British Columbia offers some of the best fishing in the world, and with so many lakes, rivers and streams nearby, Kimberley is no exception. In fact fishing is a huge sport for the locals in this area. The Lake fishing season is May and June, whereas the River seasons is July to mid-October.

Local waters are overflowing with trout, kokanee, char, whitefish and bass, to name just a few. The closest major fishing river is the St.Mary. Also nearby are the Bull, Elk and Skookumchuck rivers.

There is a very useful shop in Marysville, a couple of miles from Kimberley who can assist in equipment and information. They also offer guided day-tours – float trips on the St. Mary and Elk rivers, and walk & wade trips on the Skookumchuck river and Michael creek.

St Mary Angler Fly Shop
454 304th Street
Marysville BC V1A 3H4
Tel (1) 800 667 2311
Visit www.stmaryangler.com, or email angler@telus.net

Elk River guiding company in Fernie

www.elkriver.ca
(1) 877 423 7239) and Wild Rose Ranch in

Kimberley
www.wildrose-ranch.com
(1) 250 422 3404)

For more information on fishing in British Columbia visit www.bcfishing.com

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