and rainbow trout and provides can be a challenge, the reward is
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alone the lake was stocked with
Around the community of
over 95,000 trout, as well winter
Falkland, you have several
ice fishing is fast becoming a
lakes to choose from that are
popular activity for those who
loaded with rainbow trout. All
crave to fish year round.
of which have forest service
Guided fishing trips are available campgrounds and or lodges.
at guest ranches and can be North of Falkland you will find
combined with excursions Pillar, Arthur, Bolean and Spa
on horseback. There are far and heading south you will
for your spectacular
too many fishing spots in the find Pinaus, Ladyking, Woods
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Thompson- Nicola Valley to and Jimmy to name a few. All
name, and local tackle shops of these picturesque mountain
and resorts will happily offer lakes will want you coming back
fishing
more tips on where to go in this for more.
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good choice if it is your first time communities along the lake.
on this vast body of water. Starting from the north you have
Salmon Arm is the largest city
Vernon, Kelowna, Westbank,
in the area and features the
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resorts and campgrounds.
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