Fishing in Merritt BC Canada

Nicola Valley fresh water fishing lakes and rivers

Fish "a lake a day for as long as you stay" when in Merritt British Columbia

Fishing in Merritt BC Canada is a not-so-well kept secret in BC fishing circles. It is a well earned acknowledgement because there are over 200+ freshwater lakes located within 50 kms of the City of Merritt in the Nicola Valley. Many with great BC fishing and most with wilderness camping opportunities. 

Fishing in Merritt BC Canada with television fishing host Wes David

Types of Fishing Lakes in the Nicola Valley

Deciding where to go fishing in Merritt BC Canada is the first order of business when arriving in the Nicola Valley region. There are easy access fishing lakes with a boat launch, pit toilets, picnic tables and docks. In the backcountry are many remote wilderness lakes accessed by gravel roads only. Some with campsites, pit toilets and a boat launch while others are roughing it. For the hard core fly fishing enthusiast there are lakes best accessed by hiking, backpacking and ATV trails. Belly-boats come in handy on these lakes.

Merritt BC Fishing Resorts and Guides

Some of the freshwater lakes to go fishing in Merritt BC Canada are serviced by fishing lodges and fishing guides. The fishing lodge accommodations vary in size and in comforts.

Fishing in Merritt BC Canada

Nicola Valley fishing lakes and rivers

Fishing Lodges and Fishing Resorts