Azure River Fishing in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Azure River sits in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, out in British Columbia. What surrounds it is lake country bush. The closest town, Valemount, is 68 km away. Beyond it, Clearwater at 84 km and 108 Mile Ranch at 120 km. Neighbouring water: Angus Horne Lake the better part of 13 km, McDougall Lake some 20 km off, Ray Lake the better part of 20 km, Clearwater Lake some 23 km off and Little Anderson Lake the better part of 24 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Azure River

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Slack water behind an obstruction is worth more than open current. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Survey and observation records for Thompson-Nicola Regional District include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Azure River the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 14°C and January near -9°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. The quiet pools cap over in winter, the riffles never quite do, and mid April clears the lot. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Expect Azure River to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. 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. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Angus Horne Lake, 13 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Azure River before loading the car.