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Bass in B.C.
Yes, there are both Largemouth and Smallmouth bass spread throughout the southern regions of British Columbia as well as Vancouver Island. Although they aren't a native fish species they can provide awesome sport and a great alternative to the silver species our province is known for. Many B.C. anglers don't know much about bass, which is a shame as they can offer the hottest fishing action around. |
BC Bass Lakes
There are a multitude of bass lake in B.C. At least 70 documented ones. Some of the most popular include Christina Lake, Duck Lake near Creston, Osoyoos, Vaseux and Skaha Lakes in the south Okanagan, and Elk and Shawnigan Lakes on Vancouver Island. No two bass lakes are the same and all offer great numbers and size of bass. |
Bass Fishing in BC
Bass are spread throughout the southern reaches of B.C. From the coast to the East Kootenays. In the Kootenays, Cranbrook, Creston, Jaffray, Elkford, Invermere, Kaslo, and Elko are surrounded by Largemouth Bass lakes, over 30 in all. In the Okanagan, Osoyoos, Penticton, Grand Forks and Westbank all have great bass fishing nearby. The eastern side of Vancouver Island is loaded with awesome Smallmouth lakes. The Lower Mainland has a few scattered Largemouth Bass fisheries, none approaching the quality of the other regions though. |
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Bass in BC
Although few people know it, bass have been in British Columbia for over one-hundred years. Although, they are not a native fish, they have moved into many lakes that were poor trout fisheries, and created a worthwhile fishery in these lakes. Smallmouth Bass were introduced to Vancouver Island late in the 19th century through legal stocking and later introduced to the Okanagan region. Largemouth Bass were stocked around the turn of the 20th century in Christina Lake and later in Duck Lake by Creston. PLEASE NOTE: Largemouth Bass compete with native species and can affect ecosystems as they are a non-native species. Take extreme caution when travelling from a lake that has bass in it to a lake without bass. Clean off your boat and remember that the transportation of live fish is illegal. |
Two Osoyoos Lake beauties!
These bass were caught during the May 2003 WCBA tournament.
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