Lumby Fishing
Fishing, Tourism BC/JF Bergeron photo
The number of fishing lodges in the Lumby area gives a clue to what anglers can expect. Monashee Mountain glaciers give rise to the Shuswap River and countless clear running creeks, while the Aberdeen and Greystokes plateaus host abundant small lakes. At lower elevations, several nearby lakes provide excellent fish habitat.
Troll, cast or fly-fish for rainbow and lake trout, Dolly Varden, Coho, Chinook and Kokanee salmon.
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Mabel Lake
Mabel Lake Provincial Park, located 60km/37mi northeast of Lumby, provides excellent access, including boat launch, to this 34km/21mi-long lake in the interior rainforest. Fish for large lake and rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee and, in late summer, Chinook. The park also offers a sandy beach, campsites, interpretive trails and playground.
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Fishing supplies and boat rentals are available at the South Mabel Marina and General Store next to the park.
Echo Lake
Steep, forested mountainsides drop straight into the water almost all the way around the shoreline of this emerald green, spring-fed lake that reaches depths of 50m/164ft. Stocked annually with up to 20,000 fish, even the most inept anglers have a chance to catch trout, gerards and Kokanee. With a 10hp motor restriction, this is an excellent spot for canoeing and kayaking too.
Staying at Echo Lake
Although the lake is just 22km/14mi southeast of Lumby, anglers can stay even closer to the action at Echo Lake Fishing Resort, Echo Lake Provincial Park and Cozy Cabins. Echo Lake is also a popular ice fishing destination.
Sugar Lake
Fishing for trout, Kokanee and Dolly Varden is fair in Sugar Lake through summer and fall, but winter is the season when ice fishers haul in rainbow and bull trout over 6.8kg/15lb. Sugar Lake lies in the Monashee Mountains 48km/30mi east of Lumby.
Keefer Lake
High in the Monashee Mountains, Keefer Lake is a year-round fishing destination 64km/40mi east of Lumby. Fish for eastern brook trout, rainbows and sculpin. Boat rentals available at Keefer Lake Wilderness Resort.
Shuswap River
While the Shuswap River in the Lumby area is best known for lazy canoeing and tubing sections, and stretches of white water, this waterway is also good territory for fishing.
Talk to staff at the Lumby Visitor Centre at 1882 Vernon St for tips on the best places to cast a line.
Practical Points
- Anyone fishing in BC must carry the appropriate fishing license.
- Information on fishing seasons, hook and bait restrictions, and catch and release requirements is provided in the Freshwater Fishing guide available at the Lumby Visitor Centre.
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2126 Creighton Valley Rd
Lumby, British Columbia
V0E 2G1
We are a family oriented facility, we have 7 housekeeping cabins & 35 campsites, boat launch, boat, kayak, pedal boat & canoe rentals. Our convenience store has the basic groceries, fishing tackle & licences as well as pop, candy & souvenirs. No pets, quads or dirt bikes allowed on property.
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111 Km North Of Vernon
Vernon, British Columbia
V1T 6T1
This undeveloped mountain wilderness is a wonderful adventure for both experienced, backcountry hikers & willing beginners alike. Lush green forests grace the valley bottoms & in the spring, alpine meadows blossom with a colourful array of wildflowers. Great location for fishing & bird watching.
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