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he vast and ruggedly beautiful Peace region is situated in British Columbia’s north east corner. It stretches from Tumbler Ridge in the south to PEACE FISHING 2016 Publisher Sean Simmons Production: Kathy Buhler, Eric Pinfold, Jamie Svendsen, Alison Warner Contributors: Kevin Dergez, Jason Hooper, Brian Smith, Brian Landry, Bryan Webster, Cory Koenig, Lorence Forsberg, Steve Hewitt, Urs Schildknecht.

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the Yukon border in the north.

We have profiled 21 lakes and one river in this guide, most of them clustered around the triangle of Chetwynd, Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.

The Fort Nelson area has incredible waters as well. We have featured five lakes here, all of them along (or near) a A n n o u n c i n g highway for easy access. the new Angler’s Atlas app!

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e g i n ning in the Rocky Mountains, the Graham River flows east across 187 kilometres of rugged terrain to join the Halfway River west of Fort St. John. This remote river is known for its arctic grayling, bull trout and rainbow trout.

Trout and grayling fishing can be productive, though keep in mind the quota limits for bull trout and arctic grayling. Dry flies to try are the Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators.

The arctic grayling fishery on the Graham River is considered among the best in the world.

There are numerous shore fishing opportunities. No specific regulations apply, however, please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for up-to-date rules and quota information.

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rom Fort St. John, head north along Highway 97 to 95 Mile turnoff. Turn left and follow this road to the confluence of the Graham and Halfway Rivers, at kilometre 57. A forest service recreation site is located here and has space for 12 sites and a boat launch. This site is accessible by two-wheel drive.

The road continues along the Graham River for another 10 kilometres or so, and only emerges at the river again at kilometre 103.

Also known as the Crying Girl Prairie, there is a small campsite located at the river. This is the farthest upstream you can go with a vehicle.

Access to the Christina Falls Trail is a few kilometres before the river, and should not be navigated by truck. Best travelled by quad, this trail leads to the spectacular

Christina Falls. Please note that the trail is quite steep in places; please exercise caution.

Small portions of the Graham River travel through GrahamLaurier Park, which is approximately 145 kilometres northwest of Fort St. John. The Halfway / Graham Forest Service Road provides the only motorized access to within 10 kilometres of the southeast corner of the park. This is true wilderness. Be prepared and exercise caution in the area.

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ndy Bailey Lake is a great choice for a weekend break, or to stop over on your Alaska Highway travels. The fishing is fabulous. As well, bird watchers and nature lovers will enjoy this quiet campground nestled in the boreal forest. It is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

The pike fishing is well worth the trip to Andy Bailey Lake. Fishing from shore or from a boat, fly fishers and gear fishers alike will enjoy the opportunities.

Cory Koenig from Webflyz BC, suggests that gear fishers can try any assortment of salt or freshwater spinners, lures, spoons and flatfish.

Fly fishers are in for a real treat on Andy Bailey Lake.

Koenig says that a 6 to 9 weight rod and line will work fine. If the pike don’t seem to be interested in surface offerings, get down to their depth with a sink tip.

Koenig notes that “pike love larger than they can swal-

low baits.” Gummy minnows, large fish and rodent imitations are very exciting to cast to pike.

“Poppers are a great floating fly that pike will smash on the surface!”

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rom Fort Nelson, head south on the Alaska Highway for about 31 km. Take the marked road turning left (east) and drive another 5 km to the Andy Bailey Provincial Park entrance.

There are 12 unserviced campsites here, and 8 tent sites near the beach. There is also a picnic and day use area and a boat launch. Only non-motorized boats are allowed. Please note that the campground is not recommended for large trailers.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 27 Hectares (67 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.5 metres (31 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 454 metres (1,490 feet) Survey Date • July 1954 Contour Units • Metres

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earhole Lake offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Yellow perch, burbot, rainbow trout, northern pike and suckers are all present in Bearhole Lake.

hatch, but don’t be afraid to experiment if something isn’t working.

One of the great challenges of fly fishing is to know enough about Targetting burbot can be reward- trout feeding patterns ing. Mainly considered best for and the insects ice fishing, burbot can be caught u p o n at other times of the year as well, when the water is cool.

They prefer deeper water, and will feed on anything available. Try trolling a spoon near the bottom of the lake, near rocks, roots or holes in banks. w h i c h Pike are another opporthey’re feeding. tunistic feeder, and can be Whichever pattern you use, try caught with a wide variety of to imitate your insect’s natural gear. Keep in mind that these are movements.

Many fly patterns strong, fighting fish, and a wire leader can be essential. Larger are versatile enough to mimic a lures will probably work best in variety of insects. mid-summer. Position yourself near weedy areas that will offer cover to the pike, who prefer to ambush their prey.

Fly fishing for rainbow trout is a great way to spend a day on Bearhole Lake. Leech and chironomid patterns are good to have on hand for any type of trout fishing. Try matching the

Heritage H w y (Highway 52), travel west along the Kiskatinaw Forest Service Road 20 kilometres. BC Parks reports that the Please note that there are trum- road in can be very slippery peter swans in the area. Please after a rain; please exercise caudo not approach the swans or tion travelling this road. their young, as they are easily There is a campground on the disturbed. west side of the lake offering campsites, toilets and a boat LAKE ACCESS launch. There is also a day use earhole Lake Provincial area and picnic facilities availPark is 25 kilometres east able. of Tumbler Ridge. From the © The Angler’s Atlas

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will wiggle on their way to the LAKE ACCESS surface to hatch. oot Lake is 64 km southMuch of the enjoyment of fly west of Dawson Creek fishing comes from learning on Highway 52. Access is these movements and perfect- 2wd. There is a Forest Service ing your technique.

Recreation Site for campers. A Gear fishers will have ample boat launch, tables and toilets opportunity on Boot Lake as and 12 campsites are available Both brook and rainbow well. Small lures in chrome at this usertrout are great for fly fish- and blue or chrome and red maintained ers. Worms, leeches, mayflies combinations can be great site. and caddisflies are all good choices for rainbows. choices. A Parachute Adams can work particularly well for Please consult the BC Fishing rainbows. Careys and Buicks Freshwater Regulations before heading are also good patterns to have out. on hand for Boot Lake. oot Lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout, making for some great fishing.

While fishing for brook and rainbow trout differs slightly, your gear does not need to be that specialized to catch these two species.

Early in the season, the main food source will be leeches.

Black, brown and maroon are good colour choices. As the season progresses, and as the insects start to hatch, you may need to do more investigating to determine what the fish are eating.

Also keep in mind that when casting and retrieving, you will want to imitate your insect’s natural movement through the water. For example, a caddisfly, or sedge, will swim straight up to the water surface, whereas a chironomid

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 25 Hectares (62 Acres) Maximum Depth • 6 metres (20 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,000 metres (3,281 feet) Survey Date • July 1984 Contour Units • Metres

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oulder Lake is an excellent family destination, a great place to introduce novice anglers and families with children to the quiet joys and basic tech-

niques of fishing. This small, picturesque lake is managed as a family fishing opportunity, and is stocked annually. Catch rates are high, encouraging for youngsters and beginners.

and dart in the water. They are designed to imitate small fish or simply act as an attractant.

Spinners are metal blades that attract fish by a spinning motion when the lure is retrieved or Boulder Lake is ideal for cast- trolled through the water. Below ing from the shore or from small the spinner can be various combinon-motorized watercraft, includ- nations of tackle — flies, spoons ing float tubes and pontoon boats. and hooks, dressed with natural or Good shore-fishing spots can be artificial bait. found along the southeast side Anglers can troll a variety of flies of the lake, and several points and lures, although motorized along the east shore are boats are not allowed on Boulder accessible by trail. Lake. Wet flies, Flatfish, Kwikfish T h e r e or gang trolls baited with worms is a shoal can all work here. along the Some of the lake’s most reliable east side of flies include Spratleys, Careys, the lake, Woolly Buggers (leeches) and which is a shrimp patterns. Check out the good place Angler’s Atlas website page for to start.

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Access from Chetwynd is via Hwy 29. Travel south from Chetwynd on Hwy 29 for 33 km, then turn right and travel 6.5 km on the gravel Dome Petroleum Rd. Take the right fork in the road and travel 11 km to the H2S sour gas pipeline. Make an extreme right and travel down the pipeline another .3 km to the old Forest Service Recreation site sign.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 15 Hectares (37 Acres) Maximum Depth • 16.7 metres (55 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,225 metres (4,019 feet) Survey Date • August 1989 Contour Units • Metres

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arbon Lake, a tiny lake just south of Williston Lake, is a beautiful little spot for lake trout and rainbows.

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“Work with small flatfish, and ake a few days to camp any of your smaller spinners and at the rustic Carbon Lake spoons,” he advises.

Recreation Site. There are just Carbon Lake is a great fly- a few campsites and a pit toilet. fishing lake, too. As it is quite Drive to the W.A.C. Bennett productive, there are some good Dam, cross the dam, and hatches throughout the season. follow the road. Keep to In early summer, try damselfly the left along the West nymphs. Leeches are always a Utah/Table Creek Road. good standard to have on hand. Turn right at the main Greens and browns may do well T-intersection onto the Johnson Creek Forest here.

Service Road and Hewitt suggests that there are drive for another several other lakes in the area 28km. that are definitely worth a visit, too. In particular, Wright Lake and Pete Lake are excellent little trout lakes, he says. These are both hike-in access, and worth the effort.

Another good choice is Dinosaur Lake, although please be aware that this lake is part of the reservoir and water levels can change dramatically in a very short time.

Bear in mind that the entrance can be rough and may require 4wd. There is a motor restriction of 10hp on Carbon Lake, and fishing is only permitted from May 1 to October 31.

Carbon Creek, visible from the road, is a five-to-10-minute drive past Carbon Lake.

Take the right fork and park at the bridge. This pretty little mountain creek is a tributary to Williston Lake.

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Charlie Lake J

ust north of Fort St. John, Charlie Lake offers an ideal combination of easy access, amenities and great fishing.

Angler ’s A t l a s m e m b e r Shakes2582 has written a report for a trip to Charlie Lake in June, 2014.

On June 8th we headed down to Charlie. We put in at Montney Park. The road into the park is a little rough. It is two wheel drive or car access when dry but if it has been raining the hill into the park can get quite slick. The launch itself leaves a lot to be desired when compared to the other concrete launches around the lake. It is a dirt launch with some large boulders scattered around it and a very shallow approach....

We headed immediately to the weedy shallows up North where the Jacks were likely to be, around the area where Stoddart Creek feeds the lake....

We figured that our best course of action was to head upwind some and wind drift into the shallow and weedy bays on either side of the Creek mouth. The first couple of drifts were unsuccessful, so

we let the drift extend until we bumped into the cat tails on the edge of the lake. In this very shallow (<2ft) we were able to pick up fish.

We got into the middle of huge schools of minnows of some sort, my guess was perch. None were longer than 2 inches.

We matched the

size of these minnows and started casting along the edges of the weeds and had some really great success. The Pike would get worked up into such a frenzy that the water would be boiling around us when the minnows were at their thickest....

The best success that we had was to wait until this frenzy was in full swing, right around the boat or at least very near to us. We would then pitch the fly out as far as we could on a Type III Sinking line and wait. The fly would settle into the weeds at the bottom of the lake, no more than two or four feet from the surface. Once the feeding frenzy started to slow and the pike had stopped blindly striking it was obvious that they started to settle into hiding spots awaiting the next swarm to swim by. At this point we would start

to slowly strip our minnow patterns in a very sporadic, injured action and almost every time one of us would sink into the jaws of a Pike. It was exciting to be near the wolves doing their thing, and although they were a little skinny, post spawn, they were still quite strong. Longest fish of the day measured out just shy of 28”.

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rom Fort St. John, head north on the Alaska Highway for about 10 kilometres. Charlie Lake is at the junction of Highway 29, and Mile 43 of the Alaska Highway.

There are two provincial parks on the shores of Charlie Lake.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,787 Hectares (4,416 Acres) Maximum Depth • 15 metres (49 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 694 metres (2,277 feet) Survey Date • June 1985 Contour Units • Metres

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here is some excellent fishing to be had at Chunamun Lake. What it lacks in size, Chunamun L a k e m a k e s up for in quality. Just north of

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Hudson’s Hope, this little lake can produce well on most trips.

Chunamun Lake is stocked with rainbows annually, and with ample habitat, the trout thrive here. Bryan Webster, Wildlife Biologist, says he fishes Chunamun Lake every year.

“The fish stocked there are surprisingly cooperative,” he says.

“In the spring just at ice-off and again in late fall I will use an indicator with a microleech pattern. Later I move to chironomids and emergers, then to caddis pupal imitations. At times when things are slow I will use a floating dragonfly pattern and a full sink fly line and work the shoal and dropoff areas,” advises Webster.

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ers will want to stick with smaller tackle. Try small flatfish, spinners and spoons. Steve Hewitt from Backcountry Sports in Fort St. John says that the weed area is a great place to start. As well, he suggests the drop off is a favourite location.

Angler’s Atlas member Shakes2582 has posted some pictures and trip reports for Chunamun Lake. See anglersatlas.com/lake/99855 for more.

Please note that there is a fishery closure between November and May on Chunamon Lake.

Consult the BC Freshwater Fisheries Regulations for up-todate information.

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rom Fort St. John, head north on the Alaska Highway for about 10 kilometres. Charlie Lake is at the junction of Highway 29, and Mile 43 of the Alaska Highway.

There are two provincial parks on the shores of Charlie Lake.

Beatton Provincial Park lies on the east side, while Charlie Lake Provincial Park borders the southwest shore. There are campsites available, a boat launch, and dayuse areas with basic amenities.

There is a playing field and children’s playground as well.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 43 Hectares (106 Acres) Maximum Depth • 6 metres (20 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 908 metres (2,979 feet) Survey Date • July 1984 Contour Units • Metres

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willim Lake is northwest of Tumbler Ridge. This deep, cold lake is home to many species of fish, and anglers will have no shortage of opportunities here.

the current. Grayling will often take to flies, as they feed almost entirely on insects. They will sit and wait for food, preferring to ambush their prey rather than Gwillim Lake offers a good deal of chase it. Try casting upstream and variety. The lake supports a good retrieve back with the current, lake trout fishery, while whitefish imitating natural insect patterns. and arctic grayling are also popu- Gear fishers may want to try spinlar choices for anglers. ners and small spoons. Copper The lake trout in Gwillim Lake and silver can be good can be an exciting challenge for colour choices.

Regulations before heading out.

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both beginner and experienced anglers. When going after lake trout, use big spoons and Rapalas, fishing the drop-offs.

Arctic grayling are another species present in Gwillim Lake.

These fish prefer moving water and will tend to feed with

This gear can also be used for targetting whitefish. These are predatory fish, and gear resembling small trout in colour and action may produce the best results. Whitefish will also feed on insects. Fly fishers may want to try mayfly patterns, however, have a look around and determine what else may be hatching.

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willim Lake is situated within Gwillim Lake Provincial Park. From Chetwynd drive south on Highway 29, 56 kilometers to the park. The turn will be on your left (east). The park contains 49 campsites and a boat launch, and facilities are wheelchair accessible.

Whitefish feed in shallower areas of lakes. Early spring or fall is the best time to target this species.

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retty little Heart Lake is a great retreat with great fishing. Heart Lake supports a thriving fishery, and has a nice little campground set amongst the protected area of Pine Le Moray Provincial Park.

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These trout can reach good sizes, and are fun to catch.

Many of the same hardware used for brook trout will work with rainbow trout. Small flatfish and spinners are good choices.

Spoons can work well in cooler Heart Lake is stocked with brook temperatures when the trout are trout, which are a great cloudy more actively feeding near the day choice, or if you are ven- surface. turing out early or later in the Brian Smith’s books are published day. Brook trout prefer the cooler

by Caitlin Press. Look for Brian’s temperatures, and Heart Lake is expertise and vivid writing style deep enough to provide the right in local bookstores. conditions.

Brian Smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, and Seasons of a Fly Fisher, says that brook trout are great eating, and that they’re sometimes challenging to catch. He refers to them as a “head down and dog-it-out” species, meaning that they don’t jump a lot; when they’re hooked, they tend to head down and pull.

to the campground on the left hand side of the highway. A short drive down this road will take you to the lake.

Heart Lake has a good campground with campsites and picnic tables. Pump water is available.

There is a day use area as well.

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“Brook trout will take minnow patterns year-round,” suggests Smith, and “they must be fished deeply on sinking lines. Brookies like colour: red, yellow, tinsel flies. Or troll a silver flatfish on a fly rod.”

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Good lures to have on hand for brook trout are small flatfish, or LAKE ACCESS spinners such as Mepps or Blue eart Lake is locatFox. Keep them small. Minnow ed about 80 kiloplugs can be good early season metres west of Chetwynd. choices for both brookies and From Chetwynd, rainbow trout, too. drive southwest Heart Lake is stocked with catch- along Highway 97. able sized rainbow trout as well. Watch for the sign

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Elevation (ASL) • 732 metres (2,400 feet) Survey Date • July 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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Inga Lake E

ach January, head out to Inga Lake for the High on Ice Fishing Derby. Fun, prizes and some great fishing are standard.

Year round, Inga Lake is a great family fishing spot. There are plenty of shore casting opportunities in the summer, and catch rates are high. Inga Lake has been designated one of the region’s Family Fishing Waters, and in 2013 was stocked with 10,000 rainbow trout.

Ice fishing is a great way to enjoy Inga Lake in the winter. Trout will prefer to feed in low light conditions, but are one species that can be aggressive feeders all year long. Please note: The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations note that Inga Lake has dangerous thin ice due to aeration. Exercise caution at all times, and only fish in designated areas.

Of course, summer fishing on Inga Lake is excellent, too. Young anglers may have good luck using small lures baited with worms or maggots. Standard flies such as microleeches and doc spratleys tend to do well in the lake.

Some other good flies to try just under the surface are a Prince Nymph, Carey Special or a Hare’s Ear. Dry flies such as a Parachute Adams or mosquito can also prove successful.

The lake is stocked with trout, which grow to the mid-size range.

Historically, the lake had been stocked with brook trout, however this program was not continued beyond 1996.

are 18 sites, mostly treed, and the site is accessible with 2WD. Note: This area has heavy industrial traffic.

Anglers should note a motor restriction of 10 hp.

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Inga Lake is northeast of Hudson’s Hope. From Fort St. John, head north on the Alaska Highway to Mile Mile 91, 75 km from Fort St. John. Turn left onto 170th Road (also known as the Oil Industry Road) and drive 3 kilometers along the gravel road. On the right is a BC Forest Service rec site with access to the lake.

The rec site has pit toilets and a boat launch.

There

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Jackfish Lake to fish for pike, though a windy day in midsummer may be just as productive. Pike often feed in lower light conditions, though not in darkness.

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ackfish Lake is a popular fishing spot just northeast of Chetwynd. Anglers will want to ensure that their gear is up to the challenge of this pike fishery.

Northern pike are an aggressive, predatory fish. Pike will hang out in the weedy areas of a lake to ambush their prey, which could be frogs, small shore animals, and other fish.

When targetting pike, it is a good idea to ensure your rod and reel are strong enough for this fighting fish. Pike can be heavy, and they can battle hard. A wire leader can be helpful, too.

Set yourself up in an area with underwater weeds or other structures that provide cover for the pike. Early spring is a good time

Fly fishers will also want to use heavier equipment. This is important not only to keep your equipment intact, but also because you want to land your fish with as Gear fishers will want to use little stress to it as possible. larger gear. Both Black is a good colour to have on spoons and spin- hand. Orange and yellow are also ners can be effec- popular colours for flies. Go big tive. Red and when possible, particularly midsilver are good summer. Smaller flies may work colour choices. better earlier on in the season.

Mepps and Blue Other than that, the sky’s the limit Fox spinners for flies that will attract pike. are standards Those that imitate prey fish are that can work good bets. in a variety of Please consult the BC Freshwater angling situa- Fishing Regulations before headtions. Try var- ing out. ious sizes and LAKE ACCESS colours.

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ackfish Lake is located approximately 15 kilometres northeast of Chetwynd. From Chetwynd, head north along Highway 29.

Take the road turning right (northeast), which is Jackfish Lake road.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 27 Hectares (67 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.5 metres (31 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 454 metres (1,490 feet) Survey Date • July 1984 Contour Units • Metres

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Klua Lakes (West and East)

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lua Lakes boast an excellent fishery for bull trout, grayling, and pike among other species. As well, Klua Lakes offer a world class pike fishery. Don’t expect to find modern conveniences here. This is true wilderness.

Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that flesh flies are a good choice for Klua Lakes, as are any baitfish flies.

If you’re going after

grayling, they will take an assortment of dry flies. For bull trout, Koenig suggests a floating white mouse or a stonefly nymph.

Lorence Forsberg from Wapiti Sporting Goods in Fort Nelson says that the pike get really big in Klua Lakes, and that a 35 lb pike has come out of there. He suggests a jig hook, a Five of Diamonds, a Red Devil and other big lures. On a cloudy day, try a 1/4 inch jig with a black or purple tail. Croks, Len Thompsons and black and white spoons are also really good choices for pike.

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uring the summer months, access is limited to hiking and horseback trails, as there is no road suitable for vehicle travel. In winter months, the trails are more suitable for snowmobiles.

Klua Lakes Protected Area is located east of the Prophet River and east of Mile 240 of the

Alaska H i g h w a y.

There are no designated roads; roads are designed for winter use only.

Access is via trails leading up Adsett Creek and via a northern trail from the Alaska Highway.

Snowmobile access is sometimes possible due to creek and beaver dam crossings or via float plane.

From Fort Nelson, head south to just north of Prophet River, at approximately KM 240. If you’re headed south, the pullout will be on your left (east). You can see the trail from the highway pullout. From there, follow the trail in approximately 35 km. There is no signage, however the trail is a deactivated logging and mining road, and is fairly easy to follow.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 508 / 880 Hectares (1,257 / 2,174 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12/10 m. (39/33 ft.)

Elevation (ASL) • 640 metres (2,099 feet) Survey Date • August 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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ome of the best walleye fishing awaits anglers who are willing to take the trouble to get here. Access is by quad or snowmobile only, and the low-pressure fishery will not disappoint.

Walleye in excess of 5 pounds have been reported here. Yellow seems to be the colour of choice for lures, and a five of diamonds may prove successful.

Lorence Forsberg from Wapiti Sports in Fort Nelson, says that Maxhamish also has a great fishery for pike and pickerel.

A number of lures will work well here,

including a white jig, and a white, green or yellow tail. On cloudy days he recommends using the darker colours, and black and purple can be the best choices.

Forsberg notes that anglers really need to pay attention to the snow load on the ice if you’re out ice fishing. Layers of slush, ice and water are called an overflow, hidden by heavy snow pack, where the ice can give way without warning. Anglers can quickly become swamped.

Follow the shoreline and don’t venture out too far. Wear warm clothes and ensure you have

some form of communication.

Forsberg notes that Maxhamish may have cell service, though anglers shouldn’t rely on it.

For more information about Maxhamish and other lakes in the Fort Nelson area, visit Wapiti Sports in Fort Nelson and talk with Lorence Forsberg and the helpful staff there.

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ccess to Maxhamish Lake is by quad or snowmobile trails only, 125 km north of Fort Nelson and 12 km off the highway. From Fort Nelson, head north along the Liard Highway (Hwy 77) to Km 110. Take the 77 Connector, go to KM 110, and turn right.

Go 10 km past Maxhamish Encana 110 Camp.

Follow the marked trail to the north end of Maxhamish Lake. This is about a 45 minute snowmobile ride.

Alternately, take KM 114 from the 317 Road, and go straight to the last well site.

Forsberg notes that this is about a 20 minute snowmobile ride, but he cautions that this route is passable only when the road is open.

For the best access information, please consult good local maps or stop in to Wapiti Sports in Fort Nelson and talk with the staff.

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oberly Lake is a large, deep lake between Fort St. John and Chetwynd. This is a popular fishing lake for pike and burbot, and there is a large provincial park on its southern shore.

Fourteen thousand juvenile trout were released into Moberly Lake at Spence Tuck Regional Park on May 13, 2014, as part of a six-year project launched in 2010 to recover lake trout in Moberly Lake.

The release is a partnership between the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource

Operations and the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. to help rebuild a declining lake trout population in Moberly Lake. This hatchery release is intended to be the second of three over the six-year period, with the goal of increasing the number of trout in the lake to at least 5,000 adult fish. Fourteen thousand trout were previously released in 2012.

Extremely low numbers of lake trout had been confirmed in

Moberly Lake - less than 400 fish - with overfishing and resulting poor survival rates being the main contributing factors.

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LAKE ACCESS Hatchery releases are a major rom Fort St. John, follow component of the Lake Trout Highway 97 north, about recovery program in Moberly Lake, but it is supported by a 11 kilometres, to the junction number of other key initiatives of Highways 97 and 29. Turn including harvest closures, sea- left (west) onto Highway 29 and sonal fishing closures, a fish tag- follow for about 110 kilometres reporting program, fish popula- to Moberly Lake. The highway tion monitoring, public outreach wraps around the north and eastand collaboration with local First ern shore, and the turnoff to the park is located shortly past Nations.

Moberly River Bridge at the east Please note: Fisheries biologists end of the lake. Turn right (west) ask that anglers please report onto the gravel road and follow tagged fish. Numbers and locations for about 3 kilometres to the park. of fish caught are a vital part of fish

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 2,943 Hectares (7,272 Acres) Maximum Depth • 42.7 metres (140 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 697 metres (2,270 feet) Survey Date • August 1959 Contour Units • Feet

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Muncho Lake

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uncho Lake, with its jewel-toned waters and stunning backdrop of snow capped rugged mountains will have you wondering if you should be reaching for the camera or the fly rod.

Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that fishing Muncho Lake “is one of the best experiences any angler would enjoy.”

Koenig emphasises choosing your flies carefully. “Presenting the proper fly will increase your chances substantially,” he says.

For Muncho Lake, try large mice, frogs/toads, saltwater poppers, and small slimy sculpins.

As well, Koenig suggests large bait fish flies that resemble northern whitefish or grayling.

Use 6 to 9 weight fly rod and line(s), with or without sink tips to achieve depth.

A good standard for Muncho is a baitfish fly. Koenig advises that baitfish flies in most colors will work, with emphasis on blue/white, red/white, and

yellow/white colour combina- LAKE ACCESS tions. Common aquatic insects in rom Fort Nelson Muncho Lake are stone flies and head west along the Alaska may flies, later in the summer is a Highway. Muncho Lake is at great time to use dry flies. approximately KM 681 of the Lake trout offer a great fishing Alaska Highway. experience. Try cloudy days, or There are a few different options low light periods. Large lures for accomodation at Muncho and flies work well for lake trout. Lake. There are two campgrounds Make sure your gear is heavy in Muncho Lake Provincial Park. enough to handle these lunkers; One is at Strawberry Flats at the the lake trout here are not small south end of the lake, and another and delicate. Spring and early is at MacDonald campground, summer may be your best times situated at about the mid-point of to fish Muncho Lake.

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There is an abundance of trails and hiking opportunities are endless. Moose, cariboo and stone sheep are frequent visitors. Take a look at the Northern Rockies Hiking and Motorized Trail Guide for more detail.

For great fly fishing tips and proven winners, visit Cory Koenig’s website at www.webflyz.com. Koenig has been fishing in British Columbia all his life, and is an expert fly tier.

Both offer seasonally available, unserviced campsites, a boat launch, pit toilets and a day-use, picnic area. Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Serviced campgrounds are available at both Northern Rockies Lodge. For full service restaurant, cabins, fuel, and hotel amenities, visit Northern Rockies Lodge, at Mile 462 of the Alaska Highway They can be reached at 1-800663-5269. © The Angler’s Atlas

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Muskwa Kechika Wilderness Area M

uskwa Kechika Wilderness Area is a vast region stretching over 6.4 million hectares in north east British Columbia. It is larger than many countries, and home to some of the best fishing in the world.

Unlike most of British Columbia’s waterways emptying into the Pacific, this region drains north into the Arctic Ocean. As a result it carries very different fish populations. Many species are only found in the Peace region, such as Arctic grayling, northern pike and walleye. And some of them can grow very big.

“We really do have trophy size grayling,” says Urs Schildknecht, owner of Northern Rockies Lodge on Muncho Lake. “A four pound grayling is not unheard of in our area.”

Why do they grow so big? His theory is that since the Muskwa Kechika is at the southern reach of the grayling range, the growing season is longer, allowing them to grow larger in size.

Schildknecht operates an air service from his lodge, and has explored many of the remote reaches of the Muskwa Kechika.

He takes his clients to some of the most pristine fishing destinations found anywhere in the world, which also happen to be some of the best fishing as well.

“South Gataga is outstanding for lake trout fishing and pike fishing. The lake trout fishing is at its peak from June first to about the 15th of July... and that’s when the pike fishing starts to kick in.

“I like to fish with light gear,” says Schildknecht, “[and] in these mountain lakes [the lake trout] don’t go that deep because the water stays very cold.

In other words, no big gear is needed to get the big fish.

Another g r e a t fishing destination is the Kechika River.

Since it has a relatively heavy silt load, Schildknecht recommends anglers find where clear running tributaries enter the river. That is where you will find good pockets of Arctic grayling and bull trout (formerly known as dolly varden).

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ost of the fishing destinations in this region are remote and fly-in only. However we have highlighted two locations that are accessible by road or by trail.

The first is Tetsa River which runs along the Alaska Highway.

Schildknecht says there are good populations of bull trout and Arctic grayling at many places along the highway.

“There are probably ten or fifteen miles of river that run parallel to the Alaska highway,” with a number of pull outs where anglers can park and reach the river. Look for

small pools where the fish will gather and rest.

“Most fishing is best with fly fishing,” says Schildknecht, “but you can [also] use a small Mepps spinner. Keep in mind that you have to have single barbless hooks if you fish any of the river systems up here.”

Another highlighted lake — Redfern Lake — is located within Redfern-Keily Provincial Park and is accessible by ATV. The park is roughly 80 km west of the Alaska Highway via trail systems. One trail follows Nevis Creek and the Besa River to Redfern Lake, and a second trail follows the Sikanni Chief River to Trimble Lake. Another trail links Trimble Lake to the Besa River, completing a loop.

Both trails a r e open to snowmobiles, horses, hikers, mountain bikes, and dog sleds; however, motorized ATV vehicles can only access the park via the Redfern Lake trail.

There are thouasnds of great fishing destinations in this one region. To learn more about them, contact Northern Rockies Lodge and learn more about the variety of experiences Muskwa kechika can offer anglers.

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N orth C ameron L ake

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orth Cameron Lake is a popular and easily accessible local lake right near Hudson’s Hope. Close to town, yet far enough away for a retreat, Cameron Lakes offer great fishing for all.

Many years ago, North Cameron Lake was stocked with walleye.

Now the lake is home to a naturally sustaining walleye population. These feisty cool water fish are a treat to go after.

You’ll want to get near the bottom when you’re targetting walleye, as they prefer to feed in the depths. Look for structure as well, something that is no problem in North Cameron Lake. Particularly in the winter, walleye will hold near the dropoffs in the lake.

picnic area. Also try your luck moving into the south end. Here the water is not as deep, but there is ample habitat and cover for foraging fish.

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rom Hudson’s Hope, head south along Highway 29 for approximately 29 kilometres. There are turn-offs into the campground and picnic Other species in North Cameron area.

Lake are rainbow trout and Cameron Lake is one of whitefish. Small flatfish and the few lakes that offers spinners are good choices for good swimming during the targetting rainbow trout. Spoons summer months. A favoucan work well in cooler tem- rite for locals, it does not peratures when the trout are allow motorized vessels, so more actively feeding near the provides a more relaxed and surface. tranquil atmosphere. The park Remember that motorized boats are not permitted on Cameron Lakes. Take a paddle along the east side of the lake, near the

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ne Island Lake is considered one of the angling jewels of northeastern British Columbia, both for its spectacular scenery and its big fish.

The lake is stocked annually with rainbow and brook trout. In 2015, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocked 5,000 rainbow trout and 5,000 brook trout in One Island Lake.

When targetting rainbows, it can be useful to know that there is a good sedge hatch in early July. Muddler minnows, Woolly Buggers and Doc Spratleys can all be productive fly patterns.

Brook trout can be attracted using spinners with Flatfish, Panther Martin lures or Dick Nite spoons.

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ensure your gear is being used optimally. Trolling too fast can make some spoons spin, while going too slow can make some spinners wobble.

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rom Dawson Creek head south on hwy 2 for about 30 kilometers. Turn right (southwest) at the community of Tupper and follow the gravel road for another 30 kilometers.

The gravel road is rough in spots and may be more difficult to navigate in wet weather. One Island Lake Provincial Park, located on the southeast shore of the lake, has a boat launch and vehicle accessible campsites. Camping is available on a first come first served basis.

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 158 Hectares (390 Acres) Maximum Depth • 10.7 metres (35 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 897 metres (2,943 feet) Survey Date • July 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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ood sized trout are just one of the attributes that make Quality Lake an attractive family fishing spot. As one of the region’s Family Fishing Waters, it is a great place for children or beginners to practise and test their skills.

Every spring Quality Lake is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout. In 2015, Quality Lake was stocked with 1,500 such trout. In the nutrient-laden waters of this lake, the trout grow large quite quickly, which makes for a superb opportunity for anglers of all ages.

Trolling is a great way to cover a lot of distance in a relatively short amount of time.

Try trolling around shoal and drop off areas.

A wide variety of hatches occurs throughout the season. Black, green or red doc spratleys can be good produce r s .

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Brook trout are also present in Quality Lake. Troll slowly through cool water and try small lures such as a Panther Martin or a small Len Thompson. Black leeches, damsel flies and dragon flies are good fly choices.

Early mornings and later evenings are the best time to go after brook trout, as this is when they are most active. They prefer cool water in the 10 to 12 degree celcius range. If you’re trolling, try to get your fly or lure down to this level. Spring is the best time of year to go after brook trout.

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rom Tumbler Ridge follow the Heritage Highway north for about 7 kilometers. Turn right on the Bearhole Lake Road, just before crossing Quality Creek.

Follow Bearhole Lake Road about 6 kilometers to the culvert crossing at the lake’s outlet.

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very year, rainbow trout are stocked in Stewart Lake, west of Dawson Creek, and in 2015, 2,500 rainbow trout were released. For Stewart Lake, the trout are Pennask, which are a large strain of rainbow trout from Pennask Lake in the south.

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The Pennask strain, ideal for lakes with a diverse insect population, are well-suited to small lakes such as Stewart. They can grow quite large feeding only on insects.

They are known for their jumping ability and are most active at dusk.

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

There is a 10 horsepower limit in place for Stewart Lake.

Also, visit the Stewart Lake page to share your tips, videos and When targetting these fish, try map markers: www.anglersatlas. trolling flies such as red or green com/lake/101309. Here you can doc spratleys. Leeches may also check out the report from Gord at be a good choice. flyguys.net and, if all goes well, If you are learn from his mistakes! matching your LAKE ACCESS flies to an rom Dawson Creek, head west emerging insect, along Highway 97 for approxit pays to know the patterns of imately 48 kilometres. Turn right the insect you (north) onto the Stewart Lake are imitat- Forest Service Road. Travel ing. For along this road approximately 27 example, kilometers to the Forest Service d a m s e l Recreation Site on the west side flies emerg- of the lake. A short trail from the ing will head site leads to Stewart Lake. The straight up and access road is suitable for 2 wheel then to the water’s drive, however may be rough in edge, while dragon wet weather. flies will head for the Please keep in mind, that as Gord edge before swimming from flyguys.net reports, active up the water column. gravel hauling and other indusStewart Lake is quite trial activities has created many shallow, and fishing new roads, and deactivated others. during the mid-summer Ensure you have good maps and can be challenging. Be good communication devices. creative with your choice of lures and flies, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 28 Hectares (89 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.5 metres (25 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 887 metres (2,910 feet) Survey Date • August 1986 Contour Units • Metres

Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Base Map ©Province of British Columbia.

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hile shallow, Swan Lake supports a great fishery, though not for trout. Instead, this lake is a prime walleye and pike lake. As well, yellow perch and burbot reside here.

Walleye make for good fishing, and Swan Lake is easily fished from shore or by boat.

Boating will provide access to bigger fish, however young anglers may have just as much fun casting from shore.

When going after walleye, a rubber jig (a hook with a weighted head) and night crawlers can be consistent producers.

Brian Landry from Corlane Sporting Goods in Dawson Creek says that anglers will want to keep their jigs small.

Fishing for pike can be an exciting challenge as well. Pike prefer rocky points, shoals and cover, and will often go after bright colours. Brian suggests larger jigs for pike fishing, and don’t forget a wire leader. Good spoons to try would be a Len Thompson yellow and red Five of Diamonds spoon. Crankbaits, spinners and plugs can also be effective for pike.

Announcing the new Angler’s Atlas app! Download free for iOS and Android. Our app features a new groups option, as well as your favourite web site functionality. Save maps, create Crankbaits can yield markers, share with friends! good results as well, either casting or troll- LAKE ACCESS ing along the rom Dawson Creek head shoals. Walleye south on Highway 2 for 35 will become kilometres, then follow the signs more active as for Swan Lake Provincial Park. the weather warms, Turn left (east) on the gravel making Swan Lake a road, then right at the first 4 way good mid-summer des- stop. The gravel road is about tination.

4 kilometres and is accessible Please note that Swan with a 2 wheel drive vehicle.

Lake is now catch-and- Swan Lake Provincial park release only for wall- offers 42 campsites and basic eye. Please consult the facilities, along with a good BC Freshwater Fishing sized boat launch. © The Angler’s Atlas Regulations for more information.

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 600 Hectares (1,482 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.6 metres (25 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 726 metres (2,381 feet) Survey Date • June 1985 Contour Units • Metres

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apiti Lake, a hike-in treat, is large and deep, with absolutely stunning scenery. The snow-peaked mountains provide the backdrop to this breathtaking lake. The fishery here gets very little pressure due to its remote location, and can reward anglers with large bull trout.

Wapiti Lake is home to bull trout.

Once thought to be the same species as Dolly Varden, bull trout are distinguished by their larger, flatter heads. Please bear in mind that bull trout are a blue-listed species, and special regulations apply throughout the Peace Region.

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Brian Smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, says that bull trout tend to inhabit the coldest, most remote lakes and streams.

approximately 19 km and follows the north side of the Wapiti River and the shores of a few smaller lakes. A view of Wapiti Falls can be achieved by following a short 200 metre trail off the main trail at LAKE ACCESS kilometre 7. Be sure to bring your apiti Lake Provincial Park camera as the scenic views are is located about 60 km plentiful. south of Tumbler Ridge in the Onion upper portions of the Wapiti River Lake is drainage. It is accessed via the located Wapiti River Forest Service Road. further Follow this road to kilometre 29 along the and turn right onto a road that trail, up a leads to an old well site. The very steep trail starts at the southwest portion of corner of this site. the trail.

The trail is There a r e campsites along the trail and at the lakes. Bear in mind that there are no services, and campers must be prepared to be entirely self-sufficient. Please ensure you have good maps and stick to marked trails.

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Peace Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2016 highlighted GENERAL ZONE B RESTRICTIONS Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Zone B, all year.

Bait ban: applies to all streams of Zone B, all year.

Fin fish: (as defined on page 9 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis, under “Rules on Bait Usage”) may not be used as bait in any waters of Zone B. Set lining: is not permitted in Zone B. IMPORTANT: Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2015-2017 season: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations ZONE B DAILY CATCH QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 2 lake trout • 1 bull trout NOTE: Bull trout may only be retained from Oct. 16 to Aug. 14. These fis may only be from the Liard River watershed (or other specified waters) and only 30-50 cm in length. See below.

And you must release: • Rainbow trout of any size from streams, May 1 to June 15 • Lake trout under 30 cm • Lake trout of any size, Sept.15 to Oct. 31 • Bull trout from the Liard River watershed Aug. 15 to

Oct. 15, and from the Peace River watershed all year (See tables for exceptions) Arctic grayling: 2 (none under 30 cm and only 1 over 45 cm) And you must release: • any size, May 1 to June 15 • all from Williston Lake and its tributaries Burbot: 5 Goldeye: 10 Inconnu: 1 Kokanee: 4 (none from streams) Northern pike: 3 (only 1 over 90 cm) Walleye: 3 (only 1 over 70 cm) And you must release: • all from streams, April 1 to May 15 Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) Yellow perch: 5

TABLE LEGEND See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.  Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p.87 of the 20152017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis) * Including tributaries

Please Note: Provincial wide regulations also apply. Download the complete regulations to view these rules. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations

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Peace Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2016 highlighted ANDY BAILEY (Jackfish) LAKE BEATTIE LAKE

7-48 7-57

BELCOURT LAKE

7-19 7-20

No powered boats No fishing Nov 1- Apr 30 Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

BOULDER LAKE  BURNT RIVER* CAMERON LAKES CARBON LAKE

7-22

No powered boats; situated at the head of Boulder Creek

7-22 7-31 7-31

CECIL LAKE CECILIA CREEK CECILIA LAKE

7-33 7-19 7-19

CHARLIE LAKE

7-33 7-35

Release all fish; artificial fly only See North and South Cameron Lakes No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout daily and possession quotas = 1 (none under 30 cm) Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No powered boats Closed all year No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Walleye daily and possession quotas = 3; northern pike daily and possession quotas = 3 See Chunamun Lake

BOOT LAKE 

“CHINAMAN” LAKE  CHOWADE RIVER* CHUNAMUN LAKE 

7-43 7-35

CLEARWATER CREEK CLEARWATER LAKE

7-31 7-31

DENETIAH CREEK DENETIAH LAKE DIMSDALE CREEK DIMSDALE LAKE DINOSAUR LAKE (Reservoir Below W.A.C. Bennett Dam)

7-52 7-52 7-19 7-19 7-31

FERN LAKE

7-42

GETHING CREEK* GWILLIM LAKE HALFWAY RIVER HEART LAKE 

7-31 7-21 7-34 7-22

INGA LAKE 

7-34

JOHNSON CREEK* KAKWA LAKE

7-31 7-19

KAKWA RIVER LETAIN LAKE

7-19 7-52

LIARD RIVER WATERSHED (see map on page 72 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis) LOWER BLUE LAKE

7-53

MOBERLY LAKE MONKMAN LAKE

7-31 7-21

MUNCHO LAKE MURRAY RIVER NORTH CAMERON LAKE

7-51 7-21 7-31

7-21

No fishing upstream of the Horseshoe Road bridge, Aug 15-Oct 15 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Release all fish No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Release all fish, May 1-Oct 31 No fishing July 1-July 15 Bait ban Closed all year Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook Closed all year from W.A.C. Bennett Dam to 100m south of Gething Creek, and between the anti-vortex dyke and Peace Canyon Dam* No trout/char under 25 cm (release all bull trout); single barbless hook No fishing June 1-July 15 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban Closed all year Lake trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm or over 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing from confluence with Peace River to boundary sign approximately 5 km upstream, March 1-June 30 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 35 cm) Electric motors only Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

Closed all year No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm) Closed all year No fishing within 100 m of sign at outlet, May 15-July 31 Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single hook Bull trout release from all lakes & streams, Aug 15-Oct 15 Bull trout daily and possession quotas = 1 (none under 30 cm or over 50 cm) from all lakes & streams, Oct 16-Aug 14 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Bull trout daily & possession quotas = 1 (none under 40 cm or over 60 cm), May 1-Aug 14 Bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Sept 15-Oct 31; lake trout release Nov 1-Sept 14 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Bull trout daily and possession quotas = 1 (none under 40 cm or over 60 cm), May 1-Aug 14 Bait ban, single barbless hook Lake Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm and only 1 over 60 cm); single barbless hook Arctic grayling release from Kinuseo Falls to signs about 2 km downstream No powered boats

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ONE ISLAND LAKE  PEACE RIVER

7-20

See ice hut warning, page 72 of the 2015-2017 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis

7-31

Kokanee daily quota = 4 Arctic grayling EXEMPT from the May 1-June 30 release Closed all year between Peace Canyon Dam and Hwy #29 bridge;

PINE RIVER* RADAR LAKE RAINBOW LAKES

7-32 7-20 7-52

ROBB LAKE SIMPSON LAKE

7-57 7-31

SOUTH CAMERON LAKE

7-31 7-32

No fishing from mouth of Halfway River to boundary signs approx.5 km upstream and 5 km downstream, March 1-June 30

Release all fish upstream of the Hasler Road bridge No powered boats No fishing within 100 m of sign at outlet, May 15-July 31 Rainbow trout daily & possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single hook Bull trout daily quota = 1 (any size) No fishing in lake Nov 1- Apr 30; tributaries closed all year Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

Protect B.C. Waters from 7-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) 7-32 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

SUNDANCE LAKE  & QUAGGA ZEBRA MUSSELS SWAN LAKE 7-20 Walleye daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm) STEWART LAKE  STONY LAKE

TUPPER RIVER

7-20

No fishing within 100 m below outlet weir at Swan Lake Walleye release WAPITI LAKE 7-19 Bait ban, single barbless hook WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone B) 7-31 No rainbow trout under 30 cm 7-36 See mercury warning page 67 in Region 7A of the 2015-217 Freshwater Fishing Synopsis, and definition of “stream mouth” on page 96 in the Provincial Regulations Arctic grayling release* Zebra and quagga mussels are propeller blade Bull trout daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm or over 50 cm), Oct 16-Aug 14 shaped freshwater mussels that up within to 30100 m of sign at outlet, May 15-July 31 WOLVERINE LAKE 7-52can reach No fishing mm in size. They are not yet in British Columbia and Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single hook pose a serious threat to native species and fisheries in our lakes and rivers.

Protect BC Waters from Zebra & Quagga Mussels

Live mussels attached to boats, other watercraft and recreational equipment can easily be transferred from one body of water to another. Mussel larvae can float undetected in water in bait buckets, livewells, pumps and bilges Once introduced, zebra and quagga mussels are very difficult to eradicate and costly to remove. They threaten native species and fisheries, and increase maintenance costs of hydroelectric, domestic water, industrial, agricultural and recreational facilities.

Practicing CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY is key to stop invasive mussels from entering B.C. CLEAN off all plants, animals and mud from your boat and equipment (e.g. boots, waders, fishing gear). Use available power washing stations.

DRAIN onto land all water from bait buckets, livewells, pumps, motor, bilges, and remove drain plugs.

DRY all items completely before launching the watercraft into another body of water.

CHECK HIDING SPOTS FOR INVASIVE SPECIES:

PROP ANCHOR

DOCK BAIT LINES BUCKET

Live mussels attached to boats, watercrafts and recreational equipment can easily be transferred from one body of water to another. Mussel larvae can float undetected in water in bait buckets, live-wells, pumps and bilges.

Practicing CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY is key to stop invasive mussels from entering BC.

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WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

info@acehighresort.com

(250) 456-7518

www.acehighresort.com

ANAHIM LAKE RESORT

jam@lincsat.com

(250) 742-3242

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT

markchipman61@hotmail.com

(250) 481-1100

BIG CREEK LODGE

jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com

(250) 394-4831

www.anahimlakeresort.com www.barneyslakesideresort. com www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT

bonanza@bcinternet.net

(250) 395-3766

www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH CARIBOO RIVERS FISHING ADVENTURES CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS

howdy@cariboocountryinn.com

(250) 620-3434

www.cariboocountryinn.com

mooring@uniserve.com

(250) 991-8114

www.caribooriverfishing.com

adventures@chilcotinholidays.com

(250) 238-2274

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT

info@cottonwood-bay-resort.com

(250) 593-2345

CRAZY BEAR WILDERNESS LODGE CROOKED LAKE RESORT DEERHORN CREEK OUTFITTERS EAGAN LAKE RESORT

info@crazybearlodge.com info@crookedlakeresort.ca info@deerhorn.ca eaganlake@bcinternet.net

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EAGLE ISLAND RESORT

info@eagleislandresort.com

(250) 593-4301

www.eagleislandresort.ca

ELYSIA RESORT

rainbow@elysiaresort.com

(250) 243-2433

www.elysiaresort.com

ESCOTT BAY RESORT

escottb@xplornet.com

(250) 742-3233

www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT

holiday@fawnlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4654

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KOOTENAYS

Equipment Rental

(250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

www.kayanara.com

KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE

info@fishtheswing.com

(971) 275-2269

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

www.kimsquitbay.com www. kokaneebayfishingresort.ca www.loonbayresort.com

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE M&M'S FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

www.lowerdean.com

chrismccaffrey1@gmail.com

(604) 710-6686

www.skyhilodge.ca

info@marigoldresort.com

(250) 459-2579

www.marigoldresort.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

www.moosehavenresort.com

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(877) 718-2200

www.nllodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

PONDEROSA RESORT PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES/ECOTOURS RAINBOW RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

www.ponderosaresort.com

adventure@pynateeah.com

(866) 299-9100

www.ecotours-bc.com

stay@rainbowresort.ca

(250) 397-2422

www.rainbowresort.ca

REYNOLDS RESORT

reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca

(250) 397-2244

www.reynoldsresort.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT

fish@sheridanlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4611

www.sheridanlakeresort.com

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

www.sheridanlake.com

SILVERTIP LODGE

info@silvertipheliskiing.com

(778) 208-7044

www.silvertipheliskiing.com

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS

fish@stewartslodge.com

(250) 742-3388

www.stewartslodge.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE

info@ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

(250) 395-7302

www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

info@elkriver.ca

(250) 423-7239

www.elkriver.ca

KOOTENAY WILD

richard@bckootenaywild.com

(250) 229-4725

www.bckootenaywild.com

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.nuktessli.com

www.reeladventuresfishing. com www.stmaryangler.com

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Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

BABINE LODGE BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE

info@babinelodge.com

(250) 697-2310

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

www.babinenorlakes.com

alicewilliams@damdocax.com

(250) 877-6075

www.damdochax.com

FINGER LAKE WILDERNESS RESORT

FingerLake@xplornet.com

(778) 785-1114

www.fingerlakeresort.com

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

info@bulkleysteelhead.com

(877) 846-9153

www.bulkleysteelhead.com

GLACIER GUIDING

jbritton73@icloud.com

(250) 877-1994

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

NADINA LAKE LODGE

nadina@shaw.ca

(250) 695-6788

www.loveburnslake.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION

info@nechakolodge.com

(250) 412-2665

www.nechakolodge.com

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@ookpiklodge.com

(250) 697-2502

www.ookpiklodge.com

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE SILVER HILTON STEELHEAD LODGE

gelmgmt@shaw.ca brian@silverhilton.com

(250) 503-0060 (250) 877-9252

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

SUSKEENA LODGE

sustutriver@gmail.com

(250) 566-1407

www.silverhilton.com www.steelheadvalhallalodge. com www.sustutriver.com

(250) 567-4929

www.tachicklakeresort.com

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN

Equipment Rental

www.LDair.ca www. moberlylakemarinaandresort. ca

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@tetachucklodge.com

(403) 799 4652

www.tetachucklodge.com

VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING

info@vantineguiding.com

(250) 695-6677

www.pondosybay.com

7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH

cabin@guestranchbc.com

(250) 378-2616

www.guestranchbc.com

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT

larryprovencal@shaw.ca

(250) 377-7615

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

www.beaverlakesresort.com

CAVERHILL LODGE

marlene@caverhilllodge.com

(250) 672-9806

www.caverhilllodge.com

CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT

chataway2010@gmail.com

(250) 378-0105

www.chatawaylakes.com

CHUTE LAKE RESORT

info@chutelakeresort.com

(250) 493-3535

www.chutelakeresort.com

CIRCLE 'W' HI HIUM FISHING CAMP

mbendzak@hotmail.com

(250) 373-2636

www.circlew.com

CORBETT LAKE LODGE

admin@corbettlake.ca

(250) 378-4334

www.corbettlake.ca

DEE LAKE RESORT

deelake@shaw.ca

(250) 212-2129

www.deelakeresort.com

DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH

reservations@douglaslake.com

1-800-663-4838

www.douglaslake.com

HEADWATERS FAMILY CAMP

headwatersbc@yahoo.ca

(250) 864 4486

www.headwatersbc.com

HI HIUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

hihiumlk@gmail.com

(250) 459-2306

IDABEL LAKE RESORT

info@idabellakeresort.com

(250) 765-9511

www.idabellakeresort.com

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT

info@johnsonlakeresort.com

(250) 434-4111

www.johnsonlakeresort.com

LAMBERTON'S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT

info@knoufflake.com

(250) 578-8155

www.knoufflake.com

LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE

info@littlefort.com

(250) 677-4366

www.littlefort.com

MABEL LAKE RESORT

admin@mabellakeresort.com

(250) 838-6234

www.mablelake.com

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

meadowlake@xplornet.com

(604) 629-9860

www.meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT

info@milehighresort.com

(866) 371-2606

www.milehighresort.com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP POSTILL LAKE LODGE

nehalliston@yahoo.ca d.erdely@telus.net postilllake@xplornet.com

(250) 677-4209 (250) 768-5538 (877) 623-6982

www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT

info@rochelake.com

(250) 828-2007

www.rochelake.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 674-8494

www.starlakefishingresort.com

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

www.surreylake.com

www.barelakelodge.com

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BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2016 Camping/RV

TH. OK.

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

PHONE

VANCOUVER COAST MTN

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT

paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

www.tunkwalakeresort.com

WENDEGO LODGE

info@wendegolodge.com

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

VANCOUVER ISLAND

Equipment Rental

BC SPORTFISHING GROUP

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

www.bcsporfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING & FISHING CO.

fishing@bentrods.ca

(604) 794-5976

www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS

info@bonchovy.com

(604) 763-5460

www.bonchovy.com

ERIK'S ANGLING ADVENTURES

erik@flyguidebc.com

(604) 556-4807

www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE

office@fraserriverlodge.com

(604) 786-1210

www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

ROBERTSON SPORTFISHING

owenrobertson@shaw.ca

(604) 617-6529

STS GUIDING SERVICE

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.pittriverlodge.com www.robertsonsportfishing. com www.guidebc.com

BEAR COVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING

info@bearcovecottages.ca

(877) 949-7939

www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN'S BAY RESORT

marina@brownsbayresort.com

(250) 286-3135

www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE

hidcl@island.net

(250) 956-3916

www.hiddencovelodge.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT

heli@nimmobay.com

(250) 956-4000

www.nimmobay.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

www.ruggedpointlodge.com

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN

mustardfishing@gmail.com

(250) 203-7564

www.ramblingfisherman.com

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2015 Peace Trout Stocking Report Released

Waterbody Name

Latitude

Longitude

Species

BEAVER

BOOT BOOT BORROW PIT # 1 BORROW PIT # 2 BORROW PIT # 4 BORROW PIT # 8 BOULDER CHUNAMUN HEART INGA IVER

58.58 55.11 55.11 58.8 58.13 54.41 58.30 55.20 56.10 55.29 56.36 55.19

-123.10 -120.27 -120.27 -122.40 -122.37 -122.41 -122.42 -121.39 -122.10 -122.33 -121.38 -122.11

RB EB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB EB RB RB

500 5000 3500 500 500 500 500 1500 2500 2000 10000 1500

MOOSE

55.16

-121.12

RB

2515

ONE ISLAND ONE ISLAND PETE QUALITY STEWART SUNDANCE WRIGHT

55.18 55.18 55.49 55.6 55.57 55.42 55.53

-120.16 -120.16 -122.8 -120.53 -121.9 -121.23 -122.29

EB RB RB RB RB RB RB

5000 5000 1200 1500 2500 2500 1000

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

LT

Lake Trout

RB

Rainbow Trout

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