Kalamalka Fly Fishers Society

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Kalamalka Fly Fishers Society We meet Monday's 7-9pm. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) . The founding principles of the Kalamalka Flyfishers Society are Conservation, Education and Participation.

The Kalamalka Flyfishers Society is a non-profit, member funded society and proud member of the British Columbia Federation of Fly Fishers (BCFFF) and the B.C. Conservation – To conserve, protect and restore fish habitats in the North Okanagan and surrounding areas. Our biggest and ongoing project is the enhancement of Kokanee Salmon spawning beds in the Coldstream Creek near Vernon. Education – To provide education and/or self-help opportunities for those wishing to learn any or all aspects of fly fishing and to help them develop their skills as fly fishers. Each year we run a “Basic Fly Tying Course” and an “Introduction to Fly Fishing Course” which are open to the public. On occasion, we teach basic fly tying techniques at the local schools, Girl Guides and Scouts. Kids are the future for the continuing successful sports fishing in British Columbia and new members of the Kalamalka Flyfishers Society. Each year, with the help of the Sicamous Fly Club, we host a Learn to Fish day at the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre. For members, we have regular fly tying nights and some more advanced fly tying techniques nights. Fly casting clinics for both single handed and two handed (spey) are very popular amongst the members. Participation – To promote the participation in the sport of fly fishing and other types of sport fishing in the North Okanagan and surrounding areas. Every year since 2001, usually the first weekend in May, the Kalamalka Flyfishers Society has hosted the Polson Park Pond Free Kids Fishing Weekend. With the help of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC who generously provide about 1,000 catchable Rainbow Trout, kids up to the age of 14 have an opportunity to go fishing and actually catch fish. We provide all the fishing gear, rods, reels, hooks, bait and bobbers, including some sage advice on how to catch a trout. If they prefer, they can use their own fishing gear. The kids love this event almost as much as the members.

10/09/2026
10/09/2026

Interior Fraser steelhead were once famous among anglers around the world.

In the mid-1980s, the Thompson and Chilcotin each saw more than 3,000 spawners. This year, the province's own forecast is 56 for the Thompson, the lowest in 50 years of monitoring, and just 26 for the Chilcotin. A week ago, the Thompson forecast was 102.

Recovering these fish will take real science, changes in non-selective fisheries, pinniped management, habitat restoration, and enforcement, and that takes dedicated funding.

Our ask: $200 million a year, legislated, for fish, wildlife and habitat. Will your candidate commit?

Learn more at bcwf.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election

Did you ever fish for Thompson River steelhead? Tell us about it in the comments.

10/05/2026

What makes salmon so extraordinary?
Come find out with us! 🐟

—SALMON OPEN HOUSE—
Join us at the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre for a relaxed on October 10, from 10 am to 12 pm. We’ll explore these incredible fish and some of the superpowers that help them on their journey.

It’s free, family friendly, and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

Fish on fence.Kalamalka Fly Fishers Society donates $1,000.00 to the North Okanagan Watershed Stewards group (N.O.W.S.) ...
10/01/2026

Fish on fence.

Kalamalka Fly Fishers Society donates $1,000.00 to the North Okanagan Watershed Stewards group (N.O.W.S.) to help with their education and awareness program for returning Sockey Salmon to Vernon Creek.

Approximately 60 students from Ellison and Okanagan Landing Elementary schools gathered at Marchall Field and with the help of members from the Kalamalka Fly Fishers Society and N.O.W.S., posted wooden salmon silhouettes on the fence. The students had painted the salmon sihouettes with colours and patterns of their own design.

The salmon cutouts and signs are to make people aware that Vernon Creek plays a critical role for returning Sockeye Salmon. It is important that people and pets stay out of Vernon Creek at this crucial time, while Sockeye Salmon return on their way to their spawning beds.

In the photo: Troy Hudson (Sun Cycle), Ken Kirkland (KFF), Kim Fulton (NOWS), Eric Kowalski (NOWS), Pat Webb (KFF), Bob Tait (KFF) and Frits Bakker (KFF).

We will be there as usual helping out; at the fish pond, fly tying, river safety, photos for the kids, and more. Bring y...
07/17/2026

We will be there as usual helping out; at the fish pond, fly tying, river safety, photos for the kids, and more. Bring your kids and come enjoy a great day with many other groups working to promote fishing and conservation of fish habitat. :)

06/06/2026

It's official, the winners of the 2026 raffle are:

First - James Mulder of West Kelowna
Second - Wayne Vicic of Parksville
Third - Albert Bergeron of Vernon

Congrats to these people, and thank you to all that entered. The money goes to a great cause each year as our club contributes to education and conservation throughout the area.

It was a gorgeous weekend out a Salmon Lake Resort for our annual club fish out. Close to 40 members camped and attended...
05/05/2026

It was a gorgeous weekend out a Salmon Lake Resort for our annual club fish out. Close to 40 members camped and attended. This year is the 40th anniversary of the club so we celebrated with some cake and had a founding member, Warren Burgess, cut the cake. A great time was had by all and there was some great fishing for sure.

The 2026 spring learn to fly fish course is now complete, the last evening being casting training at Kal Beach. It was a...
05/05/2026

The 2026 spring learn to fly fish course is now complete, the last evening being casting training at Kal Beach. It was a rewarding 5 weeks for all the instructors and students alike. If you'd like register next spring keep an eye out for the spring posting. 😀

Kal Fly Fishing club is at the Village Green Mall April 4th, 5th, and 6th demonstrating fly tying, talking about the clu...
04/04/2026

Kal Fly Fishing club is at the Village Green Mall April 4th, 5th, and 6th demonstrating fly tying, talking about the club and fly fishing in the area, as well as selling raffle tickets. Come on down and say hi. 🙂

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