Meadowlake Fish Camp in mid-late September

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Okay....one of my adult daughters and I are going to spend a few days here. Any insight as to the weather, size of rods and fly patterns, food to bring, should I bring a very energetic not so well behaved black lab (dog friendly though)? Float tubes?
I've got a 4 X 4 Tundra that is not lifted....okay for the road there?
I was going to bring one gear rod for her just in case a fly rod is too difficult...although she's flyfished the Yak with me. Mosquitos that time of year?
We like to just chill by a campfire and BS and read too.....I figure I can fish alone when she wants to just chill.
Do they have beer? I don't even know if it's okay to bring beer across the border.
Always wanted to do the Kamloops area!
BTW...I tried using the search tool and typing in Meadowlake got nothing. I suck at this stuff. Sorry.
Mark
 
There’s a group of us going back to that area in mid-August for the third time. It’s an early fall feel at that time. Mixed weather (typically pleasant and in the 60’s with some colder days with rain, and some warmer) and the fishing can be anything from deep dragon nymphs to chironomids to callibaetis. I would guess mid-September would feel like late October in WA. Think leeches, scuds, and hit the shallows.

Your truck should be fine. On our first trip @Irafly got a Prius in…but it almost didn’t make it out :oops:. Certainly bring tubes if you like them. The camp boats are serviceable. Bring a fish finder. BYOB.
 
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Dryfly82 has a report on meadow lakes.

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DryFly82 said:
I recently returned from a successful trip to Meadow Lake Fishing Camp (MLFC) near Little Fort, BC. MLFC is one of the few remaining camps along with Rustic Resort and Rock Island Fishing Camp the Nehalliston Plateau above Little Fort. My family has visited on and off since 1970 and it has been an annual trip for my dad since 2013. I have only missed 2014 (work), 2020 (COVID), and 2024 (military) in recent years and I was excited to get back at it after missing last year. Our group included my dad, uncle, me, my 14 y/o, and my 9 y/o (first trip). Rob and Tammy Veitch have been the...
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I've written about it as well.

Dave Westburg

Thread 'Bamboo 6 weights at Meadow Lakes Fishing Camp'

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Took three bamboo 6 weights up to Meadow Lakes fishing camp in BC: a 9' Winston 4 and 7/8's oz hollow-build, a 9' Wright and Mcgill Waterseal and an 8'8" Sharpes. Snug recently built cabins which are a step above what you see at the rustic camps.

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Some chironomids but no sedge hatch. We spent most of our time fishing scud patterns off intermediate lines over the shoals at Lost Horse Lake. This fish was a bleeder so I kept it for breakfast...
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Visited a couple of the big fish lakes as well. Large Carey specials bought strikes. After breaking three...
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I'll be up there June 25-29 and will post after the trip.

Meadow lakes keeps boats on all their lakes so you don't need a float tube. You will need a pfd although the camp will lend them to you. I usually bring a floating, intermediate and full sinking line. Last sept I wouldn't expect any hatches so an intemediate and full sinking line will prob be best. A floating line is great in spring and early summer for sedge and chironomid fishing.

Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Sun, rain and hail. The trails to many of the lakes can be a little muddy. We usually hike to the lakes in waders.

Some of the lakes have lots and lots of fish and other have fewer fish but bigger. Happy to fill you in as your trip gets closer.

Meals are country style around the lodge table. Also makes a nice place to hang out.

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Cabins are nice to hang out in as well...

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And there's a fire pit behind the lodge.

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You'll find PNW fly fishing member @Ron McNeal hanging out at the fire pit if he's in camp...

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You can bring alcohol across in limited quantities, 2 liters of whiskey iirc. Beer shouldn’t be an issue if in limited quantities. Google is your friend in this case.
Meals are provided at camp. I was there with previous operators, Francisco and Uli; she was a wonderful cook, hearty meals and nice baked snacks. They will smoke your trout if you wish to keep some and take home.
She can fish buggers and leech type flies with spinning gear, look up WiggleFin Action discs; very effective at times.
Badly behaved energetic dogs are rarely welcome anywhere.
Enjoy the trip, a great place to bond and creat memories.
 
For anyone who is considering bringing a dog…the Nehalliston Plateau is bear and moose county. My group has “smelled bear”, found fresh crap, and come across fresh moose tracks. Be sure that you and your dog are up for that.
 
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For anyone who is considering bringing a dog…the Nehalliston Plateau is bear and moose county. My group has “smelled bear”, found fresh crap, and come across fresh moose tracks. Be sure that you and your dog are up for that.
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This is something I had not considered. She's a great dog with poor 'recall' when there's a distraction....and she gets distracted VERY easily : ). She's sleeping on my lap now. I can picture her leading a bear right back to me.
 
Kado said:
This is something I had not considered. She's a great dog with poor 'recall' when there's a distraction....and she gets distracted VERY easily : ). She's sleeping on my lap now. I can picture her leading a bear right back to me.
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Now keep in mind these are Canadian animals. Very friendly by our standards 🇨🇦🧸🫎 Even the mosquitoes leave small welts. But I still use DEET.
 
September up there is great. Best thing about September is no mosquitos! Be prepared for unpredictable weather...dress for success and you'll be fine. I went up 14-18 September 2019 and 11-19 September 2021 (extra-long trip to "make-up" for COVID cancellations). 2019 was mostly rainy, but the fishing was excellent. 2021 was a mixed bag of weather and the fishing was excellent again (lots of sun, but also rain/hail/snow). If the lakes have cooled into the 50's you should have some good fishing. The fall colors are really beautiful.

Flies: Leeches, Scuds, Booby/FAB, Gomphus should cover you 99% of the time. I would also have a few waterboatmen/backswimmer flies...I've never needed them, but my dad was up there in September last year and saw them raining out of the sky.

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troutpocket said:
For anyone who is considering bringing a dog…the Nehalliston Plateau is bear and moose county. My group has “smelled bear”, found fresh crap, and come across fresh moose tracks. Be sure that you and your dog are up for that.
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I was just up there this past week at the Lost Horse Rec Site...I saw a large black bear on the logging road just south of Meadow Lake (about 3 minutes from the turn to camp). I've seen them a handful of times in the clearcuts driving to the out lakes. Rob (camp operator) says he's never seen a bear in camp though. Also saw a moose and yearling calf when I hiked into Summit Lake north of camp. I see moose every time I go up...usually early morning or in the evening. That said, your dog should be fine. The camp has an energetic 2-year-old lab named Captain who would love the company.
 
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DryFly82 said:
September up there is great. Best thing about September is no mosquitos! Be prepared for unpredictable weather...dress for success and you'll be fine. I went up 14-18 September 2019 and 11-19 September 2021 (extra-long trip to "make-up" for COVID cancellations). 2019 was mostly rainy, but the fishing was excellent. 2021 was a mixed bag of weather and the fishing was excellent again (lots of sun, but also rain/hail/snow). If the lakes have cooled into the 50's you should have some good fishing. The fall colors are really beautiful.

Flies: Leeches, Scuds, Booby/FAB, Gomphus should cover you 99% of the time. I would also have a few waterboatmen/backswimmer flies...I've never needed them, but my dad was up there in September last year and saw them raining out of the sky.

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I was just up there this past week at the Lost Horse Rec Site...I saw a large black bear on the logging road just south of Meadow Lake (about 3 minutes from the turn to camp). I've seen them a handful of times in the clearcuts driving to the out lakes. Rob (camp operator) says he's never seen a bear in camp though. Also saw a moose and yearling calf when I hiked into Summit Lake north of camp. I see moose every time I go up...usually early morning or in the evening. That said, your dog should be fine. The camp has an energetic 2-year-old lab named Captain who would love the company.
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Awesome pics! Thx.
Just All Season tires on the 4 x 4 Tundra.....should be okay?
 
Kado said:
Awesome pics! Thx.
Just All Season tires on the 4 x 4 Tundra.....should be okay?
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That will be just fine. You can get to camp no problem...you can even get to camp in a sedan now if you take it slow. There are some rougher roads to some of the outer lakes, but Rob and Tammy will give you pointers on how to get to the trailheads without risking damage to your vehicle and where you should avoid.
 
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