Fishing Traveler

Looking for this post. It is now over at PennsOutdoors.com.

Fishing Traveler is coming to an end as a blog. We’ll keep it up for awhile as it still has some useful information in the resources pages. The reason we’re bringing it to an end is because it was way too ambitious of a project to try to cover fishing trips across the United States, Canada and Mexico. I will continue to blog about my fishing trips but at a new site, Penn’s Outdoors. The site will cover fishing and hunting in Pennsylvania, my home State, as well as fishing travel. I am looking forward to the new endeavor. I appreciate everyone’s support for this site.

If you are looking for the Lost Lake Wilderness Lodge fishing trip report, we have it at Penn’s Outdoors.

If you are looking for the Fishing Traveler Report on the St. Lawrence River, please go to Penn’s Outdoors.

Every so often, there is a story about a new world record fish.  This one comes from one of my favorite places in the world, Ontario, Canada.  Steven Grail claims to have caught a 12lb. 4 oz. smallmouth bass on the upper Madawaska River.  This beats the current 10lb. 14 oz. record, pictured below, caught in Tennessee in 1969.  Oh yeah, what did he do with the potentially world record bass?  He ate it.  Yep, you read that right.  He ate it.  Here’s a link to the story from the Ottawa Citizen. 

I’m no expert at guessing weights of fish, and his smallmouth sure looks like a nice fish.  But, I don’t think it is a 12lb. fish.  He states that the fish was 22 inches long with a 24 inch girth.  I’ll let you be the judge but I just don’t think so.  Did I mention that he ate it?

 Picture of Current World Record Smallmouth Bass

Please visit Penn’s Outdoors for our Bear Lake fishing trip report.

Ok, I realize that this post doesn’t match the current season.  But this is a really cool video that I couldn’t wait until next year to share.  There is a guy that goes by the name of Moosebunk that posts wonderful fishing trip stories on various Canadian message boards.  He takes an ice fishing trip to Lake Kesagami in Northern Ontario.  He is the guy assisting in this catch of this huge northern pike.  Warning, there is some language at the end of this video that is not appropriate for young ears.

This fishing trip information post is on Lums Pond in Delaware.  This post is meant to assist you in searching for fishing trip information on Lums Pond.  Please visit the links on this page to get complete information for your trip.

Not everyone thinks to head to Delaware for a fishing trip but there are some waters that shouldn’t be overlooked.  Lums Pond, which was built by the Army Corps of Engineers to hold water for the locks of the original C&D Canal, is one such body of water.  Lums Pond is the largest freshwater pond in Delaware and sits in Lums Pond State Park. Lums Pond is a small 200 acres and offers a sandy beach for sunbathing but swimming is not allowed.  Boat rentals, boat launching ramp and two piers are available at the state park.  This lake does receive its share of pressure from recreational and tournament fishermen, especially in the summer. Read more »

This fishing trip information post is on Candlewood Lake in Connecticut.  This post is meant to assist you in searching for fishing trip information on Candlewood Lake.  Please visit the links on this page to get complete information for your trip.

Candlewood Lake is the largest lake in Connecticut, and one of the largest man-made lakes in the United States. It is eleven miles long and two miles wide at its widest point, resulting in 60 miles of shoreline and approximately 5,420 acres of surface area. It was formed behind a dam south of the Rocky River meeting the Housatonic River. The lake has an average depth of about 30 feet, with some areas reaching depths of 85 feet. The lake is bordered by the towns of Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, and Sherman and is one hour north of New York City. Read more »

I have created this fishing trip information post on Lake Casitas in California to assist you in searching for fishing trip information.  Please visit the links on this page to get complete information for your trip.

You should think about one thing when you think about a fishing trip to California lakes like Lake Casitas, Big Big Bass. Lake Casitas has produced some of the heaviest bass ever caught.  It also makes most experts’ list for potential world record holding lakes. Double digit bass are not unusual.  Lake Casitas is formed by Casitas Dam, which is a feature of the Ventura Project. During the winter months the lake is stocked with trout which helps feed the huge bass as well as provide additional angling opportunities for your fishing trip.  The lake has 2500 surface acres of very clear water and over 30 miles of fishable shoreline.  My understanding is that there is no water skiing or jet skiing on the lake.  The lake is just 78 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Read more »

This fishing trip information is on Echo Lake in British Columbia.  This post is meant to assist you in searching for fishing trip information on Echo Lake.  Please visit the links on this page to get complete information for your trip.

Sometimes I find a lot on a particular body of water.  Sometimes I don’t.  But I will always provide to you what I find.  I’ll keep looking.

Echo Lake is about 2 1/2 miles long and deep depths from 100 to 230 feet in the center. According to Echo Lake Resort,

It is fed by 55 springs, has no inlet or outlet, and is excellent for all types of fishing. Each year the lake is stocked with 20,000 fish — 5000 Gerrard Rainbows, 5000 Black Water Rainbows & 10000 Penask Lake Rainbows, and features weed beds, drop offs and structures.

Federal Publications, Inc. describes the fishing at Okanagan Valley where Echo Lake is located.

Lurking in the depths of the Okanagan valley lakes are fish legends are made of. Anglers visiting the famous Okanagan have many opportunities to hook into a variety of sport fish species, including some trout, char and even kokanee Not to be overlooked are the many lakes that lie in the hills surrounding the valley lakes. These hidden backcountry gems offer some wonderful angling opportunites with some excellent trout fishing for fast growing spirited fish. The prolific fly hatches, nutrient rich environment and crisp waters make the Okanagan hills area a fantastic lake fishing destination. The incredible fishing, serenity and stunning scenery of the Okanagan mountain lakes make an ideal getaway.

Echo Lake Boating

Echo Lake is electric trolling motor only.

Echo Lake Fish Species

• Rainbow Trout
• Lake Trout
• Gerard Rainbow Trout
• Kokanee

 Echo Lake Maps

Echo Lake Fishing Resort has a depth map available for printing.

There are also depth maps on a lot of the lakes in the Okanagan Valley available from Federal Publications, Inc.

Echo Lake Lodging

Echo Lake Fishing Resort - This resort is set amongst the pristine old growth timber, with wildlife in abundance. A wilderness experience only a short drive from the City of Vernon, gateway to the North Okanagan in British Columbia, Canada.  The resort offers camping, housekeeping cabins and boat rentals.

Echo Lake Provincial Park

Echo Lake Provincial Park is located in a popular scenic spot in the north Okanagan.  This park is for day use only. Fishing licences, boat rentals, bait, and fishing tackle are available. There are no camping facilities.

That’s what I found for Echo Lake, British Columbia. I have made my best effort to be as accurate as possible about the information provided but cannot guarantee its accuracy.  If you have anything to add for a fishing trip to Echo Lake, please feel free to comment.  Also if you have taken a fishing trip to Echo Lake and would like to write a report, let me know.