Andrus Lake near Westsyde: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Andrus Lake, in Thompson-Nicola Regional District. It stands 1,513 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 12 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.4 km keeps the choices simple. It sits higher than most water we list in British Columbia. For a base, Westsyde sits 23 km out. For a city, Kamloops is 32 km off. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Andrus Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Thompson-Nicola Regional District include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Coho salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Andrus Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -8°C to 14°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Climate averages put the opening at about mid April and the closing near mid November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Andrus Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Salstrum Lake is 0.6 km distant. Signs at Andrus Lake carry more weight than any list.