Kaslo has water! Kootenay Lake, Kaslo River, Mirror Lake, each can be admired and explored. For those who enjoy water activities, you can launch your boat at Kaslo Bay Park or if you sail into town you can moor at the Kaslo public dock free for 48 hours. For those who don’t bring their own, there are kayak and canoe rentals available. You can explore the beaches, swim, windsurf, wakeboard, water ski and tube.

Fishing

It’s hard to escape fish stories if you are in the area. If fishing is your idea of a fabulous vacation, come to Kaslo for some of the best you will find on this planet. You can rent a boat, or charter with a guide. There are also many small mountain lakes in the area, accessible by trail or forest service roads, where you can enjoy some peaceful and private fishing. If you only have an hour, there is good fishing right off the shore of Kootenay Lake at the river mouths. Fish for world class Gerrard rainbows, beautiful Dolly Varden and bountiful kokanee, all in a pristine setting.

No matter the season there is always opportunity to land a fish. You can get your fishing licence and lots of information (and fish tales) at Barren’s Sports Shop and Woodbury Resort. Both Barren’s and Woodbury Resort have a great variety of tackle to complete your Kootenay fishing kit.

Houseboating on Kootenay Lake

Explore the many faces of Kootenay Lake like never before – on a houseboat from Kaslo Shipyards. As captain and crew, you decide how busy or relaxing you want your holiday to be. These steel-hulled houseboats have a unique design that can withstand the vagaries of weather that can happen on a lake the size of the Kootenay. All are furnished with a spacious wheel-house, full galley, bathroom and sleeping facilities for four, six or eight people. Cruise the lake in comfort and style and discover your own private cove.

Go to www.kasloshipyard.com for more information about their fleet and rates.