Nevertouch Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Nevertouch Lake falls in Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary, part of British Columbia. The ground round it is lake country bush. It measures about 51 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 4.9 km of margin, front to back. On our Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary list it sits near the top for size. Some 46 km away sits Rutland, the nearest settlement. Ellison follows at 46 km, then Okanagan Mission at 51 km. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Nevertouch Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Regional District of Kootenay-Boundary records list rainbow trout, mountain whitefish, brook trout and longnose sucker among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Nevertouch Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 14°C and January near -8°C on the long-run figures. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The lid usually goes in late April, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Nevertouch Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is camping recorded roughly 370 m off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Two John Lake at 8.7 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Nevertouch Lake before loading the car.