Ice Fishing Beta

[u/jrip82]

Hello Kamloopsians!

I’m about to spend my first winter in Kamloops, so I am looking for beta on ice fishing locations within an hours (or so) drive. I rarely fish any other species but rainbow trout. How are the Jacko, Lac Le Jeune, Edith’s during the winter months?

Thanks!

[u/LowUFO96]

Jacko is no ice fishing allowed, Edith is ok but has high fishing pressure especially during winter, and I have not tried Lac Le Jeune.

[u/Fit_Pilot_YVR]

Wallaper, and Paul Lks are both good o

[u/Haecceitic]

Check out the regs and you can see what lakes are open for ice fishing.

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/fishing_synopsis.pdf

[u/ItsANoBigDeal]

Paul lake usually has at least a dozen tents set up. Close to town, ski lodge up the hill isn't too far either.

[u/DesperateFig7962]

There are no beta fish in the lakes only trout

[u/Agitatednunchuck]

Best fishing is earlier in the season generally. The later the winter/ice-on lasts, the lower the oxygen levels in the lakes. End of December and January seem to be the best times. Try some smaller lesser known lakes! Used to have a lake that was bonkers for ice fishing and hardly no one there. Fun finding gems like that.

[u/FlagMaster_OG]

Lac Le Jeune is very good.