Kamloops Lake

Set in British Columbia, Canada, Kamloops Lake is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Kamloops Lake usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

50.7356, -120.6022 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutNorthern pikeminnowChinook salmonLake char

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Northern pikeminnow

  Focus on areas with structure like submerged trees or rock piles, as Northern pikeminnow often ambush prey from these locations; vary your retrieve until you find what triggers a strike.

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Kamloops Lake.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Kamloops Lake, make sure your licence covers British Columbia, Canada and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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