[lethalconnection]

Hey guys i plan on heading out to the Shuswap this year for a house boating trip and i plan on doing some fishing for some Rainbows and Kokanee. I have never fished for kokanee before let alone a salmon and i was just wondering what works out there, i have heard that willow leafs work good. Is this true? As for the Rainbows im guessing they are more near the surface any where from 0-20 feet of water but how about the Kokanee. Thanks for any info.

 

[Chris]

I always use flys for kokanee, yellow or black or red colored ones. I've seen wedding bands work well though, especially when tipped with a little bait.

 

[Big Green Machine]

As for the Rainbows im guessing they are more near the surface any where from 0-20 feet of water but how about the Kokanee

The rainbows are not near the surface in the hot summer months during houseboat season. Your fishing choices will depend greatly on when you plan on going. If I were you, I would contact:

http://www.reelfishingadventures.net/

 

[canadian]

I always use flys for kokanee, yellow or black or red colored ones. I've seen wedding bands work well though, especially when tipped with a little bait.

You can not use bait in Shushwap lake and if you plan on keeping Rainbows you need a special tag.

 

[Dave W]

Here's another discussion we had awhile back. Good luck. The Shuswap is a great lake to houseboat on. My favorite area For boating and fishing is between Cinnemouson narrows and Marble point.

http://www.bcfishingreports.com/forum/index.php?topic=704.0

Also check out http://www.anglersatlas.com

They have a lot of great maps and a few fishing tips for each lake.Good luck.

 

[Sasquatch]

try trolling a ford fender and a willow leaf...

 

[Big Green Machine]

if you plan on keeping Rainbows you need a special tag.

only if they are over 50 cm

 

[progolf]

And you need a shuswap lake tag