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Roche lake season before that bad winter kill.
Beauty!
Any one been out to red yet. Prolly a little early but worth asking.
Red and Edith are close in elivation usually when Edith is off red isn’t far behind. Another 10 days or so yet would be my guess
I was driving by Courtney on my way home stopped to have a look. Also stopped at Kidd. I live in West Kelowna and I’m heading out to find some open water and willing to drive to Kamloops if I have to any suggestions out there??
6 mile is probably your best bet close to kamloops, otherwise white lake or even shuswap will produce fish right now.
Kidd
Thanks for the pics
Hey everyone. First timer here! I’m planning on heading to Phillips tomorrow. How has it been? Also does anyone know if the ice is off skmana?
I tried to get to Skmana today but there is still quite a bit of snow up there. Warming up this next week, so might try again later next week. How was Philips for fish?
Hey Kaleb how was Phillips?
Hey, Phillips was great. Fished March 24 and there was a small hatch happening already.
Planning on heading to Jacko tomorrow. Has it turned?
I don’t think so, it just iced off last week. Nice Philips fatso! 🙂
Stump today. Looks completely ice off but I couldn’t see the far south end. Only fished about an hour. Somehow caught one fish in a wind storm and then got blown off 🙁
one of my favorite fishing stories takes place on Stump Lake….it is in the gilly….and talks about a Jack Shaw damsel….stories keep me going…
Hi Flyguys. Does anuone know the dates of the Kamloops Boat Show for this year? Thanks
Don I thought it was this weekend but after looking everywhere I can think of I can’t find any information for one this year.
Hi fly fisherpeople!!!! Can someone tell me what’s open in the Merritt/Kamloops area?? 4 days off!!! WOOHOO!!!! Lemme outta here!!!! Trying to convince hubby….might not take the trailer if someplace sounds promising……could do an overnighter in a nearby motel……haven’t done that in forever. Like, NEVER!!! I’m up for an adventure…..need to catch me a trouty or two!!! Thanks!!!
Try wollaper lake
Dawn,
Judging by the pics here of Courtney and Kidd near Merritt, It’s safe to say no Kane Valley lakes are open yet either – Merritt area usually mid to end of April…
Best bet is to head to Kamloops me thinks.
But have a look at Logan Lake on your way through. It’s aerated so you never know…
And please share some pics of lakes you check out too.
I live in Logan Lake. It is going to be a while yet before ice-off., Though I have not seen it, Walloper Lake is still probably good for ice fishing!
Tom
Hi Dawn, Kamloops options are still very limited to: Kamloops, Six Mile, Morgan, Stump, and as of a couple days ago Jacko. Today’s report from Jacko was fish in the shallows on micro leeches and the chronies must be popping at Six/Morgan by now. If the wind lets you Stump has some lunkers in it. Good luck where ever you go! Looking forward to your report!
Thanks all! Well being that the Coq looks like Northern Alberta, I think we’re going to stay home and try a local just for fun. Only been to Hicks once, in an inflatable, in a wind storm….a bit sketchy to say the least. Don’t want to head up to Kamloops with very limited options, will save my money and vacay time for when I can really enjoy myself. Will let you know how we do!!
Not even a sniff at Hicks!! Only ones catching anything were the worm people, and tiddlers at that. Was a lovely day, though, and nice to get out on the water.
Scuitto at its best as of March 24th 2016
Went there for our first trip with our little trailer a few years ago. Love the variety of areas to fish in that lake. Met some very helpful people there. We were new fly fishers then, would like to think we’ve learned something since then. lol Think I might head back there for a weekender this year.
How’s white lake fishing? At phillips now and not a damn bite. Lots of boats on the water and haven’t seen 1 fish hooked. Going to head to white to see what’s up there. Any feedback is awesome.
Any cronies popping there Mike?
Yup there was. Got on the water around 12 but was tons of casings on the water and guys said it was a big hatch today. Decent size too around size 12 even some 10s I seen was surprised. Fish weren’t active though. Guys saying yesterday was pretty good though. Off day today I guess.
Thanks Mike!
Another day at Stump. Not a ton of fish but the weather was perfect and the lake was glass, not something you see often at Stump! Still no cronies popping so I started with micro leeches and didn’t have to change. Throat samples revealed immature damsels, which made sense that the olive micro out fished the black. All of today’s fish were clean and ranged in size from 22″ – 27″. I don’t bonk many but momma said bring home a fresh fatso for good Friday dinner so …
What end of the lake were you fishing? Weather looks good this upcoming week, going to try and head up Thursday. Any advice would be great 😉
Thanks
Have had good luck at both ends. Two tips … 1) move until you find fish, 2) damsels! Although, black, brown and red micro leeches have been working as well. Here’s today’s best …
Awesome, looks like a great day!! Thanks. I will report after our day trip this Thursday.
Roche … Just starting to get soft on the edges:
*this and following pictures courtesy “Joe” … thanks Joe! 😀
Bleeker …….
Horseshoe …….
Black …….
Heard anything about Joyce Lake anyone? Just below pillar. Ltitle higher in elevation but might be on the bubble. Going to give the shuswap a try tomorrow and see if any hungry trout are around chasing fry. Thinking about something for Sunday as well 🙂
Kinda off topic but does anybody know if snow tires are required on the Coquihalla after March 31st
Thinkin of going to a lake by Merrit or kamloops. Will post pics and give you guys an update if I do
Thanks
Not required.
Thanks Deesee! When do you think Edith will be iced off ?
Shoot. Was just up near there and did not check. I do not know. Wayne thought 10 days (but that post was 4 days ago). Supposed to get into the 20s next week so shouldnt be long.
I drove to pass red lake and Edith today. Still lots of ice but rotting shouldn’t be to long now
Thanks ?
Sorry guys,
My source let me down – – Gardom Lake was entirely ice free as of March 21st.
Thanks Tom. And I heard today that it’s fishing good. 🙂
I live in logan lake and work in merritt.. mamit will be ice off by next weekend.. the aerator on logan is melting the bay and shoreline shouldn’t be more then 7-10 days with warm weather coming.. kane valley area is still being ice fished regularly. That should change in a week maybe two to three weeks to ice off. Tunkwa was showing melt along the edges but looked like it’s starting the rot hoping some bays will be open next weekend.