Rainbow Trout found in our local waters can be largely divided into three different strains: Pennask, Blackwater and Fraser Valley, and are stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. The Pennask strain has long made the Kamloops area famous due to their aerial acrobatics, and ability to make long runs; this combination provides ample excitement for a fly angler.

Blackwater and Fraser Valley strains each have their own unique qualities. Fraser Valleys are often stocked in lakes that are prone to occasional winter-kill, as their ability to put on weight in a rapid manner is unparalleled. Blackwaters are unique in the sense that they will feed on insects, but also have predacious qualities and will feed on shiners and small bait fish.