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Geff_t

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Thompson river
« on: January 29, 2008, 11:12:27 AM »
Well I finally convinced the wife to take the family to the Thompson river for a week of fishing in the first week of August. Only problem is we have never been there before so we have no idea where the best places to camp are. I know it is early to be thinking about this but I thought I better get some ideas to her before she changes her mind. Any help from those that have been there would be much appreciated. All fishing will be walk in so camping near or on the river would be best. Also any suggestions on which flies would be great as that would give me lots of time to tie them.
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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2008, 12:05:36 PM »
The only place where I have camped is Juniper Beach, which is between Kamloops and Cache Creek. It's a pretty good provincial campground. There are fishable waters both upstream and downstream from camp. The campground is clean as expected, and all sites have running water and electric hook-up for campers. There is a swimming area right by the campground for kids. The only suggestion would be that you may want to be in a camper instead of tents. There are trains running throughout the night on both sides of the river. The first time we camped in tent, not so pleasant. Second time I slept in my car, didn't really notice the train sound.

As for the fishing, it should be good for rainbow trout on both nymphs and dries. If the kids want to fish without flies, small spinners and spoons will totally work too. There are also northern pikeminnow and largescaled sucker in slower waters.

Some of our past trips:

2005

2006

2007

Videos:

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/video/0726.html

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/video/0704.html

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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2008, 12:49:15 PM »
Thanks Rodney. That is some great advice about juniper beach. Hopefully my parents will have their motorhome by then  ;D . Thats great that there is fishing there for the kids. I guess I will have to keep looking into other campsites just in case we need to tent it as the wife  would not be happy with the trains. The last thing I want is for a pissed off wife when I am enjoying the fishing  ;D .
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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2008, 03:14:10 PM »
Two more items. Water level would be the other concern but since you are going in early August, it should not be an issue. Re: Kids fishing, the bigger rocks are awfully slippery so be cautious. The "beach" around the campground mostly consists of smaller gravel, so that area is best for kids fishing.

Forgot to add one more target species to the previous list too, mountain whitefish (pretty big ones too) are also around.
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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2008, 04:13:53 PM »
don't forget about the cacti!!!  Juniper beach is nice, I second that for a relaxing camping trip.  Had a blast fishing with foam dries there.  Big bows!
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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2008, 07:37:12 PM »
Juniper Beach is nice and the fishing is good, but if your wife loves good fishing than she will put up with the trains.(They go by all day and night)  If she is like mine after the first night you are in trouble, or moving.  There is a nice swimming hole for the kids at juniper as long as the water level is not to low.

You might want to think about going to barnes or williard lake rec area and driving to the river for fishing above ashcroft.

I have not stayed at the lake rec area but have had friends stay there, I do not know how good the camping is there so i would ask first.
My friends that have stayed there don't have kids and said it was ok.  They stay there to avoid the trains.

I have a drift boat and camp along the river, ear plugs and lots of beer is needed for a good night sleep, as there are trains on both sides.

Good luck.

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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2008, 08:55:16 PM »
If I knew you were posting here I wouldn't have answered you on the other site; you can find my tips there.
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Re: Thompson river
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2008, 01:34:39 PM »
Quote from: Rodney on January 29, 2008, 03:14:10 PM

Forgot to add one more target species to the previous list too, mountain whitefish (pretty big ones too) are also around.

You also forgot springs and jacks if you want to fish in the aera of Spenses Bridge....albeit, you will do beter on bait or wool than flies...but make sure you check the regs closely regarding retention and closures.
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