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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: bbronswyk2000 on January 17, 2007, 01:26:50 PM
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So I am thinking Mid June for this FWR Lake Fish-In.
Possible Lakes that I would like to see us fish are:
Island Lake
Calling Lake
Glimpse Lake
Davis Lake ( Kane Valley Road )
Tunkwa Lake
Leighton Lake
Roche ( from IH8XC )
Some lakes like Island Lake are fly only. If this is a problem we could camp at Calling ( just has a bait ban not fly only ) which is only 10mins down the road and if you want to do a day trip to Island thats cool too.
All these lakes are within 4 hours of Vancouver. If you have any other lakes you want added please post them. Once we get a good list of lakes we can put it to a vote.
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Sounds good. There are many lakes in the merrit area within the 15-20min radius. Buck, vincent ..ect Here is a pic of one I got last from buck nice 4-5lber.
(http://www.fishingwithrod.com/albums/roekid/DSCN0499.sized.jpg)
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I'm limited on my knowledge of lakes up there, but hope to change that this year..I've fished Tunkwa and it's a blast PLUS they have cabins..which when it gets cold at night is where i'm parking my prune a$$... ;D
What about the skagit and ross lake???
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I would probably be in for this trip. I like Ross lake because there is also the option of fishing the river. But i still like the idea of an "interior" lake. I prefer leighton over tunkwa not that it makes a huge difference. Why not roche?
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Ross Lake is closer to Lower Mainland as is Jones Lake, neither have cabins for rent as far as I know. XGolfman is right about the cold weather in the Highland Valley.
Tunkwa/Leighton Lakes have better access and camping facilities than Island Lake but Island lake has better fishing IMO.
Cheers
Nuggy
Island's fish average 4lbs and the biggest I have caught is 8 or 9lbs. Not always the easiest to catch but have never been skunked. In mid-June we wont have a problem with cold weather up there. The only thins is its not the wisest choice to go in with a car although I have seen cars get into it. Having a base camp at Calling would be better since there is a big open area for camping and more accommodating. Also Davis lake in the Kane Valley has lots of camping and has 3 other lakes all within 15 mins. Kane Valley is only 2.5-3hours away and is 2wd accessible.
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I might definately be in for something like this as well, keeping in mind that I suck at Fly Fishing!! I have done it once in about the last 17 years!! ;D ;D But, for some reason I am getting the urge to do some. You guys just figure out where, preferbly where there are plenty in the 3-5 pound range to be caught, tell me what I would need and I'll see if I can get it!! But count me in as a definate maybe!! ;D
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I do know that Searun has really enjoyed going to Roche lake about that time, maybe a bit earlier. There are cabins, a lodge and a big campground there. :)
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Sounds good, if I'm free when its on I'm in
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Im in to. but dont really fly fish, ive only done it in tofino just trolling the fly.
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I would be in depending on when it is and if I'm in town. One thing that I will mention about the timing is that there is the St. Marys fish in at the end of the month so I would recomend either early june or late may.
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I am a maybe as my wife might be working. I can't wait to get the pontoon back in the water ;D ;D ;D and to try out some of the flies that I have been tying over the last couple of weeks. I would be in for Roche or Tunkwa ( I have fished Tunkwa and it still gets cold at night in the summer)
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I will hopefully be in depending on where I am working at the time.
I like the Roche and Kane Valley ideas or maybe even the kump lake area between princeton and merritt. I think mid to late may timing would be better fishing wise but definetly not weather wise.
I must admit that I hate tunkwa and am not a huge fan of island either.
This is a long way away for me though I am still working on breaking my winter steelhead slump......
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I think either Kane Valley or the Buck lake area would be a good place to start out. I think we should start out somewhere a little less intimidating than Roche....for BigSteels sake of course ;D
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I would love to go if i can get away from my baseball commitment, i think first or second week of June would be good ,Roche would be my choice its got the lodge with rentals for those that need it there are also some good forestry campsites right on the lake and good 2 wheel road access.
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The Kane Valley lakes are 2wd access and are only 3 hours away.
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I would definatly be in for a trip this June. I was planning to hit Tunkwa/Leighton anyways. Any lake is fine with me.
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Make it on a weekend, and near Kamloops and i'll be a definate YES. The Girlfriend will be in Kamloops so i might pick her up and teach her about the outdoors and "roughin' it". ;D
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and teach her about the outdoors and "roughin' it". ;D
Everyone, bring ear plugs.
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Everyone, bring ear plugs.
She is a screamer ;D
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Way too much information for this board! Going to have to add FWR to my ban list for my sons before long!
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And all of it started because of the owner of the site. Pffft. SHAME ON YOU RODNEY!!!!!
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Certainly very interested. If it fits into the day's off then for sure.
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I think I will prolly be in for just about any lake. Fly, bait or spoons and spinners. ;)
Good Idea Brian!
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I think I will prolly be in for just about any lake. Fly, bait or spoons and spinners. ;)
Good Idea Brian!
always fun fishing with you colton !
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Glad this is getting allot of attention. If we get allot of people I think Davis Lake would be perfect. It has a very large and open campground. I will be camping away from it in my secret up on the hill campsite ;)
I am going to narrow down the choices here and we can put the lakes to a vote.
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I think its pointless if we don't all camp together. Especially you Bryan. If you're planning it you should be right in the middle of everyone. Even if you want to fish your special lake, just leave extra early so no one follows.
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I think its pointless if we don't all camp together. Especially you Bryan. If you're planning it you should be right in the middle of everyone. Even if you want to fish your special lake, just leave extra early so no one follows.
I was only kidding ;) I do like that spot up on the hill its just nice because its secluded. Of course I would stay with the group. It would be pretty lonely at night and not much fun partying by myself LOL I'll bring the fireball to pass around the fire ;)
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TUNKW..................................LET'S GO!
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I think I will prolly be in for just about any lake. Fly, bait or spoons and spinners. ;)
Good Idea Brian!
always fun fishing with you colton !
Wenas you make me laugh ;D ;D
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Don't know a lot about the fly fishing game just yet!! But from what I have read so far, I would be up for Tunkwa or Roche!! Or really any lake that has 3-5 lbers available!! ;D
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Another possible idea would be Pass lake. It's still fairly close, has a forestry site, has a good access road and has large fish. It is fly only, however, Isobel lake is close by for the gear mongers and also contains brook trout for a little variety. As for timing, I think that May long would be a good date. Better fishing earlier in the year IMO.
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Another possible idea would be Pass lake. It's still fairly close, has a forestry site, has a good access road and has large fish. It is fly only, however, Isobel lake is close by for the gear mongers and also contains brook trout for a little variety. As for timing, I think that May long would be a good date. Better fishing earlier in the year IMO.
The problem with May long weekend is too many other people have the same idea and sites fill up fast. Also its too close to the FlyBC fish-in at Dragon Lake which I will be attending.
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Got to get this back up to the top. Its March now and we have to start planning this.
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Right now I am thinking the Kane Valley Lakes is a good idea. Davis Lake has a pretty large area for camping. Their are 3 lakes along that road all within 15 minutes. Also I dont think we will be fighting for a camping spot like we would on Tunkwa or Roche.
As far as dates go what about June 8-10th? Some of us can head up on the Friday and hopefully secure some spots for those that cant make it up untill the Saturday.
For some reason I cant find these lakes in the regulations. I dont believe that Davis is fly only but if someone knows they can correct me if I am wrong.
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i think i've already said. I'M IN. and i'll hopefully swindle an extra day or two away from work to get up on the thursday.
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Lets start on the antendees list:
bbronswyk2000
dionjl
bigsteel (maybe)
islandboy (maybe)
hookset (maybe)
If you are going to go please post. If you are a maybe please state that.
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I'll be a maybe at this point! ;)
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If I am free I am a definite yes. So I guess hat makes me a maybe
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have you settled on davis lake? sounds good to me. mark me down as a maybe. got a buddy thats a maybe as well.
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Back to the top for this one. Anyone that doesnt come is going to miss out on an awesome weekend of fun and fishing.
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if im free, then yes ;)
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I am a 100 %, absolute possible maybe :D
TH
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The fish-in wont be a true FWR Fish-in unless King Rodney himself shows up. Set the dates and place so i can mark it in my calendar.
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You mean he fishes? :P ;D
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FWR Summer Lake Fish-In
Where:Davis lake
When:June 15-17th
Attendees:
bbronswyk2000
dionjl
bigsteel (maybe)
islandboy (maybe)
hookset (maybe)
nuggy (maybe)
trophyhunter (maybe)
rieber (maybe)
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OK so where is Davis Lake would be my first question? Then second would be what is the average size of the fish and third would be how easy are they to catch there, cause I suck at fly fishing!! ;D
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OK so where is Davis Lake would be my first question? Then second would be what is the average size of the fish and third would be how easy are they to catch there, cause I suck at fly fishing!! ;D
About a 3 hour drive just before Merritt. Size is up to 4lbs. Most are around 2lbs. Also there are a few other lakes only mins away. Easy? Not easy but I highly doubt anyone getting skunked.
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I'll try hard to make it now that we have a set date. I never fished there but will the Kokanee bite if you drink enough of them. ;D
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I'll try hard to make it now that we have a set date. I never fished there but will the Kokanee bite if you drink enough of them. ;D
Kokanee never stop biting after you have had a few ;)
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be careful with your dates as it is tough to find a weekend in June where the interior lakes ie) Tunkwa aren't swamped with people.
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Are there any facilities at this lake or is it a roughing it type trip?
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I just checked out a report - it's pretty primitive. Cool. Bring lot's of water, liquid kokanee and toilet paper. Good times. :D
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Are there any facilities at this lake or is it a roughing it type trip?
Its rough. Just outhouses.
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So will we need to book campsites now then? Or do you book campsites there?
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So will we need to book campsites now then? Or do you book campsites there?
I dont believe you can book sites here. I will check into it after this weekend to make sure.
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Is it a provincial site? Who cleans the crappers? Clean crappers are always a plus.
Is it a pay site? Are there picnic tables?
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You do pay and someone does clean the crappers. I believe there are picnic tables.
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Maybe this will help! ;)
(http://www.sharphooks.com/images/lakes/Davis%20Lake%20(Merritt)/shmap.gif)
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I would check the web site for provincial camp grounds. If it is a provincial site you would be able to book it there.
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I would check the web site for provincial camp grounds. If it is a provincial site you would be able to book it there.
I just checked and its not.
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Rough? It has outhouses and you say it's rough?! LOL If I can i'll try and get up there thursday night and secure as many sites as possible for the next day.
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As long as my kid doesn't have hockey that weekend - I'm in. ;)
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This is not drawing enough interest so I have moved it to FishBC. If you are interested please go to:
http://fishbcforum.com/index.php?showtopic=43911&pid=482753&st=0&#entry482753
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This is not drawing enough interest so I have moved it to FishBC. If you are interested please go to:
http://fishbcforum.com/index.php?showtopic=43911&pid=482753&st=0&#entry482753
Bryan, we have a date set, a location set and an event set that is more than two months away. There is no organising that really needs to be done other than providing driving directions and maybe ride hook ups. I am not against hooking up with FBC people at all I just think your jumping the gun a bit by bailing on this event. My plans are to go to Davis Lake and I`m still gonna try and make it.
Cheers
Nuggy
We started this thread in January and most everyone is a maybe.
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I tend to agree with Bryan. I normally organize everything in my group of friends (or used to). Maybe is just a way of saying "good idea! but i wont go". Rarely to people who say maybe show up. I said I am a positive because i know that if i say that i will force myself to go when the weekend comes around even if i have thousands of excuses not to. For comparision check out the FlyBC fishin and how many confirmed people there are.
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So the FWR fish in is a no go? Thats to bad :-\ Oh well, your right there wasn't a lot of support. I will still try and make it out to the FBC one, all depends if I have lacrosse that weekend. Thanks for trying to start this up bbronswyk. :)