Big lake fishing going strong as Kokanee fry enter Kootenay Lake

Big lake fishing going strong as Kokanee fry enter Kootenay Lake reports strong fishing conditions on Kootenay Lake as kokanee fry enter the system. During June, anglers are seeing aggressive feeding near creek mouths and shorelines, with rainbow trout and especially bull trout targeting the fry. Kerry Reed of Reel Adventures Sportfishing said the “bubble” activity helps locate hot spots, and that fishing can surge on active days after which it slows when fish fill up. Recent catches include rainbow trout up to five pounds and bull trout up to 10 pounds, and Reed expects consistency into July if water temperatures do not rise too much. He notes rainbow trout are taking Gibbs crocs on calmer days and Lux flies on windier conditions, while bull trout are also hitting surface setups and downriggers, including three-inch Lyman plugs and Gibbs STS flasher patterns. He lists lucky numbers: 210, 25, 221, and 226.