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Lakes in Pemberton and Whistler BC are clear of Ice

by FishFinder · March 21, 2015

Lakes in Pemberton and Whistler BC are clear of Ice. April is quickly approaching, days are getting longer and warmer. This means the lakes will start to come alive. In the larger lakes we have noticed with the warmer temps that the surface is active with juvenile Kokanee. The Salmon fry will soon be leaving there spawning beds in the Streams that feed the lakes. This causes huge feeding frenzies. Once Trout get a taste for Salmon fry they can be fooled relatively easily with anything that resembles a minnow. *Remember you are not allowed to use minnows as bait in B.C.* This is not a problem because small spoons, soft baits, plugs and shads work great. My favorite is the Fraser River Rainbow, this shad is only available at Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, 1380 Birch street in Pemberton. While fly fishing use epoxy minnows, streamers and zonkers to replicate the Salmon Fry. Below are a couple pictures of Minnow patterns for fly fishing.

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Lakes in Pemberton and Whistler BC are clear of Ice

The smaller lakes are steaming with life once again with the warmer temps. In the early season fly fishing can be a very productive way to fish these smaller lakes surrounding Whistler and Pemberton. The use of these fly patterns will produce fish; black or red doc spratley, blood worms, damsel nymph and dragonfly nymphs. As the temperature of the lakes continue to warm and hit the mid 40’s, try using chironomids. There are plenty of great chironimid fishing articles online now a days. Some of the notable small lakes for fishing in the Whistler and Pemberton areas are Showh Lakes, Lost Lake, Alta Lake, Ivey Lake and Blackwater Lake. Some of these lakes are not open to fishing yet this year, always check the fishing regulations before heading out. All of these lakes are absolutely full of Rainbow Trout.

Below are a few pictures of Fish caught from the larger lakes Surrounding Whistler and Pemberton, BC while on Charter with the Pemberton Fish Finder. It is not uncommon to catch Trout in and around 10 LBS. We have found the average to be 4.5 – 5 Lbs, with the largest being 12 Lbs in the few charters we have done so far this year.

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Lakes in Pemberton and Whistler BC are clear of Ice.

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FishFinder

I was born and raised in Pemberton, British Columbia. As a young boy, the small town of Pemberton didn't offer the youth many things other than great fishing. So every waking moment I would be seen fishing the local rivers and lakes on a daily basis. In 1976 My Father "Ivan Knowles" opened Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, and how fitting he had his two boys running the shop who were both very avid in hunting, camping and most of all ... fishing. Everyday people from all over the World would come in and get the local scoop, buy their gear and be off to catch fish. Later on My local knowledge and ability to help people catch fish would come in handy. Soon I ventured away from the family business to work as a angling guide for 5 years. In those 5 years I stared in my own fishing show called ELITE FISHING which was seen by 100,000 people a week on Whistler Cable. I have made a name for myself as the man to see if you want to catch fish. Now back working at Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd, "The Family Business", I love working with my brother Sheridan and father Ivan. Also a proud member of the fisheries committee for Pemberton Wildlife Association - helping make local decisions on local fisheries. I have a passion for fishing and seeing other people catch fish and this shows with my New Business venture The Pemberton Fish Finder, Visit my website for the Best fishing Tours and Fishing Reports for Whistler, Squamish, Vancouver, Lillooet and Pemberton BC, Canada. Book a Fishing tour of a lifetime today call toll free 1-877-905-8121 or email info@pembertonfishfinder.com Visit our website http://pembertonfishfinder.com for more information and rates.