One fish species that continues to grow in popularity to target during the hardwater fishing season in BC is Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee are schooling fish and when you locate the active school it can turn into a fast action fun filled day! Ice fishing for Kokanee is much different than fishing for trout. Rather than fishing in shallow water, you will typically be fishing over … [Read more...]
Quick Guide for Spring Chironomid Fishing
The springtime means big fish eating tiny bugs! Learning to chironomid fish will pay off greatly and help increase your hook up percentages when fly fishing the flat water in the spring. Here is a quick guide for spring chironomid fishing to help you get started. First let’s start off by looking at the basic gear you need. A 9 to 10 foot fly rod in the 5 or 6 weight … [Read more...]
2015 Learn to Ice fish Was a Success!
Over the past three years various Okanagan angling groups have been focused on promoting fishing to young families within the community. Getting young families out and introduced to fishing no doubt has numerous benefits! Not only do the youth get outside and away from today's technology that tends to keep them from outdoor activity; but it also helps sustain our fisheries by … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Ripley Lake, Oliver BC
Mostly known for it's fantastic vineyards and wineries, Oliver BC is also home to many spectacular waters that offer great fishing. One fishery in particular that is known to locals as a hotspot is Ripley Lake. Not more than a 20 minute drive from downtown Oliver, Ripley Lake is a great fishing destination year round. Due to it's easy access in the winter months Ripley is … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Idabel Lake – Kelowna, BC
Located only 30 minutes Southeast of Kelowna is a fishing gem called Idabel Lake. The lake is a fantastic place to take the family fishing, especially during ice over. There is a small resort at the lake that is opened all year. Not only does this lake provide excellent ice fishing opportunities for the family, but the resort managers do a outstanding job in maintaining an ice … [Read more...]
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