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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: aquaboy24 on August 08, 2004, 04:29:18 PM

Title: Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: aquaboy24 on August 08, 2004, 04:29:18 PM: Hey dudes...heading up to Kelowna to visit some friends who live on West Bank.

Question A...they are waterfront....should I be fishing off their dock int he morning? what with?

Question B....if a guy were to stop on his way home.....maybe for some socks....with waders, but no boat....where might he have success...on a Tuesday evening?

Should I just try the Vedder for some late red spring action?

and help would be appreciated

Vince
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: scottm on August 08, 2004, 05:31:44 PM: ask the locals what's running and what to use and for your sock fishing try laidlaw ,jones lake turn off
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: aquaboy24 on August 08, 2004, 06:07:19 PM: where does a guy find a map to get to Laidlaw?

thanks
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 08, 2004, 07:49:04 PM: Exit 153
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: The Gilly on August 08, 2004, 08:49:12 PM: Kelowna (Okanagan Lake) will have Rainbows and Kokanee. Have a go, I've seen Kokanee in close this time of year , but check your reg's. They have been closed the last few years.
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: BirdNester on August 08, 2004, 09:45:13 PM: Kokanee's closed...I just got back from Summerland.
RobertO
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: fishin_chick on August 08, 2004, 09:47:53 PM: answer to question A: lots of small lakes within 15 min drive, but they might be suffering from summer duldroms.

question B: no need for a boat for herrling (i hate to advertise, but someone already posted it last week anyways!)
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: Z71 on August 08, 2004, 10:04:27 PM: Herrling Island has been accessible by wading across the back channel since three weeks before the sockeye fishery opening was announced, and even then it was common knowledge to those that slayed on springs...
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: aquaboy24 on August 08, 2004, 11:38:28 PM: how does one get to herrling?
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: Fish Assassin on August 08, 2004, 11:50:55 PM: Approximately 30 minutes past Chilliwack. Look for sign that reads Herling Island. Follow road to river
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: aquaboy24 on August 09, 2004, 07:10:04 AM: thanks everyone! i will give my report upon my return!

Vince
Title: Re:Up to kelowna.....two questions
Post by: otto on August 09, 2004, 12:09:50 PM: watch out at the railway crossing just out of the tunnel under HWY 1, Vince. the trains come thru there quickly and they have the right of way. :D

the exit for herrling island is on your LEFT SIDE as you drive east on Hwy 1. when you get to the 4 way stop, do not go straight, turn left and go down the steep hill. you will see a tunnel (small tunnel, honk your horn to alert other drivers, go thru tunnel over railroad tracks and then follow the dirt road to the river/"parking lot"

good luck.