where too bass fish in bc

[BuckHunterBowen]

all this talk of bass and stocking them has got me way too excited...never done it before just wanting too know some lakes that some people on here have fished in bc

[jesse34567]

Here is a list of the lakes I have fished,

Jim smith lake BC
Duck lake BC
Wasa lake BC


Other ones in the area
Tie lake
lake windermere


all of these are within a 5hr drive from Calgary.

[Blackman82]

Baynes Lake BC
There is some good bass and perch fishing there.
I go there every year best time for me was in August.

[go-big-or-go-home]

i heard good things about duck lake that jesse mentioned. i think there is largemouth in there or am i wrong???

[jesse34567]

yup largemouth and perch.

[Guitarplayingfish]

The lake right by creston -- Duck lake I think? would be my top choice. Ive caught em at tie and bayne a few times too, but nothing spectacular. Seems like decreasing populations, or at least last time i was there. Lots of sunfish though!! =)

[bubba 96]

Just remember no motors in duck lake:sign0176:

[BobLoblaw]

Duck Lake is good...

Some old pics...
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8837/p3290216.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/p3290216.jpg/)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6650/p3290215.jpg (http://img291.imageshack.us/i/p3290215.jpg/)

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4466/p3290218.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/i/p3290218.jpg/)

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/3118/p3290212.jpg (http://img256.imageshack.us/i/p3290212.jpg/)

Haven't been there in many years; not sure how it fishes now.
There's a bass fishing B.C. forum you could check out for more ideas.
Have fun & post pics!

[floppychicken]

Nice BUCKET MOUTHS Bob!

I LOVE that TOP WATER action... Nothing quite like it.

Cheers,..

[sheepstalker]

vasseaux lake
osoyos lake
Okanagan river between vasseaux and osoyos lake

[johnk]

.......and of course St. Mary's Lake on Saltspring Island.

[Walleye101]

Im heading to Penticton in the middle of August. What would I use to catch these Bass? And at what depths would I need to fish?

[floppychicken]

Christina Lake! Osoyoos Lake!

Huge Bucket Mouths and Lot's of Smallies... Nice Rainbows and CARP in Christina lake too!!

Jesse Martin took me out there and I 'highly recommend' him if he's still guiding out there.... The guy knows every BASS LAKE in B.C.!!

http://bassfishingbc.com/bassfishingbc/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=1430

http://twitter.com/BassManJess

http://www.wfn.tv/blog/Jesse/2044

Cheers,

[floppychicken]

Im heading to Penticton in the middle of August. What would I use to catch these Bass? And at what depths would I need to fish?

Check out someof the B.C. Bass sites and you'll find a TON of stuff...

My favourites are TOP WATER lures for BASS, especially LM's and Sinking Worms, Tube Jigs, etc for Smallies using an 'offset hook' or small headed Jig with good sized hook. Water depth, anywhere from 1' to 15' or so... Top Water Snagless Frogs and Cranks across weeds and lilly pads and try and 'hit' those small open patches in Weeds... Those are DEADLY. I watched JESSE MARTIN pull a 7 lb BM doing just that! Make sure you have at 'least' a MEDIUM/HEAVY Rod and good strong line to get those BEAST'S out of those weeds after they take the LURE... They go STRAIGHT DOWN.

ANYWHERE there are DOCKS, Boats, weedlines, Swimming areas, etc... you'll find TONS of BASS. They LOVE any type of surface water structure and places to ambush from...

Don't be too worried about using HUGE PLUGS, and CRANKS when shooting for the BM's... Those Gals will take em' HUGE!

Cheers,..

[savagencounter]

Wow see now that is what we need in alberta. Walleye dont compare to largemouth.

[pikester]

Went to Duck Lake for the first time 2 years ago- AWESOME!!!!! The bass can be hard to entice on bright, sunny days (especially big ones) but they practically commit suicide when it's windy, dark, & cloudy! Also the pumpkinseeds & perch will keep you busy when the bass are slow, not big but fun on the flyrod lol.

[BuckHunterBowen]

k maybe a better question which lakes have perch and sunfish in them ahahaha...are these things very big or hard too catch what did you guys use (panther martins, bang tail).

[South west trappin RG]

k maybe a better question which lakes have perch and sunfish in them ahahaha...are these things very big or hard too catch what did you guys use (panther martins, bang tail).

Bains lake 1/2 hour from fernie. I fish it about 3 times a year with my family and you can catch as many bass as you want 30 -40 a day. They are small but once inawile there is a 2-3 pound one. There is the largest perch i have ever caught the same size as the small bass. You dont catch them as much, but in a day you will catch 4-5 using a 6inc plastic worm:)

[A187]

fished Windemere, Duck, and Christina

Christina lake is crazy clear water. I watched a smallmouth Bass 24 feet down hit my Berkley power craw that I was jigging on the bottom. Its the clearest water I've ever seen. Also, its not a windy lake either and its the 2nd warmest lake in canada. A real hidden gem. Hell, they even have boat rentals there

Haven't tried Vassuex, Oysoyos, or Elk/Beaver but want to.

I love my Pike fishing but the truth is: Bass >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Pike

[A187]

Wow see now that is what we need in alberta. Walleye dont compare to largemouth.

Yup, agreed.

[pottymouth]

Tie lake in southern B.C, used to a hot spot when we were younger.

[marlin1]

Im heading to Penticton in the middle of August. What would I use to catch these Bass? And at what depths would I need to fish?

a mitzo tube jig worked for me but worms were better , that was right in penticton on Skaha at the canal inlet . Be careful on those rocks