Cameron Lake This 43 metre (140 foot) deep lake is unique as it contains brown trout which can reach enormous sizes (6 kg/14 pounds).
Where is the best trout fishing on Vancouver Island?
Some of the most popular fly-fishing destinations are the Stamp-Somas river system and the Cowichan, Elk, and Campbell rivers. The Stamp-Somass is well known for its salmon and steelhead fishery, but it’s often overlooked during the summer when it comes to trout fishing.
Where is the biggest trout in BC?
Slocan Lake
Slocan Lake
Nestled in the shadow of the Valhalla Mountain Range, this big lake is known for its big trout, with stocked Gerrard rainbows reaching 5 kg (10 lb) and bull trout up to 4 kg (9 lb).
Is there lake trout on Vancouver Island?
Stocked species include rainbow and cutthroat trout. Native fish species encountered in Vancouver Island lakes include other trout, bass and Kokanee, (land-locked sockeye salmon).
Where are the biggest kokanee in BC?
Kalamalka Lake – Region 8
This 6,400-acre lake is home to naturally reproductive and trophy-sized kokanee. Bigger fish can be found at depths between 30 to 100 feet. Anglers are encouraged to retain their kokanee, especially in the warm summer months this region experiences.
Where is the best fishing on Vancouver Island?
The Best Fishing Spot on Vancouver Island
Nootka Sound and Esperanza inlet have the best and most consistent fisheries on Vancouver Island! What sets us apart from other areas like Ucluelet, Winter Harbour, Haida Gwaii and Port Renfrew is our commitment to salmon enhancement and sustainable fisheries.
Where is the best fishing in BC?
The Best Places to Go Fishing in British Columbia
- Haida Gwaii. Located off the coast of northern British Columbia, Haida Gwaii is a remote archipelago known for having some of the best salmon fishing in the world.
- Skeena River.
- Campbell River.
- Quesnel Lake.
- Fraser River.
- Williston Lake.
- Bulkley River.
- Dean River.
Where is the best trout fishing in BC?
Kootenay Lake, Okanagan Lake, Skaha Lake are just some which holiday goers are familiar with. These lakes are deep and their residents are the infamous Gerrard rainbow trout and bull trout. These two predatory species, feed on small fish such as kokanee, so they can grow to a tremendous size.
How many trout can you keep in BC?
Region 4 in-season corrections and regulation changes
Change Rainbow Trout daily quota from 5 (only 2 over 50 cm) to daily quota of 5.
Where is the best lake trout fishing in the world?
World’s Best Lake Trout Waters
- Great Slave Lake (Northwest Territories) Great Slave is about the size of Lake Erie.
- Flaming Gorge (Utah, Wyoming) They still call them “Mackinaws” out here.
- Wollaston Lake, Saskatchewan.
Can you fish in the Nanaimo River?
Fishing can be done all months of the year in the Nanaimo River. It is known to have chinook salmon for all months of the year, and coho salmon at times from September right up until January. Chinook fishing is best done between July and September.
Is there largemouth bass on Vancouver Island?
Yes. In B.C., Largemouth Bass have been introduced into watershed systems of Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Okanagan and, Thompson, and Kootenay regions.
What kind of fish are in Durrance Lake?
Durrance Lake is a lake near Port Angeles. The most popular species caught here are Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.
What is the biggest kokanee ever caught?
Submitted photo Ron Campbell of Pendleton holds the 9-pound 10-ounce kokanee that he caught at Wallowa Lake June 13.
How many kokanee can you keep in BC?
15
Columbia River Fishing Regulations
Fishing regulations on the southeastern BC section of the Columbia River are fairly straight forward. On the Columbia River, the daily limit of rainbow trout is two, while Kokanee is 15, but only 5 in the Lower Arrow Lakes above the Hugh Keenleyside dam.
How do you catch a large kokanee?
Jigging for Kokanee. Bright metal jigs can be fantastic if you pinpoint a school of kokanee. Jigging a lure around the fish can produce fast action. In some places, where the kokanee are so plentiful there’s a big bonus bag limit, jigging is often the best way to put them into the boat quickly.
Where is the best halibut fishing on Vancouver Island?
Port Hardy, on Vancouver Island’s northern tip, is a hub of sport fishing through the Spring and Summer months and a favourite destination of halibut anglers. Willing to travel a bit further? The absolute best area for halibut fishing in BC is Haida Gwaii, a series of islands off of BC’s northern coast.
Where can I fish in Nanaimo BC?
Thousands of rainbow trout are swimming in Nanaimo’s popular fishing fishing holes. The Vancouver Island Trout Hatchery, based in Duncan, trucked trout to Nanaimo on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to stock Westwood Lake, Diver, Green and Long lakes and the three Colliery Dams with catchable-size rainbow trout.
Can you fish at night in BC?
In general, it is allowed and most night time closures apply to freshwater salmon fisheries. For example, a browse through Region 2’s freshwater salmon fishing regulations, you’ll notice that “day light hours only” applies to systems such as Chilliwack River, Harrison River, etc.
What is the best time of day to fish for rainbow trout?
The best time of day to catch trout is early morning from dawn until 2 hours after sunrise and the second-best time of day is late afternoon from 3 hours prior to sunset until dusk.
Where is best salmon fishing in BC?
The central coast of BC encompasses the area of Rivers Inlet, Hakai Pass, Bella Bella, Milbanke Sound and Caamano Sound. These areas have long been popular destinations for salmon anglers, offering consistent salmon fishing from mid June to early September.