Anglers can gear up for great fall fishing on Gustafsen Lake. The trout are active and the weather is cooling down, making for a good chance of success.
Leeches, black Spratleys and dragonflies are good flies to have on hand. When mimicking the natural movement of your insect, keep in mind that mature dragonfly nymphs will stay along the bottom of the shoal as they head towards shore.
Troll to find the spots where the fish are feeding. Birds also feed on the hatching insects, and can help anglers find the hot spots. Look where the birds congregate on a lake and try fishing in that area.
Lures that can work for Gustafsen Lake are a red and glow bead Wedding Band trolled behind a Willow Leaf. Bangtails cast towards the weeds are good choices as well. Black and orange colours seem to be popular choices for attracting the trout.
LAKEACCESS
Gustafsen Lake is west of 100 Mile House. Access is via Exeter Road, off of Highway 97 at the north end of 100 Mile House.
Follow Exeter Road (which becomes the 1100 Rd.) about 23 km to the 1000 Road on the left (south) side just past Holden Lake. Turn here and continue another twelve km (approximately) to a side road on the right (west) side, which will run along the northern shore of Gustafsen Lake. You can put in your boat along this stretch.
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