There is excellent shoreline angling here, but innovative anglers use small cartoppers and belly boats to get to the more remote holes. With over 5,600 kilometres of shoreline and hundreds of islands to explore, you rarely have to share a fishing spot. The fish are not sophisticated, so you can take them on all standard presentations. My sources say it s also a good idea to add a white or chartreuse Power Teaser body to your jig. While certainly not noted for walleye fishing, British Columbia is not without her jewels, and the most highly appraised is the Columbia River.
Walleye swim in the river system year-round.
The best spring and fall action occurs around the Keenlyside Dam, while the top summertime fishing takes place near the Waneta Dam. You can catch walleye from shore, especially during the evening hours, but the big fish lurk in depths of 40 to 60 feet. Vertical jigging with a heavy, one-ounce jig tipped with a crawler is the most popular presentation, although I ve enjoyed excellent evening action casting crankbaits like the Wally Diver or Thunderstick. All rights reserved.