A beautiful evening with our twin boats enjoying a good night's sleep after a long day fishing

Osoyoos Lake is known as one of the warmest freshwater lakes in Canada, and is surrounded by many beautiful beaches and picnic grounds. Fishing Osoyoos Lake can be highly rewarding. Not only are bass present in the lake, but also rainbow trout and kokanee. In recent years, the sockeye fishery has also become a big development, with cooperation from both Canadian and American First Nations, along with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. The fishery opening can range from a few days to a month, and changes every year depending on the strength of the run. When fishing for salmon, remember that there are two sets of regulations to consult— The Freshwater Salmon Supplement, published by Fisheries and Oceans, and the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, published by the B.C. Government. Bass is the most popular sport fish on Osoyoos Lake. When targeting bass, several different lures can prove successful. Frogs and minnows are worth a try, and chartreuse is a good colour to experiment with. Top-water kinds of lures can bring results. Try a Lyman plug, cast and reel back on top of the water. If you’re in deep, try a Dick Nite. Target areas of cover such as weeds and rocks. Cast to an opening in the cover with a lure that imitates a bug, minnow or frog. Dark colours are good choices for cloudy days, and brighter colours or chrome can work better on clear days. There are more than 50 waterbodies in B.C. that contain bass, including several lakes in the Okanagan. Although these species are not native to B.C., they now reproduce naturally and have become part of many lakes’ aquatic ecosystems. However, there is grave concern regarding the impact of these introduced fish on the naturally occuring trout populations. It should be stressed that stocking lakes with bass is illegal and any sightings of this behavior should be reported to a conservation officer. LAKE ACCESS The town of Osoyoos is approximately 300 km south of Kamloops on Highway 97. From Kamloops, take Highway 16 South to Highway 97 / 5A. Follow Highway 97 Princeton Highway for about 105 km. Take the exit for Penticton / Peachland / Osoyoos, and continue to follow the signs for Highway 97 to Osoyoos. Several accomodation options exist in the town of Osoyoos and around the lake.

5 lb 13 oz smallmouth. Caught with guide Dave Laycoe .

Picked up this Osoyoos lake monster on the ned rig and light line, it was the only way I could get a bite going on this particular day in post spawn. Took awhile to ginger it up but took my time and it payed off.

19 inch, 4lb. 7 oz. smallmouth. Another great day with Dave Laycoe and Passionate Pursuits guides.

Skunked two straight days fishing for bass out on Osoyoos lake

Osoyoos is a warm lake good for salmon in the fall