Any plans to hit BC lakes once the border crossing problem is resolved?
The news is saying all Americans who want it will be immunized by the end of May.
Still lots of good fishing here at that time.
Lower elevation lakes should be at or just past their prime - higher lakes won't be in their prime yet.
I am just as eager to head south to some streams to the south but BC may have to suffice for May/June anyways ...... hopefully the immunizations pick up here soon ....... but according to Justine it will be September
The big issue is none of the vaccines are manufactured in Canada so despite having purchased enough to vaccinate the population many times over it can only happen as fast as the doses arrive which has been at a slow drip........
Hopefully Canada will start to see an increase in available vaccine. I'd like to see the that and the same thing in Japan. In the meantime, stay safe (and try to leave us a few trout for when the borders do open).
There is a lot of discussion about this. Many are concerned it would be a violation of civil rights/liberties, privacy, ethics, among other concerns. Canada has already raised a number of issues. But in these times a lot of decisions will be made that may surprise us. Only time will tell...
I have 4 trips on the books in BC this year. I am not feeling good about the border opening until September or later. I am already making alternate plans in Oregon and maybe Idaho. My neighbors have close friends in BC and the they are being told the border will stay closed all year. I agree a lot of decisions will be made that will surprise us and I do believe, even after this pandemic is over a vaccination visa will be required for all international travel.
It’s highly unlikely the border will be opened by Canada until such time as it’s vaccinations have reached the “herd immunity” level (~70%). As was mentioned above, there is no current plan to fully vaccinate the population until (optimistically) the end of September.
Recent decisions to give as many people as possible at least the first dose, and stretch the booster shot up to 4 months later, mean at least a partial level of mass vaccination may be achieved earlier. But, that doesn’t mean the border will be open earlier... it may mean later if they wait for the second shot to be administered.
Think optimistically about your BC trips, but be prudent and make other plans too.
It's highly unlikely the border will be opened by Canada until such time as it's vaccinations have reached the "herd immunity" level (~70%). As was mentioned above, there is no current plan to fully vaccinate the population until (optimistically) the end of September.
Recent decisions to give as many people as possible at least the first dose, and stretch the booster shot up to 4 months later, mean at least a partial level of mass vaccination may be achieved earlier. But, that doesn't mean the border will be open earlier... it may mean later if they wait for the second shot to be administered.
Think optimistically about your BC trips, but be prudent and make other plans too.
I fear you're right about the border being closed for much longer than we anglers would like. Safety first. Here's hoping Canada (and all nations) can get major quantities of the vaccine.
Pat there's no trout left in BC. We all had to restrict our efforts to home and as we were all laid off and collecting our covid cheques from the feds we fished until we got the last of them. Sorry about that.
I know my plans are for a number of excursions to the interior and elsewhere given all the money that has been saved from not going on saltwater trips the last couple of years..... its actually suprising just how many anglers are out on the lakes and streams considering they are all somewhat local ..... I guess it has a lot to do with people now working from home or not working etc......
Funny how the weather can be up in the Kamloops area. Warm one hour, snowing the next. This lake often as a 2:30 PM mayfly hatch. The big guys come up and eat emergers.
Just got my first BC trip canceled. The lodge said there is Aa 95% chance the border will be still closed in May. I have given up hope for my June trip. maybe hold out for August, but I have my doubts. I don't fault them for being cautious. Screw you China. Time to start looking south to Oregon and call my brother.
I really wanted to get up there this spring but doubt it is going to happen. I have 2 weeks scheduled for Montana in August so will have to stay local until then.
I generally head south to Montana a couple times in the summer and fall but that will likely have to wait for the time being ....... but extra trips to BC will have to suffice instead ..... I guess it works both ways
Yes it could be an early season I have a pal in Nelson who has had some great days with big Bows already..... been working on the pram the last few days
Huge drought here in BC. Climate emergency, all lakes have dried up, not worth fishing in the water that is left as all trout are left gasping for air. Will provide an update in the fall if conditions improve.
Not sure of your age Herk but I am a few years past 60 and got mine last week so you should be good...... the plus of where I am heading is I will be camping and fishing my Hopper II pram only has room for one after I got rid of one seat .....
Heading up to Sawmill (Burnell) lake in Oliver around April 14 - 20. Just over the border for you guys but still untouchable. Probably hit it again May 3 - 9.
Other lakes on the list this year: Roche (2x), Pass, Courtney, Tunkwa in early August for the "bomber run" and another small lake in the south Cariboo.
Most are trophy lakes with a lot of 20+" fish.
Tied up a ton of new flies this winter so I should be ready.
I have a new boat and a new trailer so I am ready to rock.
Brings back memories of taking the kids into Madden and Ripley when they were a lot younger.... looking forward to some open water
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