Larix Lake Fishing near Banff, British Columbia

• Overview

  You will find Larix Lake in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia. This is rolling bush country. About 8 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. By elevation it is in the upper part of our British Columbia listings. The town to know is Banff, 20 km out. Canmore is 30 km away, with Lake Louise at 49 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Larix Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Regional District of East Kootenay records list rainbow trout, mountain whitefish and sockeye salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Larix Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 10°C and January near -13°C on the long-run figures. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around mid May. Open water usually runs from mid May until about early November. The shoulder weeks of the open season are the productive ones. It sets the rhythm of the year at Larix Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping records toilets within 680 m. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Grizzly Lake, 0.7 km out. Ask locally about Larix Lake if anything is unclear.