Osprey and Link Lakes are popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Located west of Summerland, these lakes offer year-round fishing opportunities. Osprey and Link Lakes are an excellent choice for fishing in the heat of the mid-summer. Their higher elevation keeps the lakes from suffering through the summer doldrums. Trout up to 7 pounds have been known to come out of Osprey Lake. Savas Koutsantonis at Trout Waters Fly and Tackle offers several tips for fishing these lakes. Light gear works best here. Head deep and work the many shoals throughout these lakes with a Willow Leaf and small dark coloured spoons or spinning lures. Lures such as Dick Nite, Blue Fox, Mepps and Wedding Bands work well. Fly fishers will find that leeches and dragonfly nymph patterns can be productive. Also, Koutsantonis notes that chironomids rise during the day. Again, shoal areas are prime locations, going deep as the temperatures rise. Evening hatches make this lake worth the trip. Koutsantonis says that a Tom Thumb is a great choice for fishing later in the day. Osprey Lake is the largest of the two lakes and the easiest to access. Shore fishing is made easy with good trail access. The west end of the lake is a popular spot for trout feeding on the abundant aquatic insects. Fly fishers in the spring, with chironomids, will concentrate at the narrow of the lake and east end. There are two boat launches on Osprey Lake, one in front of Osprey Lake Retreat B&B, which also offers boat rentals. The 5-vehicle recreation site on the north end of Osprey Lake also has a steep boat launch. Link Lake has a 3-vehicle recreation site with a cartop boat launch. Stop by Trout Waters Fly and Tackle for more information about fishing these lakes. Their new store is guaranteed to have everything you need from tackle to tips! LAKE ACCESS From Kelowna, head south on Hwy 97 to Summerland, then turn west onto Summerland-Princeton road. Follow for nearly 50 km to Osprey Lake. For Link Lake follow the road further.