Arrow Lakes Trophy Rainbow Trout Charters
Upper and Lower Arrow Lakes are home to the legendary Gerrard rainbow trout — landlocked giants that spawn in the Lardeau River. Deep, glacier-fed, mountain-walled water, run as multi-day private trips and launching from Needles on Lower Arrow.
Peaceful, scenic, off the beaten path
The Arrow Lakes system — Upper and Lower Arrow, connected by the Columbia River — is one of BC's most dramatic mountain waterways. Vertical rock walls, glacier-fed inflows, and long quiet stretches of pristine water make it a destination for groups who want a real wilderness day on the boat, not just a quick lap.
Quick facts
- Headline species
- Trophy Gerrard-strain rainbow trout (year-round; spring spawn run + fall are prime)
- Best for
- Multi-day private trophy-rainbow trips · scenic photography · adventure groups
- Technique
- Big-plug downrigger trolling near the Lardeau River mouth and along main-lake structure
- Launch from
- Needles (Lower Arrow), confirmed on booking
- Rate
- From $150 CAD / hour, 3 seats · up to 5 people · multi-day quotes available
Arrow trips are our most scenic — vertical mountain walls, glacier-fed inflows, long still stretches of pristine water. Come for the quiet, stay for the view.
Book an Arrow Lake charter
from $350 · 7 days · 3 seats · up to 5 people
