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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 Kam-loops. 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 water such as Adams and Shuswap, the Thompson Re-gion appeals to anglers from beginners to experts.

Cast a line out 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

Quick FactsSurface 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

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 winter, but while they’re still actively feed-ing, 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 BC 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. Also, Angler’s Atlas members 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 Angler’s A t l a s mem-bers.

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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 protects 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-Ang-lemont 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 Kam-loops, Chase, Salmon Arm, Sor-rento 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 www.johnsonlakeresort.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, photos and more: www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/14.


(34,000 Acres)


(1,302 feet)


(1,351 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 fish-ers as well. Try a very fast sink line with a 20 foot flourocar-bon leader. A Big Bead Head leech in any colour will work all season. Attractor patterns 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 Eakin 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.Keep in mind that there is no public access to Birch Lake; anglers

need to check in at the resort before launch-

ing boats.

Quick FactsSurface 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 is stocked with 5,000 rainbow trout each 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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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 www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/374.

LAKE ACCESS

From Kelowna head west along Highway 97c for about 90 km,

to where it merges 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)


(39 feet)


(3,379 feet)

Survey Date• September 1990




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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

hab-

itat, 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, and in 2012 there were 6,000 rainbow trout released into the lake.

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

experienced.

Joyce Van Tongeren from Mile High Re-sort, 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 are also able to hook into some fabulous fishing. Van Tongeren says that some of the classics are also some of the best producers here. Work with a wed-ding 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 excel-lent 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 maps.

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 www.milehighresort.com, or email [email protected].

Map based on source material pro-vided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Quick FactsSurface Area• 61.6 Hectares

(152.2 Acres)


(30.5 feet)


(4,800 feet)

Survey Date• Unknown

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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 was stocked with 2,000 rainbow trout in 2012.

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 resi-dent 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 popula-tion, and olive and grey are good

colours 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 trophy is in the middle of the lake, but that he has person-ally 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 located on the north-east

shore of the lake and has several cabin rentals, boat rentals and a tackle and con-venience store. For more infor-mation, call 250-469-9600, or visit them online at www.hatheu-melakeresort.com. As well, check out the Hatheume Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website for several great access and hot spot markers: www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/776.


haTheume laKe


(267 Acres)


(39 feet)


(4,577 feet)

Survey Date• June 1980




heFFley laKe


(549 Acres)


(79 feet)


(3,095 feet)


Contour Units• Feet

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 reaching cooler waters.

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

t o b o o s t t h e sport fish-ery popula-tion. According to the BC Government’s Fisheries Information Summary System database Heffley Lake was treated in 1957 with toxaphene. A down-stream barrier was installed to prevent coarse fish migration back into the lake. Finally the lake was restocked with rainbow trout, and stocking has taken place every year since 1960. Heffley lake was stocked with 5,000 rainbow trout in 2012.

Heffley Lake has a few accommo-dation 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 www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/795. Here, members can contribute their stories, photos and

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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.


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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 beauties 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 waterboatman 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.

Both Hadlow and Pemberton Lakes have

b e e n

stocked intermit-tently with Pennask and B l a c k wa 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 arriv-ing at the recreation site.

If in doubt, follow Hyas Lake Resort signs. Once at the rec-reation 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, owners 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 silver split tails, as mayflies will be hatch-ing soon; 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.

Of course, the tra-ditional 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 www.anglersat-las.com/lakes/918.

LAKE ACCESS

Johnson Lake is about 100 kilometres north-east of

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

e r 16 kilo-metres to the resort.

The resort has several cabins, a campground, a convenience store with tackle, and boat rent-als. Firewood is free. To learn more about the resort you can visit www.JohnsonLakeResort.com

There 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.


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Kamloops laKe

Kamloops Lake is a large, deep, river-fed lake that supports 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 piscivo-rous, meaning they feed o n

other fish. A lure that resembles 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 a n d black flatfish

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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 kilometres per hour, 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 in Kamloops Lake.

Stay fairly close to the shoreline. Look for some structure, such as trees and shallower areas of the lake. 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 char. As well, steelhead inhabit the Thompson River.

Please keep in mind that the Thompson River is

Classified Waters,

and at cer-tain times of the year, dif-ferent regulations apply. As well, regulations change depending on the area. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information about fish-ing 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. Follow 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 serve basis.


(13,798 Acres)

Maximum Depth• >150 metres

(>500 feet)


(1,122 feet)

Survey Date• 1962

Contour Units• Feet © The Angler’s Atlas



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 hatches. Watch for leeches in the spring. Gloria Lamberton from Knouff Lake Resort says that in mid-June there is a mayfly hatch, and that usually 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 patch-es that are showing. If you’re not a fly fisher, try out a Frog Flatfish or Willow Leaf.

Fishing during the months of May and June yield 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 single hook restriction. Make sure to check the fishing regulations before heading to new lakes.

LAKE ACCESS

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 www.KnouffLake.com.

Quick FactsGazetted Name• Sullivan Lake

Surface Area• 102 Hectares

(252 Acres)


(79 feet)


(3,768 feet)


Contour Units• Feet© The Angler’s

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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. In 2012, nearly 86,000 rainbow trout were released.

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 season, 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 popu-l a r ,

and trolling is an effective way to make the most of your time on the lake. Needlefish and flat-fish work well here, aiming for gold or yellow colour combina-tions. Spin casting is also effec-tive, using similar colours.

Check out the lake page for Lac Des Roches at www.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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(155 feet)


(3,720 feet)




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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, picnic area, cold water taps, and a playground for children. Being a higher elevation

lake, it often escapes the sum-mer 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

ch i ronomids 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.

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

LAKE ACCESS

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 reserva-tions are accepted. Visit www.bcparks.ca for more informa-tion. There is also a full service resort on the lake. Lac Le Jeune resort has cabins and boat rent-als available, as well as several other amenities. Visit their web-site at www.lljr.ca for more information.


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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 situated 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 recommends a smaller flatfish or spinner.

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 genera-tion ago, Logan

Lake was described as “lit-t l e

m o r e than a s l o u g h .”

But in 1979, members of the Highland Valley Outdoor Association came up with a plan to rehabilitate the lake. Since then, assistance 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 popu-lation of both Kamloops and Blackwater River trout, the lat-ter stocked due to the recent introduction of shiners. The Blackwater trout are aggressive and hopefully will reduce the shiner population. Logan Lake is stocked with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

LAKE ACCESS

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 restaurant, 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 www.LoganLake.com

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

Contribute your stories about fishing Logan Lake on the Angler’s Atlas Logan Lake page. See www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/1115.


(29 Acres)


(26 feet)


(3,400 feet)

Survey Date• May 1970



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Loon Lake is one of many interior lakes that are large,

deep, and offer excellent fishing opportunities to challenge both novice and expert alike. Loon Lake is more than 13 kilome-tres long and 65 metres deep, nestled deep 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 large n u m -

b e r s of wild

stock rain-bow trout 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 productive.

You want to e n s u r e proper

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 fresh-water shrimp and leeches, are available year-round. While you can find trout throughout the length of the lake, most anglers concentrate 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.

LAKE ACCESS

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.

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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 trolling lake. Wedding Bands and Flatfish are favourite lures for anglers trolling Mamit Lake. Trout are gener-ally in the one

o r

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 south ends of Mamit Lake have good s h o a l

a r e a s . Keep in mind

that trout will be more active in the

evening, as will their food sources. At these times, bright

flourescent colours can some-times produce good results.

Mamit lake has a good burbot fish-ery. However, the BC 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.

LAKE ACCESS

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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(408 Acres)


(46 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• ~970 metres

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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 highly 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 jigging, 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 particular speeds.

The same goes for troll-ing 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 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations and the Federal Fishing Regulations for informa-tion.

LAKE ACCESS

There are s e v e r a l

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 minutes north-west 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 a r e good,

and mayflies and chironomids are great choices for early sea-son 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.

One past attempt to enhance fish-eries 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

n a t u r a l spring

areas located on the south lake shore (FISS Reference: K0828, 1982). In 2012, Pass Lake was stocked with both catchable-sized trout, and yearlings.

There is a bait ban on the lake; artificial flies only with single barbless hook. Other restrictions apply, so check the Freshwater Fishing Fishing Regulations before you head out to this lake.

LAKE ACCESS

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 two-wheel drive, 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 prob-lem here. There are some great, steep dropoffs and holes that make trolling Pillar Lake espe-cially productive.

Pillar Lake is stocked with feisty, fighting Pennask rainbow

trout, and in 2012, 11,000 yearlings were released. Fly-fishers may find that chironomids produce in the early season with damselfly and dragonfly imitations performing best toward the sum-mer months. Most fly-anglers target the shoals at the north end of the lake.

Gear fishers can work with spinners

and spoons, flat-fish 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 www.angler-satlas.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 noti-fied whenever new information is posted.

LAKE ACCESS

From Kamloops, go east down the Trans-Canada Highway

to the Highway 97 turnoff at Monte Creek. Head south and drive for about 45 km to Falk-land. At Chase-Falkland Road, which will also take you to near-by 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 rent-als. Visit their website at www.pillarlake.com, or email them at [email protected].

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(61 feet)


(2,881 feet)



Pinantan Lake, one the Thompson Region’s Family

Fishing Waters, appeals to fami-lies, beginners and experts alike. This highly productive aquatic environment 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 tangled up in these sections. Still, 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 inverte-brates. Pinantan Lake’s produc-tive habitat supports trout in the 1.5 lb range, some even up to three pounds or more. Also, in 2012, 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.

Gear fishers 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.

LAKE ACCESS

From Kamloops, head north down the Yellowhead

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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 plenti-ful, some over five pounds. In 2012, 24,000 yearling rainbow trout were released into Roche Lake. In 2011, a rainbow over 7 pounds was pulled from the lake. Lower quotas 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 rel-atively shallow.

Anglers with spinning out-fits go w i t h a

lightweight 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 spinners.

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.

LAKE ACCESS

From Kamloops, head south along Highway 5A,

f o r 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 accommodations — the Roche Lake Resort and Provincial Park Campsites. The resort is found along the east-ern shore, w h e r e a s the park has two

campgrounds, situat-ed at the northern tip of the lake and along

the western shore. Camping at the provincial

park is provided on a first come, first served basis. Campgrounds are also available on Horseshoe Lake, another lake within the park. Roche Lake Resort is a full service lodge with a restaurant, store, boat rentals and tackle available. Call (250) 828-2007 or visit their web-site at: www.RocheLake.com


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Shuswap Lake is one of BC’s favorite destination lakes. The

lake is made up of several distinct ‘arms’ with the town of Salmon Arm taking the name of the southern-most arm. Along with the amazing recreational oppor-tunities 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, downrig-gers and fish finders are other essential pieces of equipment. For water as big as Shuswap Lake, anglers will want to make the most of

their time,

and 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 www.reelfishingadven-tures.net.

The lake offers excellent fish-ing for numerous fish species including rainbow trout, burbot, kokanee, lake trout, whitefish.

Please be sure to consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations

before heading out. Shuswap Lake is subject to

various restric-tions in differ-

ent areas. A s

well, regulations have changed slightly for 2013.

LAKE ACCESS

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 provin-cial 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 www.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.

The lake is stuffed with rainbow trout that are not big — no more than 0.5 kilograms (one pound) — but eager and easy to catch. A 20-metre (60-foot) 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 (7 ft) 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

f r o m 1 m to 2 m (3 ft to 6 ft) 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. Safety fencing is installed around

t h e open water

to keep anglers and animals out of

harms 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 anglers well into adult-hood.

LAKE ACCESS

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.

Map and article based on source material pro-vided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.


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ALKALI - 4 MILE RB 1,000

ALKALI - 6 MILE EB 1,000

ALKALI - 6 MILE RB 1,000

ALLEN MEADOWS RB 4,000

AMPHITHEATRE RB 6,000

ANDY RB 1,500

ARMOUR RB 1,000

BARE RB 1,470

BARNES RB 15,000

BEATON RB 2,000

BEAUTIFUL RB 500

BEAVERDAM EB 30,000

BIG O.K. RB 2,000

BILLY RB 3,000

BIRCH RB 10,000

BLACK EB 3,000

BLACK RB 8,500

BLACKWATER RB 2,000

BLACKWELL RB 500

BLEEKER RB 4,500

BLUE RB 1,500

BOB RB 4,000

BOG RB 2,404

BOG EB 1,500

BOOT RB 5,000

BOSE RB 5,000

BULMAN RB 3,000

BURN RB 2,000

BUTTERBALL RB 1,000

CALLING RB 6,000

CAMERON EB 1,000

CAROL RB 750

CHICKEN RANCH EB 5,000

CLUB RB 1,000

COURTNEY RB 5,000

CROWN RB 4,000

CRYSTAL RB 35,000

DAGGER RB 993

DAIRY RB 2,000

DARDANELLES RB 2,000

DEEP EB 2,000

DENNIS RB 1,516

DOMINIC RB 2,000

DONUT RB 500


DOT RB 6,700

DUFFY RB 3,500

DUTCH KO 4,000

DUTCH RB 1,500

EDITH EB 4,500

EDITH RB 5,500

EDNA EB 8,000

EILEEN RB 2,000

ELBOW RB 5,000

ENGLISHMEN RB 3,000

ERNEST RB 3,000

FACE RB 6,000

FATOX RB 2,000

FISHBLUE RB 1,000

FLEMING LAKE RB 700

FLOAT RB 1,000

FOOT RB 1,000

FOREST RB 2,500

FRED RB 3,500

FRISKEN RB 8,000

FROGMOORE RB 2,000

GAMMARUS RB 1,000

GILLIS RB 5,000

GLIMPSE RB 12,000

GORMAN RB 4,000

GRIZZLY RB 2,000

GUMP RB 1,500

GUN RB 20,000

GWEN RB 5,000

GYPSUM RB 1,000

HAMMER RB 10,000

HARMON RB 6,000

HARPER RB 4,000

HATHEUME RB 2,000

HEATHER RB 1,000

HEFFLEY RB 5,000

HERMAN RB 2,000

HIHIUM RB 20,000

HORSESHOE EB 2,500

HORSESHOE RB 2,500

HOSLI RB 2,500

HUDSON RB 2,500

ISLAND RB 2,000

ISLAND RB 2,000

ISOBEL RB 2,500


JACKO RB 10,000

JACKSON RB 2,000

JIMMY RB 1,500

JOHN FRANK RB 3,000

JOHNSON RB 5,000

JOYCE RB 4,500

KANE #1 LEFT RB 2,035

KANE #2 RIGHT RB 2,035

KERSEY EB 500

KERSEY RB 500

KWOTLENEMO RB 6,001

LAC DES ROCHES RB 112,533

LAC LE JEUNE RB 15,000

LAJOIE RB 5,000

LEIGHTON RB 2,000

LILY RB 3,000

LITTLE ANGUS HORNE

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LITTLE LAC DES ROCHES

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LODGEPOLE RB 3,000

LOGAN RB 3,962

LOLO RB 3,000

LUNDBOM RB 8,000

LYNN RB 2,500

MACHETE KO 50,000

MACHETE RB 13,506

MARQUART EB 4,000

MARQUART RB 4,500

MARSHALL RB 2,000

MCCONNELL RB 5,000

MCCORMICK RB 1,500

MCGLASHAN EB 3,000

MCGUIRE RB 400

MILLER RB 2,500

MONTE KO 25,000

MONTE RB 10,000

MORGAN RB 1,000

MOWSON POND RB 1,500

MURRAY RB 5,000

NOBLE RB 1,500

NORMAN RB 1,000

NUGGET RB 2,000

OK RB 2,000

PASS RB 3,500

PAT RB 5,000

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PAVILION RB 40,000

PEARSON POND EB 2,500

PEMENT RB 1,000

PETER HOPE RB 30,000

PHILLIPS EB 2,500

PHILLIPS RB 6,000

PHINETTA RB 5,500

PILLAR RB 11,000

PINANTAN RB 4,000

PINNACL RB 1,000

PLACID RB 750

PLATEAU RB 7,000

PLATEAU PONDS EB 1,000

POWERLINE EB 2,000

PRATT RB 2,000

RED EB 38,383

RED RB 9,000

REXFORD RB 1,000

RICHARD RB 1,500

ROCHE RB 24,000

ROSE EB 1,000

ROSE RB 1,500

ROSS MOORE RB 1,500


SALMON RB 7,000

SECOND LOWER EB 3,500

SECOND UPPER EB 3,500

SHARPE RB 5,000

SHEA RB 4,550

SILENT RB 2,000

SKIMIKIN RB 1,500

SKMANA RB 3,500

SMITH RB 1,500

SPANISH RB 3,500

SPECTACLE RB 5,000

STAKE RB 16,000

STUMP KO 80,000

STUMP RB 84,486

SUMMIT RB 500

SURREY RB 6,000

TOM CAMPBELL RB 1,800

TSOTIN EB 3,000

TSOTIN RB 1,500

TULIP EB 1,500

TULIP RB 1,000

TUNKWA RB 72,374

TUPPER RB 5,000

TURQUOISE RB 4,000


TWIN LAKES 1 RB 1,500

TWO MILE RB 1,000

TYAUGHTON RB 6,000

TYNER RB 2,800

WALKER RB 2,000

WARE RB 2,000

WARREN RB 3,000

WASLEY RB 3,000

WEST RB 500

WEST BADGER RB 1,500

WHITE RB 25,000

WINDY RB 2,000

WINEHOLT RB 1,000

WOODS RB 3,000

WYSE RB 2,000

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Knouff Lake Resort is an excellent fi shing camp which lends itself to those who wish to stay in a cozy, one room cabin for the rustic experience, fi sh for big rainbows on a beautiful lake, and generally enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the well maintained grounds and the clear mountain air.

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For those who like to camp in their R.V., tent or trailer, there isfi ve acres of open fi eld available for set up in. There is a playground area for children adjacent to the camping area. Camp site with 15 or 30 amp connections in private setting are also offered. Sani dump and boat launching is included in all packages. Campsites with hook ups may be rented on a yearly basis at very reasonable rates.

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A Resort for All Seasons!

Knouff Lake is only minutes from Sun Peaks. Follow the signs!Located 45 km north of Kamloops. Access off the Yellowhead Hwy.

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