05-12-2004, 02:49 PM
FISHING: Good
Trout fishing is GOOD. May is prime time on all the local lakes. Fly anglers can stay with the old reliables (Black Leeches, Green Wooly Buggers) and expect good action. Pheasant Tail, Halfback and Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear nymphs also work well, and don’t forget chironomids either. Elk Lake continues to produce the most and largest trout on average (15-16 inches). However, we heard of a 7 lb rainbow being caught and measured and then released at Langfor Lake. At Elk Lake, shore anglers fishing Chartreuse or Green Glitter Powerbait Nuggets have been catching some nice trout off of the fishing pier and over by the highway. For trolling try #6 Len Thompson spoons, Flatfish or Wee Tads in frog patterns, red & white, or yellow with red spots. Willow Leaf Lake trolls and worms will almost always work if fished at the right depth too.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing has been EXCELLENT. The bass have finished spawning in some lakes and are moving into the post spawn pattern. Anglers have reported good smallmouth action in Beaver, Elk, Langford and Prospect lakes while fishing close to shore. Shawnigan Lake and Quennel should also be good for smallmouths now. For largemouths, fish Elk or Beaver Lake. In the shallower waters try spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or soft plastics fished close to structure or docks. Remember that both largemouth and smallmouth bass are closed for retention from April 15th to June 15th to protect the spawning fish.
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Trout fishing is GOOD. May is prime time on all the local lakes. Fly anglers can stay with the old reliables (Black Leeches, Green Wooly Buggers) and expect good action. Pheasant Tail, Halfback and Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear nymphs also work well, and don’t forget chironomids either. Elk Lake continues to produce the most and largest trout on average (15-16 inches). However, we heard of a 7 lb rainbow being caught and measured and then released at Langfor Lake. At Elk Lake, shore anglers fishing Chartreuse or Green Glitter Powerbait Nuggets have been catching some nice trout off of the fishing pier and over by the highway. For trolling try #6 Len Thompson spoons, Flatfish or Wee Tads in frog patterns, red & white, or yellow with red spots. Willow Leaf Lake trolls and worms will almost always work if fished at the right depth too.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing has been EXCELLENT. The bass have finished spawning in some lakes and are moving into the post spawn pattern. Anglers have reported good smallmouth action in Beaver, Elk, Langford and Prospect lakes while fishing close to shore. Shawnigan Lake and Quennel should also be good for smallmouths now. For largemouths, fish Elk or Beaver Lake. In the shallower waters try spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or soft plastics fished close to structure or docks. Remember that both largemouth and smallmouth bass are closed for retention from April 15th to June 15th to protect the spawning fish.
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