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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: emac on May 21, 2007, 11:54:04 AM

Title: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: emac on May 21, 2007, 11:54:04 AM

Hi,

I'm headed up to Whistler next weekend and was wondering if anyone could recommend some good fishing locations near Whistler or Pemberton.  I don't have a float tube or boat so will most likely be fishing from shore.  If anyone could recommend a fishing lodge near Pemberton that rent boats as well that would be appreciated.  I'm not too familiar with the area so I'm not sure if there are any up that way.

Thanks!!

emac

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: Rodney on May 21, 2007, 12:03:56 PM

Alta Lake in Whistler maybe a good option for you. Although it is much more advantageous to be fishing on a boat in this lake, there is a spot where you can access from shore with some success. The floating dock at Lakeside Park in Alta Vista has deep water around it, therefore you can definitely catch fish from it as I have observed in the past.

Few things to note about the lake. It's a total catch and release lake and you cannot use bait. If you are not flyfishing, small spinners and spoons can definitely entice a fish or two. There are two target gamefish species available - rainbow trout and cutthroat trout. The rainbow trout range between 12 and 16 inches in length, while the cutthroat trout can be slightly bigger than that.

For other fishing locations around the area, drop by Pacific Angler in Vancouver (http://www.pacificangler.ca/). The staff there are all experienced fresh and saltwater fishermen from around here so they would know a few spots for you to choose.

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: Floon on May 23, 2007, 05:44:41 PM

"....slightly bigger than that."

 :D
(http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album462/IMG_0229.sized.jpg)

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: Rodney on May 23, 2007, 06:45:39 PM

Show off, and it's not even your fish. ;D

Here is a recent report that I posted almost two weeks ago.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=14694.0

Other nearby lakes to try include Alpha, Nita and Lost Lakes. :)

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: fintail1 on May 23, 2007, 08:54:35 PM

for pemberton mosquito lake and ivey lake are doing well. from what i have heard mosquito is better but ivey has some big fish.

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: Floon on May 24, 2007, 07:15:49 AM

Ya, you know me. Most of the fish I get pictures of are me holding her fish. :'(

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: emac on May 24, 2007, 09:43:26 AM

Awesome! Thanks for the info everyone!

Title: Re: Good fishing spots near Whistler/Pemberton?
Post by: BladeKid on May 24, 2007, 12:34:10 PM

Alta is a good lake!