Fishing and Hunting blog

Fishing along Hwy 24 for the last couple weeks has been a little bit of a challenge due to the extreme heat and closures due to wildfires in the area.  We have had major lightning storms coming through as well.  Things are starting to look a little better in regards to access to lakes.  The Deka Lake Evacuation alert and order has been rescinded allowing access to Sulphurous and Deka Lakes again.Fishing for Kokanee in the warmer temperature is going to force those fish deeper to w …

This year is the Ice off is later then usually by a few weeks.  Most people are itching to get out of the house with all the social distancing that have been put in place.  So with BC slowly talking about reopening BC we have to say to do your homework before you head out to your favorite fishing hole.  All parks in BC are currently closed as well as a great many Rec sites. Check out the 2 websites we have provided for more info on that.  Please respect and follow the Provinc …

With ice starting to form on shallower lakes, the itch for fishing is getting stronger.  Safe ice will generally be said to be 4'' of clear ice to walk on.  What tools can you use to make your first outing safer?   Here are some key items that you should have with you to minimize the risk.  Be sure to click on the pictures to be redirected to the product on our store. HT Enterprise makes the Ice Safety Picks. These handy units will allow you to get out if fall t …

Ice off is going to be a little bit at this point.  Best guess would be end of April at this point.  Having said that ice conditions are still very good with most lakes having in excess of 24'' of good clear ice.  Places to watch out for are creeks or areas with run off from the current melt.  In the store we are currently switching the product from ice fishing to spring summer with new current product arriving everyday.  Be sure to stop in before the open water …

Canim Lake - April 9, 2019 Simon Lake - Apr 13, 2019 108 Mile Lake - Apr 15, 2019 Irish Lake - Apr 18th (by end of Day) Higgins Lake - Apr 19, 2019 Watch Lake - Apr 19, 2019 Horse Lake - Apr 19, 2019 (ice still on the east and west end) Howard Lake - Apr 19, 2019 Lac La Hache - Apr 20, 2019 Small Deka - Apr 22, 2019 Little Lac Des Roche - Apr 23 Hathaway Lake - Apr 23 Fawn Lake - apr 23 Ruth Lake - apr 23 Sulphurous Lake - Apr 24 Deka Lake - Apr 24 Sheridan …