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There are many great spots for fishing around Rossland. The Columbia River, 10 kilometers from Rossland, offers world-class four-season sport fishing. Below you'll find a few suggestions on other fishing spots from Kootenay Angler
Beatrice Lake
Beatrice Lake is accessed via a 12 km (7.5 mi) trail up Beatrice Creek from Slocan in the Valhalla Provincial Park. Beatrice Lake is noted for its good fly fishing for rainbow trout.
Cameron Lake
Cameron Lake is located west of Arrow Lake via the 40 km (25 mi) Arrow Park Creek road north from Arrow Park. A medium-size treed camping area with limited facilities and a cartop boat launch are available.
Catherine Lake
Catherine Lake is located west of Arrow Lake via the 40 km (25 mi) Arrow Park Creek road north from Arrow Park. A short road from here branches east to the lake.Catherine Lake is reported as having rainbow trout of about 4.4 lbs.
Champion Lakes
These three lakes are located in Champion Lakes Park. The turnoff is found approximatley 6 km (3.7 mi) northeast of Fruitvale. Follow the access road 10 km (6 mi) to the park. Rainbow trout are stocked in all three lakes and reach sizes of 2 kg (4.5 lb).
Christina Lake
This lake is located just off of Highway 3 22 km (13.6 mi) east of Grand Forks. A campground with all facilities and boat launch are provided.
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains in British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington. The lower Columbia River stretches from Castlegar to the border. It is easily accessible from Castlegar and Trail, BC and offers exceptional Walleye, Kokanee, Bull Trout and Rainbow Trout fishing for spin casters, trollers, and fly fisherman. We’ve had success with jigs, spinners, and flies on numerous sections of this river.
Cottonwood Lake
This lake is located 10 minutes outside of Nelson, BC toward Ymir. Access is marked 1km before Whitewater Road. The lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout and they reach sizes of up to 2lbs. Electric motors only. There are a few good fishing opportunities from shore for both spin casting and fly fishing.
Duck Lake
When it comes to numbers and size, Duck Lake located near Creston BC is a strong contender for the title of best bass lake in British Columbia. Duck Lake is also part of the Creston Valley Wildlife Management Area, considered a critical international wetland and migration route. There are NO POWER BOATS allowed on the lake, including electric motors. Please fish with caution and consideration. Always check the regulations for openings, closings, limits and special restrictions.
Erie Lake
Erie Lake is a lake located just 3.8 miles from Salmo, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including northern pike, striped bass and rock bass here. Erie Lake is an excellent spot for ice fishing in the winter. Read an article about bass fishing in Erie Lake.
Jewel Lake
The lake is approximately 23 km (14.3 mi) from Greenwood via 13 km (8 mi) of paved road and 10 km (6 mi) of gravel road. Camping areas and a resort are found on the lake.
Kokanee Lake
This hike-in lake may be accessed via the Kaslo and Joker Mill-Keen Creek roads or by the Kokanee Creek Road southwest of Balfour on Highway 3A. Yellowstone cutthroat trout are resident in this deep, cold alpine lake.
Kootenay Lake
This lake is over 100 km (62 mi) long with access from Nelson, Balfour, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, Boswell and several other points along Highway 31. The lake provides good fishing for Gerrard-strain rainbow trout of up to 10 kg (25 lb), Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, and Bull Trout weighing up to 12 kg (26 lb). Anglers can fly fish, spin cast, or troll many points along the shores of Kootenay Lake. Favourite lures include bucktails, the five of diamonds, and little spinners. Also, wet flies, streamers, and dry flies will work as well when fly fishing.
Lower Arrow Lake
This 90 km (56 mi) long 3 km (2 mi) wide lake may be accessed from Faquier, Needles, Edgewood, Castlegar or Robson. Large Gerrard Rainbow Trout are resident in this lake where fishing is best in the fall months.
Mirror Lake
The lake is located 5 km south of Kaslo just off of Highway 31. Smallmouth bass of up to 2 kg (4.4 lb) are abundant in the lake.
Nancy Greene Lake
The lake is located 30 km (19 mi) west of Castlegar just off of Highway 3 near the Highway 3A junction. Power boats are not permitted on the lake. This lake is filled with rainbow trout of up to 30 cm (12 in).
Slocan Lake
This 45 km (28 mi) lake runs beside Highway 6 and may be accessed from New Denver, Silverton and Slocan. This lake is renowned for its large rainbow and bull trout. Fly fishing near creek mouths and trolling for Kokanee are productive methods.
Slocan River
The Slocan River is a 97-mile (156 km) long tributary of the Kootenay River in British Columbia. It is part of the Columbia River basin, as the Kootenay River is a tributary of the Columbia River. This river is open at limited times so check the regulations. The Slocan River offers excellent Rainbow and Bull Trout fishing for fly fisherman and anglers. Slocan River can be accessed anywhere along Highway 6.
Snowshoe Lake
This lake is located just north of Highway 6 near the Needles ferry via a 5 km (3 mi) 4X4 access road. Both rainbow and brook trout are abundant in the lake and weigh up to 2 kg (4.4 lb).
Staubert Lake
The lake is northeast of the Galena Bay Ferry on Highway 31. A campground with limited facilities and a cartop boat launch are provided. Avid anglers try their luck for rainbow trout using either fly fishing or deep trolling methods. The lake also supports a fair population of both Dolly Varden and brook trout.
Wilgress Lake (Loon Lake)
This small lake is located 22.4 km (14.3 mi) west from Grand Forks on Highway 3. It provides the visitor with camping facilities, a boat launch, picnic site and modern restroom facilities.
Williamson Lake
This small lake is located 30 km (19 mi) from Greenwood via 25 km of gravel and dirt road. A 4X4 is recommended. A BCFS camping area and cartop boat launch are provided.
Xenia Lake
The lake is 30 km (19 mi) north of Grand Forks on gravel road then 6 km (3.7 mi) by 4X4. A BCFS campground and cartop boat launch are provided.
