2011 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

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R.A.P.P. Report All Poachers and PollutersConservation Officer 24 Hour Hotline1-877-952-RAPP (7277)Cellular Dial #7277Please refer to page 12 for more informationwww.rapp.bc.ca

FOR SALMON INFORMATION

Fisheries and Oceans Canada District Offices (DFO)

Clearwater: (250) 674-2633Kamloops: (250) 851-4950Lillooet: (250) 256-2650Salmon Arm: (250) 804-7000

Fish and Wildlife Regional Office(250) 371-6200 1259 Dalhousie Dr., Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5Z5

Conservation Officer Service Field OfficesPlease call one of the numbers below for recorded information or to make an appointment:

Clearwater: (250) 674-3722Kamloops: (250) 371-6281Lillooet: (250) 256-4636Merritt: (250) 378-8489

Clearwater Trout Hatchery(250) 674-258040 East Old N. Thompson Hwy, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

WARNINGDue to aeration projects, DANGEROUS THIN ICE & OPEN WATER may exist on Bleeker, Horseshoe, Lodgepole, Logan, Rose, Stake, Tulip & Walloper lakes.

REGION 3 - Thompson-NicolaThe Management Unit boundaries indicated on the map below are shown only as a reference to help anglers locate waters in the region. For more precise Management Unit boundaries, please consult one of the commercial Recreational Atlases available for B.C.

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REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS(See tables for exceptions)

Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 4 from streams • 1 over 50 cm • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) or lake trout. None under 60 cm

And you must release:

• ALL STEELHEAD • Bull trout (Dolly Varden) from streams, Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 • Lake trout from Oct. 15 to Jan. 31

Kokanee: 5 (none from streams)

Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)

Burbot: 2

White Sturgeon: CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY

Crayfish: 25

POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (See tables for exceptions)

ANNUAL CATCH QUOTASAnnual catch quota for Shuswap Lake(per licence year):

Rainbow trout: 5 over 50 cm

Char - lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden): 5 over 60 cm

DAILY & ANNUAL CATCH QUOTAS FOR SALMON Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for Salmon Regulations.

STEELHEAD MANAGEMENT CHANGESIn response to low abundance of steelhead in the Thompson-Nicola Region, steelhead fisheries in the 2009/10 season will be closed.

The following waters are CLOSED to all fishing:

Thompson River: below signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River, October 1 to May 31 (see tables for exceptions);

Fraser River: from Hwy 99 Bridge at Lillooet to BC Hydro tail race outflow channel, October 1 to May 31; and from the confluence with Thompson River to CNR bridge approx. 1 km downstream, October 1 to May 31;

Nahatlatch River below Nahatlatch Lake and Stein River: from January 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010;

Frances and Hannah lakes: fromJanuary 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010; and

Seton River below Seton Lake: fromApril 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010.

Sport fishing openings will be announced in-season, if scientific information suggests that abundance is adequate to support a fishery.

REPORT TAGGED FISHPlease report tagged fish to the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in Kamloops at1-800-388-1606. Information should include tag number and colour, fish length and weight, and location of capture. Please leave your name & phone number so we can provide you with details.

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS

Spring closure: No fishing in any stream in Region 3 from Jan. 1 to June 30 (see tables for exceptions).

Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 3, all year.

Steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a Steelhead Conservation Surcharge Stamp if you intend to fish for steelhead anywhere in B.C. In addition, a Steelhead Stamp is mandatory when fishing most Classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7 for details.

TABLE LEGENDSee the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.

π Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85)∏ Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8∑ Including tributaries∞ Wheelchair Accessible∂ Age Restricted Waters

Family Fishing Waters

Catch up with your kids!

Check out the Family Fishing Waters on page 38.

ILLEGAL MOVEMENT OF LIVE FISHSee important information on pages 86-87. NOTE: Check website (page 1) for

closure dates in 2010/11 season.

The region’s small lakes offer outstanding trout fishing. Brian Chan

REGION 3 - Thompson-NicolaREGIONAL REGULATIONS

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✦ Please refer to “Regulations Simplification” article on Page 90.NOTE: If a lake or stream is NOT listed here, then only the Provincial Regulations (pages 9-11) and the Regional Regulations (page 31) apply. New restrictions are highlighted in blue. Check for any in-season changes at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish

ABBOTT LAKE π 3-18 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookADAMS LAKE 3-37 No fishing north of a line drawn due west from mouth of Momich River, Mar 15-June 30

Daily quota = 1 bull trout or lake trout (no bull trout under 80 cm or lake trout under 60 cm)Lake trout release, Oct 15-Jan 31

ADAMS RIVER(above Adams Lake)

3-37 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm); bait banBull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm), July 1-30 & Nov 1-Dec 31Bull trout (Dolly Varden) release, Aug 1-Oct 31

ADAMS RIVER (below Adams Lake) 3-37 Rainbow trout and char release; bait ban; no powered boatsALBREDA RIVER 3-43 Closed all yearALICE CREEK 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-Sept 30AMPHITHEATRE LAKE π 3-27 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookANDY LAKE π 3-27 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors onlyANSTEY RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait banANTLER LAKE π 3-18 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookAYLMER (Star) LAKE 3-27 Closed all year (Provincial broodstock lake)AZURE LAKE 3-46 SL-1 Trout daily quota = 2BARE LAKE π 3-29 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookBIG BAR CREEK 3-31 Exempt from Spring Closure below Big Bar LakeBIG BAR LAKE π 3-31 Speed restriction (10 km/h) and no towingBIG O.K. (“Island”) LAKE π 3-18 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookBIRCH LAKE π 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)BLACKWATER CREEK 3-33 Closed all yearBLEEKER LAKE π 3-20 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!BLOWDOWN LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2BLUE LAKE π 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none uner 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookBOB LAKE 3-19 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2BONAPARTE RIVER 3-30 Closed all year below falls at Bonaparte fishway

No trout under 25 cm below Bonaparte LakeBRIAN LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2BRIDGE RIVER 3-33 Closed all year from Terzaghi Dam to Yalakom River

No fishing below Hwy 40 bridge (approx. 6 km north of Lillooet), Mar 31-June 20No trout under 25 cmBull trout release above Downton Lake (Reservoir)

BROKEN HOOK LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookBROOK LAKE 3-13 Electric motors onlyBULMAN LAKE π 3-20 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookCALLING LAKE π 3-18 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2CAMPBELL CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring ClosureCANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 5-15) 3-46 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookCAYOOSH CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm below fallsCELISTA CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release and bait ban below the fallsCHASE CREEK 3-26 Exempt from Spring ClosureCHATAWAY LAKE 3-18 Electric motors onlyCLANWILLIAM LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) releaseCLEARWATER LAKE 3-46 No fishing from falls at outlet of lake to signs 1500m above falls, Jan 1-July 15

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2CLEARWATER RIVER 3-40

3-46No fishing above old Clearwater Bridge, Jan 1-July 15Below old Clearwater Bridge, open July 1-Apr 30Bait ban (a) from Falls Creek to Mahood River, all year, and (b) from Mahood River to N. Thompson River, Sept 1-July 31No angling from powered boats below Falls CreekTrout/char release

CLINTON CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring ClosureCOLBORNE LAKE (“Lake 1373”) 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

Located 2 km south of Lolo Lake in the Mann Cr. drainageCOLDWATER RIVER 3-13 Open June 1-Dec 31

No trout under 25 cmNo fishing for bull trout all year (any caught must be released)

COLDWATER RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 3-13 See Juliet, July and Mine CreeksCOMMUNITY LAKE π 3-27 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookCOPPER LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookCOURTNEY LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookCRAZY CREEK 3-35 Closed all year below the falls, open all year above the fallsCUTOFF VALLEY CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring ClosureDARDANELLES LAKE π 3-20 SL-2 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2DEADMAN RIVER 3-29 No trout under 25 cm below Mowich LakeDEEP LAKE π 3-28 SL-2 Trout/char daily quota = 2DOUGLAS LAKE 3-12 Burbot releaseDOWNTON LAKE (Reservoir) 3-33 Bull trout releaseDUM LAKE π 3-28 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookDUTCH LAKE 3-40 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

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EAGAN LAKE 3-30 No fishing Jan 1-Apr 30Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook, May 1-Dec 31

EAGLE RIVER 3-34 Rainbow trout and char release; speed restriction (5 km/h) Bait ban below Griffin Lake

EDITH LAKE π 3-19 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2ELBOW LAKE π 3-29 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookELEANOR LAKE 3-40 Electric motors onlyENGLISHMEN LAKE π 3-13 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookERNEST LAKE π 3-20 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors onlyESTELLE LAKE 3-30 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2FACE (Mile High) LAKE π 3-19 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2FATOX LAKE 3-29 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2FIFTYNINE CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring ClosureFIFTYSEVEN CREEK 3-30 Exempt from Spring ClosureFILE CREEK 3-45 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2FLAPJACK LAKE 3-39 Electric motors onlyFLEMING LAKE 3-26 Closed all yearFLOAT LAKE π 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2FOREST LAKE 3-37 Closed all yearFRANCES LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1, 2010-May 31, 2010; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season opening and for regulations in 2011

Single barbless hookFRASER RIVER 3-14 Exempt from Spring Closure above Thompson River, except as noted below

Closed all year from signs 6.5 km south of Boston Bar to signs 2.8 km south of Hells GateNo fishing from the lower entrance of the fish ladder at Bridge River rapids to the BC Railway bridge 2 km north of Lillooet, Mar 31-June 20No fishing from the Hwy 99 bridge at Lillooet downstream approx. 1.2 km to BC Hydro’s tail race outflow channel, Oct 1-May 31; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season openingNo fishing from the confluence with Thompson River to the CNR bridge approx. 1 km downstream, Oct 1-May 31; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season opening

FRED LAKE π 3-19 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookFRISKEN LAKE π 3-20 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2GAMMARUS LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookGLIMPSE LAKE π 3-20 Electric motors onlyGRIFFIN LAKE 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) releaseGRIZZLY LAKE (in Lemieux Creek Drainage)

3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookLocated approx. 4 km SW of Taweel Lake

GUICHON CREEK 3-18 Open June 1-Dec 31No trout under 25 cm below Mamit Lake

GUMP LAKE π 3-18 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookGUN LAKE π 3-32 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) releaseGYPSUM LAKE π 3-18 Electric motors onlyHAMMER LAKE π 3-30 Electric motors onlyHANNAH LAKE 3-15 No fishing Jan 1, 2010-May 31, 2010; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season opening and for regulations in 2011

Single barbless hookHARPER LAKE π 3-26 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookHAT CREEK 3-17 Exempt from Spring ClosureHATHEUME LAKE π 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)HEATHER LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookHEFFLEY LAKE (Parts of) π 3-27 No towing, speed restriction (15 km/h)HEMP CREEK 3-46 Exempt from Spring ClosureHEIDI LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookHIHIUM LAKE π 3-30 No ice fishing; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)HORSESHOE LAKE π 3-20 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!HOSLI LAKE π 3-20 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookHOURGLASS LAKE 3-39 SL-4 No ice fishing; rainbow trout catch & release; bait ban, single barbless hookHUDSON BAY LAKE π 3-30 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2“ISLAND” LAKE 3-18 See Big O.K. LakeISLAND LAKE π 3-29 SL-3 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookISOBEL LAKE π 3-28 SL-1 Trout/char daily quota = 2; ∂ age restriction (see page 5) JACKO LAKE π 3-19 No ice fishingJACKPINE LAKE π 3-28 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2JACKSON LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hookJANICE (Long Island) LAKE 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookJIMMY LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook;

Electric motors onlyJULIET CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearJULY CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearKANE LAKES π 3-13 See Lower Kane and Upper Kane lakesKNOUFF LAKE π 3-27 See Sullivan LakeKWOTLENEMO (Fountain) LAKE π 3-17 Electric motors onlyLAC LE JEUNE π 3-19 Speed restriction (20 km/h); ∞= wheelchair accessibleLAJOIE (Little Gun) LAKE π 3-32 Electric motors only“LAKE 1372” 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

Unnamed lake 200 m south of Colborne Lake“LAKE 1373” 3-39 See Colborne lakeLANCE LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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LEIGHTON LAKE π 3-18 No fishing within 100 m of the mouth of the inlet stream, May 1-Nov 30No fishing within 100 m of the Tunkwa Creek outlet, May 1-Nov 30

LITTLE DUM LAKE π 3-28 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookLITTLE HEFFLEY LAKE 3-27 No powered boatsLITTLE LAC DES ROCHES (at west end of Lac Des Roches)

3-30 Speed restriction (20 km/h)

“LITTLE PETER HOPE” LAKE 3-20 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookUnnamed lake approx. 200 m SW of Peter Hope Lake

“LITTLE SKMANA” LAKE 3-37 Closed all year; unnamed lake approx. 100 m south of Skmana LakeLLOYD LAKE 3-30 SL-4 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hookLODGEPOLE LAKE π 3-19 Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!LOGAN LAKE π 3-19 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!LOLO LAKE π 3-39 Electric motors onlyLOON LAKE 3-30 Closed all year NE of signs near the mouth of Thunder Creek and the public access site

No ice fishing within 500 m of outlet stream at SW end of lake as marked by signsLORENZO LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2LOST LAKE (Near Taweel Lake) 3-39 SL-3 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookLOWER KANE LAKE π 3-13 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookLUNDBOM LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookLYNN LAKE π 3-28 No ice fishingMACHETE LAKE π(including that portion known as “Bear” Lake)

3-30 No fishing Jan 1-Apr 30Kokanee daily quota = 2; single barbless hook

MAHOOD LAKE(see map p. 36 for area closure)

3-46 No fishing within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, Jan 1-June 30Trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within boundary signs at the western tip of the lake, July 1-Dec 31No fishing within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, Jan 1-June 30Trout/char release, bait ban and single barbless hook: within 200 m of the Mahood River outlet, July 1-Dec 31

MAHOOD RIVER 3-46 No fishing Jan 1-June 30Trout/char release; bait ban

MAKA CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cmMAMIT LAKE 3-18 Burbot releaseMARA LAKE 3-26 See Shuswap LakeMARSHALL LAKE π 3-32 Speed restriction (15 km/h)MCARTHUR ISLAND SLOUGH 3-28 No powered boats from 12th St. bridge to mainstemMCNOMEE CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait banMELLIN (Jerry) LAKE 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookMENZIES LAKE 3-13 Closed all yearMILLER LAKE 3-26 Closed all yearMINE CREEK 3-13 Closed all yearMONTE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring ClosureMOORE CREEK 3-19 Exempt from Spring ClosureMOOSEHEAD LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook“MORGAN” LAKE π 3-19 SL-4 No ice fishing; rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

Unnamed lake approx. 1.5 km NW of Pat (“Six Mile”) Lake adjacent to Six Mile Hill Rd; also called “Highway” LakeMURTLE LAKE 3-45 No fishing in Diamond Lagoon (as marked by signs), Jan 1-June 30MURTLE RIVER 3-45 Exempt from Spring ClosureNAHATLATCH LAKE(East and West)

3-15 Single barbless hook; see page 31 for bull trout daily quota

NAHATLATCH RIVER 3-15 Closed all year from Frances Lake downstream 400 m to signs at logging road bridgeBelow Nahatlatch Lake (including Hannah and Frances lakes; except as noted above), open untilDec 31, 2008; no fishing Jan 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season openingAbove Nahatlatch Lake, open all yearTrout daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm)

“NELLIE” LAKE 3-26 Closed all yearUnnamed lake approx. 2.5 km north of the mouth of Celista Creek (at Seymour Arm)

NICOLA RIVER 3-13 Open above Nicola Lake, July 1-Dec 31 and open below Nicola Lake, June 1-Feb 28 Trout/char release below Nicola Lake, Jan 1-Feb 28No trout under 25 cm below Nicola LakeNo fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)

NICOLA LAKE 3-19 Burbot releaseNISKONLITH LAKE π 3-27 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)NORA LAKE 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook“NORMAN” LAKE 3-19 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; unnamed lake approx. 600 m SE of Durand LakeNORTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-27 Exempt from Spring Closure ; no trout under 30 cm; see page 31 for bull trout daily quotaNUGGET LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookPASKA LAKE 3-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)PASS LAKE π 3-29 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookPAT LAKE π 3-19 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

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PAUL CREEK (Below Paul Lake) 3-27 Open all year, ∂ age restriction (see page 5)PENNASK CREEK 3-12 Closed all year above Pennask LakePENNASK LAKE 3-12 No ice fishing; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookPERRY RIVER 3-35 Rainbow trout and char release; bait banPETER HOPE LAKE π 3-20 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookPHILLIPS LAKE 3-26 Closed all yearPILLAR LAKE π 3-26 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)PINANTAN LAKE π 3-27 Electric motors onlyPINNACLE LAKE π 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookPIONEER (Cecilia) LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2PLACID LAKE (in Wells Gray Park) π 3-46 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookPLATEAU LAKE π 3-20 Electric motors onlyPRESSY LAKE 3-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)PRINGLE CREEK 3-20 Exempt from Spring ClosurePROSPECT CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm

No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)RAINBOW LAKE 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2, bait ban, single barbless hookRED LAKE π 3-29 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)RICHARD LAKE π 3-39 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookROCHE LAKE π 3-20 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; single barbless hook

Electric motors only, on part of the lakeROCK LAKE 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookROSE LAKE π 3-20 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!ROSS MOORE LAKE π 3-19 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookSALMON LAKE π 3-12 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookSALMON RIVER 3-26 Rainbow trout and char release & bait ban below Hwy #97 bridge at FalklandSCOTCH CREEK 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release; bait banSCUITTO LAKE 3-20 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2SETON RIVER (includes BC Hydro Power Canal above the dam up to signs located on Seton Lake)

3-16 Exempt from Spring ClosureNo trout under 25 cm below Seton LakeBelow Seton Lake, no fishing Apr 1, 2009-May 31, 2009; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season opening

SEYMOUR RIVER 3-36 Rainbow trout and char release below the fallsBait ban

SHUMWAY LAKE π 3-20 No fishing north of fishing boundary signs located at south end of lake, Apr 1-Oct 31; see map page 36SHUSWAP LAKE (see maps Page 36)(includes Little Shuswap Lake, that part of South Thompson River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake, Seymour, Anstey and Salmon arms and Mara Lake unlessstated otherwise)

3-26 No ice fishingNo fishing from line between signs on Murdock and Semaphore points, to Hwy#1 bridge, Mar 15-May 31(see map C page 36)No fishing in the entire area north of Albas, Mar 15-May 31 (see map B page 36)No fishing Mar 15-May 31, and rainbow trout and char release, June 1-Mar 14, in the waters lying west of a line between signs at Henstridge Road and Wharf Road to a line between signs on the south and north shores of Little Shuswap Lake (see map A page 36)Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm), annual quota = 5 Char daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm), annual quota = 5Bait ban, single barbless hookConservation Surcharge Stamp required to catch and keep rainbow trout over 50 cm or char over 60 cm

SICAMOUS NARROWS 3-26 Speed restriction (5 km/h)“SIX MILE” LAKE 3-19 See Pat LakeSKIMIKIN LAKE 3-26 Closed all yearSKMANA LAKE 3-37 Closed all year“SMITH” LAKE π(in Wells Gray Park)

3-46 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookUnnamed lake approx. 5.5 km NE of Placid Lake

SOUTH THOMPSON RIVER 3-20 Exempt from Spring ClosureSee Shuswap Lake for part between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake

SPIDER LAKE 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2SPIUS CREEK 3-13 No trout under 25 cm

No fishing for bull trout, all year (any caught must be released)SPRUCE LAKE 3-32 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (only 1 bull trout - none under 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookSTAKE LAKE π 3-19 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!STAR LAKE π 3-39 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)STEIN LAKE 3-16 No powered boatsSTEIN RIVER 3-16 Exempt from Spring Closure; no trout under 25 cm

No fishing Jan 1, 2009 to May 31, 2009; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season openingSTUMP LAKE π 3-20 Speed restriction (70 km/h)SULLIVAN (Knouff) LAKE π 3-27 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2SUMMIT LAKE π 3-39 SL-3 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookSUMMIT LAKE 3-28 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2TEXAS CREEK 3-16 Exempt from Spring ClosureTHOMPSON RIVER(above Kamloops Lake)

3-28 Exempt from Spring Closure

THOMPSON RIVER ∏(below signs at Kamloops Lake outlet to the confluence with Fraser River)

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Only open June 1-Sept 30; check website (see page 1) for possible in-season opening that would include the Fraser River from the confluence with Thompson R. to the CNR bridge (approx. 1 km downstream)Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 35 cm) Special additional opening from the CNR bridge below Deadman River to CNR bridge above Bonaparte River,May 1-31; trout/char release and artificial fly only, May 1-31Bait ban upstream of the boundary signs located near Martel ∑No angling from boatsBelow signs at Kamloops Lake∑: Class II water Oct 1-Dec 31 and Steelhead stamp mandatory Oct 1-Dec 31 (when open)

THREE VALLEY LAKE π 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) releaseTRANQUILLE LAKE 3-29 Rainbow trout daily quota = 8; kokanee daily quota = 10

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TRANQUILLE RIVER 3-29 Exempt from Spring ClosureTROUT CREEK (Wells Gray Park) 3-46 Open Oct 1-June 30TULIP LAKE π 3-20 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!TUNKWA LAKE π 3-18 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)TUMTUM LAKE 3-42 Bull trout (Dolly Varden) daily quota = 1 (none under 80 cm); bait banTUPPER LAKE π 3-18 Electric motors onlyUPPER KANE LAKE π 3-13 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookVICTOR LAKE π 3-34 Lake trout and bull trout (Dolly Varden) releaseWALKER CREEK 3-32 Closed all yearWALKER LAKE 3-12 SL-2 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hookWALLOPER LAKE 3-19 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!WARREN LAKE π 3-27 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hookWASLEY LAKE π 3-12 SL-3 No ice fishing; rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookWHITE LAKE π 3-26 No fishing within 400m of the mouth of Cedar Creek as designated by signs, Dec 1-June 30

Rainbow trout daily quota = 2WINEHOLT LAKE π 3-39 SL-1 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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NOTE: If a lake or stream is NOT listed here, then only the Provincial Regulations (pages 9-11) and the Regional Regulations (page 31) apply. New restrictions are highlighted in blue. Check for any in-season changes at: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish

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Small lakes can produce some impressive trout! Dave Pehl

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Kids enjoy fishing the region’s small lakes too! Amandio Ferriera

The region’s streams also produce great family fishing! Owen Schoenberger

Family Fishing Waters

Catch up with your kids!

Check out the Family Fishing Waters on page 38.

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Family fishing waters are great places to take kids fishing.

All of the lakes have simple fishing regulations and are relatively easy to access.

Many of the lakes can be fished from shore or from a pier. For more information, additional lakes, plus tips on

fishing with kids, visit www.gofishbc.com.

Walloper LakeSouth of Kamloops. Driving south from Kamloops on the Coquihalla Hwy (Hwy 5), take Exit #336 and head east, following signs for Lac le Jeune. Turn right (south) shortly after exiting the highway.

Facilities: Provincial park with boat launch, fishing pier, pit-toilets, and picnic tablesRegulations: Regional regulations; winter warning – dangerous thin ice due to aerationSpecies: Wild rainbow troutTip: Fish from the dock or from a boat. Winter ice fishing opportunities

Lac Le Jeune LakeSouth of Kamloops. Driving south from Kamloops on the Coquihalla Hwy (Hwy 5), take Exit #336 and head east, following signs for Lac le Jeune.

Facilities: Provincial park with boat launch, toilets, swimming beach, playground, camping and a large fishing wharfRegulations: Regional regulations; speed restriction (20 km/h)Species: Stocked rainbow troutTip: wheelchair accessible fishing pier at provincial park

Paul LakeNortheast of Kamloops. From Kamloops, drive north on Hwy 5 (Yellowhead Hwy), turn east (right) on Paul Lake Rd and follow signs to the provincial park.

Facilities: Provincial park with boat launch, toilets, swimming beach, hiking trails and campingRegulations: Regional regulationsSpecies: Stocked rainbow troutTip: Best fished from a boat

Pinantan LakeNortheast of Kamloops. From Kamloops, drive north on Hwy 5 (Yellowhead Hwy), turn east (right) on Paul Lake Rd and follow signs for Paul Lake Provincial Park. Drive a few km past the Provincial Park to reach Pinantan Lake. Drive past the store to the public boat launch.

Facilities: Boat launchRegulations: Regional regulations; electric motors onlySpecies: Stocked rainbow troutTip: Best fished from a boat using silver or gold spoons or flatfish lures

Family Fishing WatersCatch up with your kids!