Uncha Lake, south of Francois Lake, has good fishing for rainbow trout and big char. Some anglers have even reported char greater than 30 pounds. If you are fishing for char, make sure your lure goes deep, as they retreat to colder water in the heat of the summer months.
The most popular lures are the Flatfish, T50 and T60 in a silver or coho blue colour. Other colours are also popular, including lures in black, red and white. Less known lures for fishing char include the Flatfish M2, the Swimwhiz and Kwikfish.
There is good rainbow trout fishing on Uncha Lake, in the one to two pound range. Roger Kyncl from Moosehorn Lodge says that the fishing has been great. "So many things work really well." Small Apex seem to be consistent producers. Trolling works best, he adds.
Fly fishers may want to try standard patterns such as Doc Spratleys, leeches and Woolly Worms. Either troll with these patterns, about six feet below the surface, or cast and strip.
A Doc Spratley in black may work well for rainbow as well, or try a willow leaf and worm. For these trout, try areas near bays.
Be sure to consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for quota information.
LAKE ACCESS
From Burns Lake follow Highway 35 south to the Francois Lake ferry and cross the lake. Turn left immediately after leaving the ferry onto Uncha Lake Road.
The lake offers two accommodation options for anglers--Moosehorn Lodge, located on the north shore of the lake, and a recreation site on the south shore.
There is good signage guiding travelers to Moosehorn Lodge, located just off the Uncha Lake Road. The lodge offers 12 log cabin rentals, space for 20 full hookup RV's, numerous camping pads, and boat rentals.
To get to the forest recreation site, continue along Uncha Road until meeting Campbell Road. Turn right here (south), and continue about four kilometres to Binta Road. Turn left (east) and continue for another 8 kilometres. The site is located on the left side (north). It is a twelve unit site, and is a popular camping and fishing destination. The site has a boat launch.
To find out more about Moosehorn Lodge, call (250)694-3730, or email them at moosehornlodge@telus.net
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