Lake Koocanusa, British Columbia: ice fishing

Lake Koocanusa is a lake in British Columbia, about 19 km S of Jaffray and 183 km W of Lethbridge (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Kokanee, Yellow Perch, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Pumpkinseed, Cutthroat Trout, White Sturgeon, Brook Trout and Largemouth Bass.

What fish are in Lake Koocanusa?

Provincial survey and observation records list Kokanee, Yellow Perch, Bull Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Burbot, Pumpkinseed, Cutthroat Trout, White Sturgeon, Brook Trout, Largemouth Bass in Lake Koocanusa. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Kokanee ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Bull Trout ice fishing guide · Mountain Whitefish ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Burbot ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Brook Trout ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Lake Koocanusa?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Lake Koocanusa yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.

What are the fishing regulations for Lake Koocanusa?

Official regulations (BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.

Catches and lures

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Other lakes near Lake Koocanusa

Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.