This year's Osoyoos Sockeye run is estimated to be smaller than previous years, but still one of top 5 runs in the past 15 years. 2012 year was a banner year so it's hard to compare the two. The results that we are seeing are still very good. One item to take into consideration about this year's run is that in 2010 the Okanagan River was exposed to a mud slide near Oliver which … [Read more...]
BC Fishn’ Steelheadn’ 2013
Kokanee Fishing Monte Lake, BC
The Thompson - Nicola (Region 3) is host to one of the foremost Kokanee fisheries in southern British Columbia which is Monte Lake. Monte Lake is located approx. 45 kms SE on Hwy 97 from Kamloops and 25kms NW from Falkland. The lake has a surface area of 435 acres and a max depth of 120 feet. The lake has a decent boat launch that can accommodate any size of fishing boat. If … [Read more...]
Early Summer Smallmouth Bass Fishing on Osoyoos Lake
Nestled on the Canada and USA border in the Southern Okanagan Valley is Osoyoos Lake. This lake is one of British Columbia’s gems for Smallmouth Bass fishing. On a good day an angler can hook into many smallies in the 4 to 6 pound range. The average small mouth in Osoyoos Lake range between 3 to 3.5 pounds. These fish put up an incredible fight for their size as they have … [Read more...]
Understanding Kokanee & Fishing Techniques
In British Columbia we have the privilege to have numerous healthy Kokanee Fisheries throughout the province. These landlocked Sockeye fish not only provide an excellent sport angling experience but they are fantastic table fare too! To become a successful Kokanee angler you must first understand Kokanee habitat, life cycle, and the behaviour of these fish. Even in some of the … [Read more...]
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