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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: capman on September 04, 2008, 09:27:49 PM

Title: Elk / Beaver Lake
Post by: capman on September 04, 2008, 09:27:49 PM

Taking the familiy to Victoria for the weekend and am thinking to do some fishing with the kids near in a lake near Victoria whille we are there. Is Elk or Beaver lake is my best bet? What type of fly would you recommend.
Thanks in advance for any info.

Title: Re: Elk / Beaver Lake
Post by: waterboy on September 05, 2008, 10:09:35 AM

Hey Capman;

I fished Elk/Beaver lake about 2 weeks ago.  I was trolling flys (Wolly Buggers) from my pontoon boat mostly on the southeast shore of Elk.  Down that way there was lots of boat traffic and I didn't have much success for anything other than small bass.  I would suggest heading up into to Beaver Lake if you are belly boating or pontooning.  If you have a power boat there are several boat launches around the lake, but I would still say head up into Beaver were it is much quieter.  Regardless, the water was quite warm then and I expect that the fish would be more active now.  I had good success in other lakes north of Victoria trolling green wolly buggers - small with a bit of flash on them, hope that helps...

Title: Re: Elk / Beaver Lake
Post by: capman on September 05, 2008, 07:18:21 PM

I appriciate your tips. That's great help.
Thanks.