Fishing Recommendations - BC - Okanagan and Cariboo Regions

Roy · Jul 15, 2023

I posted this already in the Canada forum but it hasn't got any traction there, so reposting here.

My son and I are heading up there in mid August doing a DIY fishing trip. He served an LDS Mission there from 2017-2019 and we are going back to do some fishing and visit some of the folks he knows there. Looking for any fishing recommendations, tips, suggestions for Kelowna and 100 Mile House areas. Have already booked a trip to fish for Salmon in Vancouver.

eelgrass · Jul 16, 2023

Most fish are found in bodies of water. I would concentrate there. I hope this helps.

tailchasers · Jul 16, 2023

Dear eelgrass.

johnnycake · Jul 16, 2023

tailchasers said:
Dear eelgrass.

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No, he's eelgrass. Can't you read?

HORNhunter7 · Jul 16, 2023

Roy said:
I posted this already in the Canada forum but it hasn't got any traction there, so reposting here.

My son and I are heading up there in mid August doing a DIY fishing trip. He served an LDS Mission there from 2017-2019 and we are going back to do some fishing and visit some of the folks he knows there. Looking for any fishing recommendations, tips, suggestions for Kelowna and 100 Mile House areas. Have already booked a trip to fish for Salmon in Vancouver.

Check out Kootenay lake just east of the Okanogan. Nelson and Ainsworth Hots springs area. The Hot Springs alone is worth an evening or two.

2lumpy · Jul 16, 2023

Roy said:
I posted this already in the Canada forum but it hasn't got any traction there, so reposting here.

My son and I are heading up there in mid August doing a DIY fishing trip. He served an LDS Mission there from 2017-2019 and we are going back to do some fishing and visit some of the folks he knows there. Looking for any fishing recommendations, tips, suggestions for Kelowna and 100 Mile House areas. Have already booked a trip to fish for Salmon in Vancouver.

Can I come to……. green with envy.

I could kick myself for not having made that trip to fish every year for the last 30 years. Picture perfect country……… if you like water and Rocky Mountains. I can understand your son wanting to return with his Dad.

Iddogguy · Jul 16, 2023

If I was going, I'd knock one off the bucket list!!!

Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River!

littlebighorn · Jul 16, 2023

Given there are few regulars on here from BC, I would recommend your son reach out to old contacts from his time there. I'd think you would get your best response from them.
I've hunted in BC twice but never fished. It's incredible mountain country and the streams look amazing. Several guys in Smithers were there just to fly fish so I know there was great fishing around there, but that's a long way from where you will be.
Have a great time with your son!

eelgrass · Jul 16, 2023

tailchasers said:
Dear eelgrass.

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I wouldn't help Kirt Darner so why would I help Roy? You have to be a long-time member here to understand.

2lumpy · Jul 16, 2023

eelgrass said:
I wouldn't help Kirt Darner so why would I help Roy? You have to be a long-time member here to understand.

Some guys can never take the rocks outta their pockets…….

littlebighorn · Jul 16, 2023

eelgrass said:
I wouldn't help Kirt Darner so why would I help Roy? You have to be a long-time member here to understand.

I am a long time member eel, but I've never understood how harboring bad feelings or grudges is useful to anyone.
If Roy, or even Mr Darner was seeking to have a good trip with his son and I had information that could help make that happen, I'd gladly share.

Roy, for what it's worth, I hope you find what you are looking for.

Roy · Jul 16, 2023

eelgrass said:
Most fish are found in bodies of water. I would concentrate there. I hope this helps.

But, there are turtles there too....

Roy · Jul 16, 2023

littlebighorn said:
I am a long time member eel, but I've never understood how harboring bad feelings or grudges is useful to anyone.
If Roy, or even Mr Darner was seeking to have a good trip with his son and I had information that could help make that happen, I'd gladly share.

Roy, for what it's worth, I hope you find what you are looking for.

Eel is still upset that I nearly got him busted for turtle poaching. Or rather, purchasing giant turtle shells at yard sales and passing them off as his own.

Roy · Jul 16, 2023

Iddogguy said:
If I was going, I'd knock one off the bucket list!!!

Sturgeon fishing on the Fraser River!

Son wants to try this for sure. We are going to give it a try if even for a day from the bank.

Roy · Jul 16, 2023

2lumpy said:
Some guys can never take the rocks outta their pockets…….

In Eel's case, it is lead weights with treble hooks used to snag turtles from kid's ponds.

eelgrass · Jul 16, 2023

Roy said:
In Eel's case, it is lead weights with treble hooks used to snag turtles from kid's ponds.

Well Roy, I sincerely hope you have a great fishing adventure and I apologize for my ill wishes.

I can't wait for the doctored photos of the stolen fish you "catch".

Roy · Jul 16, 2023

eelgrass said:
Well Roy, I sincerely hope you have a great fishing adventure and I apologize for my ill wishes.

I can't wait for the doctored photos of the stolen fish you "catch".

HA HA - you know I luv ya buddy!! Maybe next year we will plan a trip to Shelter Cove for some kayak fishing and we can meet up. Or, another Wyoming elk trip. I'll bet we can find a better place to find a bite to eat than that McDonald's where we met you before.

eelgrass · Jul 17, 2023

Roy said:
HA HA - you know I luv ya buddy!! Maybe next year we will plan a trip to Shelter Cove for some kayak fishing and we can meet up. Or, another Wyoming elk trip. I'll bet we can find a better place to find a bite to eat than that McDonald's where we met you before.

You know I love you too, Roy. Your memory is on par with mine too. Thank goodness I have a photo of our meeting in Wyoming at the Taco Time. I think it was in Rock Springs? 2014.

Roy · Jul 18, 2023

eelgrass said:
You know I love you too, Roy. Your memory is on par with mine too. Thank goodness I have a photo of our meeting in Wyoming at the Taco Time. I think it was in Rock Springs? 2014.

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Oh yeah - it was Taco Time!! Good thing for photographic evidence! And it definitely was Rock Springs. My brother had an elk hunt in the Big Horns - we didn't get anything that week during archery season, but he got a 340 Bull later, on the last day of the rifle season. Epic times!