Fishing
The four arms of the Shuswap Lake have sandy shores and hidden coves and make Shuswap Lake, the largest of many lakes in the area, the perfect habitat for a diversity of fish and wildlife. We also have clear creeks, rushing rivers and more than 20 lakes filled with fish. Our water systems holds Lake Trout, Dolley Varden, Steelhead, Whitefish, Kokanee, and Burbot. In addition, four species of Salmon use these waters for spawning: Chinook, Coho, Pink and Sockeye. There are also Sturgeon in our region, along with other bottom feeders like Squaw fish and Carp (found at the river mouths by Salmon Arm). White Lake is rated as one of the top ten Rainbow Trout fishing lakes in North America and is popular for ice fishing in the winter months. A few other great spots for ice fishing include: Gardom Lake, Hidden Lake, Bolean Lake, Shuswap River and Pillar Lake.
Looking for some FREE fishing? Then Reel Fishing Adventures is the website to go to! It provides up to date fishing reports and fishing tips, along with numerous articles and stories. The “Fish Whisperer” will show you secret spots on the lakes that no one else knows and give you the real scoop on how to catch fish.
The Reel Fishing Adventures crew covers the Southern Interior big lakes but, also provides information on other lakes such as Kootenay and Arrow, while also providing fishing reports for coastal waters. This site is the “one stop site” for fishing and, if you can’t find it on the site then a quick email to them will get you the answer to your question. www.reelfishingadventures.net
For more information and regulations on fishing in the Shuswap, visit the BC Ministry of Environment website.
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