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he Cariboo region is a diverse landscape, reaching from the temperate rainforest of Bella Coola across the Chilcotins to the deep lakes in the Cariboo Mountains. One common thread across this vast landscape is great fishing.

CARIBOO CHILCOTIN FISHING 2015 Publisher Sean Simmons Production Co-ordinator Kathy Buhler Contributors: Marilyn Berglund, Paul Burgoyne, Dave and Becky Carswell, Jan and Dan Coates, Les Freer, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Lewis Johnson, Bruce Kamstra, Barbara Lincez, Jim McKitrick, Dave Mingo, Bob Monk, Alycia Mutual, Rick Passek, Julian Patenaude, Merry Regehr, Vicky Roy, Sherry Shaw, Brian Smith, Mike Youds.

Consider a cluster of lakes in this guide from the southeast corner of the region, around Hwy. 24 and 100 Mile House. Hwy. 24 is a well-known route to anglers and is often referred to as the “fishing highway.” Bridge and Sheridan Lakes are two favourite destination lakes along this route and have several types of accommo-

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dations to choose from. Dozens of smaller lakes dot this area and are great for small boats.

There are a few lakes located near the town of Quesnel, including the world famous Dragon Lake, known for producing big rainbow trout. Another famous waterbody, Quesnel Lake, is the deepest fjord lake in North America and has incredible fishing as well.

A few lakes from the Chilcotin are also included in the guide this year—Chaunigan, Anahim and Puntzi Lakes.

Four lakes near Williams Lake are featured in the

guide. They are Bootjack, Owen, Tyee and Big Lakes. You can also visit our website where thousands more B.C. lakes are profiled.

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nce again in 2015 is a complete listing of all members of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Cariboo region, updated for 2015. We also included fish stocking information for the lakes in this region.

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nahim Lake is relatively shallow and very productive. The lake is basically a widening of the Dean River, which is world renowned for its steelhead fishing. Anahim Lake’s many weedy areas make it a perfect habitat for insects, and thus for fish as well.

Some of the best fishing is

near the inflow and the outflow.

But if you head out with a fish finder, you can spot fish throughout the lake. During the warmest months, anglers should try the deeper sections of the lake.

Most lures and fly patterns work well in this lake. A few popular patterns include the Royal Coachman, Doc Spratley and Tom Thumb.

Most of the fish range from one

to two pounds with a few catches at five pounds.

Check out the “follow” feature on the Angler’s Atlas website!

Now members can follow their favourite lakes, and be notified whenever new information is posted. Visit www.anglersatlas. com for details.

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nahim Lake is located on the eastern edge of the Coast Mountain Range in the heart of the Chilcotin. The town of Anahim Lake is situated at the south end of Little Anahim Lake.

Road travellers can reach the town of Anahim along Hwy. 20, about 325 kilometres west of Williams Lake.

Little Anahim Lake has a small campsite that can accommodate two vehicles, and is an excellent picnic stop.

There are several accommodation options available in the town and along the lakeside at one of the resorts. Please contact the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association at (800) 6635885.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 595 Hectares (1,470 Acres) Maximum Depth • 4.3 metres (14 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,083 metres (3,553 feet) Survey Date • June 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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everal species of fish reside in Big Lake, including rainbow trout, burbot, lake trout (char) and kokanee. In 2014, 60,000 kokanee were released into Big Lake from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.’s fish stocking program.

Trolling and lure fishing are the most common techniques for Big Lake, though flyfishers do well, too. Gang trolls or Wedding Rings produce well.

Fly fishers may want to try a green Doc Spratley, a black Woolly Bugger with a little bit of gold ribbing on it or a leech pattern in black with red and olive colours.

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ig Lake Community Association has been holding an annual fishing derby in June for more than 20 years. Any

profits from the derby go towards helping the community.

Derby organizers discourage anglers from targeting lake trout. To help minimize the impact on the lake trout fishery, the derby awards a prize for largest rainbow trout.

There is a small campsite on the north side of the lake. There is also public lake access on the south side. Silverhorn Lodge is located on the south side.

Anglers, please note that there is a lake trout quota on Big Lake. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for information before heading out.

Add your tips, photos and fishing reports for Big Lake to our lake page at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/99656.

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ig Lake is northeast of Williams Lake. The most common route is outlined below.

From Williams Lake, follow Highway 97 south to 150 Mile House and turn left (east) onto Horsefly Road. Follow this road for about five kilometres to Likely Road on the left (north). Continue along Likely Road for about 30 kilometres to Big Lake.

There are well-marked signs pointing the way to the lodge and community hall.

Travellers looking for more information about the lodge can visit them online at www.silverhornlodge.com.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 578 Hectares (1,428 Acres) Maximum Depth • 40.8 metres (134 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 821 metres (2,694 feet) Survey Date • July 1960 Contour Units • Feet

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Bootjack Lake down to about 15 feet deep. A fish finder can be very helpful finding the depth at which the fish are located.

Be sure to check out the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information.

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ootjack Lake is a great lake for fishing rainbow trout and kokanee. This small lake is popular with families and a great place for beginners to test their skill.

Bootjack Lake is considered one of the region’s family fishing waters.

These are lakes that are relatively easy for children and beginners to fish. They are generally easy to access and have simple regulations.

Have a look at the Angler’s Atlas webpage for Bootjack Lake.

Members can contribute stories, photos, tips and more. See w w w. a n g l e rsatlas.com/ lake/99715.

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Standard flies and lures will work well in Bootjack Lake. Try trolling a Wedding Ring, following the 20-foot contour interval around the lake (see map).

As summer warms the surface water, the fish will generally move to deeper, cooler sections of the lake. Try using a small sinker on the line to get the lure

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ootjack Lake is located northeast of Williams Lake and can be reached a few different ways.

From Williams Lake, follow Highway 97 south to 150 Mile House, and turn left (east) onto Horsefly Road. Follow this road for about five kilometres to Likely Road on the left (north). Continue along Likely Road for about 60 kilometres to MooreheadBootjack Forest Service Road on the right (south). Turn here and continue for about nine kilometres to Bootjack Lake.

There is a recreation area on the northern shore of the lake, which has five vehicle units and is RV accessible.

The recreation area, which also has a boat launch, is popular in summer and autumn.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 268 Hectares (662 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17.7 metres (58 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 984 metres (3,228 feet) Survey Date • July 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Bowron Lake Willow Leaves are popular lures, especially with a worm. Monk likes to use a 52 Buick for fly fishing.

The fish move around the lake quite a lot, so while cruising, watch for areas where they are rising.

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owron Lake is one of several lakes that make up Bowron Lake Provincial Park, known around the world for its first class canoeing circuit. Although less known for the fishing, the lake has many species of sport fish and supports a reasonable fishery.

Bob Monk, from Willis Harper Home Hardware in Quesnel, says Bowron Lake can be a great fishery for bull trout—a catch and release fishery.

“The bull trout target the sockeye and kokanee fry coming down streams,” says Monk. He suggests anglers try anything flashy with a quick retrieve.

He also suggests targeting the mayfly hatch in late June and early July. Wedding Bands and

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owron Lake is approximately 120 kilometres east of Quesnel.

Follow Highway 26 past

the town of Wells. Just before reaching the town of Barkerville, Bowron Lake Road appears on the left (east) side of the highway.

Turn here, and continue for nearly 30 kilometres along a well-maintained gravel road to Bowron Lake Lodge.

The resort enjoys a panoramic view of the lake and nearby glacial mountains. To learn more, visit their website at www.

BowronLakeLodge.com.

Bowron Lake Provincial Park has 25 campsites accessible by vehicle. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and

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there is a boat launch. If you are planning to canoe the circuit, reservations are required, and you can visit B.C. Parks website, at www.bcparks.ca, for further information.

Surface Area • 1,011 Hectares (2,498 Acres) Maximum Depth • 63.4 metres (208 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 912 metres (2,992 feet) Survey Date • July 1979 Contour Units • Feet

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Bridge Lake B

ridge lake is dotted with islands and shoals, providing a diversity of fishing holes to explore. It has good fishing for rainbow trout, kokanee and burbot.

Dave Mingo, local angler, has good advice for anglers taking advantage of the spectacular mayfly hatch on Bridge Lake: he suggests that anglers looking to tap into a hatch “look for what’s hatching [near the surface], and watch

for the birds.”

The birds are great indicators of hatch activity. Mingo says he will look for birds around shoal areas—telltale signs that a hatch is in action.

His preferred mayfly pattern is a pheasant-tail nymph. He recommends anchoring close to the hatch and using a cast and retrieve method with the pheasanttail nymph. A slow sink line is preferred.

Members of the Angler’s Atlas have posted some beautiful pictures of Bridge

Lake. Have a look, and while you are there, post your own stories, tips and reports. Visit www. anglersatlas.com/lake/99739.

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ridge Lake is located along Highway 24, which wraps around its southern shore. Bridge Lake Road North wraps around the rest of the lake.

Moondance Bay Resort is on the northwest corner of the lake.

From Highway 24, turn north onto Bell Road, at the western end of the lake. This road turns into Johnstone Road, and in a few short minutes you will arrive at Moondance Bay.

Bridge Lake Provincial Park is at the opposite corner of the lake and has 13 vehicle accessible campsites and a concrete boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,371 Hectares (3,388 Acres) Maximum Depth • 47 metres (154 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,133 metres (3,717 feet) Survey Date • September 1952 Contour Units • Feet

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Canim Lake

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gold/yellow-eyed Flatfish, or a silver/blue Flatfish is also popular for Canim Lake.

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anim Lake is a large, deep lake nestled along the western edge of the Cariboo Mountains. Several species of fish inhabit these waters, including kokanee, rainbow trout and some giant lake trout.

Fishing during the peak summer heat is usually best in deep water where the temperature is cool.

Anglers can still find some good fishing in shallow waters, but it is usually limited to the late evening and early morning, when the surface water has cooled.

Kokanee are best fished with smaller gear, and red and yellow colours seem to be standard attractor colours.

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Among fly fishers, waterboatman patterns are popular in the fall, when these insects become quite active. These bugs can be a major food source for the fish.

Rainbow trout will generally feed on waterboatmen as the insects swim down the water column after visiting the surface for air. It is important to mimic this natural migration from the surface to the bottom.

Try using a waterboatman pattern with a sinking line and long leader.

Cast the line, and as it disappears under the surface, it will pull the fly under the water. When this happens, start to retrieve the line using short, quick pulls to reproduce the swimming motion of this bug.

Canim Lake is nice well into the fall. Anglers can find some good fishing in deeper waters. As the weather cools off after the summer heat, outings can become more productive.

Canim Lake was stocked in the past, both with rainbow trout and kokanee. The stocking program for this lake ended in 1998 and the fishery in Canim Lake has been self-sustaining since then.

Check out the Angler’s Atlas website for some great tips and hotspots for Canim Lake: www. anglersatlas.com/lake/99795.

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rom 100 Mile House, follow Highway 97 north to Canim Lake Road and turn right (east).

Follow this road for about 35 km to the southwestern tip of the lake.

The road continues north along the western shore of the lake. A second road, Canim Lake South, winds along the southern shore to Mahood Lake.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 5,611 Hectares (13,864 Acres) Maximum Depth • 208.5 metres (684 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 772 metres (2,533 feet) Survey Date • June 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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Chaunigan Lake C

haunigan Lake, well-known for its plentiful rainbow trout, is located in the Nemiah Valley of B.C.’s Chilcotin region. It is nestled among spectacular mountains and pristine wilderness, and this breathtaking scenery complements the fabulous fishing.

The lake has large shoal areas and extensive weedbeds near the shore.

The wild strain of rainbow trout is known for its great fight.

Chaunigan Lake Lodge promotes fly fishing opporuntities for the lake, and their website showcases several fly patterns.

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gan.com and click through to their fishing page to find the link to these flies.

Chaunigan Lake is home to a good population of

insects, leeches and shrimp. Fly fishers will have no shortage of productive patterns to try. The caddis hatch is considered excellent.

The fishing on Chaunigan Lake is good all season long with the best times being between June and September.

The water is cool due to the high elevation, which means that this lake does not suffer from the summer doldrums.

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rom Williams Lake, follow Highway 20 west for 85 kilometres to Hanceville and turn left (south) onto Taseko Lake Road, also referred to as the 900 Road, towards Nemaiah Valley (72 km).

There are plenty of road signs along the way. When you get to Vedan Lake, turn right. Drive between Vedan Lake and Elkin Lake and proceed up the hill to Chaunigan Lake Lodge (7 km), which is located at the north end of the lake.

The lake also has a forest recreation site with six vehicle units and cartop boat launch. Access requires 4WD, and visitors should note the site is frequently windy.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 461 Hectares (1,139 Acres) Maximum Depth • 51.2 metres (168 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,493 metres (4,898 feet) Survey Date • September 1973 Contour Units • Feet

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ach year, the Deka Lake Volunteer Fire Department holds a family fishing derby on B.C. Day long weekend.

There are three top prizes awarded for the largest rainbow trout, kokanee and lake trout. There are also many more prizes available, including the Don and Marion Traill Trophy for the largest lake trout.

The event usually runs from dawn to dusk on the Saturday, and from dawn to 2 p.m. on the Sunday. Also worth noting is that each year, there is breakfast and a BBQ. Check local information for further details on tickets and weigh-in locations.

Deka Lake is great for fishing rainbow, lake trout and kokanee, and is stocked with rainbow and kokanee. In 2014, 135,000 kokanee and 60,000 rainbow trout were stocked in the lake.

Julien Patenaude, local angler, offers some tips for fishing Deka Lake. He notes that kokanee prefer red, especially flourescent.

He recommends a flourescent red Spratley or a Kokanee Special.

Patenaude suggests a size 7

or 8 Flatfish when going after lake trout, and that they can often be found at the big end of the lake. He says that “pretty much anything” will work for rainbow trout, and in particular a black Spratley.

Other recommended lures for kokanee are a Willow Leaf and a Ford Fender as well as a red Wedding Band with worm.

Try fishing these lures in about 20 feet of water. For the lake trout try using a black Flatfish.

Other great lakes in the area are Horse, Fawn, Watch and Green Lakes. A short trip further east provides access to dozens more.

Travel with some standard lures and flies that can work in many of these lakes, and you will be prepared wherever you drop a line.

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Metal, silver, and red and gold colour combinations are good to have on hand, and Doc Spratleys, Willow Leafs and Ford Fenders are good allaround producers.

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eka Lake is east of 100 Mile House. Follow Horse Lake Road about 30 kilometres to Mahood Lake Road on the left (north) side.

Four kilometres along this road is Burgess Road on the right (east).

The firehall and derby site are located on the left, about halfway to the lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,153 Hectares (2,849 Acres) Maximum Depth • 101 metres (332 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,113 metres (3,652 feet) Survey Date • August 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Dragon Lake D

ragon Lake is located on the outskirts of Quesnel. It is fished by anglers from around the world and is renowned for the large rainbow trout it produces.

In the early spring, casting towards the shoreline into the reed beds is a great way to catch some of the largest rainbow trout, says Prince George author, Lewis Johnson.

reed beds. Johnson suggests trying a micro-leech, chironomid or shrimp pattern. The fly can be left dangling right out in front of the reed outcroppings to be intercepted by the feeding trout.

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insects from the reed stalks and hiding in the maze of vegetation,” says Johnson.

Johnson suggests that anglers study the reed beds and look for small paths and bays along the outline area of the reeds. Fish feed along and just inside the reed beds and marl patches. Strike indicator fishing, also referred to as fishing with a bobber, is an effective technique for fishing the shallow

here are two popular access routes—one through Robert’s To learn more about fly fishing Roost RV Park, and another pubB.C.’s central interior lakes, visit lic boat launch on the eastern Lewis Johnson’s website: www. shore.

TheChronicFlyFisher.com.

From Quesnel, head south along Bruce Kamstra, local angler, Highway 97 to Quesnel-Hydraulic says that his preferred colours are Road (east). Follow this road as it olive or black with red tinsel. He wraps around the north-eastern often fishes leech and minnow shore of Dragon Lake. Watch for patterns, and sometimes chirono- the public boat launch along the mids with a strike indicator. “I like right side of the road (west). any dry fly that is dark with a flash of red, or a weighted nymph on Robert's Roost RV Park is found my dry line so that I’m just below at the end of Gook Road, which meets Highway 97, two km before the surface,” Kamstra says. the Quesnel-Hydraulic turnoff.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 225 Hectares (556 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.9 metres (26 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 595 metres (1,952 feet) Survey Date • May 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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ishpot Lake is a short drive west of Nazko and has a good fishery for Blackwater rainbow trout. Along with the great fishing is a family-friendly resort.

Fishpot Lake Resort was featured in Canadian Living magazine as a great family fishing destination.

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ollow the Nazko Road west of Quesnel, about 90 km to the Marmot Lake Campground.

Take the first left (west) onto the Bazaeko FSR and continue for 15 km to Fishpot Lake Resort. There Vicky Roy, co-owner of Fishpot are signs Lake Resort, says that the fish- pointing the ing is awesome and that people way. often take their limits. She says gear fishers will succeed with At the resort, basic Wedding Bands. She notes children can that the preferred colour seems to fish off the dock or change from year to year. explore For fly anglers, Roy says that t h e Black Mollies and nymphs work a d v e n best or anything that looks like a t u r e mosquito. “Special tip: our fish p l a y tend to like basic little garden ground. worms. We have tried buying dew T h e worms, red worms and various resort has other bait, but their favourite is a eight log basic garden worm!” cabins and When asked about productive a campground, spots on the lake, Roy suggests, available at very reason“I don’t think we really have a able rates. To learn more, visit specific spot that’s a better fishing their website: area. As we tend to tell the guests, www.FishpotLakeResort.com

Quick Facts Surface Area • 87 Hectares (215 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11.5 metres (38 feet)

kilometres past this turnoff.

‘it’s a lake and they’re in there To get to the recreation site, con- NOTE: At three kilometres, there somewhere ... that’s part of the tinue towards the resort. Four is another fork. Keep right (west). game of fishing!’” kilometres past the campground, turn left (south) onto another arm of Bazaeko FSR. The site is 10

Elevation (ASL) • 1,021 metres (3,350 feet) Survey Date • July 1989 Contour Units • Metres

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Green

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reen Lake is named for the alluring colour of its water and is a popular vacation lake in the summer. The lake is long and deep, perfect for summer recreation. Green Lake has everything from horseshoe pits to hiking.

Trolling is the most popular type of fishing in Green Lake. Some rainbows have been reported up to ten pounds, but anglers are more likely to catch one in the one- or two-pound range.

There is a stocking program in place for Green Lake, though the lake’s popularity for other recreational pursuits can mean that angling is best earlier in the morning or later in the evening.

Head down to the south end, in the shallower bay areas or along the west side past the culvert, where the shoreline is more rugged.

Anglers may succeed with black or silver Hotshots, or small microleeches in black or olive. Dark colours seem to work well in Green Lake. Other lures to consider are Flatfish, again in darker shades.

Consider the first weekend in June for a great event on Green Lake.

The Watch Lake/Green Lake Resort, guest ranch, and business association host their annual fishing derby. The derby takes place

Lake on both Green Lake and Watch Lake. The derby has live entertainment, a concession and great prizes.

Visit www.cariboovacations. com/derby for more information.

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rom 100 Mile House, head south along Highway 97 to 70 Mile House. Turn left (east) onto Green Lake Road, and the southwest shore of the lake is 17 km from 70 Mile House.

Green Lake Provincial Park has several campgrounds around the lake. Sunset Campground is located on the southern shore, off of South Green Lake Road. On the northeast shore is Emerald Bay Campground—located along Green Lake Rd.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 2,760 Hectares (6,820 Acres) Maximum Depth • 36 metres (118 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,069 metres (3,507 feet) Survey Date • July 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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ach year, large numbers of kokanee and rainbow trout are released into Horse Lake. In 2014, 120,000 kokanee and 50,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Horse Lake. Anglers targeting kokanee may find that a few tricks will produce results.

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the kokanee and rainbow. A Ruby Eye Wobbler can work well, too. At around 12 inches or so, add a Glowhook with bait such as maggots, Powerbait or shrimp.

Lake trout respond to black and white combinations. Try a #4 Kokanee seem to prefer red and Coyote spoon in black and white, silver or pearl colours. Try troll- sometimes with blue on it as well. ing a small spoon, such as a Max Various colours of Buzz Bombs Imperial in hot pink and fluores- can work, or try a Canoe spoon in cent red. Kokanee prefer feed- black and white, or blue. ing on zooplankton, which are The map of Horse Lake shows small creatures such as copepods underwater structure, but can and Daphnia. Therefore, anglers sometimes miss small shoals. The should keep the lures and bait map below is no exception and small — corn kernels are popular. one of the shoals is missing.

Another trick is to troll in S-curves. Vary your speed every The shoal is in the southwestern so often, but generally keep it area of the lake. If you bring this slow. Many lures and flashers map into your local tackle shop, work best at slow speeds. Vary they can help find the shoal for your depth according to the time you. of year, going deeper during the LAKE ACCESS warm summer months. This is rom 100 Mile House, folespecially true for kokanee, which low Horse Lake Road east prefer water in the 10 C range. about eight kilometres. Cariboo Horse Lake is a popular ice fishBonanza Resort offers accomoing destination, known for its dations and a boat launch. Visit big winter catches. Many really their website at www.cariboobobig lake trout come out of Horse nanza.com for more information.

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Ice fishers may want to try a Williams Wobbler in various silver combinations to go after

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Howard Lake or black body.

Leeches in general, and black or olive micro-leeches in particular, can work well this time of

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oward Lake is a popular recreation lake and offers anglers some great fishing—especially with chironomids. The best time for this is between mid-May and early June.

Chironomids are some of the first to emerge. Fly fishers should experiment with these patterns using a strike indicator (small bobber).

Try fishing through the narrows, as the water depth and sediment are ideal habitat for chironomids. A good colour to try is black with red ribs. If black and brown patterns are not working, try light green.

Another good pattern to try is a white conehead with a green

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House near Canim Lake.

Follow Highway 97 north to the Canim Lake Road turnoff.

Continue along this road, past Forest Grove to Canim Lake Road South (roughly twelve kilometres beyond Forest Grove).

Follow Canim Lake Road South (also

Popular lures lately are Lyman Lures, and #2 sized Kwikfish in a #80 or #87 colour.

Howard Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., and in 2014, 18,000 trout were released in the lake.

The lake has a speed restriction of 10 hp. Remember to check the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

NOTE: The map of Howard Lake was originally surveyed in 1964 and the surveyors missed the island out from the recreation site.

The last leg of the trip is along a rough road with steep sections. It is passable with 2WD, though conditions can be challenging in wet weather.

The forest recreation site is located at the west end of the lake and has 18 vehicle units, a boat launch, tables and toilets.

The recreation site is also a popular starting point for hikers and quad riders who use oward Lake is located the many trails in the area. northeast of 100 Mile

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referred to as t h e 8100 Road) roughly eight kilometres to Howard Lake Road and turn right (east).

Quick Facts Surface Area • 167 Hectares (412 Acres) Maximum Depth • 35.7 metres (117 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 943 metres (3,094 feet) Survey Date • October 1964 Contour Units • Feet

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Marmot Lake M

armot Lake is part of the Nazko River watershed west of Quesnel. It is a popular fly fishing lake. The lake is stocked every autumn with fall fry, releasing 10,000 fish annually.

Some anglers report rainbow trout up to 20 inches long, but be prepared for a challenge, as this lake can frustrate even the most dedicated angler.

Brian Smith, fly fisher, author and photographer, deems Marmot Lake a very high-quality fishery despite, or perhaps because of, its challenge to anglers.

Smith notes that the hatches are “superb.” Caddis, chironomid and mayfly hatches are definitely worth watching for, and the many shoals are home to gorgeous, large trout. Try the shoals at the north and south ends.

In the heat of the summer, Smith suggests working the deep section just out from the

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boat launch. Try leech and shrimp patterns with a #3 sink line and go deep.

Smith showcases his knowledge of fly fishing local lakes in his book “Fly Fishing B.C.’s Interior,” available at bookstores. He also published a new book called “Seasons of a Fly Fisher.” Watch for it in local bookstores.

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rom Quesnel, follow the route marked West Quesnel, which will take you west across the Fraser River.

At the end of the bridge, follow

the sign saying “Nazko,” turning to the right.

Follow this road for about 88 km, until you meet the Nazko General Store. The lake is located across from the store.

The community of Nazko maintains a campground on the northern shore of the lake.

There are plenty of campsites available. This is a great location for a base camp, as there are other good fishing lakes close by, including Bishop (Brown), Crater and Fishpot lakes.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 54 Hectares (133 Acres) Maximum Depth • 16 metres (52 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 850 metres (2,789 feet) Survey Date • August 1978 Contour Units • Metres

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he beginning of summer marks another beginning—the annual sedge hatch in lakes of the Cariboo. Owen Lake is a great place to try sedge patterns. From mid-June to midJuly, this hatch provides fly fishers with some great fishing on a wet or a dry fly.

Paul Burgoyne, a former fishing guide, offers some tips for anglers wanting to try fly fishing this hatch. For dry flies, he suggests using the Mikulak Sedge pattern. “Cast it down and let it sit for a couple of seconds, then skim it along the surface by pulling it towards you,” says Burgoyne.

He says the key to hooking these fish is not setting the hook until you feel the fish pull on the line.

“When they’ve got it in their mouth and they are starting to head down, that’s when you set the hook. If you set it before that you’ll pull it

right o u t of their mouth.”

A popular wet fly pattern is Chan’s Freshwater Sedge Pupa.

When fishing a pupa pattern, go to the shoal/drop-off area. Use a sinking line. Cast and let your line sink to near the bottom. Then pull the line (retrieve) in a manner that imitates the swimming motion.

Make several, quick, 10 to 20 cm pulls in a row. Then pause. Repeat this pattern of pulls and pauses until the fly is near your boat.

Reports are that Owen Lake is best suited for boats with motors and not canoes or pontoons.

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Quick Facts turn right (north) onto Stum Lake Road. Owen Lake is roughly 40 km from the highway turnoff. Access to Owen Lake is from a side road (RositaFir FSR) on the right (south) side.

A few kilometres from the turnoff, there is a small side road leading to the lake, where a small boat can be launched.

Surface Area • 280 Hectares (691 Acres) Maximum Depth • 18 metres (59 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,202 metres (3,944 feet) Survey Date • June 1989 Contour Units • Metres

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Puntzi Lake

Bands, a n d include flashers as their top-producing lures. Consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information.

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untzi Lake is a great place for a getaway. This large, deep lake offers excellent fishing and varied accommodation options.

Both rainbows and kokanee inhabit these waters.

Merry MacMath from Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort says that spinning and trolling are the most popular methods of fishing this lake. Anglers should get out early, before the water warms up, or bring their fishfinders and a downrigger. Popular lures include a Willow Leaf with Wedding Band and worm, as well as the Len Thompson 5 of Diamonds lure.

Jan and Dan Coates from Woodland Caribou Resort echo the suggestion to use Wedding

Keep an eye out for the endangered white pelicans in the spring and summer, and trumpeter swans later in the fall. Please do not approach these birds.

Merry MacMath notes that the pelican locations are changing somewhat. As of last year, 2014, many pelicans are now nesting on the island on Puntzi Lake. Boaters are asked to stay 100 metres from the island shore. More information is available at the resorts on the lake.

Watch for information about the popular Puntzi Lake Fishing Derby, to be held from July 2-4.

MacMath says the cost is $20 per person, and there are cash prizes for men and women, including prizes for largest kokanee, largest trout, and largest overall fish.

The derby is a great time for everyone, and a wonderful chance to get out and enjoy the fishery on Puntzi Lake.

Contact Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort at kokaneebay@gmail. com, or visit their website at www. kokaneebayfishingresort.ca.

Also, visit Woodland Caribou Resort at www.woodlandcaribouresort.ca. Any of the resorts around the lake will be able to provide information and sell derby tickets.

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rom Williams Lake, follow Highway 20 west, about 65 km past Alexis Creek, to the turnoff to Puntzi Lake. Turn right (north) and follow this road for about 11 km until you reach the western shore of Puntzi Lake.

Along with the resorts along the lake, there is a forest recreation site off the main road that is RV accessible. The site has six vehicle units and a cartop boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,706 Hectares (4,215 Acres) Maximum Depth • 44.2 metres (145 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 955 metres (3,133 feet) Survey Date • July 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Quesnel Lake Q

uesnel Lake, located among the Cariboo Mountains, offers some of the finest wilderness experiences in the world.

The lake has three arms, each with a unique story to tell. The north arm has sandy beaches and an ancient cedar forest. The east arm has Fjord carved rock walls with spectacular waterfalls. The west arm stretches to the town of Likely, where the lake drains into the Quesnel River.

Quesnel Lake is great for both lure and fly fishing. Gear fishers can try trolling slowly

along t h e shoals of the east arm with an apex. The bays of the west arm also offer some of the best trout fishing in the province.

Fly fishers will want to stop in at Elysia Resort for one of their tailor-made flies. These will suit anglers of all skill levels.

Beginners may want to try black leech patterns and egg-sucking leeches in flashy pink colours.

There is no off time for Quesnel Lake. Each month of the season can bring exceptional rewards

and huge trout. May can be one of the best times to explore this gem, as the angling pressure is low and the fish are hungry.

Later in the summer, the many creek mouths offer opportunities for fish going after salmon eggs. The drop-offs are good places to stake a spot.

Those exploring Quesnel Lake may want to consider hiring a guide

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ollow Highway 97 south to 150 Mile House and turn left (east) onto Horsefly Road.

From here, there are two primary access points to Quesnel Lake —along the Horsefly Road or the Likely Road.

The Likely Road is f i v e

kilometres from the Highway 97 turnoff, and leads to the town of Likely at the westernmost extent of Quesnel Lake. to make the most of the trip.

A guide can help find the best fishing spots and gear, which is useful for beginners and experienced anglers alike.

The friendly and helpful staff at Elysia Resort can set you up for all your trip needs. Visit www.

ElysiaResort.com or call (250) 243-2433 for details.

The Horsefly Road meets the town of Horsefly and then passes by several gravel roads leading to access locations along the southern edge of the lake.

When driving to Elysia Resort, turn right at Clarke’s Store in Horsefly, cross the Horsefly River, and follow the gravel road for 42 kilometres (26 miles). The route is well-marked.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 27,013 Hectares (66,748 Acres) Maximum Depth • >600 m. (>2,000 ft.)

Elevation (ASL) • 729 metres (2,392 feet) Survey Date • March 1977 Contour Units • Feet

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heridan Lake is well known for its sedge hatch. During this hatch, usually between midJune and mid-July, the fishing can be spectacular.

Dave and Becky Carswell from Sheridan Lake Resort report that “the last few years, around the beginning of June to the third week in June, has been exceptional, and if you have the right color chroni you will have success.”

Right from ice-off, the Carswells say that trolling a leech is an excellent

choice. “Try black with a little red, olive with a little red, and later on we switch to lures such as Lyman plugs or jointed j-7 Rapalas.”

Trollers should use a lead line or sinking fly line with long leaders.

Sheridan Lake is frequently stocked with rainbow trout using several strains of fish. This extensive stocking program helps sustain a trophy trout fishery in Sheridan Lake. Rainbow trout more than 10 pounds are caught regularly, with some anglers sharing stories of rainbows over 20 pounds.

Keep an eye out for the spring Fly Fishing Championships, hosted by the BC Fishing Resorts Outfitters Association. See www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101206 for more information.

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rom 100 Mile House, follow Highway 97 south to Highway 24 and turn left (east). Continue to the town of Sheridan Lake, about 30 kilometres to Sheridan Centre at the northwest corner of the lake.

There are several accommodation options around the lake, including Sheridan Lake Resort. See www.sheridanlakeresort.com for more information.

To learn more, contact the South Cariboo Visitor Info Centre at (250) 395-5353.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,639 Hectares (4,050 Acres) Maximum Depth • 35 metres (115 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,115 metres (3,658 feet) Survey Date • June 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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Snag Lake

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Fishing Regulations refer to a different Snag Lake, located northeast of 100 Mile House.

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nag Lake is a hotspot for brook trout and has been called the best brook trout fishery in the Cariboo. Although the best fishing for brook trout is in the winter and spring, Snag Lake is a consistent producer year-round, with good mid-summer and ice fishing results as well.

Snag Lake is fairly shallow and can be weedy. Do not let this deter you. The bays provide good habitat and coverage and are great places to start. Head into the bays, anchor and cast from there.

Greens, orange and black are good colour choices for Snag Lake.

Leeches, dragonfly patterns and

green Wo o l l y Buggers are all useful to have on hand. Try fishing these flies near the bottom, and experiment with the speed of your retrieve.

Snag Lake is best fished by anchoring and casting. Because it can be weedy, trolling is not effective. If you are trolling, try to stay fairly close to the middle of the lake where the water is somewhat clearer and easier to get through.

Snag Lake offers tremendous ice fishing and can reward those anglers who can locate the trout.

Try a glow hook and jig with a worm or shrimp.

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nag Lake is west of 100 Mile House. There are several backroads that will take anglers to the lake. Only one route is profiled here.

From 100 Mile House, follow Highway 97 north, about eight kilometres, to Tatton Station Road, on the left (west) side.

Continue along this road for about 25 kilometres, and keep to the left (south) as the road forks at this point. Snag Lake is located another twelve kilometres along this road, on the left (east) side.

There is a small forest recreation site on the lake, although it is not suitable for trailers. A carry-down boat launch is also located at the Freshwater site.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 91 Hectares (225 Acres) Maximum Depth • 7.3 metres (24 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,171 metres (3,841 feet) Survey Date • July 1987 Contour Units • Metres

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et ready for the Sulphurous Lake Volunteer Fire Department Fishing Derby, which is traditionally held in August each year.

The derby takes place at Sulphurous and Hathaway Lakes. Each year, prizes are awarded. Bring your kids and cameras as fire trucks will be on display.

Refreshments and lunch are available.

Tickets are usually available at Sulphurous Lake Resort, Moosehaven Resort, Hathaway Resort and from any executive member.

Sulphurous Lake is known for crystal-clear water and great fishing. Several species of fish reside in this lake including rainbow trout, lake trout, kokanee and burbot. Both kokanee and rainbow trout are stocked by the B.C. Freshwater Fisheries Society. Some anglers report catching rainbow trout up to five pounds.

Kokanee fishing can be an

exciting challenge. They are particular about their food and water temperature preferences.

Kokanee will feed on nymphs or insect larvae on occasion, but zooplankton (copepods and

Daphnia) are their major food source.

Lures and bait should therefore be small, and should imitate plankton’s colours and movements. Red and pearl or silver are good combinations to try.

In spring and fall, try slowsinking or floating lines.

Weighted lines are best suited for mid-summer to allow you to reach the cooler depths.

Trolling with spoons can be an effective technique for rainbows. Metal or silver colours seem to do well in Sulphurous Lake, and red and gold combined with nickel or brass are

good choices.

Please note the change in the lake trout fishery: the lake trout daily quota is now one. Lake trout must be released October 1 to November 30th.

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rom 100 Mile House, follow Horse Lake Road east to Mahood Lake Road. Turn left (north) and about six kilometres from the turnoff, the road meets the southwest section of Sulphurous Lake, wrapping around part of the lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 380 Hectares (939 Acres) Maximum Depth • 46.9 metres (154 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,116 metres (3,661 feet) Survey Date • August 1970

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en Mile Lake is well known for its provincial park, but also offers good fishing opportunities.

Bob Monk, a local angler, is on staff at Willis Harper Home Hardware. He fishes the lake often and says it is great for The lake has been stocked with both kokanee and rainbow trout. rainbow trout every year for Monk says the best time to fish several decades. Last year, this lake is in the spring. During 50,000 rainbow were released, the summer months, the fishas well as nearly 25,000 kokan- i n g can be slow, and he ee. recommends

going out in early morning or evening during this time of the season.

A popular techniqe for catching kokanee in Ten Mile Lake is trolling a small pink flasher with a spoon. Also try trolling with a gangtroll using a snubber.

Monk says the fly fishing on this lake is also great.

Early in the season, try chironomid and nymph patterns.

During summer and into fall, he suggests switching to a 52 Buick or leech pattern for best results.

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rom Quesnel, head north along Highway 97 about 12 km, and look for the turnoff to Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park. Access to the lake is through the provincial park and located just west of Highway 97.

The park is located on the eastern shore of this lake with three sandy beaches, a boat launch and numerous camping sites.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 243 Hectares (600 Acres) Maximum Depth • 21 metres (69 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 707 metres (2,320 feet) Survey Date • August 1958 Contour Units • Feet

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yee Lake is a popular fishing lake year-round, one of the best in the Cariboo. Spend some time appreciating the rugged beauty of the Cariboo, and enjoy spectacular fishing while you are at it.

these patterns.

Along with rainbows, Tyee Lake supports a good kokanee fishery.

These fish seem to key in on red colours, the flashier the better.

Troll slowly.

Several lures are popular, and include the Mickey Finn— which is quite flashy—small red Crokodiles, and small- to midsized Dick Nites. A one- or twoounce weight attached about two Two popular fly patterns feet from the lure is helpful to get for catching rainbow trout are your lure to the right depth. leeches and Woolly Buggers.

In the spring, the fish can be There are some good lunkers in caught near the surface, but as Tyee Lake, but they are down the lake water warms up it is deep. A chironomid pattern works good to have a fast sink line well all year long and can catch and get the fly down about 30 some big bottom fish. to 35 feet deep. If you do not Please note that there has been a have a fast sink line, a small change in the kokanee quota for split shot attached about six Tyee Lake. The daily limit for feet from the fly also works. kokanee is now 10.

Dragon and damselflies are great spring hatches. LAKE ACCESS The lake has a good cadrom Williams Lake, head dis hatch, and some good north on Highway 97 to flies during this time are a McLeese Lake. Take the Lyne Blue Wing Olive or Elk Hair Creek forestry road, located off of Caddis. Cast towards the ris- Highway 97, about 35 kilometres ing fish and gently twitch the line north of Williams Lake. The site on the surface near the trout. has a rough boat launch and nine For a damsel nymph pattern, vehicle-accessible campsites.

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cast out into deeper water from a shallow point. Again, olives and darker brown colours are good for

Quick Facts Surface Area • 308 Hectares (761 Acres) Maximum Depth • 43.3 metres (142 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 911 metres (2,989 feet) Survey Date • July 1960 Contour Units • Feet

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herry Shaw, owners of the former Tzenzaicut Lake Resort, says that the lake continues to be exceptional for anglers and hunters.

Tzenzaicut Lake and surrounding areas are worth the trip.

Tzenzaicut Lake is an ideal family destination, “where young people can actually catch fish,” Shaw says. She adds that the lake is a great place to get away to hear the sounds of the night.

The rainbow trout on Tzenzaicut Lake are fighter fish, notes Shaw.

They can be caught with “anything bright.” Anglers have had luck with shrimp patterns and green Spratleys. Oranges and yellows work well, too.

Tzenzaicut Lake is also known as Fish Lake, though not the same

Fish Lake where there is mining activity, Shaw emphasizes.

There are good fishing opportunities for wild stock rainbow trout, with the best fishing during spring, but fishing generally remains good until late July.

This lake is important for British Columbia’s fish stocking program for rainbow trout, operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Brood stock from this lake are used by fisheries staff for the eggs, which are then raised in provincial hatcheries and released into numerous lakes around the province.

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here are several routes that lead to Tzenzaicut Lake.

Only one route is described below.

From Quesnel, head west across the Fraser River, then follow Garner Road south to km 36 (marked) and turn right (west) onto 3400 Rd.

The resort turnoff is at km 48.5 (left) along the 3400 Road. From the turnoff, continue along this road about one kilometre to the resort. The recreation site turnoff is at Km 56 along the 3400 Rd., and is a large site accessible by most types of vehicles, including RVs. This popular site also has a boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 761 Hectares (1,880 Acres) Maximum Depth • 11.6 metres (38 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,139 metres (3,737 feet) Survey Date • May 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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Valentine Lake V

alentine Lake is known for its good fishing and healthy supply of rainbow trout. Each year , the lake is stocked with 10,000 rainbow trout yearlings of the Blackwater strain.

Blackwater trout are shoal foragers and will feed in the shallows.

They are more active during the day than other strains of rainbow trout and have been known to go after larger prey. Non-

salmonid fish, snails, mollusks Lake restrictions include a bait and dragonflies are some of their ban, artificial flies only, and electric motors only. standard food choices.

In late summer, the best fishing can be early in the morning or later in the evening. Moving into fall, as the weather cools off, midday excursions can be successful.

To target rainbow trout, anglers can try an Idaho Nymph or leech patterns. Greens are good colours to try. A Tom Thumb or a mayfly may be useful as well.

There is a quota in place for Valentine Lake of two trout per day. Please check the regulations before heading out.

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alentine Lake is a short drive west of 100 Mile House.

Follow Exeter Road out of 100 Mile House. Continue along this road to the northwest shore of the lake.

There is a forest recreation site on Valentine Lake with 10 vehicle units suitable for campers and small trailers. The site has a cartop boat launch.

There is another boat launch and campsite on the southwest side.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 56 Hectares (138 Acres) Maximum Depth • 14.6 metres (48 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,243 metres (4,078 feet) Survey Date • July 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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here are big trout to be had in Watch Lake. Reportedly, a 10-pound fish was caught, and many more have been in the 5-pound range.

Barbara Lincez is a former host at Ace High Resort.

Lincez says that the fishing is good at this quiet family resort.

Lincez notes that their best-selling flies were black and green Bowriver Buggers. She also suggests that various colours of a Crystal Flash can work well. These flies have been known to catch fish in the 8-pound range. She also says that the caddis hatch in July is worth noting.

There are three resorts around the lake—Ace High Resort, Tall Timbers Resort and Watch Lake Lodge. For more information about accommodations,

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call t h e S o u t h C a r i b o o Visitor Info Centre at (250) 3955353.

Note that a speed restriction is in place on Watch Lake (maximum 8 km/h).

Check out the “follow” feature on the Angler’s Atlas website! Now members can follow their favourite lakes, and receive updates whenever new information is posted.

Visit ww.anglersatlas.com for details.

Have something to say? Visit the pages for your favourite lakes and add stories, videos, tips and more. See the Watch Lake page at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101571.

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rom the south, take the Fraser Canyon route (Highway 97N) to 70 Mile House, which is about one hour north of Cache Creek.

Turn right (east) at the 70 Mile General Store. After 8.5 km, you will come to an unmanned tourist information station.

Turn left here (north) and travel about 21 km along the north side of Green Lake. Watch Lake is located at the end of Green Lake on the north side.

From the north, travel 7 km south of 100 Mile House to the Lone Butte turn-off (Highway 24). Turn left and travel along Highway 24, through Lone Butte, and you will come to Watch Lake Road. Turn right onto Watch Lake Road and follow the road signs to Watch Lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 261 Hectares (646 Acres) Maximum Depth • 9.8 metres (32 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 1,082 metres (3,571 feet) Survey Date • August 1952 Contour Units • Feet

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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General Restrictions Spring closure: No fishing in any stream in Fraser River watershed of Region 5 (including the Thompson River watershed) from April 1 to June 30, EXCEPT the mainstem of the Fraser River & other streams listed in the tables.

Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 5, all year.

Size limit: There is no minimum size in lakes (see tables for exceptions).

Steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a Steelhead Conservation Surcharge Stamp if you intend to fish for steelhead anywhere in B.C. In addition, a Steelhead Stamp is mandatory when fishing most Classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7 for details.

Regional Daily Catch Quotas (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 1 Dolly Varden/bull trout • 3 lake trout And you must release: • ALL STEELHEAD • Lake trout, Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 Burbot: 5 Kokanee: 5 (none from streams) Whitefish: 15 (all species combined) White Sturgeon: CLOSED TO ALL FISHING in the Fraser River Watershed upstream of Williams Lake River.

CATCH AND RELEASE in the Fraser River Watershed downstream of and including Williams Lake River Closed to all fishing in the Fraser River downstream of and including Williams Lake River Sept 15 to July 15 Bass: Closed to all fishing

Dean River Classified Waters All anglers are required to buy a Classified Waters Licence to fish the classified portions of the Dean River (see Table for specific areas and dates). There are no limits on the number of days which a Canadian resident may fish the classified sections of the Dean River.

A Non-Resident Alien (see definition, page 88) is allowed only one Classified Waters Licence for the Dean River, and may only fish one classified section of the Dean River (see map page 48) for a maximum of 8 consecutive days per year regardless of whether guided or unguided. A non-guided Non-Resident Alien wishing to fish the Class I - Main Section of the Dean River, from Crag Creek to signs 500 m above the canyon, must enter an annual limited entry draw held in midMarch.

For an application, please visit our website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/ licences/#DeanRiverDraw or contact us at: Dean River Draw Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch PO Box 9363 Stn Prov Govt Victoria B.C. V8W 9M2 Phone: 250-387-9589 Possession Quotas Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas (see tables for exceptions) Daily & Annual Catch Quotas for Salmon Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for Salmon Regulations.

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Table Legend See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.  Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries  Age Restricted Waters CANIM LAKE NO FISHING ZONE

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Notice to Anglers STEELHEAD MANAGEMENT CHANGES In response to declining abundance of Fraser Basin steelhead, steelhead fisheries within the Chilcotin River Watershed may be closed.

The following waters ARE CLOSED TO ALL FISHING: Chilcotin River downstream of Chilko River from October 1 through June 10. Sport fishing openings will be announced in-season, if scientific information suggests that abundance is adequate to support a fishery. This management approach is in response to depressed steelhead abundance. The short term strategy is to meet conservation objectives by minimizing the incidental mortalities associated with sports and commercial fisheries.

IMPORTANT: Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2015/2016 season www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations

PELICAN ALERT American White Pelicans are an endangered species and protected under the B.C. Wildlife Act. B.C.’s only nesting colony (350 nesting pairs) is located in the Cariboo-Chilcotin. Pelicans return to the region each April/May to breed. After the young have fledged in August, they migrate south to overwinter in the Western U.S. and Mexico. Pelicans forage for fish on lakes throughout the region and travel as far as 165 km from the nesting colony. They do not dive but feed from the surface in shallow water. When breeding pelicans are disturbed while foraging, their feeding and timely return to the nests is disrupted. This leaves the young without food and may reduce survival.

Please do not approach pelicans.To report pelican sightings, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in Williams Lake.

ABBOTT LAKE  ABUNTLET LAKE AGNUS LAKE ALEXIS LAKE ATNARKO/BELLA COOLA RIVERS CW * EXCEPT: Burnt Bridge Creek upstream of Sitkatapa Creek, Hunlen Creek upstream of Hunlen Falls, and Young Creek upstream of Highway 20. (See separate entries for these three waters)”

5-2 5-12 5-6 5-13 5-6 5-8 5-11

AVALANCHE LAKE BABY CHARLOTTE LAKE BAKER CREEK

5-6 5-6 5-13

BALLON LAKE  BANANA LAKE BASALT LAKE BEAVER CREEK chain of lakes*

5-2 5-6 6-1 5-2

BEAVER LAKE BELLA COOLA RIVER* BIG LAKE (approx. 10 km west of 100 Mile House)  BIG LAKE (approx. 30 km west of Likely) BISHOP (Brown) LAKE BLACKWATER RIVER BLUE LAKE (Soda Creek area)  BLUE LEAD CREEK

5-2 5-8 5-2

Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; unnamed lake approx. 1 km north of Miner LakE Electric motors only No fishing upstream of Tweedsmuir Park plus Tenas Lake, Apr 1-June 30 Closed all year from Tenas Lake to signs near Atnarko Provincial campsite Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 25 cm and all cutthroat trout must be released) EXCEPT: on Bella Coola R. MAINSTEM ONLY, trout/char daily quota = 2, of which only one may be a trout (cutthroat or rainbow) and none may be under 25 cm, no cutthroat may be over 33 cm, and no rainbow may be over 50 cm), Apr 1-May 31 ONLY EXCEPT: release all char (on TRIBUTARIES ONLY), Sept 1-May 31 Bait ban downstream of eastern boundary of Tweedsmuir Park, Sept 1- May 15 No angling from powered boats on mainstems of Atnarko River & Bella Coola River No powered boats on Atnarko River, from Goat Creek to the conuence with Talchako River.”

No fishing for steelhead Class II water downstream of Young Creek, Mar 1-May 31. NOTE: Classified Waters Licence or steelhead Stamp not required until reopened to steelhead fishing Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Open July 1-Mar 31 upstream of Pinnacle Provincial Park and June 1-Apr 30 downstream of Park  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) downstream of Pinnacle Provincial Park No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Closed to all bass fishing Includes: Beaver, Chambers, Joan, McCauley, Opheim, and Roberts lakes, Lake George, and the unnamed lake known locally as Rye lake Closed to all bass fishing See Atnarko/Bella Coola Rivers* Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

5-15

Lake trout daily quota = 1; lake trout release Oct 1-Nov 30

5-13 5-13 5-2 5-15

Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook See West Road River Electric motors only No fishing downstream of falls 2 km from Quesnel Lake, Aug 15-Oct 31

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BLUFF LAKE BOAR LAKE (Dog Creek drainage) BOOTJACK LAKE BOWRON LAKE BOWRON LAKE Park waters other than Bowron Lake BROWN LAKE BUNTING LAKE BURNT BRIDGE CREEK CW (upstream of Sitkatapa Creek) *

5-2 5-2 5-2 5-16 5-16

CAMERON CREEK

5-15

CANIM LAKE (see map on page 46)

5-1

CANIM RIVER (also in M.U. 3-46) CARIBOO RIVER CHAMBERS LAKE CHILCOTIN RIVER CW

5-15 5-15 5-2 5-12 5-13 5-14

CHILKO LAKE

5-4

CHILKO LAKE’S tributary streams

5-4

CHILKO RIVER CW

5-5

CHIMNEY CREEK CHIPMUNK LAKE CHRISTOPHER LAKE (Canim L. area) CHUCKWALLA RIVER CW

5-2 6-1 5-15 5-7

COHEN LAKE COOK LAKE (Solomon Lake area) CRAG CREEK CRAZY BEAR (Ginny) LAKE CRUISE LAKE

5-6 5-2 5-9 5-6 5-6

CUTTHROAT LAKE DAVIDSON LAKE DEAN RIVER CW

5-11 5-6 5-9

5-13 5-2 5-11

No powered boats; Unnamed lake approx. 2 km E/NE of Spout Lake No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 8 Trout/char daily and possession quotas = 2 Trout/char daily and possession quotas = 1 (none under 30 cm or over 50 cm) Bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boatS See Bishop Lake Engine power restriction - 3.75 Kw (5 hp) Bait ban; No fishing for steelhead Class II water Mar 1-May 31. NOTE: Classified Waters Licence or Steelhead Stamp not required until reopened to steelhead fishing Downstream of Sitkatapa Creek: see Atnarko/Bella Coola Rivers * No fishing Oct 1-June 30 Trout/char release; bait ban and artificial fly only No fishing within the waters of the small bay at the mouth of Eagle Creek northerly of a line drawn between two boundary signs located on opposites shores of the bay, Sept 1-Sept 30 Trout/char release; bait ban Bull trout release No Fishing for bass Upstream of Chilko River, mainstem open July 1-Mar 31 Downstream of Chilko River, mainstem open June 11-Sept 30 No trout/char under 30 cm downstream of Chilko River No angling from powered boats Downstream of Chilko River * : Class II water Oct 1-May 31 and Steelhead Stamp mandatory Oct 1May 31(if opened for fall or spring fishing; see Notice on page 2 of this section) Trout/char daily quota = 2 ( no rainbow trout over 70 cm; only 1 bull trout and it may not be under 60 cm) Bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats on Big Lagoon (west side of lake) No fishing Aug 1-June 30 Dolly Varden (bull trout) release Mainstem open June 11-Oct 31 Trout/char release; bait ban Flyfishing only upstream of Brittany Creek No angling from powered boats upstream of bridge at Henry’s Crossing, Sept 11-Sept 30; speed restriction (5 km/h) on part Class II water upstream of Brittany Creek* , J une 11-Oct 31 (Steelhead Stamp not required) Open all year downstream of Brunson Lake Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2 No fishing entire river, June 1-Aug 31; closed all year between signs at Ten Mile PooL Class II water * Apr 1-May 31 and Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - May 31 Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No ice fishing; trout/char release; artificial fly only, bait baN No Fishing Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 500m south of Stewart Lake Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing upstream of Iltasyuko River*, Apr 1-June 14 Closed all year from Iltasyuko River to Crag Creek* No fishing from Crag Creek to signs 500m upstream of canyon*, Oct 1-May 31 Closed all year from signs 500 m upstream of canyon to signs 100 m downstream of canyon No fishing from signs 100 m downstream of canyon to tidal boundary, Oct 1 -May 31 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 35 cm) Bait ban all parts* Fly fishing only from (a) Anahim Lake to Iltasyuko River, June 15-Mar 31, and (b) Crag Creek to signs 500 m upstream of canyon, July 15-Sept 30 No powered boats between signs 0.5 km and 3.5 km upstream of canyon, Aug 1-Aug 31 From Crag Creek to signs 500 m upstream of the canyon* : Class I water June 1-Sept 30 and Steelhead Stamp mandatory June 1-Sept 30; see map downstream of (Non-residents see notice on page 46) From signs 100 m downstream of canyon to tidal boundary* : Class I water June 1-Sept 30 and Steelhead Stamp mandatory June 1-Sept 30: see map downstream of From Anahim Lake to Iltasyuko River* : Class II water June 16-Oct 31 (see map downstream of); Steelhead Stamp not required NOTE: Canyon means lower canyon 3-5 km from river’s mouth

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DECEPTION LAKE DEWAR LAKE  DOG LAKE

5-15 5-2 5-2

DONNELY LAKE  DRAGON LAKE 

5-1 5-2

EARLE LAKE  EAST KING LAKE ELK LAKE  FAWN LAKE 

5-1 5-1 5-2 5-1

FIRE LAKE  FISH LAKE (Taseko Lake area) FISH LAKE

5-2 5-4 5-6

FLY LAKE FOREST LAKE 

5-2 5-2

FRASER RIVER

5-2

FRENCH LAKE  FROG LAKE GATCHO LAKE GEESE LAKE (2 km NE of Eliguk L) GOTCHEN LAKE GRASSY LAKE

5-1 5-6 6-1 5-12 5-15 5-1

GREENLEE LAKE  GREENY LAKE  GRIZZLY LAKE

5-1 5-2 5-15

HAWKINS LAKE HIDDEN LAKE HIGGINS LAKE  HIGH LAKE

5-1 5-6 5-1 5-1

HOMATHKO RIVER* HORSEFLY RIVER (from Quesnel Lake to Horsefly River Falls) CW

5-5 5-2

HOWARD LAKE  HUNLEN CREEK (upstream of Hunlen Falls *

5-1 5-11

HUSH LAKE  ILTASYUKO RIVER

5-15 5-10

IRISH LAKE  JACK OF CLUBS LAKE JACKSON LAKE  JACOBIE LAKE JOAN LAKE JUNKER LAKE KATHERINE LAKE KENO LAKE KESTREL LAKE 

5-1 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-11 5-15 5-2 5-2

Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

No ice fishing; trout/char daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 6 km S/SW of the confluence of Dog and Pigeon creeks No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook; no powered boats No fishing southeast of a line between signs on opposite shores of the bay at the mouth of Hallis Creek, Apr 1-May 31 Trout daily quota = 1 No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban; single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Electric motors only Trout daily quota = 2 Electric motors only No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 8 Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 2 km NW of McClinchy Lake No powered boats No ice fishing Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); articial fly only, bait ban; engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)” Mainstem open all year; bait ban Sept 15-July 15; No fishing for sturgeon Sept 15 - July 15 No fishing for sturgeon in the Fraser River watershed upstream of Williams Lake River (any caught must be released) No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)” No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; no powered boats Unnamed lake approx. 1 km SW of West King Lake Electric motors only Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No ice fishing; trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 4.5 km upstream of Maeford Lake Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 4 km north of Bridge Lake No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Mainstem open June 1-Oct 31 Trout/char release; articial fly only, bait ban No angling from powered boats from Woodjam Bridge to Quesnel Lake Class II water * June 1-Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp not required Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Bait ban Downstream of Hunlen Falls: see Atnarko/Bella Coola Rivers* No powered boats No fishing Apr 1-June 15 Bait ban Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

WARNING: Lake trout over 45 cm may contain elevated mercury levels. Limit your consumption.

Articial fly only, bait ban; electric motors only Trout daily quota = 8 No Fishing for bass Trout/char daily quota = 2;bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 8 No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook “ Unnamed lake approx. 11 km northeast of McLeese Lake and 2 km south of Beaver Lake Road

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KIDNEY LAKE KILBELLA RIVER CW

5-11 5-7

KLINAKLINI RIVER* 5-6 LAKE GEORGE 5-2 LEMON LAKE (in Gibbons Creek drainage) 5-2 LITTLE ALEXIS LAKE LITTLE BISHOP LAKE (approx. 1.7 km NE of Bishop Lake) LITTLE CHARLOTTE LAKE LITTLE HORSEFLY RIVER LITTLE JONES LAKE 

5-13 5-13 5-6 5-2 5-2

MAUD LAKE MAYDOE LAKE MCCAULEY LAKE MCCLINCHY LAKE MCKINLEY CREEK MCNEIL LAKE  MERIDIAN LAKE MIDDLE LAKE MITCHELL LAKE MITCHELL RIVER*

5-2 5-6 5-2 5-6 5-2 5-15 5-1 5-5 5-15 5-15

MOFFAT CREEK MOREHEAD LAKE NAGLICO LAKE NEKITE RIVER* CW ONE LAKE 108 MILE LAKE  OPHEIM LAKE OWEN LAKE 

5-2 5-2 6-1 5-7 5-13 5-2 5-2 5-14

PADDYLAKE  PATENAUDE LAKE PEACH LAKE PETTRY LAKE PIGEON LAKE #1 

5-1 5-2 5-2 6-1 5-2

POLLEY LAKE PREACHER LAKE (East of Bowers Lk) QUESNEL LAKE

5-2 5-1 5-15

QUESNEL RIVER

5-2

RAVEN LAKE  REDFERN LAKE ROBERT LAKE RYE LAKE

5-14 5-15 5-2 5-2

Trout/char daily quota = 2;bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing June 1-Aug 31 Class II water * , Apr 1-May 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - May 31 No fishing Apr 1-June 30 Closed to all bass fishing No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1 Bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char release; bait ban No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 13km E/SE of 150 Mile House on the northside of Jones Creek Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing for bass Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char release downstream of McKinley Lake; bait ban Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Trout/char daily quota = 2 No Fishing within 100 m radius of the weir at the lake’s outlet No Fishing within 100 m radius of the weir at the outlet of Michell Lake No Fishing from Michell Lake to Cameron Creek No fishing downstream of Cameron Creek (including Cameron Cr.), Oct 1-June 30 Trout/char release, bait ban and artificial fly only downstream of Cameron Creek (including Cameron Creek)” Trout/char release and bait ban downstream of falls 8 km from Horsefly River Trout daily quota = 8 Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Class II water Apr 1-May 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 May 31 Electric motors only Electric motors only Closed to all bass fishing Do NOT approach or disturb White Pelicans, an endangered species protected by law. See note on page 1 in this section.”

Trout daily quota = 2 Closed all year Engine power restriction–7.5 Kw (10 hp) No Fishing Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2 Unnamed lake adjacent to Dog Creek Road, approx. 9 km west of Gustafsen Lake and 19km northof Meadow Lake Road Trout daily quota = 8 Trout daily quota = 2 No fishing southwest of a line between signs on opposite shores of Horsefly Bay, Mar 1-May 31 No fishing in North Arm, north of a line between Watt and Service creeks, March 1-May 31 No fishing in North Arm, within a triangular area formed by signs posted-approx. 1 km north and 1 km south of Isaiah Creek and 800 m south of Long Creek (opposite Deception Point), Sept 15-Nov 15. See map on page 50.

Lake trout daily quota = 3; Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); release all bull trout Bait ban, barbless hook Closed all year from 50 m upstream of Likely bridge to 50 m downstream of Likely bridge Mainstem open upstream of Cariboo River, June 16-Feb 28, other parts open July 1-Mar 31 Trout/char release from the boundary signs approx.1.8 km east of the Likely bridge downstream to Morehead Creek Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 40 cm) downstream of Morehead Creek Bait ban Engine power restriction -7.5 Kw (10 hp) Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing for bass No Fishing for bass Unnamed lake approx. 1.6 km downstream of Joan Lake

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SANDY LAKE

5-2

SARDINE LAKE SECRET LAKE SEPA LAKE SIMON LAKE  SINKHOLE LAKE

5-6 5-2 5-2 5-2

SKULOW LAKE  SLIM LAKE 

5-2 5-4

SNAG LAKE 

5-1

SNEEZIE LAKE (near Timothy Lake) SQUARE LAKE SQUIRREL LAKE STEWART LAKE STUM LAKE SULPHUROUS LAKE  SUNSHINE (Ant) LAKE TAKIA RIVER* TANYA LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES TENAS LAKE TEEPEE LAKE (adjacent to West Road River) TILGATGOLAKE TOMS LAKE TSUNIAH LAKE TURNER LAKE TWO LAKE  TYEE LAKE VALENTINE LAKE  VISTA LAKE WATCH LAKE  WENTWORTH LAKES WEST KING LAKE

5-2 5-6 ‘6-1 5-6 5-13 5-1 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-13 5-12 ‘6-1 5-4 5-11 5-13 5-2 5-2 5-11 5-1 5-13 5-1

WEST ROAD (Blackwater) RIVER CW

5-12 5-13

WHALE LAKE (Canim Lake area)  WHALE LAKE  (Gustafsen Lake area)

5-15 5-2

WHITESTONE LAKE WIDGEON LAKE WILLIAMS LAKE WILLIAMS LAKE RIVER WOLF LAKE

5-2 5-11 5-2 5-2 5-1

YOUNG CREEK (upstream of Highway20)* 5-11

No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx .3.2 km south of Le Bourdais Lake Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm); single barbless hook; no ice fishing No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 1; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban; single barbless hook; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

Trout daily quota = 2 Unnamed lake approx. 100m East of Sneezie Lake Electric motors only; WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake in Taseko River drainage approx. 4 km N of Cone Hill No ice fishing; Trout daily quota = 1; bait ban; single barbless hook; no powered boats Unnamed lake approx. 500m S/SE of West King Lake Trout daily quota = 2 Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Mar 1-Aug 31 Lake trout daily quota = 1; lake trout release Oct 1-Nov 30 Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Closed all year Closed all year No fishing Apr 1-June 30 No fishing Nov 1-June 14 Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, barbless hook No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Bait Ban, single barbless hook Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Kokanee daily quota = 10 No ice fishing; trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban; electric motors only Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Speed restriction (8 km/h) Trout daily quota = 2 Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction–7.5 Kw (10 hp) No fishing in mainstem (only) Nov 1-June 14; tributaries subject to spring closure Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban; electric motors only Mainstem only: Class II water June 15-Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp not required Trout daily and possession quotas = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No ice fishing; trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake approx. 4 km NE of Gustafsen Lake Electric motors only Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h) Open all year No ice fishing; trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook Situated approx. 2.3 km NE of Lorin Lake Bait ban; no fishing for steelhead Downstream of Highway 20: see Atnarko/BellaCoola Rivers*

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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howdy@cariboocountryinn.com

(250) 620-3434

www.cariboocountryinn.com

ChiLCOTiN hOLiDAYS

adventures@chilcotinholidays.com

(250) 238-2274

www.chilcotinholidays.com

COTTONwOOD BAY RESORT

info@cottonwood-bay-resort.com

(250) 593-2345

www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT

info@crookedlakeresort.ca

(250) 404-0201

www.crookedlakeresort.ca

EAGAN LAKE RESORT

eaganlake@bcinternet.net

(250) 593-4343

www.eaganlake.com

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

www.fawnlakeresort.com

KAYANARA GUEST RANCh & RESORT

info@kayanara.com

(250) 397-0224

www.kayanara.com

KiMSQUiT BAY LODGE

info@fishtheswing.com

(971) 275-2269

www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FiShiNG RESORT

kokaneebay@gmail.com

(250) 481-1130

www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT

info@loonbayresort.com

(250) 593-4431

www.loonbayresort.com

LOwER DEAN RiVER LODGE

info@lowerdean.com

(250) 982-0082

www.lowerdean.com

MARiGOLD FiShiNG RESORT

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

(250) 476-1171

www.nuktessli.com

pONDEROSA RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

www.ponderosaresort.com

pYNA-TEE-Ah FiShiNG ADVENTURES

adventure@pynateeah.com

(866) 299-9100

www.ecotours-bc.com

RAiNBOw RESORT

rainbowr@bcinternet.net

(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

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

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY ShOp

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.stmaryangler.com

BABiNE LODGE

babinelodge@gmail.com

(250) 697-2310

BABiNE NORLAKES STEELhEAD CAMp

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

BREwSTER wiLDERNESS LODGE

trish@highkelly.com

(250) 523-6994

GUN LAKE RESORT

northern b C

Equipment Rental

(250) 238-2326

www.babinenorlakes.com

DAMDOChAX RiVER LODGE

alicewilliams@damdocax.com

(250) 877-6075

www.damdochax.com

EUChiNiKO LAKES RANCh

info@blackwater.infosathse.com

(250) 567-4939

www.blackwateradventures.com

FiNGER LAKE wiLDERNESS RESORT

info@fingerlakeresort.com

(778) 785-1114

www.fingerlakeresort.com

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THOMPSON OKANAGAN

NORTHERN B C

RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

info@bulkleysteelhead.com

(877) 846-9153

GLACIER GUIDING

jbritton73@icloud.com

(250) 877-1994

www.bulkleysteelhead.com

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

www.LDair.ca

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

www.moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca

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

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRES.

mk@skeenameadows.com

(250) 842-6400

www.skeenameadows.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.sustutriver.com

TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADV.

terracesportfishing@hotmail.com

(250) 635-3521

www.terracesportfishing.com

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

www.brownsbayresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@bctrout.com

(604) 792-4293

www.barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

www.beaverlakesresort.com

BONE CREEK WILDERNESS RETREAT

bonecreek@xplornet.com

(250) 434-9671

www.bonecreek.ca

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 HUM 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

(800) 663-4838

www.douglaslake.com

HI HUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

hihiumlk@gmail.com

(250) 459-2306

www.hihiumlake.com

HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP

(250) 319-1404

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

M&M’s FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT

chrismccaffrey1@gmail.com

(604) 710-6686

www.skyhilodge.ca

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

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP

d.erdely@telus.net

(250) 768-5538

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(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

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

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VANCOUVER ISLAND

VANCOUVER COAST MTN.

TH-OK

RESORT NAME WENDEGO LODGE

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL info@wendegolodge.com

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

BC SPORT FISHING GROUP

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

bcsportfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING AND 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

(800) 665-6206

www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodge.com

(250) 378-2616

www.pittriverlodge.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

BEARCOVE 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

(800)-837-4354

www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING

fly-fisher@ogilvieoutfitting.com

(250) 752-5887

www.ogilvieoutfitting.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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2014 Cariboo Trout Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

BALLON

RB

1,000

COOK

RB

1,000

FAWN

RB

15,000

BELLOS

RB

4,000

CRATER

RB

500

FELKER

RB

30,000

BIG (TASEKO)

RB

6,000

CUISSON

RB

15,000

FIR

RB

20,047

BIG (WL)

KO

60,000

DEKA

KO

135,000

FIRE

RB

1,000

BIG (100M)

RB

10,027

DEKA

RB

60,000

FISHPOT

RB

5,000

BIG BAR

RB

14,000

DEWAR

RB

2,551

FOREST

RB

20,000

BIG ONION

RB

6,000

DOG

RB

1,000

FRENCH

RB

3,000

BLUE (ALEXANDRIA)

RB

1,000

DONNELY

RB

5,000

GARDNER

RB

4,000

BLUE (WL)

RB

10,000

DORSEY

RB

3,000

GREEN (HORSEFLY)

RB

2,000

BOAR

RB

2,500

DRAGON

RB

49,291

GREEN (70M)

RB

62,470

BOBBS

KO

10,000

DUGAN

EB

15,000

GREENLEE

RB

3,500

BOBBS

RB

10,000

DUGAN

RB

20,000

GREENY

RB

20,000

BOUCHIE

RB

20,000

EAGLE

RB

152,534

HATHAWAY

RB

17,500

BRIDGE

KO

130,000

EARLE

RB

6,000

HELENA

RB

25,000

BRIDGE

RB

20,000

EDMUND

RB

5,000

HEN INGRAM

RB

10,048

CHIMNEY

KO

40,000

ELK

RB

12,000

HORN

RB

20,000

CHIMNEY

RB

50,000

FAULKNER

RB

1,000

HORSE

KO

120,000

Cariboo Chilcotin Fishing 2015 Waterbody Name

Species

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Waterbody Name

Species

Released

HORSE

RB

50,000

MILBURN

EB

15,000

HOWARD

RB

18,000

NOLAN

RB

HOWES

RB

3,700

OSLIE

RB

HUSH

EB

1,500

OWEN

RB

IRISH

RB

10,000

PADDY

JACKSON

RB

6,500

PALMER

JIM

RB

18,027

KELLY

RB

KESTREL

RB

KLINNE

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

SNAG

EB

15,000

5,000

SULPHUROUS

KO

40,000

500

SULPHUROUS

RB

20,000

45,010

TEN MILE

KO

24,994

RB

5,000

TEN MILE

RB

50,000

RB

25,000

TILL

KO

10,000

PIGEON LAKE #1

RB

3,000

TILL

RB

10,000

3,000

RAIL

RB

30,000

TIMOTHY

KO

45,000

3,000

RAVEN

EB

15,000

TWO

RB

7,000

RB

700

RAVEN

RB

15,000

TYEE

RB

40,000

LAKE #6067

RB

1,500

RESERVOIR

EB

3,000

VALENTINE

RB

10,000

LAKE 5565

RB

2,000

RIMROCK

RB

5,000

WATCH

RB

40,000

LITTLE BIG BAR

RB

5,000

RUTH

KO

25,000

WHALE (93 MILE)

RB

7,000

LITTLE JONES

RB

700

RUTH

RB

30,000

WHALE (CANIM)

RB

1,000

LORIN

RB

15,000

SARDINE

RB

700

YIMPAKLUK

RB

7,500

LOWER

RB

3,000

SCHOOLHOUSE

RB

6,000

MACKILL

RB

5,000

SHERIDAN

RB

275,000

MARMOT

RB

10,000

SIMON

RB

14,000

MCINTYRE

RB

1,600

SKULOW

EB

5,000

MCLEESE

KO

25,000

SKULOW

RB

5,000

MELISSA

RB

3,000

SLIM

RB

2,000

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

KO

Kokanee

RB

Rainbow Trout

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