Kate Lake Fishing in Regional District of North Okanagan, British Columbia

• Overview

  Regional District of North Okanagan in British Columbia is where Kate Lake sits. Height above sea level is 1,509 metres. Surface area is around 26 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The whole outline is near 2.3 km, and most of it is walkable. Compared with other British Columbia water on our list, it sits high. Lumby sits 46 km from the bank. Nakusp follows at 48 km, then Enderby at 54 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Kate Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Kate Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 13°C and January about -8°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Kate Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is a campsite 120 m from the water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Spectrum Lake at 9.7 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Kate Lake for certain.