As in previous years, the first half of October seemed to be pretty nice. And now, we are definitely switching into Fall/winter fishing.
Here’s the latest report:
Kootenay Lake:
The water temperature remained fairly warm during the beginning of October. Our guests had some decent days early in the month, but as the water cooled, our fishing got a bit more consistent.
The second half of October produced some decent fish. The annual Woodbury derby gave us an idea of what is to come. There were enough boats out there to get some decent results. Although the biggest Rainbows during the derby were only in the 7 Lb range, we have seen some bigger fish since then.
The water temperature is now in the low 50’s, so that should produce some more consistent fishing, as well as some bigger fish.
Of course right after the derby was when a couple of the biggest fish have been caught.
Rainbows up to 10 Lbs have been caught in the last couple weeks. Although the average fish have been between 2 – 5 Lbs.
We’re also catching the odd Bull Trout, however their size and numbers have been drastically reduced. Bull Trout between 2 – 5 Lbs have been the norm, with the odd one up to 10 Lbs.
November has always been our favourite month to fish in the Fall, so stay tuned…….
What are they biting on???
The Rainbows are now mainly on the surface, so we’ve been trolling our favourite Lux Flies bucktails behind the planer boards. Or, using the magic Gibbs crocs straight behind the boat.
Both techniques work best between 200 – 300ft back, although we sometimes will run a spoon a little closer to the boat.
Lux flies number 215, 221, 226, or 321, and 326 have been our most productive. And our usual Gibbs brass/fire stripe, or hammered brass/fire stripe crocs have been just as productive.
The funny thing is: one day they are chomping on the flies only, and the next day they will only take a spoon. So, we make sure to run both to start our day. And then, switch to what has been most productive.
The Bull Trout have been coming in on our normal set-up on the downrigger. The Gibbs STS flasher, followed by the green pistachio or green oil slick hoochie have been most productive.
Depths between 90′ – 180′ have caught fish. You just need to keep moving things around.
This should be our prime Fall fishing, so we hope this helps with your next adventure.
Tight lines…….
Captain Kerry
