Kootenay Lake, BC


Lodging & Services
Recreation
Cities & Towns
Lakes
Travel Info
Points of Interest
Provincial Parks
Trails





Kootenay Lake
British Columbia

Location: Kootenay Lake, BC, is over 100 km (62 mi) long with access from Nelson, Balfour, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, Boswell and several other points along BC Highway 31. Campgrounds with all facilities and various resorts are located along the lake.

Fishing Report: Kootenay Lake provides good fishery for Gerrard strain rainbow trout of up to 10 kg (22 lb), Yellowstone cutthroat, large Kokanee and rainbow and Dolly Varden weighing up to 12 kg (26 lb). Fly fishing in the late summer with floating line and Tom Thumb or hopper pattern near creek mouths is particularily productive. The Yellowstone cutthroat is more common in the southern end of Kootenay Lake whereas the north end of the lake is good for kokanee. Sheltered Crawford Bay provides excellent fishery for Gerrard rainbows, bull trout and largemouth bass.

BC Adventure Network members serving this area:

Shadow Mountain Outfitters: Located in the Bull River drainage, this is the largest guiding territory in Southeastern BC, encompassing 80-mile Kootenay Lake; an area often referred to as "Little Africa”. With over 30 years of guiding experience, this will be an adventure you won’t f... more

If you would like to have your business listed, please Click Here.

Note: Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start fishing a new lake.

Be sure to visit Fishbc.com for angling information!


www.bcadventure.com



Advertise With Us

Promote your business on the BC Adventure Network.
BC's largest and most visited tourism Web site . . . more info.

Advertising Inquiries:
advertising@ibcnetwork.com

© 1995 - 2018 Interactive Broadcasting Corporation


Follow Us On Facebook


List of BC Adventure
Advertisers

Site Info
Advertise With Us
Awards
About Us
Contact Us




Free Vacation Guides
BC Vacation Guides
Coastal Vacations
Thompson Okanagan
EcoTourism
Fishing Vacations
Guest Ranch Guide
Romantic Getaways
Wilderness Vacations
Winter Vacations
The Rockies Guide




Login







Kootenay Lake, BC