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Originally Posted by huffy
Heading to Skaha next week with the family next week. We are staying at Wright's Beach on the north end of the lake. I would sure like to try my hand at some bass. I will have my kayak and wonder if there's any spots within decent paddling distance from the beach. I'm not adverse to trying deeper waters for rainbows,etc. if they are out there. Any advice would be appreciated.
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I sure miss Skaha. I used to live on the beach on the NE corner of the lake. Fished there almost daily for years.
Limited to kayak distance from the beach,
Over by the Channel is a close location for bass. Or just head south.
Better bass spots are at the south end as mentioned or on the east side by the cliffs.
If you feel energetic, paddle down to Kaleden and try along the reeds to the north of town.
Mind the wind, you can easily be caught off guard.
As for Kokanee, there are some Big Kokanee in the lake, but they will take some skill to find and catch. They will be in the middle of the lake and DEEP, 125-150'.
Fishing for Rainbows can be easy if you are happy with fish under two pounds. Just troll a Doc Spratley size 10 (red was the best) very slowly about 10 feet down. The paddling motion is perfect for this presentation. Stroke.... wait until the boat almost stops, and stroke..... Fish right in front of the north beach a little ways outside of the swimming zone at first light or as the sun hits the west hills.