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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishgod on March 13, 2009, 10:38:17 AM

Title: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: fishgod on March 13, 2009, 10:38:17 AM
Just wondering if anyone has done a driveby on the launch at kakawa - thinking of taking the kids there on the weekend
Thanks for the info
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: skunked on March 13, 2009, 03:47:28 PM
was still a big chunk by the normal launch but if u go to the resort side u can launch at the launch there. fishing was good when i was there on monday
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: fishgod on March 13, 2009, 05:52:32 PM
Hey thanks "skunked" I appreciate the intel.  Its a long drive from mission only to find the launch in not functional.  If I get a decent day this next week I'll take the kids for an outing.  They are chomping at the bit to get fishing this year and I want to make the first one a good day.  Thanks again
May the fish gods be with you.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: arimaBOATER on March 13, 2009, 07:16:27 PM
Great info ---- Sounds like a good time to fish kakawa !!! Just wondering if the lake gets stocked? I imagine it does as the fishing pressure must be high. --------- I once assumed any lake close to roads or hwy. would not be very good.... but 10 Mile Lake near Quesnel changed all that THINKING .... lots of fish in the lake & even one big trout broke my fly rod at the handle --- it was so BIG 16 INCHER or more & fat!
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: Float Drowner on March 13, 2009, 09:21:44 PM
Fished it today and the first launch is still covered.  The side launch is clear and easy to get to.  Probably a few more days until the first launch is clear.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: HARLEY on March 14, 2009, 11:05:51 AM
Fished it today and the first launch is still covered.  The side launch is clear and easy to get to.  Probably a few more days until the first launch is clear.

Where is the side launch that you are talking about--is it the one that is located inside the camp ground--if so is there a fee?

harley
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: skunked on March 14, 2009, 12:09:50 PM
its just past the kakawa lake resort just keep any eye on the left you cant miss it its in between 2 houses/cabins not much room for parking tho
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: HARLEY on March 14, 2009, 04:21:23 PM
Thank You Skunked.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: VAGAbond on March 26, 2009, 12:16:25 PM
How deep do you have to fish in Kakawa if you are using chronomids?
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: Bhinky on March 26, 2009, 01:48:59 PM
Was there on saturday, there was a good chronny hatch going on all over the lake. Tried a chronny for a bit, no luck. Most parts of the lake are like 35+ feet. I hate fishing that deep with fly gear. they were slaying them on pink krill.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: ja on March 26, 2009, 06:08:49 PM
can anyone tell me generally the best fishing time for Kakawa...I mean April? May? June?  Also, does it matter much early morning or midday?

Cheers all...and thanks in advance!
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: Roughingminor on March 26, 2009, 06:30:16 PM
I've heard that Kawkawa might be turning over and is not fishing very well for the fly guys.  Any first-hand and recent info on the topic?
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: Bhinky on March 27, 2009, 08:33:10 AM
Yeah flys were not producing that well on the weekend. Bait fisherman were cleaning up! From what I've been told, it fishes best from about now until the end of May. Apperently, fishing of any kind in the summer is slow.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: Rodney on March 27, 2009, 03:49:19 PM
Both fly and bait were not fishing well in the last few days.

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/?p=100
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: ja on March 28, 2009, 08:49:18 AM
mmm...thanks bhinky for the timeframe and Rod for the report...Think I'm gonna wait another few weeks.
Title: Re: Ice off Launch at kakawa?
Post by: fish tracker on March 29, 2009, 08:24:07 AM
I was out yesterday and did well casting a tiny dry fly at the jumping fish they would come right back and take it off the top,loadsa of fun.