Loch Lomond, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Loch Lomond sits within Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako in British Columbia. What surrounds it is rolling bush. The town to know is Burns Lake, 1.5 km out. The big place round here is Kamloops, 541 km distant. Other water within reach: Wardrop Creek about 2.6 km, Kager Lake the better part of 2.9 km, Slug Lake about 3.8 km, Decker Creek the better part of 7.7 km and Maud Lake about 8.2 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Loch Lomond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, pink salmon and Chum salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Loch Lomond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -11°C to 14°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid April. The season between ice runs from about mid April to mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It sets the rhythm of the year at Loch Lomond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking is close: a car park sits 460 m from the bank. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Wardrop Creek at 2.6 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Loch Lomond before loading the car.