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Kamloops, Fishing
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This past fall, while on a fishing trip up at Red Lake which is located about 50km North of Kamloops, Exploring Kamloops managed to snap some shots of the lake as fall sets in. The water was like glass, and the colors were well, gorgeous! If you have never been to Red Lake, you need to know 3 things.
The drive there is crazy. The only road that takes you up there is a winding gravel road that features 100ft drops (not sure on the exact height, but it's a mountain so it's high), steep inclines that take you up for kilometers and mountain cows. Mountain cows which are cows that wander the mountains and love to just pop out when your coming around a corner.
The lake is beautiful. The lake appears to be spring fed and is relatively clear. The elevation of the actual lake is about 950m so it tends to boast milder weather then some of the other popular lakes in the hills. The lake has a max depth of about 35m and is home to both Brook Trout and Rainbow Trout. This year the biggest Brookie we've pulled has been 4.5 lbs and the biggest Rainbow we pulled has been a 5 lb'er. However a friend of dad's brought in an 8 lb Rainbow last week, so there are some big ones in there.
Locals and visitors alike, are pretty awesome. There a few cabins sprawled along the North side of the lake that has both seasonal and year-round residents. Some lots have gorgeous permanent cabins on them, while some just have trailers and out buildings. Everyone we've met while at the lake has showen a high level of respect to the lake, the lifestyle, and the community in general. Each time we've been to Red Lake, we have always been greeted with a nod or a wave from the other boats on the lake and have been welcomed among the locals with no hesitation. In the past, when fishing at a lake with a close-nit community built around it, it has not been uncommon for us as visitors to be met by hostile, unwelcoming locals. There has never been an inclining of that at Red Lake.
On this particular trip, we didn't end up catching any fish. The weather has just turned colder and going up, we knew there had just been a hatch of the fish's natural food the week before so our bait did little to tempt the already full fish. However, the lake offered a beautiful backdrop to a relaxing day on the water.
If any of you are thinking about going to Red Lake, there is a copy of a depth map of the lake offered free by The Angler's Atlas.The lake has 2 very shallow areas where it's easy to snag your tackle that are best to avoid if you are trolling, as well as a handful of deep trenches that are awesome to fish on those hot summer days.
We definitely loved Red Lake this past summer, and are looking forward to fishing it into the fall and winter. Our freezer stash of Rainbows and Brookies we've caught up there is a great way to help us live local and makes for an amazing way to enjoy the Kamloops Area in any season.
August 30, 2012 | Tips from Travellers >
Kamloops, Fishing
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The summer is nearing end, but there is still time to hit the local lakes and try for some fish! GoFish BC has implemented a program in 6 BC Visitors Centres so you and your family can rent fishing rods and tackle boxes free of charge with no catch!
In the Kamloops area, there are several great places to fish for Kamloops Trout including Lac le Jeune Provincial Park, Knouff Lake (best from May-October), Tunkwa Lake, Stake Lake and Roche Lake. Each of these lakes are a great place to relax during the summer and fall to hook, line and sinker!
For more information on lakes and to rent in the Kamloops area, visit the Kamloops Visitor Centre at 1290 West Trans Canada Highway!
If you are not in the Kamloops area, but still interested in participating in the Rod Rental program, drop by Visitors Centres locations at Summerland, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Prince George or Terrace. Each location has rods and tackle boxes for you to rent up to a one week period!
May 11, 2007 | Tips from Travellers >
Kamloops, Fishing
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I just returned from a fishing trip at
Roche Lake Resort, 30 minutes south of
Kamloops in the interior of BC.
Roche Lake is weel known in the world of fly fishing as being a top-rated destination for anglers. I have been there two years in a row and found the entire place to be a great BC experience.
We camped in well maintained sites and had access to free firewood, hot showers, a pool and a hot tub for around $30/night. There are also modern Chalets that you can rent for quite a bit more. There is also a forestry site on the lake as well for around $9/night with no amenities.
The fishing was made much more enjoyable because we were given some expert advice from the staff on what lures to use. There is also a man-made spawning stream right beside the boat launch that you can stand beside and watch the fish do their thing.
Boat rentals are available. The restaurant serves up a good dinner for around $15-20.