall. Particularly right after ice-off (the time when ice has just left the lake), trout will feed actively.

If you are heading out to fly fish, bloodworms, leeches and shrimp

are good early season choices. Other good all-season choices are trolling leeches, Woolly Buggers and Doc Spratleys.

The lake is good for chironomids early in the year, and is also known for its good Mayfly hatch. The north and s o u t h

ends of Mamit Lake

have good shoal areas. Keep in mind

that trout will be more active in the evening, as will

their food sources. At these times, bright flourescent colours can sometimes produce good results.

Mamit lake has a good bur-bot fishery. However, the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations specify that it is a catch-and-release fishery only.

The wind can get very high down the valley and that can make the lake dangerous at times. Be sure to watch the weather closely and don’t get caught unprepared.

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From Kamloops ,head south along

Highway 5 to Meadow Creek Road (exit 336), and continue to the town of Logan Lake. At the end of this road, you will meet Highway 97c. Turn left (south) here on to the Highway, also known as Mamit Lake Road, and follow for about 12 km. The road wraps around the eastern shore of the lake and is easy to spot.


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nicola laKe

Amid the rolling hills of the Thompson Nicola Valley

lies the spectacular Nicola Lake. Renowned for its depth and its fabulous fishing, Nicola Lake is a popular recreation lake.

The trout and kokanee in Nicola Lake are large as well, and the cool, deep water helps to keep the fishing consistent even through the heat of the summer.

Nicola Lake is home to rainbow trout and kokanee, as well as burbot. Burbot make for great

ice fishing, as they are most active in the

depths of

winter. Johnny garland , from Surplus Herby’s in Kamloops, notes that burbot is a popular winter sport fishery. Buzz Bombs are great for jig-ging, partly because of their flashing action. Keep in mind that burbot is catch-and-release in Nicola Lake.

Rainbows may go after Panther Martins, Mepps and Blue Foxes, Garland says. While lure fishing is an effective way to make the most of big waters, fly fishing on Nicola Lake can be rewarding, too. Later in the season, Garland suggests half-backs and shrimp patterns, especially for later sea-son fishing.

Kokanee have been known to prefer flashy colours. Red is a good choice for these feisty fish, and red and silver or orange and silver combinations can be useful to have on hand. Garland says that for kokanee, even a simple gang troll or a hook and worm can be effective. Ford fenders are popular.

Remember to pay attention to your speed when you’re trolling. Different pieces of equipment are most effective at par-ticular speeds.

The same goes for trolling flies. In big water

such as Nicola Lake it may be tempt-ing to cover as much water as possible, however it will do you more good to slow down and let your fly work to its best potential.

The Nicola River flows in and out of Nicola Lake. This great river flows into the Thompson River, which is also renowned for its steelhead and salmon. Please note that both the Thompson and Nicola Rivers have strict regula-tions in place regarding steel-head and salmon. Please consult both the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations and the Federal Fishing Regulations.

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There are sev-eral access

points to Nicola Lake. From Merritt, head northeast

along Highway 5 about 7 kilo-metres to Monck Provincial Park. This large campground boasts 120 camp sites, boat launches, hiking trails and pictographs.Several other points along Highway 5 provide access as well as boat launches and day-use areas. The recreational opportunities on Nicola Lake are well worth a trip, even for non-anglers. Windsurfing, sailing and boating are very popular, and the numer-ous hiking trails around the lake provide great dry land activities.



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pass laKe

Pass Lake is about 45 min-utes northwest of Kamloops

and is managed as a trophy fly-fishing lake.

Although the lake is small, it produces trophy trout. There are some huge fish in Pass Lake, some in the ten pound range.

Spring and fall are the best times to fish Pass Lake.

Damselflies are good, and may-flies and chironomids are great choices for early season fishing.

These same patterns are good for fall, too, and anglers will want to add shrimp and water boatman patterns to their arse-nals.

The lake has been stocked with rainbow trout nearly every year since 1953. One of the fisheries constraints noted by provincial

biologists has been a lack of natural creek systems for

mature fish to spawn.

In an attempt to enhance fisher-ies production in Pass Lake, the Kamloops F l y f i s h e r ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n

have placed gravel over

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spring areas located on the south lake shore. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. reg-ularly stocks Pass Lake with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

There is a bait ban on the lake; and only artificial flies with sin-gle barbless hooks are allowed. Other restrictions apply, so check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Fishing Regulations before you head out to this lake.

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Access from Kamloops is along the Lac Du Bois

Road for roughly 30 km. Pass Lake is located along this road, and has a Forest Recreation site. The site is accessible with 2WD, has space for 20 vehicle units, and has a boat launch.


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pillar laKe

Pillar Lake is one of those great local lakes that pleases

everyone from families to expert anglers. A short drive from the small interior town of Falkland, Pillar Lake is a favourite with lo-cal anglers. This popular family fishing lake may not be very big, but it has an excellent sport fish-ery and is not too heavily fished. In many places the forest de-scends right to the shoreline, though it is possible to find some decent shore fishing locations. Small boats will have no problem here. There are some great, steep dropoffs and holes that make trolling Pillar Lake especially productive.Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rainbow trout.

Fly fishers may find that chi-ronomids produce in the early season with damselfly and dragonfly imitations performing best toward the summer months. Most anglers target the shoals at the north end of the lake. Angler’s Atlas members report that trolling a black or silver Doc Spratley in this area rewarded them with a good sized rainbow.

Gear fishers can work with Spin-

ners and Spoons, Flatfish and Plugs. Troll out and try a zig zag, back and forth from shallow to deep. Go slow.The Angler’s Atlas web page for Pillar Lake is at anglersatlas.com/lakes1489. Here, members can post tips, hazards and hotspots and more. While you’re there, sign up to follow your favourite lakes and be notified whenever new information is posted.lAKe ACCess

From Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway to

the Highway 97 turnoff at Mon-te Creek. Head south and drive for about 45 km to Falkland. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to nearby Joyce Lake, turn north and drive for 12 km to Pillar Lake. The gravel road remains in good condition year-round. A public day-use cartop boat launch is located near the south end of the lake. There is also a private resort located on the lake, offering cabin rentals and rv sites, a boat launch and rentals. Visit their website at pillarlake.com, or email them at [email protected].

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pinanTan laKe

Pinantan Lake, one of the Thompson Region’s fam-

ily fishing waters, appeals to families and experts alike. The highly productive aquatic envi-ronment helps the trout to thrive and reach large sizes.

Pinantan Lake is an all around good family lake any time of year. Ice fishing extends the sea-son, making this a go-to lake any time.

The areas around Pinantan Lake’s shores are somewhat marshy, and it’s easy to get tan-gled up in these sections. This is prime insect habitat. Some of the best locations are along the steep drop offs a n d many shoal

areas. Try cruising in between the islands and out to the deeper sections in the middle.

Fly fishers will especially appre-ciate Pinantan Lake, with its abundant mayfly hatch in early summer and its proliferation of other insects and aquatic inver-tebrates. Pinantan Lake’s pro-ductive habitat supports trout in the 1.5 lb range, some even up to three pounds or more. Also, in 2013, 4,000 rainbow trout year-lings were released in the lake.

Brad Watson, who runs pinantan lake Family Resort, offers some suggestions for get-ting at these big trout.

“For flies, try a red bead-head-ed leech. Troll slowly on a fast-sinking line,” he says. Another great fly pattern for

Pinantan Lake is a green modified 52 Buick.

G e a r fish-e r s

will do well here, too, especially with a red Flatfish or a silver Deadly Dick.

Watson notes that there really isn’t any decent shore fishing, as there is no real access. Bring a boat or float tube, or rent from the resort.

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From Kamloops, head north down the Yellowhead

Highway (Highway 5). Turn right at Paul Lake Road (look for the Husky station on the right) and drive for 30 min-utes down this paved road to the small residential commu-nity. You will pass Paul Lake Provincial Park along the way.

pinantan lake Family Resort offers cabins, camping, a boat launch and boat rentals. Visit their website at pinantanlake.bc.ca or call them at 1-866-882-8826.



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roche laKe

Set in the Thompson Plateau, Roche Lake lies entirely

within Roche Lake Provincial Park. This lake is a great week-end getaway. Anglers will find a lot to explore and new favourite spots each time out.

The fish are big and plentiful, some over five pounds. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. releases yearling rainbow trout into Roche Lake. In 2011, a rainbow over 7 pounds was pulled from the lake. Lower quo-tas have meant that the average fish size has been getting bigger every year.

Black leeches and green shrimp are the natural feed for the trout in Roche Lake. Anglers should explore the areas around Carl Flats, where it is rela-tively shallow.

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spinning outfits go with a light-weight rod. Popular lures include Flatfish, Hot Shot and Kwikfish in orange and black, silver and black, frog and silver, plus Rooster Tail, Mepps Aglia and Panther Martin weighted spin-ners.

When exploring new water and looking for a good place to fish, look for fish feeding on the sur-face, and look at birds circling over sections of the lake. Both techniques can be very effective in locating fish.

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From Kamloops, head south along Highway 5A, for

roughly 20 km, until you reach Roche Lake Road at the north end of Trapp Lake. Turn left here (east), and then follow the signs to the lake.

Anglers have two options for a c c o m m o d a -tions — the Roche Lake Resort and

Provincial Park Campsites. The resort is found along the east-

ern shore, whereas the park has two campgrounds,

situated at the northern tip of the lake and along the western shore.

Roche Lake Resort is a full ser-vice lodge with a restaurant, store, boat rentals and tackle available. Call (250) 828-2007 or visit their website at: RocheLake.com



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shuswap laKe

Shuswap Lake is one of B.C.’s favorite destination lakes.

The lake is made up of several distinct arms with the town of Salmon Arm taking the name of the southernmost arm. Along with the amazing recreational opportunities on Shuswap Lake, the fishing is spectacular.

Sheldon Sherman, from Reel Fishing Adventures, says that heavy gear is an absolute must for Shuswap. The fish are big, the

water is deep, and while you may have luck with

lighter equip-

m e n t , you will have bet-ter luck with heavy-duty stuff.

As well, downriggers and fish finders are other essen-tial pieces of equipment. For water as big as Shuswap Lake, anglers will want to make the most of

their time, a n d

these items will help you locate more fish, faster.

Vary your speed, and pay atten-tion to the structure in the lake, as that is more likely where the fish are located.

Check out Sherman’s website for more great tips, and information about where to fish on Shuswap Lake, at reelfishingadventures.net. The lake offers excellent fish-ing for numerous fish species including rainbow trout, burbot, kokanee, lake trout and whitefish.

Please be sure to consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations

before heading out. Shuswap Lake is subject to

various restric-tions in differ-

ent areas. A s

well, regulations changed some-what in 2013.

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There are several access points to Shuswap Lake, as the

Trans Canada Highway borders many sections of the lake and the communities of Sorrento, Salmon Arm and Sicamous are located on its shore.

There are a number of provincial parks located around the lake and BC Parks website has detailed map showing all their parks around the lake and access roads to those parks with road access.To learn more about the these and other parks, visit BCparks.ca.

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Without ques-tion, the future of fishing is with the children. But, at times, it can seem like a daunting task to get young ones hooked on an ac-tivity with the (undeserved) repu-tation for being boring. The key is fast action. Keep young hands and eyes busy with wriggling worms, fast reels and feisty trout.

Walloper lake is stuffed with rain-bow trout that are not big — no more than 0.5 kilograms (one pound) — but eager and easy to catch. A 20-metre fishing wharf at the lake, which was built by members of the Kamloops and District Fish and Game Club, makes it easy for youngsters to drop a line without a boat. The water off the end of the dock is roughly 2 m deep.

When the fish are nearby, which is pretty much all the time except when noisy people on the wharf drive them out, all it takes is a worm suspended from a bobber

from 1 m to 2 m to get some ac-tion. Don’t use big pieces of bait as your supply will quickly run out.

Walloper Lake is also a great place to introduce children to fly fishing. These fish will quickly key in on chironomids, nymphs and leeches. Boaters will find good action along the gently slop-ing shoals and at the dropoffs near the lake’s points. The deadfall along the shorelines can also hold fish, although fishing in the snags requires skillful casting.

Ice fishing is also popular on Wal-loper Lake. An aerator is on the lake to oxygenate the water and stave off winterkills, but caution is required as the ice near the aera-tor can be thin and unstable, even well back from the open water.

Safe-ty fencing is

installed around the open water to

keep anglers and ani-mals out of harm’s way.

This lake is the perfect place to create a lifetime of memories

with a young angler. Hopefully the great memories and thrill of fishing will carry those young an-glers well into adulthood.

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From Kamloops, take the Co-quihalla Highway (Highway

5) south for 25 km to the Logan Lake exit (Exit 336). Cross the overpass and drive northeast for 0.6 km. Turn right to enter the Walloper Lake recreation site.

A day-use provincial park is situ-ated on the northeast corner by the wharf. There is no camping at the recreation site, but it offers a pit toilet, picnic tables, and boat launch for cartoppers and small trailered craft.

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Thompson Nicola Fishing Regulations 2013-2015

Thompson Nicola Fishing 2013

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GeNerAL reSTrICTIONSspring closure: No fishing in any stream in Region 3 from Jan. 1 to June 30 (see tables for excep-tions).single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 3, all year.steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a steelhead conservation surcharge stamp if you intend to fish for steelhead anywhere in B.c. in addition, a steelhead stamp is manda-tory when fishing most classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7 for details.

rePOrT TAGGed FISHPlease report tagged fish to the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in kamloops at 1-800-388-1606. information should include tag number and colour, fish length and weight, and location of capture. Please leave your name & phone number so we can provide you with details.

reGIONAL dAILy CATCH QuOTAS(see tables for exceptions)trout/char: 5, but not more than• 4 from streams• 1 over 50 cm• 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) or lake trout, none under 60 cmand you must release:• ALL STEELHEAD• Bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streams, Aug. 1 to Oct. 31• Lake trout from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31kokanee: 5 (none from streams)Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)Burbot: 2White sturgeon: catch and release onlycrayfish: 25Possession QuotasPossession quotas = 2 daily quotas(see tables for exceptions)annual catch QuotasAnnual catch quota for Shuswap Lake(per licence year):Rainbow trout: 5 over 50 cmchar - lake trout and bull trout(Dolly Varden): 5 over 60 cmDaily & Annual Catch Quotas for SalmonPlease refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for salmon Regulations

STeeLHeAd MANAGeMeNT CHANGeSin response to low abundance of steelhead in the thompson-Nicola Region, steelhead fisheries will be closed.the following waters are closed to all fishing:Thompson River: below signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River, October 1 to May 31 (see tables for exceptions);Fraser River: from Hwy 99 Bridge at Lillooet to BC Hydro tail race outflow channel, October 1 to May 31; and from the confluence with thompson River to cNR bridge approx. 1 km down-stream, October 1 to May 31;Nahatlatch River below Nahatlatch Lake and Stein River: from January 1 to May 31Frances and Hannah lakes: from January 1 to May 31; andSeton River below Seton Lake: from April 1 to May 31 .sport fishing openings will be announced in season, if scientific information suggests that abun-dance is adequate to support a fishery.




TAbLe LeGeNdsee the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake(not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85)CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or class ii waters, see p. 8* including tributaries Wheelchair accessible age Restricted Waters

ILLeGAL MOveMeNT OF LIve FISHSee important information on page 84.Phillips, Fleming, Skimikin, Miller, Skmana, Little Skmana, Forest and Nellies Lakes are now re-opened following treatment to eradicate illegally introduced spiny-ray fish.

ABBOTT LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ADAMS LAKE 3-37 No fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30 Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm) Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31

ADAMS RIVER (above Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm); bait ban Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm), July 1-30 & Nov 1-Dec 31 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release, Aug 1-Oct 31

ADAMS RIVER (below Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boats

ALBREDA RIVER 3-43 Closed all yearALICE CREEK 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-sept 30

AMPHITHEATRE LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ANDY LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

ANSTEY RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

ANTLER LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

AYLMER (Star) LAKE 3-27 Closed all year (Provincial broodstock lake)

AZURE LAKE 3-46 trout daily quota = 2

BARE LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

BIG BAR CREEK 3-31 Exempt from Spring Closure below Big Bar Lake

BIG BAR LAKE 3-31 speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towing

BIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

BIRCH LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

BLACKWATER CREEK 3-33 Closed all yearBLEEKER LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!BLOWDOWN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BLUE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook

BOB LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BONAPARTE RIVER 3-30 Closed all year below falls at Bonaparte fishway; No trout under 25 cm below Bonaparte Lake

BRIAN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BRIDGE RIVER 3-33 Closed all year from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River No fishing below Hwy 40 bridge (approx. 6 km north of Lillooet), Mar 31-June 20 No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release above Downton Lake (Reservoir)

BROKEN HOOK LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

BROOK LAKE 3-13 Electric motors only

BULMAN LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

CALLING LAKE 3-18 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

CAMPBELL CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure




ABBOTT LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ADAMS LAKE 3-37 No fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30 Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm) Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31

ADAMS RIVER (above Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm); bait ban Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm), July 1-30 & Nov 1-Dec 31 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release, Aug 1-Oct 31

ADAMS RIVER (below Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boats

ALBREDA RIVER 3-43 Closed all yearALICE CREEK 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-sept 30

AMPHITHEATRE LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ANDY LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

ANSTEY RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

ANTLER LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

AYLMER (Star) LAKE 3-27 Closed all year (Provincial broodstock lake)

AZURE LAKE 3-46 trout daily quota = 2

BARE LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

BIG BAR CREEK 3-31 Exempt from Spring Closure below Big Bar Lake

BIG BAR LAKE 3-31 speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towing

BIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

BIRCH LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

BLACKWATER CREEK 3-33 Closed all yearBLEEKER LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!BLOWDOWN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BLUE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook

BOB LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BONAPARTE RIVER 3-30 Closed all year below falls at Bonaparte fishway; No trout under 25 cm below Bonaparte Lake

BRIAN LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

BRIDGE RIVER 3-33 Closed all year from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River No fishing below Hwy 40 bridge (approx. 6 km north of Lillooet), Mar 31-June 20 No trout under 25 cm; bull trout release above Downton Lake (Reservoir)

BROKEN HOOK LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

BROOK LAKE 3-13 Electric motors only

BULMAN LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

CALLING LAKE 3-18 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

CAMPBELL CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure

CANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 5-15) 3-46 trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook

CAYOOSH CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm below falls

CELISTA CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release and bait ban below the falls

CHASE CREEK 3-26 Exempt from Spring Closure

CHATAWAY LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only

CLANWILLIAM LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

CLEARWATER LAKE 3-46 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

CLEARWATER RIVER 3-40 3-46

Below old clearwater Bridge, open July 1-apr 30 Bait ban (a) from Falls creek to Mahood River, all year, and (b) from Mahood River to N. thompson River, sept 1-July 31 No angling from powered boats below Falls creek trout/char release

CLINTON CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure

COLBORNE LAKE (“Lake 1373”) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located 2 km south of Lolo Lake in the Mann Cr. drainage

COLDWATER RIVER 3-13 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm; No fishing for bull trout all year (any caught must be released)

COLDWATER RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 3-13 see Juliet, July and Mine creeks

COMMUNITY LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

COPPER LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

COURTNEY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

CRAZY CREEK 3-35 Closed all year below the falls, open all year above the falls

CUTOFF VALLEY CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure

DARDANELLES LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

DEADMAN RIVER 3-29 No trout under 25 cm below Mowich Lake

DEEP LAKE 3-28 trout/char daily quota = 2

DOUGLAS LAKE 3-12 Burbot release

DOWNTON LAKE (Reservoir) 3-33 Bull trout release

DUM LAKE 3-28 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

DUTCH LAKE 3-40 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

EAGAN LAKE 3-30 No fishing Jan 1-apr 30 Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook, May 1-Dec 31

EAGLE RIVER 3-34 Rainbow trout and char release; speed restriction (5 km/h) Bait ban below Griffin Lake

EDITH LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

ELBOW LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ELEANOR LAKE 3-40 Electric motors only

ENGLISHMEN LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ERNEST LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

ESTELLE LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

FACE (Mile High) LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

FATOX LAKE 3-29 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

FIFTYNINE CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure

FIFTYSEVEN CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring Closure

FILE CREEK 3-45 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

FLAPJACK LAKE 3-39 Electric motors only

FLOATLAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

FRANCES LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook




FRASER RIVER 3-14 Exempt from Spring Closure above Thompson River, except as noted below Closed all year from signs 6.5 km south of Boston Bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells Gate No fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at Bridge River rapids to the Bc Railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20 No fishing from the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to BC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel, Oct 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings No fishing from the confluence withthompson River to the cNR bridge approx. 1 km downstream, Oct 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulationsfor possible in-season openings

FRED LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

FRISKEN LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

GAMMARUS LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

GLIMPSE LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only

GRIFFIN LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approx. 4 km SW of Taweel Lake

GUICHON CREEK 3-18 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm below Mamit Lake

GUMP LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

GUN LAKE 3-32 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GYPSUM LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only

HAMMER LAKE 3-30 Electric motors only

HANNAH LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook

HARPER LAKE 3-26 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

HAT CREEK 3-17 Exempt from Spring Closure

HATHEUME LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) 3-27 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)

HEMP CREEK 3-46 Exempt from Spring Closure

HIHIUM LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

HORSESHOE LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! HOSLI LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

HUDSON BAY LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

“ISLAND” LAKE 3-18 See Big O.K. Lake

ISLAND LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

ISOBEL LAKE 3-28 trout/chardaily quota= 2; age restriction(see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

JACKO LAKE 3-19 No ice fishingJACKPINE LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

JACKSON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook

JIMMY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only

JULIET CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearJULY CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearKANE LAKES 3-13 See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakes

KNOUFF LAKE 3-27 See Sullivan Lake

KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE 3-17 Electric motors only

LAC LE JEUNE 3-19 Speed restriction (20km/h);∞= wheelchair accessible

LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE 3-32 Electric motors only

“LAKE 1372” 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake

“LAKE 1373” 3-39 see colborne lake

LANCE LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

LEIGHTON LAKE 3-18 No fishing within 100 m of the mouth of the inlet stream, May 1-Nov 30 No fishing within 100 m of the tunkwa creek outlet, May 1-Nov 30




FRASER RIVER 3-14 Exempt from Spring Closure above Thompson River, except as noted below Closed all year from signs 6.5 km south of Boston Bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells Gate No fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at Bridge River rapids to the Bc Railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20 No fishing from the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to BC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel, Oct 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings No fishing from the confluence withthompson River to the cNR bridge approx. 1 km downstream, Oct 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulationsfor possible in-season openings

FRED LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

FRISKEN LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

GAMMARUS LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

GLIMPSE LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only

GRIFFIN LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Located approx. 4 km SW of Taweel Lake

GUICHON CREEK 3-18 Open June 1-Dec 31 No trout under 25 cm below Mamit Lake

GUMP LAKE 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

GUN LAKE 3-32 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

GYPSUM LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only

HAMMER LAKE 3-30 Electric motors only

HANNAH LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings single barbless hook

HARPER LAKE 3-26 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

HAT CREEK 3-17 Exempt from Spring Closure

HATHEUME LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

HEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) 3-27 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)

HEMP CREEK 3-46 Exempt from Spring Closure

HIHIUM LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

HORSESHOE LAKE 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! HOSLI LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

HUDSON BAY LAKE 3-30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

“ISLAND” LAKE 3-18 See Big O.K. Lake

ISLAND LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

ISOBEL LAKE 3-28 trout/chardaily quota= 2; age restriction(see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

JACKO LAKE 3-19 No ice fishingJACKPINE LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

JACKSON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook

JIMMY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only

JULIET CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearJULY CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearKANE LAKES 3-13 See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakes

KNOUFF LAKE 3-27 See Sullivan Lake

KWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE 3-17 Electric motors only

LAC LE JEUNE 3-19 Speed restriction (20km/h);∞= wheelchair accessible

LAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE 3-32 Electric motors only

“LAKE 1372” 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake

“LAKE 1373” 3-39 see colborne lake

LANCE LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

LEIGHTON LAKE 3-18 No fishing within 100 m of the mouth of the inlet stream, May 1-Nov 30 No fishing within 100 m of the tunkwa creek outlet, May 1-Nov 30

LITTLE DUM LAKE 3-28 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

LITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE 3-27 No powered boats

LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches)

3-30 speed restriction (20 km/h)

“LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

Unnamed lake approx. 200m SW of Peter Hope Lake

LLOYD LAKE 3-30 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

LODGEPOLE LAKE 3-19 Electric motors only; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! LOGAN LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

Electric motors only; WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration! LOLO LAKE 3-39 Electric motors only

LOON LAKE 3-30 Closed all year NE of signs near the mouth of Thunder Creek and the public access site No ice fishing within 500 m of outlet stream at sW end of lake as marked by signs

LORENZO LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

LOST LAKE (Near Taweel Lake) 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

LOWER KANE LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

LUNDBOM LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

LYNN LAKE 3-28 No ice fishingMACHETE LAKE (including that portion known as “Bear” Lake)

3-30 No fishing Jan 1-apr 30 kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook

MAHOOD LAKE (see map on page 30 for area closure)

3-46 No fishing within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, July 1-Dec 31 No fishing within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, July 1-Dec 31

MAHOOD RIVER 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-June 30 trout/char release; bait ban

MAKA CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm

MAMIT LAKE 3-18 Burbot release

MARA LAKE 3-26 See Shuswap Lake

MARSHALL LAKE 3-32 speed restriction (15 km/h)

MCARTHUR ISLAND SLOUGH 3-28 No powered boats from 12th st. bridge to mainstem

MCNOMEE CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

MELLIN (Jerry) LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

MENZIES LAKE 3-13 Closed all yearMINE CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearMONTE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure

MOORE CREEK 3-19 Exempt from Spring Closure

MOOSEHEAD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

“MORGAN” LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 1.5 km NW of Pat (“Six Mile”) Lake adjacent to Six Mile Hill Rd; also called “Highway” Lake”

MURTLE RIVER 3-45 Exempt from Spring Closure

NAHATLATCH LAKE (East and West) 3-15 single barbless hook; see page 2 in this section for bull trout daily quota

NAHATLATCH RIVER 3-15 Closed all year from Frances Lake downstream 400 m to signs at logging road bridge Below Nahatlatch Lake (including Hannah and Frances lakes; except as noted above), open until Dec 31; no fishing Jan 1 to May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings Above Nahatlatch Lake, open all year Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm)

NICOLA RIVER 3-13 Open above Nicola Lake, July 1-Dec 31 and open below Nicola Lake, June 1-Feb 28 Trout/char release below Nicola Lake, Jan 1-Feb 28 No trout under 25 cm below Nicola Lake No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)

NICOLA LAKE 3-19 Burbot release

NISKONLITH LAKE 3-27 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

NORA LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

“NORMAN” LAKE 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota= 2; unnamed lake approx. 600m SE of Durand Lake

NORTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-27 Exempt from Spring Closure ; no trout under 30 cm; see page 31 for bull trout daily quota




NUGGET LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PASKA LAKE 3-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

PASS LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook

PAT LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PAUL CREEK (Below Paul Lake) 3-27 Open all year, age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

PENNASK CREEK 3-12 Closed all year above Pennask Lake

PENNASK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

PERRY RIVER 3-35 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

PETER HOPE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PILLAR LAKE 3-26 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

PINANTAN LAKE 3-27 Electric motors only

PINNACLE LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PLATEAU LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only

PRESSY LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

PRINGLE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure

PROSPECT CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)

RAINBOW LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook

RED LAKE 3-29 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

RICHARD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ROCHE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motors only, on part of the lake

ROCK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ROSE LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!ROSS MOORE LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

SALMON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

SALMON RIVER 3-26 Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban below Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland

SCOTCH CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

SETON RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure (includes BC Hydro Power Canal above the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) No trout under 25 cm below Seton Lake Below Seton Lake, no fishing Apr 1-May 31; check website www .env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations-for possible in-season openings

SEYMOUR RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release below the falls Bait ban

SHUMWAY LAKE 3-20 No fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, apr 1-Oct 31

SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 30) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)

3-26 No ice fishing No fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31 (see map c on page 30) No fishing in the entire area north of albas, Mar 15-May 31( see map B on pagge 30) No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 30) Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5” char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the city of salmon arm are exempt for the bait ban)conservation surcharge stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm

sicaMOus NaRROWs 3-26 speed restriction (5 km/h)

“SIX MILE” LAKE 3-19 See Pat Lake

“SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure See Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake

SPIDER LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2




NUGGET LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PASKA LAKE 3-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

PASS LAKE 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barb-less hook

PAT LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PAUL CREEK (Below Paul Lake) 3-27 Open all year, age restriction (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

PENNASK CREEK 3-12 Closed all year above Pennask Lake

PENNASK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

PERRY RIVER 3-35 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

PETER HOPE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PILLAR LAKE 3-26 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

PINANTAN LAKE 3-27 Electric motors only

PINNACLE LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

PLATEAU LAKE 3-20 Electric motors only

PRESSY LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

PRINGLE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure

PROSPECT CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)

RAINBOW LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hook

RED LAKE 3-29 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

RICHARD LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ROCHE LAKE 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Electric motors only, on part of the lake

ROCK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

ROSE LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!ROSS MOORE LAKE 3-19 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

SALMON LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

SALMON RIVER 3-26 Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban below Hwy #97 bridge at Falkland

SCOTCH CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban

SETON RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure (includes BC Hydro Power Canal above the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake) No trout under 25 cm below Seton Lake Below Seton Lake, no fishing Apr 1-May 31; check website www .env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations-for possible in-season openings

SEYMOUR RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release below the falls Bait ban

SHUMWAY LAKE 3-20 No fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, apr 1-Oct 31

SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps on page 30) (includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unless stated otherwise)

3-26 No ice fishing No fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31 (see map c on page 30) No fishing in the entire area north of albas, Mar 15-May 31( see map B on pagge 30) No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A on page 30) Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5” char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5Bait ban, single barbless hook (anglers fishing from the community pier in the city of salmon arm are exempt for the bait ban)conservation surcharge stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm

sicaMOus NaRROWs 3-26 speed restriction (5 km/h)

“SIX MILE” LAKE 3-19 See Pat Lake

“SMITH” LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) 3-46 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-20 Exempt from Spring Closure See Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake

SPIDER LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

SPIUS CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)

SPRUCE LAKE 3-32 trout/char daily quota = 2 (only 1 bull trout - none under 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

STAKE LAKE 3-19 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!STAR LAKE 3-39 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

STEIN LAKE 3-16 No powered boats

STEIN RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm Open until Dec. 31; No fishing Jan 1-May 31; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season openings

STUMP LAKE 3-20 No fishing Jan 1 - May 31 northeast of fishing boundary signs located on each shoreline in the vicinity of Stump Lake Creek speed restriction (70 km/h)

SULLIVAN (Knouff) LAKE 3-27 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

SUMMIT LAKE 3-39 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

SUMMIT LAKE 3-28 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

TEXAS CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure

THOMPSON RIVER (above Kamloops Lake) 3-28 Exempt from Spring Closure

THOMPSON RIVER ∏ (below signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River)

3-13 3-14 3-18

Only open June 1-sept 30; check website www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations for possible in-season opening that would include the Fraser river from the confluence with Thompson r. to the CNr bridge (approx. 1 km downstream) trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 35 cm) Special additional opening from the CNR bridge below Deadman River to CNR bridge above Bonaparte River, May 1-31; trout/char release and artificial fly only, May 1-31 Bait ban upstreamof the boundarysigns located near Martel * No angling from boats below signs at Kamloops Lake* : Class II water Oct 1-dec 31 and Steelhead stamp mandatory Oct 1-dec 31 (when open)

THREE VALLEY LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

TRANQUILLE LAKE 3-29 Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10

TRANQUILLE RIVER 3-29 Exempt fromSpring Closure

TROUT CREEK (Wells Gray Park) 3-46 Open Oct 1-June 30

TULIP LAKE 3-20 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!TUNKWA LAKE 3-18 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

TUMTUM LAKE 3-42 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm); bait ban

TUPPER LAKE 3-18 Electric motors only

UPPER KANE LAKE 3-13 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

VICTOR LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) release

WALKER CREEK 3-32 Closed all yearWALKER LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

WALLOPER LAKE 3-19 WArNING! dangerous thin ice due to aeration!WARREN LAKE 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

WASLEY LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

WHITE LAKE 3-26 No fishing within 400m of the mouth of Cedar Creek as designated by signs, Dec 1-June 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

WINEHOLT LAKE 3-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2



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7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH [email protected] (250) 378-2616 guestranchbc.com 4 4 4

ACE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (250) 456-7518 acehighresort.com 4 4 4

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 377-7615 4 4

BABINE LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2310 4 4

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP [email protected] (250) 847-2341 babinenorlakes.com 4 4

BARE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (604) 858-8151 barelakelodge.com 4 4 4

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1100 barneyslakesideresort.com 4 4 4

BATNUNI LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 412-5595 batnunilakeresort.com 4 4 4

BC SPORTFISHING GROUP [email protected] (877) 796-3345 bcsporfishinggroup.com 4 4 4 4

BEAR COVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING DESTINATION [email protected] (877) 949-7939 bearcovecottages.ca 4 4 4

BEAVER LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 762-2225 beaverlakesresort.com 4 4 4 4 4

BENT RODS GUIDING & FISHING CO. [email protected] (604) 794-5976 bentrods.ca 4 4 4

BIG CREEK LODGE [email protected] (250) 394-4831 bigcreeklodgebc.com 4 4

BINTA LAKE OUTFITTERS [email protected] (250) 699-6313 4 4 4

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS [email protected] (604) 306-2619 bonchovy.com 4 4 4

BONE CREEK WILDERNESS RETREAT [email protected] (250) 434-9671 bonecreek.ca 4 4

BROWN'S BAY RESORT [email protected] (877) 361-7847 brownsbayresort.com 4 4 4 4

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT [email protected] (250) 395-3766 cariboobonanza.com 4 4 4 4

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH [email protected] (250) 620-3434 cariboocountryinn.com 4 4 4

CAVERHILL LODGE [email protected] (250) 672-9806 caverhilllodge.com 4 4 4

CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT [email protected] (250) 378-0105 chatawaylakes.com 4 4 4 4

CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS [email protected] (250) 238-2274 chilcotinholidays.com 4 4 4 4

CHUTE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 493-3535 chutelakeresort.com 4 4 4

CIRCLE 'W' HI HIUM FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 373-2636 circlew.com 4 4

CORBETT LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-4334 corbettlake.ca 4 4

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2345 cottonwood-bay-resort.com 4 4 4 4

CRAZY BEAR WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 203-9937 crazybearlodge.com 4 4

CROOKED LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 404-0201 crookedlakeresort.ca 4 4 4 4 4

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 877-1174 damdochax.com 4 4

DEE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 212-2129 deelakeresort.com 4 4 4 4

DOLPHINS NORTH LODGE [email protected] (800) 891-0287 dolphinsnorth.com 4 4

EAGAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4343 eaganlake.com 4 4 4 4

EAGLE ISLAND RESORT [email protected] 250-593-4301 eagleislandresort.ca 4 4 4 4

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY [email protected] (250) 423-7239 elkriver.ca 4 4

ELYSIA RESORT [email protected] (250) 243-2433 fishrainbowwaters.com 4 4 4 4 4

ERIK'S ANGLING ADVENTURES [email protected] (604) 556-4807 flyguidebc.com 4 4

ESCOTT BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3233 escottbay.com 4 4 4 4 4

EUCHINIKO LAKES RANCH [email protected] (250) 567-4939 blackwateradventures.com 4 4 4 4

FAWN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593 4654 fawnlakeresort.com 4 4 4

FINGER LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT [email protected] (866) 334-6437 fingerlakeresort.com 4 4 4 4 4

FISHING KYUQUOT [email protected] (250) 332-5220 fishingkyuquot.com 4

FRASER RIVER LODGE [email protected] (604) 786-1210 fraserriverlodge.com 4 4




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FRONTIER FARWEST [email protected] (877) 846 9153 bulkleysteelhead.com 4 4

HI HIUM LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2306 hihiumlake.com 4 4 4

HIDDEN COVE LODGE [email protected] (250) 956-3916 hiddencovelodge.com 4 4

HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP (250) 319-1404 4

JANICE LAKE FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 579-8205 4

JLC GUIDING [email protected] (604) 788-3112 4

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 434-4111 johnsonlakeresort.com 4 4 4 4

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-0224 kayanara.com 4 4 4

KNOUFF LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 578-8155 knoufflake.com 4 4 4 4

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1130 bcadventure.com/kokanee 4 4 4 4

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING [email protected] (250) 692-3229 lakesdistrictair.com 4

LAKES DISTRICT HUNTING LODGE [email protected] (250) 698-7478 4 4 4

LOON BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4431 loonbayresort.com 4 4 4 4 4

LOON LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2537 loonlakeresort.net 4 4 4 4

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 982-0082 lowerdean.com 4 4 4 4

M&M'S RESORT [email protected] (604) 710-6686 skyhilodge.ca 4 4

MARIGOLD RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2579 marigoldresort.com 4 4 4 4

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP [email protected] (604) 524-3474 meadowlakefishing.com 4 4 4

MILE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (866) 371-2606 milehighresort.com 4 4 4 4

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA [email protected] (250) 782-6425 4 4 4 4 4

MOONDANCE BAY RESORT [email protected] (604) 986-1500 moondancebay.com 4 4 4 4 4

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2300 moosehavenresort.com 4 4 4

NADINA LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 695-6788 nadinalakelodge.ca 4 4 4

NATURE TRAILS WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 476-1273 naturetrailslodge.com 4 4 4

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION [email protected] (250) 412-2665 nechakolodge.com 4 4 4 4

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE [email protected] (250) 677-4209 4

NIMMO BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 956-4000 nimmobay.com 4 4

NIMPO LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3239 nimpolakeresort.com 4 4 4

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE [email protected] (250) 790-2200 nllodge.com 4 4 4 4

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE [email protected] (250) 476-1171 nuktessli.ca 4

OGILVIE OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 752-5887 ogilvieoutfitting.com 4 4 4

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2502 ookpiklodge.com 4 4 4 4

OYAMA LAKE RESORT (250) 862-1013 oyamalakefishingresort.ca 4 4 4 4

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 503-0060 pellylakelodge.com 4 4

PITT RIVER LODGE [email protected] (800) 665-6206 pittriverlodge.com 4 4 4 4

PONDEROSA RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2243 ponderosaresort.com 4 4 4 4

POSTILL LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 212-0579 postilllake.com 4 4 4 4

PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES & ECOTOURS [email protected] (250) 296-9100 fly-fishing-canada.com 4 4 4

RAINBOW RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2422 rainbowresort.ca 4 4 4 4

REEL ADVENTURES [email protected] (250) 505-4963 reeladventuresfishing.com 4

REELIN' IN RAINBOW [email protected] (250) 372-1156 4 4

REYNOLDS RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2244 reynoldsresort.com 4 4 4 4




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ROCHE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 828-2007 rochelake.com 4 4 4 4

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4611 sheridanlakeresort.com 4 4 4 4

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4643 sheridanlake.com 4 4 4 4

SILVERTIP LODGE [email protected] (404) 330-9976 4

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRESERVE [email protected] (250) 842-6400 skeenameadows.com 4

SKELTON VALLEY OUTFITTERS (250) 297-6282 4 4

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 434-4470 starlakefishingresort.com 4 4 4

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 steelheadvalhallalodge.com 4 4

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS [email protected] (250) 742-3388 stewartslodge.com 4 4 4 4

STS GUIDING SERVICE [email protected] (604) 671-2347 guidebc.com 4

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (866) 523-9778 surreylake.com 4 4 4

SUSKEENA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 sustutriver.com 4 4

TEN-EE-AH LODGE [email protected] (250) 395-7302 ten-ee-ah.bc.ca 4 4 4 4

TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADVENTURES [email protected] (250) 635-3521 terracesportfishing.com 4 4 4

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN [email protected] (250) 218-1087 ramblingfisherman.com 4

THUYA LAKES LODGE [email protected] (250) 372-6867 thuyalakes.com 4 4 4

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 523-9697 tunkwalakeresort.com 4 4 4 4

VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 695-6677 vantineguiding.com 4 4 4 4

WENDEGO LODGE [email protected] (250) 819-1713 wendegolodge.com 4 4 4 4

WHITE MOOSE RESORT (250) 459-2258 whitemooseresort.com 4 4 4 4


2013 Thompson Nicola Stocking reportWaterbody Species ReleasedaBBOtt RB 2,000

ALKALI - 4 MILE RB 1,000

ALKALI - 4 MILE EB 1,000

ALKALI - 6 MILE EB 1,000

ALKALI - 6 MILE RB 1,000

ALLEN MEADOWS RB 1,000

AMPHITHEATRE RB 6,000

ANDY RB 1,500

aRMOuR RB 1,000

AYLMER EB 17,343

BARE RB 1,541

BARNES RB 15,000

BEATON RB 2,000

BEAUTIFUL RB 500

BEAVERDAM EB 30,000

BiG O.k. RB 1,500

BILLY RB 3,000

BIRCH RB 10,000

BLACK EB 3,000

BLACK RB 3,500

BLACKWELL RB 500

BLEEKER RB 5,000

BLUE RB 1,500

BOB RB 4,000

BOG RB 2,000

BOG EB 1,500

BOOt RB 5,000

BOSE RB 1,250

BULMAN RB 2,000

BUTTERBALL RB 1,000

CALLING RB 1,500

CAROL RB 750

CHICKEN RANCH EB 5,000

cOMMuNitY RB 3,000

cOuGaR RB 1,000

COURTNEY RB 8,000

cROWN RB 4,000

CRYSTAL RB 35,000

DAGGER RB 1,047

DAIRY RB 4,000

DARDANELLES RB 2,000

DEEP EB 1,500

DENNIS RB 1,500

DOMINIC RB 1,500

DONUT RB 500

DOT RB 6,700

DRUM RB 1,500

Waterbody Species ReleasedDUFFY RB 3,500

DUTCH kO 4,000

DUTCH RB 1,500

DYTISCID RB 1,000

EDITH EB 6,500

EDITH RB 8,500

EDNA EB 8,000

EILEEN RB 2,000

ELBOW RB 5,000

ENGLISHMEN RB 3,000

ERNEST RB 1,500

FACE RB 2,000

FatOX RB 2,000

FISHBLUE RB 1,000

FLEMING RB 700

FOREST RB 2,500

FRED RB 3,500

FRISKEN RB 8,000

FROGMOORE RB 2,000

GILLIS RB 5,000

GLIMPSE RB 12,000

GNAWED RB 984

GORDON RB 2,000

GORMaN RB 4,000

GuMP RB 1,500

GuN RB 20,000

GWEN RB 5,000

GYPsuM RB 1,000

HADLOW RB 500

HAMMER RB 10,000

HARMON RB 6,000

HARPER RB 4,000

HATHEUME RB 2,000

HEATHER RB 1,000

HEFFLEY RB 5,000

HERBY RB 1,500

HERMAN RB 6,000

HIHIUM RB 20,000

HORSESHOE EB 3,500

HORSESHOE RB 2,500

HOSLI RB 2,500

HUDSON RB 2,500

IDA RB 1,500

ISLAND RB 2,000

ISOBEL RB 1,500

JackO RB 9,500

JacksON RB 2,000

Waterbody Species ReleasedJiMMY RB 1,500

JOHN FRANK RB 3,000

JOHNSON RB 5,000

JOYCE RB 10,500

KANE #1 LEFT RB 2,000

KANE #2 RIGHT RB 2,000

KERSEY EB 500

KERSEY RB 500

KWOTLENEMO RB 6,000

LAC DES ROCHES RB 106,576

LAC LE JEUNE RB 15,000

LAJOIE RB 5,000

LEIGHWOOD EB 6,000

LEROY EAST RB 1,500

LEROY WEST RB 1,500

LILY RB 3,000

LITTLE ANGUS HORNE RB 2,500

LITTLE HARMON RB 1,500

LITTLE LAC DES

ROCHES

RB 6,000

LODGEPOLE RB 7,500

LOGAN RB 4,000

LOLO RB 3,000

LUNDBOM RB 6,000

LYNN RB 2,500

MACHETE kO 25,000

MACHETE RB 15,000

MaRQuaRt EB 4,000

MaRQuaRt RB 5,500

MARSHALL RB 2,000

MCCONNELL RB 15,000

MccORMick RB 1,500

MCGLASHAN EB 3,000

MENZIES RB 333

MILDRED RB 1,500

MILLER RB 2,500

MONTE kO 25,000

MONTE RB 10,000

MOOSE RB 1,500

MORGaN RB 1,000

MOWSON POND RB 1,549

MuRRaY RB 5,000

NELLIES RB 1,500

NOBLE RB 1,500

NOMaNs RB 1,500

NORMaN RB 1,000

NUGGET RB 2,000


Stock Species Codes:

EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

KO Kokanee

RB Rainbow Trout

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Waterbody Species ReleasedOk RB 2,000

Pass RB 2,490

Pat RB 5,000

PAUL RB 55,833

PAUL kO 35,606

PAVILION RB 40,000

PETER HOPE RB 30,000

PHILLIPS EB 2,500

PHILLIPS RB 4,500

PHINETTA RB 5,500

PILLAR RB 11,000

PiNaNtaN RB 4,000

PINNACL RB 1,000

PLATEAU RB 7,000

POWERLINE EB 2,000

POWERLINE RB 500

PRatt RB 2,000

RED EB 38,000

RED RB 12,000

ROCHE RB 24,000

ROSE EB 1,000

ROSE RB 500

ROSS MOORE RB 1,500

SALMON RB 22,000

Waterbody Species ReleasedSCHEIDAM kO 3,000

SCOTT #1 RB 1,500

SCOTT #2 RB 1,500

SECOND LOWER EB 3,500

SECOND UPPER EB 3,500

SEDGE RB 1,500

SHARPE RB 5,000

SHEA RB 4,550

SILENT RB 2,000

skiMikiN RB 4,000

skMaNa RB 10,500

SNAKE RB 1,000

SPANISH RB 10,500

SPECTACLE RB 5,000

STAKE RB 16,000

stuMP kO 92,789

stuMP RB 120,000

suMMit RB 500

SURREY RB 18,325

TOM CAMPBELL RB 1,800

tsOtiN EB 3,500

tsOtiN RB 2,000

TULIP EB 1,500

TULIP RB 1,000

Waterbody Species ReleasedtuNkWa RB 40,000

TUPPER RB 1,250

TURQUOISE RB 4,000

TWIN LAKES 1 RB 1,500

TYAUGHTON RB 6,000

TYNER RB 2,800

WALKER RB 2,000

WARE RB 2,000

WARREN RB 750

WASLEY RB 3,000

WEST BADGER RB 1,500

WHITE RB 55,000

WOODS RB 2,972

WYSE RB 2,000

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