One of the finest freshwater Sockeye fisheries in British Columbia is not found only in the lower mainland, but in the Okanagan in Osoyoos Lake. Thanks to combined efforts by the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA), Nation Leaders on both sides of the border and Department of Fisheries, Osoyoos Lake is now experiencing incredible sized Sockeye runs. How to Fish for Osoyoos Sockeye … [Read more...]
Shore Fishing for Bass
Do you ever get those days that you don’t feel like taking the boat out, or maybe you don’t have someone to go fishing with; or maybe you don’t have access to a boat to hit your favourite lake? No worries! One really great way to explore a lake and spend the day fishing is by shore fishing and wading the shorelines! When we fish from a boat we tend to cover a lot of water … [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...]
Osoyoos Sockeye Fishing – August 2013
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...]
Osoyoos Lake – Spring Rainbow Trout Fishn
The early spring near the end of March and April presents good Rainbow Trout fishing on Osoyoos Lake. Osoyoos Lake is the furthest southern lake in the Okanagan Valley and it tends to warm up faster than the other lakes in the valley. The warmer water temperatures kick starts the ecosystem under the water and the fish start to become more active looking for food. Osoyoos … [Read more...]
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