Your fishing and boating in the Okanagan Valley will be enhanced if you stay at one of the Okanagan vacation rentals. The Okanagan region is famous for its sunny summers and beautiful lakes. There are more than 200 freshwater lakes that are perfect for people who love boating and fishing. British Columbia is a fisherman's haven, which is why it is visited by many anglers from all over the globe every year. The lovely rivers, mountain lakes and picturesque streams offer fly fishing, trolling and spin casting. You can also spend an entire afternoon boating with your family and friends.
Okanagan Lake
Okanagan Lake is known worldwide as the home of Ogopogo, the legendary lake monster. Popular among tourists and locals, Okanagan Valley's largest lake offers great boating, fishing, swimming, water skiing and other water activities. It has several picturesque bays and sheltered coves that provide fine moorage, and superb marina facilities. Okanagan is an exciting place for boat lovers, fishermen and their entire family. Stay at an Okanagan vacation home to be closer to all the fishing and boating action.
Beaver Lake
Located about 11 miles northeast to the town of Winfield is Beaver Lake. It's known as an excellent, top priority lake that supports a great rainbow fishery. Also called Swalwell Lake, Beaver Lake stocks rainbow trout, providing fishermen with a high catch rate. This famous lake is also well recognized for producing trout in the 5 pound range. Fly fishing and trolling are also great here.
Echo Lake
Echo Lake doesn't have an inlet or outlet and is perfect for all fishing types. It's stocked yearly with Black Water rainbows, Gerrard rainbows and Pennask rainbows. Echo Lake is known as an excellent fishing spot, and is regulated to produce big trout.
Christina Lake
Christina Lake can be found just 13.6 miles to the east of Grand Forks. There's a campground that provides a boat launch and all facilities. While trolling, Kokanee and rainbow trout are easily caught. Mountain whitefish are best caught during the fall with the use of a baited hook.
Postill Lake
Situated approximately 45 minutes to Kelowna City's northeast is Postill Lake. Stocked with rainbow trout, Postill offers great fly fishing for brook trout and rainbows from 6 to 18 inches. The area is home to 6 wonderful trout fly fishing lakes - namely Postill Lake, Meadow Lake, Twin Lakes, South Lake, Heron and Roddy. You can rent boats at the Postill Lake Lodge Fishing Resort.
Staying at a vacation rental in Okanagan is ideal for a family
vacation. The Okanagan Valley is one of the best locations for boating
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