Fishing Kent Lake in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Out in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia, sits Kent Lake. The setting is pine and birch on every side. It covers about 3 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. It is a small entry by Thompson-Nicola Regional District standards. Logan Lake sits 20 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Kamloops, 40 km distant. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kent Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Open biodiversity records for Thompson-Nicola Regional District list 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. At Kent Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -8°C to 13°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Plan around that when you fish Kent Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Overnight stays are possible 1.1 km away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Sussex Lake, 0.8 km out. None of that is settled for Kent Lake in what we hold.