Kelowna Fishing Charters
Private, owner-captained fishing trips chasing trophy rainbow trout on every lake we run — including Gerrard-strain giants on Okanagan Lake and the Arrow Lakes (a landlocked giant rainbow strain known for size). Plus Okanagan kokanee for the cooler. We run an artificial-only program (no live bait), and we launch from Kelowna, Lake Country, Penticton, Mabel Lake, Needles and Sicamous depending on the trip. All gear and local knowledge included; show up with a licence and a cooler.
A proper Okanagan fishing day
Every Kelowna fishing charter with Outdoor Adventures BC is private — your group, your captain, your pace. We launch from whichever ramp gets you to the day's fish — Kelowna and Lake Country for Okanagan kokanee, Penticton for Skaha, Sicamous for Shuswap, Mabel Lake for the wilderness ramp, Needles for Lower Arrow. Expect downrigger trolling for trophy rainbow trout, light-gear trolling for kokanee, deep trolling for Shuswap chinook in summer and lit-jig burbot in winter.
Rods, reels, tackle, lures, downriggers and life jackets are all onboard — we run an artificial-only program, no live bait. Bring your BC fishing licence, polarized sunglasses, a hat, layers (it's cool on the water even in July), snacks, and whatever you'd like to drink. Lunch is available on request.
Charter summary
- Rate
- $150 CAD per hour
- Group size
- 3 seats · up to 5 people
- Duration
- 4, 6 or 8-hour trips (custom on request)
- Launch from
- Kelowna · Lake Country · Penticton · Mabel Lake · Needles (Lower Arrow) · Sicamous (Shuswap)
- What's included
- Captain, boat, fuel, rods, reels, tackle, lures (artificial-only — no live bait), life jackets
- Bring
- BC freshwater fishing licence, layers, sunscreen, cooler
What you can catch on a Kelowna charter
The fish we actually target — by lake, season and tactic.
| Species | Best lake | Peak season | Typical tactic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trophy rainbow trout (Gerrard on Okanagan + Arrow) | All 7 lakes — Okanagan, Skaha, Kalamalka, Mabel, Shuswap, Arrow, Kinbasket | Year-round | Trolling Apex plugs, spoons and large flies on downriggers |
| Kokanee salmon | Okanagan Lake | Year-round (peak May – August) | Downrigger trolling with small dodgers + hoochies |
| Chinook salmon | Shuswap Lake | Summer (only seasonal species) | Deep downrigger trolling |
| Burbot | Shuswap Lake | Year-round (winter is best) | Bottom jigging with lit jigs |
Seven Interior BC lakes, one charter company
Okanagan Lake
Our home water. Kokanee salmon under the vineyards and orchards.
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Skaha Lake
Quieter south-Okanagan water — granite cliffs and vineyard shoreline.
Explore →Kalamalka Lake
The "Lake of Many Colours" — turquoise marl water for sightseeing cruises.
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Mabel Lake
Quiet wilderness east of Enderby — light traffic and big mountain scenery.
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Shuswap Lake
Mountain-ringed fishery — summer chinook salmon and winter burbot.
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Arrow Lakes
Multi-day adventure water — fjord-like mountain scenery for groups.
Explore →Kinbasket Lake
Vast Columbia River reservoir north of Revelstoke — our most remote destination.
Explore →$150 / hour, all-in
Captain, boat, fuel, rods, lures and tackle included — artificial-only program. 3 seats · up to 5 people.