Cariboo Chilcotin BC Fishing 2017

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Freshwater Fishing Regulations

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BC Fishing Resorts / Outfitters Association

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Fish Stocking Tables

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The Freshwater Fishing Regulations for all of Region 5, Cariboo Chilcotin, on pages 38-43.

Complete listings on pages 45-47.

The fish stocking information for the Cariboo Chilcotin Region is listed in the tables on pages 49-50.

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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. The most popular species in this region are rainbow trout and kokanee, though there are also a few lakes that also support thriving populations of the cold-loving lake trout.

When you’re looking for a new favourite fishing lake, 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 wellknown route to anglers and is often referred to as the “fishing highway.” Bridge and Deka Lakes are two favourite destination lakes along this route and have several types of accommodations to choose from.

Dozens of smaller lakes dot this area and are great for small boats. Valentine and Fawn Lakes are two of these. These smaller lakes are also perfect for experimenting with those new fly patterns you’ve been working up over the winter.

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Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout

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Kokanee

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Rainbow Trout

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Keep an eye out for some of the derbies in the Cariboo Chilcotin Region, too. Deka and Sulphurous Lakes, as well as Big and

Puntzi Lakes, are all familiar lineups in the annual derby scene. Local derbies often support community associations and enhancement or rehabilitation efforts, so they’re definitely worth the time.

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. Ten Mile Lake is known for its excellent Provincial Park, and has terrific kokanee fishing to boot.

A few lakes from the Chilcotin are also included in the guide this year—Chaunigan, Anahim and Puntzi Lakes. These are a little off the main drag and the fishing in these lakes is simply spectacular.

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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Chaunigan Lake 461 Hectares (1,139 Acres)

51.2 metres (168 feet)

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haunigan Lake, wellknown 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.

1,493 metres (4,898 feet)

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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There are plenty of road signs along the way. When you get to Vedan Lake, turn right. Drive between Vedan Lake and Elkin

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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).

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

Visit www.chaunigan.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.

Quesnel, 1426 Highway 97 North Phone: 250.992.2205 Williams Lake, 25 Borland Street Phone: 250.392.5953

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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.

Big Lake 578 Hectares (1,428 Acres)

40.8 metres (134 feet)

821 metres (2,694 feet)

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everal species of fish reside in Big Lake, including rainbow trout, burbot, lake trout (char) and kokanee. In 2016, 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.

Anglers, please note that there is a lake trout quota on Big Lake. Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing

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Regulations for information before heading out.

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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 community hall.

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Bootjack Lake 268 Hectares (662 Acres)

17.7 metres (58 feet)

984 metres (3,228 feet)

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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.

Standard flies and lures w i l l work well in

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Bootjack Lake. Try trolling a Wedding Ring, following the 20-foot contour interval around the lake (see map).

Moorehead-Bootjack Forest Service Road on the right (south).

Turn here and continue for about nine kilometres to Bootjack Lake.

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

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.

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

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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

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Bowron Lake 1,011 Hectares (2,498 Acres)

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63.4 metres (208 feet)

912 metres (2,992 feet)

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.

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and early July. Wedding Bands and 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 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 bull trout target the sockeye and kokanee fry coming down streams,” says Monk. He suggests anglers try anything flashy The resort enjoys a panoramic view of the lake and with a quick nearby glacial mountains. To learn more, visit their website at www.BowronLakeLodge.com. retrieve.

He also sug- Bowron Lake Provincial Park has 25 campsites gests tar- accessible by vehicle. Campsites are available on geting the a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a boat m a y f l y launch. If you are planning to canoe the circuit, resh a t c h ervations are required, and you can visit B.C. Parks in late website, at www.bcparks.ca, for further informaJ u n e tion.

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Bridge Lake 1,371 Hectares (3,388 Acres)

47 metres (154 feet)

1,133 metres (3,717 feet)

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ridge lake is dotted with islands and shoals, providing a diversity Danny Coyne, from BC Fishn’, notes that kokanee can be more of fishing holes to explore. It has good fishing for rainbow trout, sensitive than trout to catch and release. Summer or winter, your best kokanee and burbot. bet is to release in the water. Also, use a soft tip to target kokanee. See Mark Roseboom, from Lone Butte Sporting Goods, says that the more of Coyne’s suggestions and articles at bcfishn.com. lake trout in Bridge Lake “sometimes push a little over 30 lbs, and LAKE ACCESS people have the best success with larger spoons or plugs down deep.” ridge Lake is located along Highway 24, which wraps around its If you’re going after rainbow trout, Roseboom suggests that anglers southern shore. Bridge Lake Road North wraps around the rest head to the shoals and around the island drop-offs. “You’ll have of the lake. great success with flies,” he says. “Bridge Lake has great mayfly and Moondance Bay Resort is on the northwest corner of the lake. From sedge hatches.” Stop by Lone Butte Sporting Goods and talk with Highway 24, turn north onto Bell Road, at the western end of the Roseboom and the helpful staff for lake. This road turns into Johnstone Road, and in a few short minutes more tips. you will arrive at Moondance Bay.

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

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Canim Lake 5,611 Hectares (13,864 Acres)

208.5 metres (684 feet)

772 metres (2,533 feet)

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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.

Rudy Gauss, from Canim Lake Resort, says that trout anglers do well to take advantage of the many hatches on Canim Lake.

Chironomids are the first to appear, he says, and “nymph fishing during mayfly hatches is exciting and productive.” Another great time in the fly fisher calendar is the Sedge hatch. Gauss says that the trout “turn into voracious eating machines.”

Gauss notes that the insects’ nymphal stages provide food for trout year round. However, he says that it’s the hatches that create so much excitement for fly fishers.

Some of the most frenzied fish feeding can occur in the fall, and in the Cariboo and Thompson Regions, this season coincides with

the waterboatman hatch. On Canim Lake, as with other local lakes, waterboatmen are a big source of food for fish that are fattening up for winter.

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.

Gauss suggests that lakes at various elevations will see this hatch happening at different times, which can mean great fishing well into fall.

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.

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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.

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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.

Contact Canim Lake Resort at info@canim.com or see their website at canim.com.

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Deka Lake 1,153 Hectares (2,849 Acres)

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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

101 metres (332 feet)

1,113 metres (3,652 feet)

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BBQ. Check local information for further details on tickets and weigh-in locations.

Watch and Green Lakes. A short trip further east provides access to dozens more.

Deka Lake is great for fishing rainbow, lake trout and kokanee, and is stocked with rainbow and kokanee. In 2016, 135,000 kokanee and 60,000 rainbow trout were stocked in the lake.

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.

Mark Roseboom, from Lone Butte Sporting Goods, says that Deka Lake is popular for its kokanee fishing. “Kokanee get four pounds plus,” he says, “and are targeted by using bright coloured Apex lures and spoons.

“Lead line or downriggers are essential to get down to the desired depth these fish like to be at,” Roseboom suggests.

“Lake trout are also a great fish to target here,” Roseboom adds.

“Using large plugs like the Lucky plug or the T50 Flatfish trolled down deep are usually a good bet. For lakers you have to be prepared to get down 50 feet or more.”

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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 all-around 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.

Stop by Lone Butte Sporting Goods to stock up on everything you need for fishing Interior lakes. See their website at lbsportinggoods.com.

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Dragon Lake 225 Hectares (556 Acres)

Dragon Lake offers “the best flyfishing in the area,” boasts Keith Evans of Robert’s Roost RV and Campground. This unique attribute is the reason why, year after year, Dragon Lake sees so many return anglers.

Stocked full of rainbow trout, the weeds and shoals allow these fish to thrive and grow to very large sizes. Evans noted that the largest rainbow he has pulled out of the lake has been 11 pounds, and for an interior lake that is nothing to snuff at.

Spring and fall are the best times to fly fish. Some anglers prefer the south side of the lake, but many returning anglers swear on their various spots. Evans spoke of the various bays along the shore as being great spots for fly fishing. As well, he recommends heading out to Black Bird Island.

Some of the deepest areas of the lake are around this island and it sees a lot of movement.

When fly fishing, Evans noted that he has always had the best luck using a leech pattern, however a chironomid pattern is a great choice also.

During the summer, as the water heats up, the lake “becomes quite sleepy,” Evans says. As the water heats up, the fish, as well as the bugs dive deeper in search of colder water. Anglers should go deeper as well.

7.9 metres (26 feet)

595 metres (1,952 feet)

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Currently, work is being done to monitor and eradicate the invasive goldfish before further damage is done to the waterbody.

Dragon lake is located about 8 minutes out of town, meaning when the fishing or weather is not great, you have lots of other options for things to do. The City of Quesnel has all the amenities and activities you may need. Be sure to check out one of the many parks or hiking trails around the city. Moreover, there is almost always something going on in the evenings. Make sure to talk to Patty from the Quesnel Visitor Centre, (250) 992-8716 for more information about Quesnel. As well, check out robertsroostrvpark.ca for more information about Dragon Lake and to book your stay at Robert’s Roost RV and Campground.

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There are two popular access routes—one through Robert’s Roost RV Park, and another public boat launch on the eastern shore.

From Quesnel, head south along Highway 97 to QuesnelHydraulic Road (east). Follow this road as it wraps around the north-eastern shore of Dragon Lake. Watch for the public boat launch along the right side of the road (west).

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Drewry Lake 565 Hectares (1,396 Acres)

39.3 metres (129 feet)

1,058 metres (3,471 feet)

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Angler’s Atlas member kdubban has posted that there is a boat launch at the northeast end of Drewry Lake. Keep in mind that Although Drewry Lake is quite this launch is for small boats only. deep in spots, the fishing tends Member cowboy2 has also posted to slow down in the summer. Try that the west end of the lake can to fish here in the early or later be an especially great spot for season. If you are fishing in the kids to fish, and that catch rates summer, early mornings and later are high. evenings are your best bet.

See the lake page for Drewry rewry Lake is a great little fishing spot particularly wellsuited for families. The catch rates can be high in the spring and fall.

There is a small channel between the two halves of the lake, with a foot bridge overhead. The channel is about two feet deep, and thus not appropriate for boats.

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Mark Roseboom, from Lone Butte Sporting Goods, says, “This is a fishery that doesn’t see a lot of pressure. Rainbow trout getting into the 3 lb range are plentiful here.”

Roseboom suggests that, “these fish really like small spoons like Hildebrandts and Wedding Bands, though they’ll never pass by a Woolly Bugger or Leech pattern, either.”

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rewry Lake is about 45 kilometres east of 100 Mile House.

To the Drewry Lake West Rec Site: From 100 Mile House drive north approximately 2 km on Hwy 97 to the Canim Lake turnoff. Turn east onto the Canim Hendrix Lake Road and follow 15 km to Buffalo Creek. Turn right/ east onto Buffalo Creek Road and travel for approximately 0.9 km and turn right onto the 200 Road.

At the 20-14 km board, keep right/straight and start up the 201 Road (there is a 201-14 km board here). At 201-22.5 km, turn right to access the recreation site. The access road into this site is quite rough and rocky and may not be suitable for large trailers.

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To the Drewry Lake East Rec Site: From 100 Mile House, travel about 8 km south on Hwy 97 and turn left/east onto Hwy 24.

Travel 30.5 km along Hwy 24 and turn left onto Horse Lake Road, just before the Interlakes Centre. Travel 4.4 km and turn right onto Mahood Lake Road.

Travel approximately 9.7 km, where the road changes to gravel. This is the start of the 8000 Road, or Mahood Lake Public Road.

Travel 10.8 km and turn left into the Drewry Lake East Recreation Site.

Lone Butte Sporting Goods is the “gateway to the Fishing Highway.” Stop by and talk with Roseboom for more great tips.

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Fawn Lake 32 Hectares (79 Acres)

8.8 metres (29 feet)

1,102 metres (3,615 feet)

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rom 100 Mile House, head south along Hwy 97 to Hwy 24. Turn left, and follow Hwy 24 for about 25 km to the turnoff to Fawn Creek Rd on the left (north). Turn here and continue about two kilometres to a side road on the right (east), leading to Fawn Lake.

Alternately, follow Horse Lake Rd, west of 100 Mile House, about 17 km to Fawn Creek Rd on the right (south). Turn here and continue about six kilometres to the Fawn Lake turnoff on your left (east).

Fawn Lake Resort offers cabins and campsites, and boat rentals. Each camp site has its own fire pit and picnic table. As well, they have a selection of flies for sale, along with several great fishing tips for fly fishers. Contact them at holiday@fawnlakeresort.com or visit their website at fawnlakeresort.com.

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awn Lake is not that large, which can make it a perfect fly fishing lake.

Joanne Dyck from the Screamin’ Reel in 100 Mile House says that Fawn Lake is fairly typical of lakes in the region, and that fly anglers can do quite well here.

Ice off usually happens in late April or early May. Dyck says that early on in the season, Chironomids are where it’s at for local lakes. “From April to mid-May, mostly, you’ll be fishing Chironomid patterns, but even during the rest of the year, Chironomids are a good choice,” she says.

Dyck recommends a Beadhead Pheasant Tail Nymph for Fawn Lake.

“Later in the season, more into August and September, you can try your Careys and those kinds of patterns,” Dyck suggests. Leech patterns are also good fly choices for all Cariboo Lakes, she adds.

Ralph Mieli, from Fawn Lake Resort, agrees that Chironomid fishing is a great choice for Fawn Lake, especially, “fishing along the drops, or later in spring in the holes in the deeper parts of the lake.”

Fawn Lake has seen its catch limits reduced in recent years. Dyck says that there are decent-sized rainbows there, and it is generally stocked every year. In 2016, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society deposited 15,000 rainbow trout in Fawn Lake. Please remember that only electric motors are allowed on Fawn Lake.

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Fishpot Lake 87 Hectares (215 Acres)

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11.5 metres (38 feet)

1,021 metres (3,350 feet)

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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“Special tip: our fish tend to like basic little garden worms. We have tried buying dew worms, red worms and various other bait, but their favourite is a basic garden worm!”

When asked about productive spots on the lake, Roy suggests, “I don’t think we really have a specific spot that’s a better fishing Vicky Roy, co-owner of Fishpot Lake Resort, says that the area. As we tend to tell the guests, ‘it’s a lake and they’re in there fishing is awesome and that people often take somewhere ... that’s part of the game of fishing!’” their limits. She says gear fishers will succeed LAKE ACCESS with basic Wedding Bands. She notes that the ollow the Nazko Road west of Quesnel, about 90 km to the preferred colour seems to change from year Marmot Lake Campground. Take the first left (west) onto to year. the Bazaeko FSR and continue for 15 km to Fishpot Lake For fly anglers, Roy says that Black Resort. There are signs pointing the way.

Mollies and nymphs work best or anyAt the resort, children can fish off the dock or thing that looks like a mosquito. explore the adventure playground.

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The resort has eight log cabins and a campground, available at very reasonable rates.

To learn more, visit their website: www.FishpotLakeResort.com

To get to the recreation site, continue towards the resort. Four kilometres past the campground, turn left (south) onto another arm of Bazaeko FSR. The site is 10 kilometres past this turnoff.

NOTE: At three kilometres, there is another fork. Keep right (west).

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Hathaway Lake 152 Hectares (376 Acres)

45.1 metres (148 feet)

1,120 metres (3,675 feet)

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athaway Lake is beautiful and deep.

It typically receives a little less fishing pressure than some of the other lakes along the Fishing Highway.

Hathaway Lake offers up a triple threat of rainbow trout, lake trout and kokanee. In 2016, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society stocked Hathaway Lake with 17,500 each of rainbow and kokanee, and the lake trout are a thriving wild population.

Mark Roseboom, from Lone Butte Sporting Goods, says that there are also burbot in Hathaway Lake. “Hathaway Lake is an attractive lake for fly anglers and trollers alike,” making it a great place for all types of fishing.

Hathaway Lake is one of the sites of the Sulphurous Lake Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser derby every summer. This is a popular event, with many related activities taking place. See our feature on Sulphurous Lake for more information.

Danny Coyne, from BC Fishn’, explains the reasoning behind the standard

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advice to troll slowly when targetting kokanee. Since kokanee are often forage food for larger fish like lake trout, anything that moves too quickly is going to scare them off.

He also says that they are naturally curious and aggressive, and as long as they aren’t afraid, they will often inspect that which doesn’t belong in their natural environment.

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Lone Butte Sporting Goods has everything you need for a successful day on the water. Stop by and talk with Roseboom and the knowledgeable staff.

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rom 100 Mile House, follow Horse Lake Road to Mahood Lake Road, and turn left. Continue on this road for about 10 kilometres, where it meets the southern tip of the lake, and conBecause Hathaway Lake is so tinues to wrap around the westdeep, Coyne also suggests, for ern shore. deep waters in general, that anglers pay attention to the ways in which colours behave in low light. For example, he says that blue will dissipate slower in deep water than red, and that anything flourescent will help attract fish in the depths.

Check out the rest of his article at bcfishn.com/understandingkokanee-fishing-techniques/.

While you’re there, take a look at the rest of his site. Coyne’s suggestions are sure to help you catch more fish!

Angler’s Atlas member chaluga has posted a great photo of his six pound lake trout taken from Hathaway Lake. See the photo and add your own at anglersatlas.com/ place/100307/hathaway-lake.

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Horse Lake 1,162 Hectares (2,871 Acres)

34.4 metres (113 feet)

992 metres (3,255 feet)

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maggots, Powerbait or shrimp.

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ach year, large numbers of kokanee and rainbow trout are released into Horse Lake.

In 2016, 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.

Kokanee seem to prefer red and silver or pearl colours. Try trolling a small spoon, such as a Max Imperial in hot pink and fluorescent red. Kokanee prefer feeding on zooplankton, which are small creatures such as copepods and Daphnia. Therefore, anglers should keep the lures and bait small — corn kernels are popular.

Another trick is to troll in S-curves. Vary your speed every

so often, but generally keep it slow. Many lures and flashers work best at slow speeds. Vary your depth according to the time of year, going deeper during the warm summer months. This is especially true for kokanee, which prefer water in the 10 C range.

Horse Lake is a popular ice fishing destination, known for its big winter catches. Many really big lake trout come out of Horse Lake. Kokanee and rainbow trout are also productive targets all winter long.

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

Lake trout respond to black and white combinations. Try a #4 Coyote spoon in black and white, sometimes with blue on it as well. Various colours of Buzz Bombs can work, or try a Canoe spoon in black and white, or blue.

The map of Horse Lake shows underwater structure, but can sometimes miss small shoals.

The map below is no exception and one of the shoals is missing.

The shoal is in the southwestern area of the lake. If you bring this map into your local tackle shop, they can help find the shoal for you.

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rom 100 Mile House, follow Horse Lake Road east about eight kilometres. Cariboo Bonanza Resort offers accomodations and a boat launch. Visit their website at www.cariboobonanza.com for more information.

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Howard Lake 167 Hectares (412 Acres)

35.7 metres (117 feet)

943 metres (3,094 feet)

October 1964

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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. Try 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 or black body.

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.

Leeches in general, and black or olive micro-leeches in par- LAKE ACCESS ticular, can work well this time oward Lake is located of year. northeast of 100 Mile Popular lures lately are Lyman House near Canim Lake.

Lures, and #2 sized Kwikfish Follow Highway 97 north to the Canim Lake Road turnoff. in a #80 or #87 colour.

Continue along this road, past Howard Lake is stocked by the Forest Grove to Canim Lake Freshwater Fisheries Society Road South (roughly twelve of B.C., and in 2016, 20,000 kilometres beyond Forest trout were released in the lake.

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Follow Canim Lake Road South (also referred to as the 8100 Road) roughly eight kilometres to Howard Lake Road and turn right (east).

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 the many trails in the area.

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Marmot Lake 54 Hectares (133 Acres)

16 metres (52 feet)

850 metres (2,789 feet)

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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.

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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.

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 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. His latest book is 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.

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Nimpo Lake 988 Hectares (2,441 Acres)

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i m p o Lake is long, deep, and packed full of great fishing.

As if the lake itself weren’t enough, it’s also part of the Dean River system, which in itself is world-class fishing.

Kerry Jacox and Ron Ashley run the Nimpo Lake Resort, and report that the fishing in Nimpo Lake is excellent. Ashley states, “Nimpo Lake is full of wild rainbow trout, so it’s not necessary to find a ‘hot spot.’ It’s almost impossible NOT to catch fish here!”

Some of the more popular fly patterns for Nimpo Lake are the classics. Early-spring Chironomid hatches invite the use of these patterns. Ashley recommends a black Leech pattern, or a ‘52 Buick. The ‘52 Buick is great as a searching pattern, especially in unfamiliar waters. “A fly resembling a pink shrimp is also popular, since these are natural food

24.4 metres (80 feet)

1,117 metres (3,665 feet)

for the trout in Nimpo Lake,” Ashley suggests.

Tabby Reid, from Wilderness Rim Resort, suggests that some economic changes have meant fewer American tourists, which has then drastically decreased fishing pressure, and drastically increased catch rates. “It’s no exaggeration to say that the fishing here is incredible,” she says.

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Nimpo Creek Road is 7.5 km west of the Nimpo Lake General Store.Nimpo Lake Resort is located at the very end of Nimpo Creek Road (4 km from Hwy 20). Be sure to check the DriveBC

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website before heading out on the highway, for the latest updates on road conditions.

Nimpo Lake Resort can be reached at nimpolakeresort. com. Wilderness Rim Resort is at wildernessrimbc.com.

One of the great things about Nimpo Lake and the high catch rates, Reid adds, is that, “anglers can challenge themselves here, and it’s a g r e a t

place to experiment with all kinds of flies.”

Later in the season, Reid suggests brighter colours, especially because the food choices for the fish are changing.

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impo Lake is 3 ½ hrs west of Williams Lake, on Highway 20 and 2 ½ hrs east of Bella Coola on Highway 20.

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Owen Lake 280 Hectares (691 Acres)

18 metres (59 feet)

1,202 metres (3,944 feet)

June 1989

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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 mid-July, 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 out 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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rom Williams Lake, follow Highway 20 to Alexis Creek and 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 (Rosita-Fir 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.

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Puntzi Lake 1,706 Hectares (4,215 Acres)

44.2 metres (145 feet)

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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.

Colleen Peters, from Woodlands Fishing Resort on Puntzi Lake, says that the trout and kokanee fishing are very productive.

Spinning and trolling are probably the most effective techniques, and there are a number of different setups that will work well.

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all are good choices. Also, Flashers can work well and are popular,” she suggests.

“When you get to the centre of the east side, a downrigger can be helpful too, because of the depth,” she adds.

There are several weedy areas, and Peters notes that these can be the best places for fly fishing. The food is abundant, and the weeds are good cover. Early in the season, and again in the fall, are the best times for fly fishing.

“Small Gang Trolls with worms, Keep an eye out for the endanspoons such as a Dick Nite, a gered white pelicans in the spring Willow Leaf and Wedding Band, and summer, and trumpeter swans later in the fall. Please do not approach these birds. Boaters are asked to stay

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100 metres from the island shore, which is where many of the birds have been nesting in the past few years. More information is available at the resorts on the lake.

Watch for information about the popular Puntzi Lake Fishing Derby. In 2017, the derby will take place from July 7-9 at Woodlands Fishing Resort, which is hosting the annual derby this year. There are cash prizes, including prizes for largest kokanee, largest trout, and largest overall fish. As well, Peters says that there will be daily prizes. People can register right at the resort on the day they fish, and

t h e y can come for the whole weekend, or just a day.

The derby is a great time for everyone, and a wonderful chance to get out and enjoy the fishery on Puntzi Lake. As well, Peters says that the derby will coincide with the resort’s grand opening.

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Woodlands Fishing Resort has twelve RV sites, and they plan to build two cabins this year. They have a new office and laundry room, and a fish cleaning station for guests with a fridge and a freezer. They also have a boat launch and docks. They plan to be open for the first weekend in June.

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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) a n d f o l low this road for about 11 km until you reach the western shore of Puntzi Lake.

Along with the resorts on 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.

Woodlands Fishing Resort can be reached at 250-800-0400, or by email at info@woodlandsfishinresort.com. See their website at woodlandsfishingresort.com.

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Quesnel Lake 27,013 Hectares (66,748 Acres)

>600 m. (>2,000 ft.)

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729 metres (2,392 feet)

March 1977

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

egg-sucking leeches in flashy pink colours.

of Likely, where the lake drains into the Quesnel River.

Later in the summer, the many creek mouths offer opportuni- LAKE ACCESS ties for fish going after salmon ollow Highway 97 south to eggs. The drop-offs are good 150 Mile House and turn places to stake a spot. left (east) onto Horsefly Road.

Those exploring Quesnel Lake From here, there are two primay want to consider hiring mary access points to Quesnel a guide to make the most of Lake —along the Horsefly the trip. A guide can help find Road or the Likely Road. the best fishing spots and gear, The Likely Road is five kilowhich is useful for beginners metres from the Highway 97 and experienced anglers alike. turnoff, and leads to the town of Likely at the westernmost extent of Quesnel Lake.

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

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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.

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.

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Snag Lake 91 Hectares (225 Acres)

7.3 metres (24 feet)

1,171 metres (3,841 feet)

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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 Woolly 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.

Note: The B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations refer to a different Snag Lake, located northeast of 100 Mile House.

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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.

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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 site.

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Sulphurous Lake 380 Hectares (939 Acres)

46.9 metres (154 feet)

1,116 metres (3,661 feet)

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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 crystalclear 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) a r e

their m a j o r 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 slow-sinking or floating lines. Weighted lines are best suited for midsummer 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, and red and gold combined with nickel or brass are good choices.

Please n o t e the recent change in the lake trout fishery: the lake trout daily quota is 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.

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Ten Mile Lake 243 Hectares (600 Acres)

21 metres (69 feet)

707 metres (2,320 feet)

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

spring. During the summer months, the fishing can be slow, so anglers may want to try going out in early mornThe lake has been stocked ing or evening during this with rainbow trout every time of the season. year for several decades. In A popular technique for 2016, 75,000 rainbow were catching kokanee in Ten Mile released, as well as over Lake is trolling a small pink 25,000 kokanee. flasher with a spoon. Also Ten Mile Lake is a great try trolling with a gangtroll fishery for both rainbow using a snubber. Snubbers trout and kokanee. The best tend to really helpful when time to fish this lake is in the targetting kokanee, because hooks without snubbers can do considerable damage to their soft mouths.

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Fly fishing on Ten Mile Lake is also great. Early in the season, try chironomid and nymph patterns. During summer and into fall, try 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 t h e provincial park and located just west of Highway 97.

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Tyee Lake 308 Hectares (761 Acres)

43.3 metres (142 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.

Two popular fly patterns for catching rainbow trout are leeches and Woolly Buggers.

In the spring, the fish can be caught near the surface, but as the lake water warms up it is good to have a fast sink line and get the fly down about 30 to 35

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feet deep. If you do not have a fast sink line, a small split shot attached about six feet from the fly also works.

There are some good lunkers in Tyee Lake, but they are down deep. A chironomid pattern works well all year long and can Dragon and damselflies are catch some big bottom fish. great spring hatches.The lake Please note that there has been a has a good caddis hatch, and change in the kokanee quota some good flies during this time for Tyee Lake. The daily are a Blue Wing Olive or Elk limit for kokanee is now 10.

Hair Caddis. Cast towards the rising fish and gently twitch the LAKE ACCESS line on the surface near the trout. rom Williams Lake, head north on For a damsel nymph pattern, cast out into deep from shallow Highway 97 to point. Olives and darker brown McLeese Lake. colours are good for these pat- Take the Lyne Creek forestry terns. road, located off Along with rainbows, Tyee Lake of Highway 97, supports a good kokanee fish- about 35 kiloery. These fish seem to key in metres north of on red colours, the flashier the Williams Lake. The better. Troll slowly. site has a rough boat Several lures are popular, and launch and nine vehicleinclude the Mickey Finn— accessible campsites. which is quite flashy—small red Crokodiles, and small- to midsized Dick Nites. A oneor two-ounce weight attached about two feet from the lure is helpful to get your lure to the right depth.

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Valentine Lake 56 Hectares (138 Acres)

14.6 metres (48 feet)

A

ptly named Valentine 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.

Mark Roseboom, from Lone Butte

1,243 metres (4,078 feet)

July 1970

Sporting Goods, says that Valentine Lake, “has great shallows on the far side from the boat launch.” He adds that, “there is a really decent hole in the middle of the lake, about 40 feet deep.”

The map below will give you an approximate location.

Roseboom is enthusiastic about the fishing on Valentine Lake. “This lake is a fly fisher’s paradise.

Chironomid, mayfly, and leeches in the spring are followed by sedges in July and August. If that doesn’t work a shrimp in the shallows usually will produce some action.”

Lake

Feet

restrictions include a bait ban, artificial flies only, and electric motors only.

There is a quota in place for Valentine Lake of two trout per day. Please check the regulations before heading out. Also stop by Lone Butte Sporting Goods for all the gear you need for Valentine and other Cariboo Lakes.

LAKE ACCESS

V

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 of the “heart.”

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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Watch Lake 261 Hectares (646 Acres)

9.8 metres (32 feet)

1,082 metres (3,571 feet)

T

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, call the South Cariboo Visitor Info Centre at (250) 395-5353.

August 1952

Feet

LAKE ACCESS

F

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.

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

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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 and 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 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 96) 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 50) 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 upstream the canyon, must enter an annual limited entry draw held in mid-March. 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 and Wildlife Branch PO Box 9363 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9M2 Phone: 250-387-9589

ICE FISHING HUTS: WARNING! Failure to remove ice fishing huts from lakes before spring breakup is an offence under the Environmental Management Act. WARNING Due to aeration projects, DANGEROUS THIN ICE and OPEN WATER may exist on Dewar, Higgins, Irish, Simon and Skulow Lakes.

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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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.

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 2017-2019 season www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/

TABLE LEGEND See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters.  Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 87) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries  Age Restricted Waters

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 BLUFF LAKE

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 No Fishing from Tenas Lake to fishing boundary signs near Atnarko Provincial Park 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 and Bella Coola River No powered boats on Atnarko River, from Goat Creek to the confluence 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 No Fishing upstream of Pinnacle Provincial Park, Apr 1-June 30 and downstream of Park, May 1-May 31  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 No Fishing for bass 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 5-13 5-13 5-2 5-15 5-2

Lake trout daily quota = 1; lake trout release Oct 1-Nov 30 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 No powered boats; Unnamed lake approx. 2 km E/NE of Spout Lake

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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 5-16 5-16

CAMERON CREEK

5-15

CANIM LAKE (see map on page 48)

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

Cariboo Chilcotin 2017

5-13 5-2 5-11

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 No Fishing upstream of Chilko River, Apr 1-June 30 No Fishing downstream of Chilko River, Oct 1-June 10 No trout/char under 30 cm downstream of Chilko River No hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank, Oct 1-May 31; bait ban No angling from powered boats Downstream of Chilko River*: Class II water Oct 1-May 31 and Steelhead Stamp mandatory Oct 1-May 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 No Fishing Nov 1-June 10 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*, June 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*, including upstream of Anahim Lake*, Apr 1-June 14 No Fishing from Iltasyuko River to Crag CreekΣ No Fishing from Crag Creek to fishing boundary signs approximately 500 m upstream of canyon*, Oct 1-May 31 No Fishing from fishing boundary signs approximately 500 m upstream of canyon to signs 100 m downstream of canyon No Fishing from fisihing boundary signs approximately 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 fishing boundary signs approximately 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 canyonΣ: 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 48)) 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 below 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

Cariboo Chilcotin 2017

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 No Fishing Nov 1-May 31 Trout/char release; artificial 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

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 NIMPO LAKE ONE LAKE 108 MILE LAKE  OPHEIM LAKE OWEN LAKE 

5-2 5-2 6-1 5-7 5-12 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

Cariboo Chilcotin 2017

5-6 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 Trout daily quota = 8 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 47 in this section.

Trout daily quota = 2 No Ice Fishing; trout/char release; bait ban; single barbless hook 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 fishing boundary signs posted 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 Lake trout daily quota = 5 (any size); Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); release all bull trout Bait ban, barbless hook No Fishing from 50 m upstream of Likely bridge to 50 m downstream of Likely bridge No Fishing upstream of Cariboo River, Mar 1-June 15 Trout/char release from the boundary signs approximately 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

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

5-12 ‘6-1 5-4 5-11 5-13 5-2 5-2 5-11 5-1 5-13 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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RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

info@acehighresort.com

(250) 456-7518

www.acehighresort.com

ANAHIM LAKE RESORT

jam@lincsat.com

1-800-667-7212

www.anahimlakeresort.com

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT

markchipman61@hotmail.com

(250) 481-1100

www.barneyslakesideresort.com

BIG CREEK LODGE

jhoessl@bigcreeklodgebc.com

(250) 394-4831

www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

BOWRON LAKE LODGE

BowronLakeLodge@shaw.ca

1-800 689 9025

www.bowronlakelodge.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT

bonanza@bcinternet.net

(250) 395-3766

www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH

howdy@cariboocountryinn.com

(250) 620-3434

www.cariboocountryinn.com

CARIBOO RIVERS FISHING ADVENTURES

mooring@uniserve.com

(250) 991-8114

www.caribooriverfishing.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

CRAZY BEAR WILDERNESS LODGE

info@crazybearlodge.com

(250) 203-9937

www.crazybearlodge.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT

info@crookedlakeresort.ca

(250) 404-0201

www.crookedlakeresort.ca

DEERHORN CREEK OUTFITTERS

info@deerhorn.ca

(250) 630-3509

www.deerhorn.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

ELIGUK LAKE LODGE

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters@gmail.com

(250) 765-0111

eliguklakelodgeoutfitters.com

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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GUN LAKE RESORT

(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

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

MOOSE LAKE LODGE

mooslk@telus.net

(250) 742-3535

www.mooselakelodge.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

moosehaven@telus.net

(250) 593-2300

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MOREHEAD LAKE CABINS

moreheadlake@gmail.com

(250) 790-2323

NIMPO LAKE RESORT

info@nimpolakeresort.com

(250) 742-3239

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NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE

info@nllodge.com

(877) 718-2200

www.nllodge.com

NORTHWOOD LODGE AND RESORT

info@northwoodlodge.com

(250)-396-7311

www.northwoodlodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE

nuktessi@gmail.com

PARADISE BAY RESORT

park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

www.sheridanlake.com

PEACEFUL COVE RESORT

rodlockhart@gmail.com

604) 807-6569

www.peacefulcoveresort.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

SILVERTIP LODGE

info@silvertipheliskiing.com

(778) 208-7044

www.silvertipheliskiing.com

SKI HI LODGE

skyhilodge@telus.net

(604) 537-3099

www.skyhilodge.ca

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS LTD.

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

www.nuktessli.com

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PHONE

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1-250-476-1273

www.terranostra-guestranch.com

THE CHILKO EXPERIENCE

terranostra@terranostra-guestranch. com phil@chilkoexperience.com

1-888-865-7136

www.chilkoexperience.com

TSUNIAH LAKE LODGE

info@tsuniahlakelodge.com

(250) 392-5612

www.tsuniahlakelodge.com

TYAX ADVENTURES

fun@tyaxadventures.com

1-888-892-9288

www.tyaxadventures.com

TYLOS PARK LODGE AND ADVENTURES

tsylos@tsylos.com

1-800-487-9567

www.tsylos.com

WENDY WONG OUTPOST CAMP

always.1saat@gmail.com

(604) 207-8330

TERRA NOSTRA GUEST RANCH

ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

info@elkriver.ca

(250) 423-7239

www.elkriver.ca

ISLAND LAKE LODGE

info@islandlakeresorts.com

1-888-422-8754

www.islandlakecatskiing.com

KIMBERLY RIVER FISHING COMPANY

info@kimberleyflyfishing.com

250-427-2278

www.kimberleyflyfishing.com

KOOTENAY WILD FISHING CHARTERS

richard@bckootenaywild.com

(250) 229-4725

www.bckootenaywild.com

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP LTD.

stmaryangler@gmail.com

(800) 667-2311

www.stmaryangler.com

BABINE LODGE

info@babinelodge.com

(250) 697-2310

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP

norlakes@gmail.com

(250) 847-2341

www.babinenorlakes.com

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE

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

KISPIOX RIVER FISHING COMPANY

kispioxfishingco@hotmail.com

(250) 842 4055

www.kispioxriver.com

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

flying@ldair.ca

(250) 692-3229

www.LDair.ca

LAKES DISTRICT HUNTING LODGE LTD.

canada_unlimited@hotmail.com

(250) 698-7478

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

hhammer@pris.bc.ca

(250) 782-6425

NADINA LAKE LODGE

nadina@shaw.ca

(250) 695-6788

www. moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca 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 LTD

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

SILVER HILTON STEELHEAD LODGE

brian@silverhilton.com

(250) 877-9252

www.silverhilton.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE LTD.

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE

sustutriver@gmail.com

(250) 566-1407

www.sustutriver.com

NORTHERN B C

CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST

EMAIL

KOOTENAYS

RESORT NAME

Equipment Rental

THOMPSON OKANAGAN

TACHICK LAKE RESORT

(250) 567-4929

www.tachicklakeresort.com

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

info@tetachucklodge.com

(403) 799 4652

www.tetachucklodge.com

UPSTREAM ADVENTURES

info@upstreamadventures.com

250-635-2558

www.upstreamadventures.com

WOODLANDS FISH'N RESORT

info@woodlandsfishinresort.com

250-800-0400

www.woodlandsfishinresort.com

7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH

cabin@guestranchbc.com

(250) 378-2616

www.guestranchbc.com

AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT

larryprovencal@shaw.ca

(250) 377-7615

ANU YOU RESORT

(250) 459-2232

www.anuyouresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE

info@barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT

info@beaverlakeresort.com

(250) 762-2225

www.barelakelodge.com www.beaverlakesresort.com

CAVERHILL LODGE INC.

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

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RESORT NAME

EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

CIRCLE 'W' HI HIUM FISHING CAMP LTD.

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

HITCH'N RAIL

info@hitchnrail.com

250-578-7113

www.hitchnrail.com

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

MOOSE CAMP FISHING RESORT

moosecamp33@gmail.com

(250)674-3275

www.milehighresort.com www.moosecampfishingresort. com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE LTD.

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(877) 623-6982

www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT

(250) 828-2007

www.rochelake.com

250-706-2484

www.rockislandfishingcamp.com

1-250-706-9111

www.sprucewildernesslodge.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@rochelake.com RockIslandFishingCamp@Hotmail.

Com sprucewildernesslodge@hotmail. com starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 674-8494

www.starlakefishingresort.com

SUNNY SHORE FISHING RESORT

info@sunnyshore.ca

(250) 835-8686

www.sunnyshore.ca

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

www.surreylake.com

TEEPEE LAKES RESORT

info@teepeelakes.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT LTD.

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

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PITT RIVER LODGE LTD.

info@pittriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

www.pittriverlodge.com

BC SPORTFISHING GROUP LTD.

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

ROBERTSON SPORTFISHING

owenrobertson@shaw.ca

(604) 617-6529

www.robertsonsportfishing.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE LTD

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

TROUT COUNTRY FISHING GUIDES

info@fishwhistler.com

1-888-363-2233

www.fishwhistler.com

VANCOUVER ISLAND

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

www.teepeelakes.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

HOOK'N THEM UP FISHING CHARTERS

fishinguy007@gmail.com

855 805-3474

www.vanislefishing.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT LTD.

heli@nimmobay.com

(250) 956-4000

www.nimmobay.com

PENDER HARBOUR RESORTS

info@phrm.ca

1-877-883-2424

www.phrm.ca

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

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2016 Cariboo Trout Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

BALLON

RB

1000

CUISSON

RB

15000

FELKER

RB

60000

BELLOS

RB

2500

DEKA

KO

135000

FIR

RB

20000

BIG

KO

60000

DEKA

RB

60000

FIRE

RB

2000

BIG

RB

15995

DEWAR

RB

2500

FISHPOT

RB

5000

BIG BAR

RB

14000

DONNELY

RB

5000

FOREST

RB

30000

BIG ONION

RB

6000

DOR

KO

2300

FRENCH

RB

3000

BLUE

RB

11000

DOR

RB

1500

GARDNER

RB

4000

BOAR

RB

5000

DORSEY

RB

6000

GREEN

RB

90208

BOBBS

KO

10000

DRAGON

RB

31326

GREENY

RB

25000

BOBBS

RB

10000

DUGAN

EB

15000

HATHAWAY

KO

17500

BOUCHIE

RB

15000

DUGAN

RB

20000

HATHAWAY

RB

17500

BRIDGE

KO

130000

EAGLE

RB

68702

HELENA

RB

25000

BRIDGE

RB

20000

EARLE

RB

9000

HEN INGRAM

RB

10000

CHIMNEY

KO

40000

EDMUND

RB

5000

HIGGINS

RB

2000

CHIMNEY

RB

50000

ELK

RB

12000

HORN

RB

40000

COOK

RB

2000

FAULKNER

RB

2000

HORSE

KO

120000

CRATER

RB

500

FAWN

RB

15000

HORSE

RB

50000

We help make fishing even better.

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2016 Cariboo Trout Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

HOWARD

RB

20500

HOWES

RB

HUSH

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

PALMER

RB

37500

TEN MILE

KO

25000

3700

PIGEON LAKE # 2

RB

1000

TEN MILE

RB

75000

EB

1500

PIGEON LAKE #1

RB

3000

TILL

KO

10000

IRISH

RB

12500

POISON LAKES (NORTH)

RB

4000

TILL

RB

10000

JACKSON

RB

6500

POISON LAKES (SOUTH)

RB

4000

TIMOTHY

KO

45000

JIM

RB

12000

RAIL

RB

30000

TWO

RB

2000

KELLY

RB

3000

RAVEN

EB

15000

TYEE

RB

45700

KLINNE

RB

1400

RAVEN

RB

15000

VALENTINE

RB

10000

LAKE #6067

RB

1500

RESERVOIR

EB

3000

WATCH

RB

40000

LAKE 5565

RB

2000

RESERVOIR

RB

500

WHALE

RB

4500

LITTLE BIG BAR

RB

5000

RIMROCK

RB

5000

YIMPAKLUK

RB

7500

LITTLE JONES

RB

700

RUTH

KO

25000

LORIN

RB

15000

RUTH

RB

65052

LOWER

RB

3000

SARDINE

RB

1050

MACKILL

RB

2500

SCHOOLHOUSE

RB

4000

MARMOT

RB

10000

SHERIDAN

RB

275013

MCINTYRE

RB

1600

SIMON

RB

6000

MCLEESE

KO

25000

SKULOW

EB

5000

MILBURN

EB

15000

SKULOW

RB

5000

Stock Species Codes:

NOLAN

RB

20000

SLIM

RB

2000

EB

Eastern Brook Trout

OSLIE

RB

1000

SNAG

EB

15000

KO

Kokanee

RB

Rainbow Trout

OWEN

RB

45000

SULPHUROUS

KO

40000

PADDY

RB

7500

SULPHUROUS

RB

20000

For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit: www.GoFishBC.com

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