… Official flyguys.net Northern British Columbia, BC Interior, Kamloops Area Lakes & Rivers Ice Off 2015 Fishing Reports post!
… and hopefully we don’t have to add a winter kill section this year! 😯
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Well, now a new year of ice off anticipation to look forward to. Hardwater is still a drawing card but I oh so miss stillwater. So happy New Year to all and tye, tye , tye.
It’s a cycle eh Don. The ice will be around for a while yet, and in the meantime we can post our ice fishing reports here, but the new year always finds me anticipating the open water season. 3ish months to go … almost enough time to get the fly supply in shape 🙂
Lot’s of people on Monte today 😉
Planning a trip tomorrow to Red, any ideas where to start drilling those holes? Never been to Monte either, anyone have an update on how it’s been the last week?
I usually either fish the south bay (brookie bay), the narrows or around the small island on the north end. I know lots of people that swear by the big island too. Red usually gets a lot of winter action so keep your eyes open and I’m sure you’ll be able to see where the fishing’s good 😉
Thanks! I think I will try McConnel and maybe Lodgepole Lake now, don’t know anything about either but I will post back how it goes. Cheers
McConnel turned out awesome for us, took a while to find the spot but we eventually did. Nothing too big but the action was steady.
Does anyone have some info on Monte. Last winter I fished it several times and it was a bust. The water was murky, this was the first winter that I noticed it. Sure hope this winter is better.
Benny hit Monte the other day and did OK! Said the water was fine.
Now that I can get excited about. Will be hitting Monte on my days off next Tue and Wed can’t wait.
Was at Monte this morning at first light had my limit within an hour. Fish were taking the bait really good.
Looking for a lake that would be good to go out and do some brookie ice fishing? Also any tips will help! Kinda new to ice fishing and this forum!
Hey FishinKid welcome! 😀
Well around Kamloops we’ve got Red, Black, Edith and Horseshoe to name a few.
And here’s a good article from a local ice fisherman that might help 😉
https://flyguys.net/fishing-information/ice-fishing/ice-fishing-with-flies
Good luck & please keep us posted on your progress!
Looks like I’ll be heading to red lake! On Sunday! Any tips for that lake as it is kinda bigger??
Some of my best spots are the south bay (brookie bay) right along side the road, the narrows, or the north end around the small island. Lots of people fish around the big island too. Red is a popular ice fishing destination so there will be others there Sunday I’m sure so keep an eye on what/how others are doing and adjust accordingly 😉
Also where’d be the best access point to the lake??
Main road at south end of the lake … you can’t miss it 😉
A timely article for those looking to put some fresh water sockeye on the table! 😀
Ice Cold Kokanee!
Fished Idabel Lake actually on Sunday! Up Highway 33… Was slow… Landed 3-4 brookies from 1-2lbs on Shrimp… On the side by the creek in about 8 feet of water… ice was thick but there was a gap in the ice where there was about 2 inches of water then more Ice ontop…
Fishing has been amazing for me the last week. Been out a lot and limited out every time, and today within 30 minutes. Hope I don’t have to return to work anytime soon.
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Where !?
Awesome! Wishing I wasn’t working so much
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Here’s a little video I put together today showing the action and comparing different baits that were working and weren’t.
There are quite a few lakes within 40 minutes of Kamloops that have been producing well for me FishinKid … Edith, Stake, McConnel and Rose are worth a shot
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I am planning a trip out to Red and Tunkwa this week.
Nice work Grandon. Yea, I would say you were on the spot…steady action! Meal worms are generally the ticket for me as well, though some days store bought shrimp seems to be the ticket. If you like experimenting with baits give Anise oil a try. You can get a small bottle at the bulk barn for $1.50 or so. I haven’t tried it enough yet to have an opinion but some guys swear by it.
Thanks. I grabbed some of that anise oil from the bulk barn and will give it a shot. Cheers
Hey FishinKid, if your looking to get out this week, let me know, i’m going solo up to Red.
I will for sure however I am outta town this weekend! Let me know how everything goes though! Anyone have any other lakes around kelowna that is good ice fishing ?
Went to Knouff on Tuesday and had a amazing day
looks great. Thanks for posting
Edith has been steady for me and the kids. Good to get them out, yet close enough to pack it in early if needed. Red and/or Monte next week. I’ll let you know how that goes.
Here’s a FB link to a meeting for anyone near Kamloops that’s interested in the new Wildlife Allocation Policy.
https://www.facebook.com/events/639181102860486/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1
Cheers.
LOTD
Thanks for posting LOTD! If you believe that residents of the province should have a voice in what’s done with our wildlife please show up and hear the facts.
Please continue to fish Edith through the ice. Keep as many of the small fish as you can (legally) so the lake can actually start growing some nice fish again. I am being serious here, the lake is overstocked and some fish need to be trimmed from the population…
fishes red lake today… Not even a sniff… Completely skunked.. Heard of 1 other fish caught
Geez. I have a friend coming to stay with me for a couple days and I planned on fishing Red. Maybe I’m better to head to Monte, or Knouff. What baits were you trying?
Tried shrimp, worms, maggots, jigs, flies and spoons… Not even a nibble
On my way home guys were saying monte was good!
decided. We’re going to Edith in the morning, as reports at Red seem to be slow. Monte in the afternoon if all goes as planned. I’ve never fished Monte, any tips? Thanks LOTD
Edith. Entire day, two guys. 3 fish, 1 was a keeper. Seemed very slow all around.