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Fly fish the cool clear waters surrounded by towering peaks. Fernie is where your next great fish story begins.
The winding, freestone Elk River, clear alpine lakes, monster bull trout, majestic cutthroats, and a true trout-town vibe make Fernie one of the top fly fishing destinations in North America.
Fishing season on local rivers goes from June 15 until March 31. Lakes are open for fishing year round.
The Elk River watershed drains a total area of 4,450km2 and starts its journey from glaciers in Elk Lakes Provincial Park north of Elkford. It is joined by 100+ streams and creeks during its 220km path to the Koocanusa reservoir (aka Kootenay River). From there, the water flows through the Kootenay River and joins one of the largest rivers in North America, the Columbia River which flows out into the Pacific Ocean in Astoria, Oregon.
The Elk River watershed drains a total area of 4,450km2 and starts its journey from glaciers in Elk Lakes Provincial Park north of Elkford. It is joined by 100+ streams and creeks during its 220km path to the Koocanusa reservoir (aka Kootenay River). From there, the water flows through the Kootenay River and joins one of the largest rivers in North America, the Columbia River which flows out into the Pacific Ocean in Astoria, Oregon.
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From "grip-and-grins" to true wild trout stories told through photography, these fish pics are better than what you'll see on a dating app.
