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Stellako River
One of the best fly-fishing rivers in the Omineca Region is featured on pages 30-31.
Freshwater Fishing Regulations
The Freshwater Fishing Regulations for the Omineca Region are listed on pages 39-43.
BC Fishing Resorts / Outfitters Association Listings begin on page 44.
Fish Stocking Tables
The fish stocking information for the Omineca Region can be found in the list on page 50.
URBAN LAKES
Both Shane and Ferguson Lakes are within Prince George city limits!
Ferguson Lake and Shane Lake are found within the city of Prince George, and both are stocked with ‘catchable’ size trout each year.
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he Omineca region is located in the north central interior of British Columbia. It is made up of the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, the Interior Plateau around Prince George and Vanderhoof, and it extends northwest to the Omineca Mountain Range between Williston Reservoir and Takla Lake. This vast landscape offers anglers some of the greatest freshwater fishing in the world with thousands of lakes and countless streams and rivers. With a wide variety of fish species including brook trout, kokanee, and rainbow trout, there are no down times for angling in the Omineca Region. There are trophy lakes, such as MacKenzie Lakes, that are actively managed for trophy fish. The fishing success story of Dina Lakes, which have been rehabilitated to produce excellent fish habitat, is another of the region’s finest. The areas in the western portion
of the region are fly fishing havens. The Stellako River is one such waterbody that we’ve featured here, though most of the region’s rivers could easily fall into that category. Then there are Finger, Firth, and Tatuk Lakes, which are a little out of the way. Their lack of fishing pressure means superb fishing in the most peaceful settings imaginable.
Ferguson Lake and Shane Lake are found within the city of Prince George, and both are stocked with ‘catchable’ size trout each year. These lakes are specially managed to create easily accessible fishing locations and are great places to catch to fish. Also close to town are Ness, Eena, and Vivian Lakes, with their brook trout and kokanee. This guide barely scratches the surface of lakes in the region. Visit AnglersAtlas. com for more maps of this region. FEATURING IN 2017
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Carp Lake 5,676 Hectares (14,025 Acres)
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arp Lake Provincal Park covers more than 48,000 hectares, tying Carp Lake to the McLeod River. The endless bays and islands offer a new experience each time out. Angler’s Atlas Field Staff member Kenny Donaldson wrote an excellent report for Carp Lake.
39 metres (128 feet)
846 metres (2,776 feet)
“Carp Lake supports a productive rainbow fishery for trout up to 6-plus lbs. Fly fishing, trolling and spinning all do well on this beautiful, island-studded lake.
“The trolling method which has served me well is with a small to medium, silver and red Willowleaf with a small lead weight at the front, six-foot leader and a medium-sized red and white Triple Teaser, trolled 75 to 100 feet behind the boat at
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around 3-4 mph (vary the weight The park has two fully maintained to find the depth that the fish are campgrounds and a concrete boat launch. Other campsites are feeding). “Be sure to try trolling round located on three islands. They the sheltered sides of the islands. are user-maintained and provide There is a deep bay (120 feet) at an exceptional wilderness experithe northwest side of the lake, ence. which the locals will never tell you about, that has yielded some impressive catches of limits and a minimum of 2 lbs. per fish, although downrigging to the fish depth is recommended.” Read more of his report and others at anglersatlas.com/ place/99802/ carp-lake.
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rom Prince George, head north along Highway 97 roughly 140 km to the community of McLeod Lake. The turnoff to the park is Carp Lake Road on the left (west) side of the highway. This gravel road runs for 32 km to the park and is narrow in places. Please use caution along this road as it is also used by industrial traffic.
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Cobb Lake 210 Hectares (519 Acres)
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obb Lake is about 70 km west of Prince George and is a popular four-season fishing lake. The lake supports a healthy population of rainbow and brook trout and is regularly stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. In 2016, 20,000 brook trout and 10,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Cobb Lake.
10 metres (33 feet)
777 metres (2,549 feet)
As the weather cools down after the heat of summer, the fish are beginning to be more active again.
In the spring and summer, Moffat notes that there are plenty of choices. “The lake is always good for small spinners,” he suggests. Anglers can also try Chironomid patterns and Dan Moffat from Northern Flatfish. Hardware in Prince George, says “Another option is a bobber and that Cobb Lake is a really good worm, fishing plain and simple,” spot year round. In the fall, there is he adds. little pressure on the lake, and the When the ice comes off the trout are fattening up for winter. lake in early May, pay attention to the emerging insects. Often, leeches and chironomids are early-season insects. As the summer progresses, take some
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time to note dropoff areas and you will see another road on weeds as these are ideal dwell- the right (name unknown). This road is not plowed in the winter ing places for trout. Cobb Lake is great for families and may not be suitable for drivbecause of its proximity to town ing. Continue along this road for a short distance and the recreand easy access. ation site turn off (right) is just To learn more about fishing past the creek. You can access this lake, drop by Northern the lake from there. Hardware in downtown Prince George and talk to one of their helpful staff at the fishing counter. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Prince George, follow Highway 16 west for about 65 km, and then turn right (north) at Finnmore Road just before Cluculz Creek. Follow Finnmore Road for 6 km and
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Dina Lakes D
25 metres (82 feet)
ina Lakes are located in the Heather - Dina Lakes Provincial Park. While some facilities are available, they are rustic, and the lakes offer a chance to explore a wilderness setting. Dina Lakes are a popular canoe circuit as well as a popular angling destination. Dina Lakes #1, 2 and 3 are the prime fishing spots in this chain of 6 lakes.
695 metres (2,280 feet)
and 2 have been stocked with trout for many years, Dina Lake #3 has been more recently rehabilitated to enhance the fishery and create a spawning stream. Once barren, Dina Lake #3 now supports a healthy trout fishery.
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Fly fishing early in the season is ideal for these lakes. Try a Glass-bead Chironomid, which imitates a chironomid in its pupa stage. These are slow moving and worm-like. Try various sizes in black, olive and maroon shades. Cast your line out and let it sink. Retrieve, using a very slow handtwist, pausing frequently. Another pattern to try is a leech. Woolly Buggers, Beadhead Leeches and Marabou Leeches are some flies that may work at any time of the season. There are times when a leech can do the trick and nothing else seems to work. Keep leeches on hand in maroon and brown shades, as well as black.
Rainbow and brook trout are both stocked in these lakes. While Dina lakes #1
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ina Lake #1 is the only lake in the Dina Lakes chain that is accessible by vehicle. The other lakes in this popular canoe circuit can be reached by short portage. From Mackenzie, head north on Highway 39 about 10 kilometres. Turn onto the Parsnip West Forest Service Road. The gravel road is
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suitable for 2WD in dry weather, though 4WD is recommended in wet conditions. On the Parsnip Forest Service Road there is a sign at about the 31-kilometre point which indicates the way to the Dina Lake Forest Service recreation site, on Dina Lake #1. The recreation site is on the north side of the lake, with ten vehicle units, picnic areas and a boat launch. Campers are reminded to pack their own water as there is no drinking water available at these lakes.
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LORD OF THE LURES Dan Moffat
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Eena Lake 54 Hectares (133 Acres)
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ena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Families and beginners will find this a great place to start. A couple of deeper areas at the north and south ends are perfect for angling in the heat of the summer when the trout go deep. Brian Smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s Interior and Seasons of a Fly Fisher, says that the west side of the island is a great place to start at any time.
23 metres (75 feet)
762 metres (2,500 feet)
The hatches on Eena Lake are a gold mine for fly fishers. Chironomids, mayflies, damselflies, caddisflies and dragonflies are all available to the trout. In particular, Smith calls the mayfly hatch in May and June, “phenomenal.” He adds that chironomids, shrimp and leeches are all staple patterns here.
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Pick up a copy of Brian Smith’s books at local bookstores.
Angler’s Atlas member Dave Bulmer has recently reported a five pound rainbow that he caught on a Red Bellied Humpty fly. His stellar catch included a whopping 85 trout, all of which were released.
Early and late in the season, try fishing the shallows and out from the shoreline debris.
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ena Lake is located about 35 km north west of Prince George, near Nukko Lake. Follow Highway 97 north for about 15 km to Chief Lake Road, and turn left (west). Continue along Chief Lake Rd. for another 18 km (Note: at the 13 km mark the road forks - keep right at the fork). At Eena Lake Road turn left (west) and continue for 5 km. Make a left turn at Woods Road, and then right onto Quinn Road. Access to the lake is at the end of the road.
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Ferguson Lake 19 Hectares (47 Acres)
6.1 metres (20 feet)
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erguson Lake is a small lake within the City of Prince George, along the northeast edge of the city limits.
left onto Ferguson Lake Rd. Stay on this road (keeping right at the fork where it turns to gravel). The lake is located on The lake has been stocked with the left side of road. brook trout for several years, but There is a small parking area starting in 2007, the lake is being and there is a dock on the lake. developed as an urban fishery. It is ideally suited for small Each year since then, volunteers watercraft, and no motors are from the Spruce City Wildlife permitted. Association released rainbow The lake is surrounded by a trout into Ferguson Lake. walking trail and nature preThe club developed this location serve. into a popular local fishery for anglers and educators. In 2009, a larger dock was installed, and since then it has become a favourite local spot. It is easy to get to the dock and the fishing is great.
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rom Prince George, head north along Hwy 97 to Kelly Rd North, still within city limits. Turn left (west) onto North Kelly Road and continue for approximately 1 km, then turn
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Finger Lake 877 Hectares (2,167 Acres)
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12.5 metres (41 feet)
757 metres (3,140 feet)
inger Lake is about a two hour drive from Prince George, one hour south of Vanderhoof and is part of the Chilako River Watershed. This remote lake is a perfect weekend getaway for the family and is ideal for fishing with children because it’s so easy to catch fish!
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as well. Arthur, Hobson Tatuk, Lavoie, Secord, Gluten and Cicuta Lakes are just some of the many popular trout lakes in the area. Koftinoff says that one of these nearby lakes produced a trout estimated to be 10 to 12 pounds. Keep in mind that some of these are hike-in lakes, and catch-and-release.
Wayne Koftinoff former owner of Finger Lake Resort says, “It is not uncommon to have 30 hookups LAKE ACCESS on an outing. Pan fries up to a pound or pound and rom Prince George, head west along Highway half are voracious. More than two fishing rods in a 16 to the town of Vanderhoof, and turn south boat can be chaos!” onto the Kenny Dam Road. Follow this road, past Koftinoff says that fishing has been great. Several the Saik’uz Reserve, to the Kluskus Forest Service larger sized fish have been reported. “Last season we Road—roughly 25 km from the Vanderhoof turnhad numerous fish landed over 2 pounds and on up to off. 3.2 pounds. Anglers do well when the weather is hot.” Popular spots on the lake include The Narrows, south Turn left (south) onto the Kluskus FSR and conof the second island, the point of drainage South into tinue for about 42 km, until you reach the turnoff at Finger Creek and The Deep Hole on the north finger. km 59 to the Gold Road on your left (south). The many islands in the lake are great habitat, and Finger Lake Resort offers cabins and campsites, as anglers are never far from shore. well as boat rentals. The on-site store stocks camp sup“Trolling small spinners and worms with a Willow plies, ice cream, lures and bait and there is free wi-fi. Leaf is productive. Also using a sink tip or full sink Visit FingerLakeResort.com for more information or with dragon fly nymphs, Doc Spratleys or popular call 1-778-785-1114. leech patterns are just as rewarding,” Koftinoff sugThe Toyota Tacoma is well-suited for these hard-togests. reach fishing destinations. With high clearance, 4WD Finger Lake is a great Family Fishing destination and exceptional reliability, the Tacoma will help you because of the high catch frequency. Even fishing navigate some of the toughest terrain. right from the main dock, people can catch large trout. There are numerous other fishing opportunities nearby
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Firth Lake 377 Hectares (932 Acres)
36 metres (118 feet)
820 metres (2,690 feet)
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he area north of Prince George offers some of the Omineca Region’s finest fishing. Many of the lakes there are a little off the beaten path, and well worth the trip. Firth Lake is a perfect example of these fabulous fishing lakes. Anglers enjoy fishing in Firth Lake for the large rainbow trout.
Local author and angler Brian Smith is enthusiastic about Firth Lake, especially because of its underwater structure. He will work the ledges of the drop offs, and cast to deep water or along the ledges.
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Some of the best of these zones can be found in the north end. The channel leading to Hourston Lake can be a good place to start, and the shoals and islands nearby can be productive. Smith says that the northwest corner is some of the best insect habitat, and thus a good trout area. “There is a graduated shelf, and a small inlet bay that is prime caddis, dragonfly and damsel environment. These insects love flats and shelves that contain lush weed growth and less stranded. Even with a sturdy vehithan four metres of water.” cle, the access can be tricky. Take a look for Brian Smith’s two books, Seasons of a Fly Fisher, From Prince George, travel north and Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, along Highway 97 for about 110 both available at local book stores. km. On the right side of the highSmith is also a regular contributor way (east) you will pass the Firth to Northword magazine, which Lake Road, but do not turn here as it takes you to a different lake. can be found at northword.ca. Continue a few more kilometres, LAKE ACCESS past the rest stop, to the 42 Mile ravel to this lake requires four Road. Turn right (east) and follow wheel drive, as there is for about five kilometres, past the a steep hill leading to the lake substation, left at the communicathat can leave a two-wheel drive tion building, and down a steep
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hill to Firth Lake. There is a forestry campsite at Firth Lake, with five vehicle units and a cartop boat launch.
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Fraser Lake 5,463 Hectares (13,500 Acres)
30.5 metres (100 feet)
676 metres (2,220 feet)
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raser Lake is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Its unlimited recreational opportunities, beautiful scenery and great parks are a good complement to the fabulous fishing. Three beaches, including Beaumont Provincial Park, are great starting points for your fishing adventure. Kokanee, lake trout, burbot and rainbow trout are all present in Fraser Lake.
When going after rainbow trout, Mark Parker, from Par 3 Sports in the town of Fraser Lake, suggests that the best “all-around lures” will be the Willow Leaf and Wedding Band, or a small Apex in any colour. A small F7 flatfish is also successful. Fly fishers will see best results with a muddler minnow or a leech pattern. Anglers targeting kokanee can also use a Willow Leaf and Wedding Band. There are many excellent fishing spots on Fraser Lake due to the many small bays. Parker sug-
gests that fly fishers will do best among the weedbeds. “The area around the river mouth is great for trout, and the Ormond Creek area has prime trout fishing too,” says Parker. LAKE ACCESS
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here are several access points to Fraser Lake. Beaumont Provincial Park and a Forest Service Recreation Site are just two possibilities for accomodation.
Beaumont Provincial Park, accessed from Highway 16, provides 49 private campsites with open views of Fraser Lake. Facilities provided include flush toilets, water, wood, and sanistations during the summer months.
The park also has a day-use area as well as a sandy beach for swimming. A new self-guided interpretive trail offers eight signs that provide information on plants, animals, and history of the area.
The Recreation Site on Peterson’s Beach also has a good boat launch. From Nautley, turn onto Stella Road and follow the directions. Or, through the Stellako Reserve, turn onto Stella Road. Parker also notes that there is an excellent day-use area right in the town of Fraser Lake along the highway. Picnic tables and a good boat launch are just a couple of the amenities provided there.
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Hart Lake 56 Hectares (138 Acres)
8.7 metres (29 feet)
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715 metres (2,346 feet)
Moffat suggests chironomids as another option for indicator fishing. Tie the fly pattern on the end of a long leader and attach a small Dan Moffat, from Northern bobber (strike indicator) so the Hardware in Prince George, is fly dangles just off the bottom, enthusiastic about the fly fishing between six inches and two feet. on Hart Lake. “It’s one of the best Let the fly dangle for a while, fly fishing lakes in the area,” he giving the line an occasional twitch. You may need to check says. Early spring is prime time on Hart out a few different Lake, “as soon as the ice is 20 feet depths and locafrom shore,” says Moffat. He sug- tions before hitgests leeches for an early season ting the right hole. Chironomid fishing pattern. is often done at the 18-20 foot depths. Bloodworm and chironomid patterns can be interchanged. art Lake is a great place to catch large trout, and the numerous hatches throughout the season can be a fly fisher’s dream.
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In 2016, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 7,500 trout in Hart Lake.
For more information about fishing on Hart Lake, stop by Northern Hardware and talk with Dan Moffat and the experienced fishing staff.
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Crooked River Provincial Park. The lake is just east of the highway, right before the town of Bear Lake. There is a parking lot located just off the highway, then follow a trail for 200 metres which brings you to the lake.
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Hart Lake is about 70 kilometres north of Prince George along Highway 97 and lies within
Moffat notes that midsummer can be a tough go on Hart Lake, but the lake is not so shallow as to suffer through real summer doldrums. “When the fish are on, it’s one of the best lakes ever,” he says.
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MacKenzie Lakes 17/ 26 Hectares (42/64 Acres)
9/4.1 m. (30/13 ft.)
853 metres (2,799 feet)
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Kevin Grose, from OK Tire in Prince George, says, “There is good ice fishing in these lakes.” He adds that there are lots of medium sized trout in both lakes. On MacKenzie Lake #2 (East) On a 2016 winter ice fishing trip, there is a daily quota of 2 rain- Grose and a friend scored five bow trout. These regulations are trout in the 3 pound range using a intended to increase the average yellow jig head and shrimp. size of fish in the lake. Ideally, MacKenzie Lakes could become trophy trout lakes like Hart Lake, located north of Prince George. acKenzie Lakes are located southwest of Prince George. They are small lakes, with an average fishery, though some anglers report trout up to 25 inches.
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LAKE ACCESS To get to MacKenzie Lakes, head west out of Prince George along Highway 16, to the Blackwater Road turnoff. Turn south and follow the Blackwater Road for about 30 km, past Baldy Hughes, until you meet the Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR. At this point you have a choice to make—which lake do you want to visit? To get to MacKenzie Lake East, turn left (east) along Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and follow for about
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two km. Then turn right on a side road to take you to the east lake recreation site. If your destination is MacKenzie Lake West, continue along Blackwater Road for another two km, and turn left on a side road that will take you to the recreation site. Recreation sites are accessible by 2WD. The west campsite can be accessed via the Blackwater FSR, but bear in mind that access is steep and can be tricky if the road is wet. The east campsite can be accessed via Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and has a cartop boat launch.
During the summer months, the west lake is often preferred by many anglers as it is deeper. But in the spring and fall, the cooler waters can make the fishing good in both lakes. Try trolling a Woolly Bugger or Doc Spratley. These generic flies are excellent searching patterns, good to use to get an idea of what the fish are feeding on. Mackenzie East is considered one of the Omineca Region’s Family Fishing Waters, which means that they’re easy to access and easy for kids to fish.
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Morfee Lake 279 Hectares (915 Acres)
44.2 metres (145 feet)
721 metres (2,366 feet)
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orfee Lake is a mere five minutes from downtown Mackenzie. It is stocked annually with rainbow trout and is home to lake trout, chub and whitefish as well.
er folks interested while they learn. Try using smaller sized Morfee Lake is one of the region’s hooks and rods. Target the lower family fishing waters. This means depths with a small that the lake is easily fished from split shot above the shore or by boat, and is an ideal place for young or beginner hook. The trout in Morfee Lake anglers. are from the Blackwater Beginners may want to consider strain. They are aggressive and going after chub. Though not the tend to be most active during the best for eating, chub can be caught day. They prefer to forage in shalfairly easily and may keep younglower water. R0011385833
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In his book, Fly Fishing B.C.’s Interior,, author and photographer Brian Smith reccommends using smaller nymphs in the fall than you would in the spring. Fish through areas of cover such as logs or weeds.
Smith also suggests that some larger, pale green patterns with larger eyes could be the trick for a slow day in many Interior lakes. Try keeping these patterns on hand with several sizes of nymph patterns. Pick up Smith’s book at local bookstores. Also keep an eye out for Smith’s most recent book, Seasons of a Fly Fisher, published in 2013.
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rom Mackenzie town centre at the intersection of Mackenzie Blvd and Centennial Drive, head down Centennial Drive 2.5 kilometres to Morfee Lake Road. Drive down this road to the lake.
There are sandy beaches and numerous opportunities for recreational activities. Accomodation is available in the town of Mackenzie, including a campground.
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Ness Lake 203 Hectares (502 Acres)
778 metres (2,552 feet)
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ess Lake, located near Prince George, is well-known for its recreational opportunities and the Ness Lake Regional Park. However, it is less known for its great fishing opportunities.
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Rainbow trout up to 6 pounds have been reported in Ness Lake, and brook trout and kokanee are plentiful as well. Over the past two decades, Ness Lake has been stocked each year with rainbow trout and brook trout. In recent years, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society’s stocking program has included kokanee in their releases for Ness Lake. In 2016, 31,500 kokanee, and 20,000 rainbow trout were released.
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Brook trout will prefer smaller spinners such as a #0 Mepps or Blue Fox. Panther Martin lures may work well, and leech patterns Regulations are good flies to try. for Ness Lake Kokanee, as well, will tend to limit kokanee to go after smaller lures, though the 10 daily. presentation will need to differ. Kokanee get scared easily and fast-moving objects trigger their flight response. To them, anything fast is likely a predator, and they will flee. Keep your speed super slow for kokanee. Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware, suggests a Jim’s Jig for early spring, or for late fall and winter, if you’re going after trout. Stop by and talk with Dan at the fishing counter for more helpful tips. Ask him to point out all the hot spots!
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rom Prince George, follow Highway 97 north to Chief Lake Road on the left (west). Turn here and continue along this road for about 20 kilometres. Look for signs pointing to Ness Lake Community Hall on the right (north). (Note: Chief Lake Road turns into Ness Lake Road about twelve kilometres from the Highway).
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Purden Lake 836 Hectares (2,067 Acres)
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estled on the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, Purden Lake is deep and known for its clear water.
Since 1979 the lake has been stocked annually with rainbow trout. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 10,000 rainbow trout into Purden Lake in 2016. Burbot are also abundant in the lake.
Recently, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society has also released nearly 100,000 kokanee in Purden Lake. Angler’s Atlas member kbd635 was out on Purden Lake during the summer of 2015, and offers this report:
Last Sunday was the first time I could get out and try the Lucky Bugs and although I wanted to do a more scientific analysis and fish one rod with the Lucky Bug and one with my usual Purden Lake fare, Ryan and Hunter had other ideas and wanted to both try the new lures!
52.4 metres (172 feet)
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The Weather was hot, the water calm and I wasn’t expecting to catch much, but it was a good day out with my friend and the two kids. I put one rod in with a black and white Bingo Bug trolling 100 feet behind the boat and was just setting up the second and Ryan had our first fish on! A nice stock rainbow which was well hooked and gave a good fight. Not 5 minutes later Hunter hit a fish, using a red and white Bingo, but lost it, but made up for it a little while later with one we managed to land.
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come on the market, offering “life like” action and new technology, but these lures do seem to entice fish to hit, and I was especially impressed since the conditions weren’t looking good for some sport.
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urden Lake Resort is located along Highway 16, about 60 km east of Prince George, and they offer year-round lake access. See purden.com for information. There is a provincial Needless to say, I WILL be keep- park with boat launch facilities ing a few of these lures in my box along the northwestern edge of of tricks on future adventures! the lake (open between May and Brian Smith, fly fisher and author, September only). says that Purden Lake has “fair to good fishing May to August using mayflies, caddis and dragonfly nymphs. Fish the shoals at the east end with these patterns and anglers will have good success.”
We continued to fish and were rewarded with 3 more fish, which we decided to release, since the 2 we caught were for Ryan and Hunters supper. I must admit I’m always skeptical when new lures
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PRINCE GEORGE REGIONAL SPORTFISHING MAP
1 COBB LAKE
6 NESS LAKE
2 EAGLET LAKE
7 NUKKO LAKE
3 EENA LAKE
8 TABOR LAKE
4 MACKENZIE LAKES
9 VERDANT LAKE
5 NADSILNICH/WEST LAKE
10 VIVIAN LAKE
Rainbow Trout: Brook Trout, Kokanee and Burbot, can all be caught year-round, with flies or standard gear.
Kokanee: Troll very, very slowly, and try red lures. Be careful of their soft mouths, which can make them challenging to land!
Rainbow Trout: Spring and fall are best. Bright and flashy lures can work just as well as earth-coloured leech imitations.
Burbot: Fancy ice-fishing at night? These tasty morsels are not the beauties of the water, but make up for it with fabulous taste! You may have the best luck ice fishing. Go deep, and be willing to experiment. They’re not fussy!
Brook Trout: Aim for cool or even cold water in early spring, with smaller lures and flies.
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Shane Lake 44 Hectares (109 Acres)
5.7 metres (19 feet)
812 metres (2,664 feet)
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rince George anglers can now enjoy two great fishing platforms on Shane Lake, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Polar Coachman Fly Fishing Club, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund, the Ministry of Environment and the City of Prince George. The second platform was built on the western shore of the lake and is designed to make it easier to access deeper water from shore. This is especially helpful when the weather warms up and the trout go deep.
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During the cooler seasons, the fish are found throughout the lake and can be easily caught from the dock at the northeast edge of the lake.
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deeper water. Anglers can visit the new dock on the western shore or carry in a small boat to access the deeper sections of the lake. Several members of the Angler’s Atlas have shared their reports and stories on the site. Check out anglersatlas.com/place/101195/ shane-lake for these great stories and photos! LAKE ACCESS
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he lake is located within Forests For the World, a park area managed by the City of Prince George. From downtown, take 15th Avenue towards the university, and turn right on Foothills Blvd. just before the hill. Follow Foothills about a kilometre to Cranbrook Hill Rd. on the left (west) side of the road. Follow Cranbrook Hill Road up the hill to Kueng Rd., on the left (south). Turn here and follow to the end of the road where the parking lot is located. The lake is a short, 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. Canoes and small boats can be packed into the lake, or you can choose to fish right off the dock. To access the new dock, follow the trail along the northern shore of the lake and then turn left (south) onto another trail that follows the western shore of the lake.
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Stuart Lake 36,423 Hectares (90,000 Acres)
96.6 metres (317 feet)
678 metres (2,225 feet)
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Trolled spoons in red and silver or pearl colour combinations can work well. Remember to troll slowly, varying your speed slightly, and work in “S” curves.
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tuart Lake is a large lake found in British Columbia’s Central Interior. It measures over 65 km in length and more than 10 km across in some places, offering some of British Columbia’s best freshwater fishing.
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Stuart Lake supports a good fishery for kokanee and large rainbow trout up to 5 pounds. Three popular lures for catching big trout are the Coyote by Luhr-Jensen, Gibbs FST, and Williams Wobbler. Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware in Prince George notes that Apex has a new colour line that may work well in Stuart Lake.
Most spots are productive, and around the many islands there are several drop-off areas that are worthwhile. Moffat says that “Stuart Lake is amazing if you can time it right.” He suggests that one of the best spots is at the mouth of the Tachee River. “Another good spot is on the north arm against all the cliff faces. There are huge rainbows in there,” he says. Kevin Grose from OK Tire in Prince George says, “Stuart Lake is a great lake for summer fishing, but you have to be careful because the weather changes fast.”
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Before crossing the Stuart River into Fort St. James (Highway 27), turn left (west) onto Sowchea Road. This road goes past two provincial parks—Paarens Beach and Sowchea Bay. Paarens Beach has a concrete boat launch at the south end of the park, and Sowchea Bay has a single lane concrete boat launch and limited parking. The third access point is Whitefish Bay recreation site, located about half way up the lake, and is accessible by 2WD.
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rom Prince George head west along Highway 16 past Vanderhoof until you meet Highway 27. Turn right (north) and follow until you reach the town of Fort St. James. There are several access points to Stuart Lake, but only three locations are profiled here. All have boat launches and are on the southern shore of Stuart Lake.
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Again, turn onto Sowchea Road and follow for about five km, then turn left (south) onto the Cunningham Forest Service Road. Follow this road for about 40 km, until you meet the Cunningham-Camsell FSR. Turn right (north), and follow it to the shores of Stuart Lake. The Whitefish Bay recreation site is an open site with a boat launch and space for 20 vehicle units.
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lowing between Fraser Lake and Francois Lake, the Stellako River is a beautiful example of a pristine wilderness river. It isn’t long at only eleven kilometres, but you can pack a lot of fishing into this short stretch. Dan Moffatt, from Northern Hardware in Prince George, loves fishing the Stellako River. “The Stellako is a place that I personally feel a strong connection to. It is an absolute treasure,” he says.
Local author and angler Brian Smith agrees. “The Stellako is not only a majestic, pristine and magnificent river—it is a great river, and we’re lucky to have it on our northern doorstep. Revered by local fly fishers and fly-fishing enthusiasts all over the world as a must-do river on their bucket lists, the Stellako offers trophy-class wild native rainbow trout to anglers that will take the time and make the effort to learn the intricacies of her challenging water.” Smith further talks about the opporunities -- and challenges -that Stellako River anglers face.
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“When a hatch is on during daylight hours,” he writes, “even small nursery stock can be difficult to catch unless your drift is perfect and your imitation is the precise size and colour of the emergence.” Later in the same day, however, “if you wait until the last hour of daylight ... an Adams size 18 will take all ranges of fish that were zipper-mouthed on the surface all day.” Smith says that between hatches, anglers can be hard-pressed to believe that fish even inhabit this river, particularly at the bridge section, which sees a lot of angling pressure. At these times, he prefers stonefly nymph patterns. These issues can apply to the more secluded lower sections as well, although downstream it is because of the exceptional water clarity and the solitude, which can make fish, “wary of all intruders.” While anglers may be tempted to throw caution to the wind and experiment, the fish in the Stellako River generally don’t take well to flashy colours or patterns. Typically, grey and tan colours are more likely to interest the trout in the summer months. Stonefly patterns are an excellent choice. In the fall, when the trout feed heavily on salmon, Smith suggests egg patterns as an angler’s best bet.
In his book, Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, Smith writes, “Insect hatches are prolific on the Stellako, where you can expect to encounter varieties of the following: mayflies, including Tricos, green and brown drakes; caddis flies, comprising spotted, cinnamon and Grannom assortments; and stoneflies, comprising salmon flies, golden, little olive
and yellow sallies groups.” His recommendations for fly patterns follow; pick up his book for more information. Both Smith and Moffat urge anglers to take the time to learn about the Stellako River, its runs, its fish and its challenges. Moffat urges anglers to be aware that, “this is not a place for anyone unfamiliar with river fishing. You’ve got to know what you’re doing.” Smith agrees wholeheartedly. “Besides the falls, the Stellako has some Class 4 rapids (depending on spring run-off) so it is not for the inexperienced boater. Always go with a buddy. The step falls are just below where the powerline crosses the river past km 7 of the river. Keep river left as you go under the powerline, and then the river goes through a fast-water chute for about 100 meters and then drops over the falls. The take-out and portage is marked with orange and is on the left just above the falls. “The Stellako is accessed from Highway 16, four kilometres west of Fraser Lake. Turn southwest onto Francois Lake Road, travel 11 km on pavement, and you’ll meet the Stellako at the Glenannan Bridge where it exits Francois Lake. The river is short, only 11 km in length, and empties into Fraser Lake east of Highway 16. The Stellako Lodge, situated on the river at the bridge, offers excellent lodge or campsite accommodations if you wish to stay a few days or weeks. Day-use access to the river is available from the parking lot at the bridge, where there is a rough foot trail that traverses the south side of the river for a few kilometres downstream. Brian Smith says, “The Glenannan Bridge at the outlet of Francois Lake is popular; it runs both sides above
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and below the bridge. There is a rough foot-path along the south bank that runs about 2-km down the river. Fish anywhere at spots along this trail.” After that, the trail is very primitive, and the river is best accessed by pontoon boat, kayak or rubber dinghy put in at the Glenannan Bridge. The float is 11 km, with take-outs at the Highway 16 bridge and also upriver via an old gravel pit road that is accessed by taking the first right off Francois Lake Road about 500 metres from the highway, entering through an unlocked gate. Smith notes that there are a few other places to fish the Stellako River. “Farther down-river along the Francois Lake Road, there are access trails to Millionaire’s Pool and Big Eddy at about km-4 (where the road takes a sharp bend and s-curve).” If you decide to float the river, you should have experience navigating Class 4 water, go with a buddy, and be prepared to make a short portage at the take-out on river left above the falls, just past the seven-kilometre marker and hydro transmission lines.” RIVER ACCESS
There are several sections where it is possible to access the Stellako River. Some areas are suitable for shore fishing, and others will require a boat (no power boats are allowed from Francois Lake to the falls). There are also some sections that are dangerous for those who are inexperienced. Brian Smith’s book, Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, provides more detailed descriptions of river access. As well, it is highly advisable to fish in a group. Stop by Northern Hardware in Prince George and talk with Dan Moffat and the crew at the fishing counter. FREE MAPS AT AnglersAtlas.com
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Tabor Lake 378 Hectares (934 Acres)
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abor Lake, close to Prince George, is a great all-around location. It is close to town and amenities, making it perfect for a quick trip after work or on weekends. Flies and lures both work well.
8.1 metres (27 feet)
so many feel free Hotshots, attracting gests.
704 metres (2,310 feet)
hatches, anglers can to experiment. “Try or Flatfish, or any gang troll,” he sug-
As for flies, “there are 40 different hatches on Tabor Lake,” Kevin Grose from OK Tire likes meaning that there is always fishing on Tabor Lake. “Tabor something going on. Fly fishers Lake has good fishing all year will easily find something that round, and easy access,” he says. works. “The fishing on Tabor Lake is always reliable,” he adds. “Tabor is a great fishing lake,” says Dan Moffat from Northern If you want to stick with a stanHardware. Both flies and lures dard, leeches are good early-seaare good choices, and with son patterns, Moffat advises.
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To get to the north boat launch, follow Giscome Road for roughly 2 km to Valhalla Rd., on your left (south) and turn here. At the end of this road is the public boat launch. Alternatively, you can continue along Giscome Road to Hedlund Road and follow the signs to the former Log House Restaurant.
There are ample shore-fishing opportunities on Tabor Lake, making it an ideal place for kids to learn. There are no particular restrictions on the lake so children will have fun learning here. LAKE ACCESS
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rom Prince George, head east along Highway 16 about 15 km to Giscome Road on your right (south). There are two boat launches on Tabor Lake, a public boat launch at the north end of the lake, and a private boat launch at the Log House Restaurant and RV park, near the south end of the lake. 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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Tacheeda Lakes 59.4 metres (195 feet)
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acheeda Lakes are part of the Parsnip River watershed, which flows north into Williston Lake and eventually reaches the Arctic Ocean. This circuit of lakes is a popular getaway. The lakes were stocked with rainbow trout several times since 1978, using different strains of trout, including Dragon and Tunkwa Lake stocks.
Kevin Grose from OK Tire in Prince George, says that there is a great variety of fish in Tacheeda Lakes, with kokanee, lake trout and rainbow trout all abundant here. Dick Nite, the Triple Teezer and the Wedding Band are popular lures for fishing Tacheeda Lakes. For the Char fishery, try the OneEyed Wiggler, made by GIBBS.
When targeting kokanee, anglers may have luck with small lures. Wedding Rings are popular. Try using different colours, and experiment with flourescents, particularly at deeper levels. Kokanee are known to have a preference for red, so these colour combinations should produce good results.
Because Tacheeda Lakes are quite deep, the summer doldrums are not an issue here. There are extensive bays and shoals, creating ample trout habitat. In particular, islands are a great place to start. Troll slowly and work out from here.
726 metres (2,382 feet)
There are three recreation sites on the shores of this lake. The symbols shown on the map are approximate. Check out the Angler’s Atlas website for map markers for Tacheeda Lakes at anglersatlas.com/place/101360/ tacheeda-lakes. New regulations are in effect for Tacheeda Lake: no fishing Nov 1-Apr 30, lake trout must be released, and no set lines are permitted.
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southeast of Tacheeda Lakes is an ecological reserve. Please remain conscious of activities that might disturb the reserve. Camping and quadding are not allowed. Consult BC Parks for futher information about this and other ecological reserves.
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rom Prince George, head north on Highway 97 for about 90 km until you meet the Red Rocky Forest Service Road on the right (east). Follow this road for about half an hour and past Fishbone Lake. This road meets Tacheeda Lakes at the southwestern shore, and winds along the length of both lakes. If you reach the Parsnip River you have gone too far. Of special interest, just
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Tatuk Lake 40.8 metres (134 feet)
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atuk Lake is approximately a two-hour drive southwest from Prince George, in the heart of Finger-Tatuk Provincial Park. This lake boasts great kokanee and rainbow trout fishing. Ken Still from Tatuk Lake Outfitters and Wilderness Resort says that Tatuk Lake is an excellent family destination, where kids can catch two-pound rainbows right off the dock. “It truly is an amazing fishery,” he says. “When I use a fly rod, I have my best luck with a red Doc Spratley, trolled slow for rainbow and fast and farther out for kokanee,” says Still. He adds that standard lures such as Willows Leafs and Wedding Bands are good producers. For those going after kokanee, he suggests chrome and red Triple Teazers and Dick Nites, “but you have to troll fairly fast.”
922 metres (3,025 feet)
Try the west arm of the lake, which is steady through the summer months. Fishing off the islands and the east end is good in early September.
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Alternatively, the Bobtail Forest Service Road or the Pelican FSR can be used to travel to the eastern shore of Tatuk lake.
For maps of this area, log on to the Angler’s Atlas web site (www. rom Prince George, head west AnglersAtlas.com) and download along Highway 16 to the town the Access Map for this lake—see of Vanderhoof, and turn south onto the Vanderhoof Map Series. the Kenny Dam Road. Follow this road, past the Saik’uz First Nation Tatuk Lake Outfitters and Reserve to the Kluskus Forest Wilderness Resort is a family operated business located on the northService Road—roughly 25 km from west shore of the lake. The resort the Vanderhoof turnoff. offers fully equipped cabins year Turn left (south) onto the Kluskus round and provides outdoor enthuFSR and continue for about 42 km, siasts with activities for all seauntil you reach the turnoff to Gold sons, including guided hunts for big Road on your left (south). Proceed game. Visit their web site at: www. down this road until you meet the TatukLake.com entrance to the resort. A forest recreFor those anglers who prefer campation site is found along Gold Road, where the road meets the west end ing, there are two Forest Recreation Sites at the east and west ends of of the lake. the lake.
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Vivian Lake 45 Hectares (110 Acres)
V
ivian Lake is a small jewel just north of Prince George. Home to brook and rainbow trout, the lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating and swimming. The fish are big and the lake is perfect for some tried and true fly patterns and lures.
8.2 metres (27 feet)
779 metres (2,235 feet)
Resort, noted that because the stocked trout do not reproduce, they put all their energy into getting bigger. “Try a Ford Fender or a Wedding Ring in black or dark green,” said
Brian Ellison, from the former Vivian Lake
October 1968
Feet
Ellison. He added that trolling is best in the area around the boat dock, right around the island, and in a shallower area just past the dock.
at the sign to Chief Lake; continue straight. Approximately 5 kilometres after, the road turns to gravel. Vivian Lake Road is on the right hand side, but don’t turn here. Continue straight for Fly fishers can try black leeches, approximately 500 metres to the chironomids and Doc Spratleys, public access road on the right again in dark colours. Ellison hand side. said that bloodworms are also good patterns for Vivian Lake. Please note that Vivian Lake Head out about 200 feet and Resort is now closed, and no cast from there, or drift down longer operates as a public around the far side across from campground. Please respect the private property on Vivian Lake. the resort, around the bay area. Ice fishers are in for a treat. This popular ice fishing destination can be rewarding for patient anglers. It is helpful to remember that if you are drilling a hole, give it some time before dropping your line.
LUCKY STRIKE
Vivian Lake is stocked with brook and rainbow trout, and the lake is a family fishing water. Stop by Northern Hardware and talk with Blair Moffatt for great ideas for fishing Vivian Lake.
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Arlene Ellison says that there are often anglers on the lake as soon as the ice is thick enough. Use the public access.
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2017 to 2019
Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.
Set lining is only permitted in the lakesof Zone A (see tables for exclusions). Setlines are restricted to one line with a singlehook with a gap of not less than 3 cm (seepg 9). All set lines must be marked withthe angler’s name, address and telephonenumber. See “Rules on Bait Usage” (pg 9). No fishing (spring closure): in any streamof Zone A, Apr. 1 to June 30. (See tablesfor exceptions). Single barbless hook: must be used in allstreams of Zone A, all year. Bait ban: applies to all streams of ZoneA, all year. See page 9 for details. (Seetables for exceptions). White sturgeon from the Nechako, Stuart and the Upper Fraser watersheds have been listed as endangered under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). It is illegal to fish for, kill, harm, or harass white sturgeon in the Omineca Region. Recovery actions have been underway since 2006; more than 15,000 juvenile sturgeon have now been released into the Nechako River to help rebuild this critically endangered population. Habitat research is progressing with the release of more the 250,000 larval sturgeon in 2008 to help understand habitat needs and how to restore rearing areas for this critical life stage. Help from the public will also be necessary for recovery and the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative requests that you report date and location of all sightings or incidental captures, particularly in the Upper Nechako, Fraser Lake and Stuart/Takla Watersheds. If you observe or accidentally catch a sturgeon please call the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 250-565-6135, or go to either of these web sites: www.nechakowhitesturgeon.org or www.env.gov.bc.ca/omineca/esd/faw/ sturgeon
DAILY AND ANNUAL CATCH QUOTAS FOR SALMON Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for Salmon Regulations. Possession Quotas Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas for most species. See tables for exceptions. Lake Trout: possession quota = 1 daily quota. Bull Trout (Dolly Varden): possession quota = 1 daily quota. NOTICE TO ANGLERS The Ministry in partnership with the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, is conducting studies on bull trout in the Upper Fraser/ Nechako watersheds. If you catch a bull trout with a coloured tag, please record and report the tag number, tag colour, date, time and location prior to releasing the fish unharmed. To report your catch of a tagged bull trout please contact the Fish and Wildlife Regional Office in Prince George at (250) 565-6135.
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TABLE LEGEND See the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p.87) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries Age Restricted Waters
(See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 3 lake trout • 1 bull trout (Dolly Varden) : Bull trout (Dolly Varden) may only be retained Oct. 16 to Aug. 14. These fish may only be taken from lakes and only 30 50 cm in length. See below. And you must release: Bull trout (Dolly Varden):
AIRLINE LAKE
7-28
AMANITA LAKE ARCTIC LAKE
7-17 7-23
ATTICHIKA CREEK
7-39
BEAR LAKE (Crooked River Park) BEAVERLEY CREEK
7-16 7-10
BEDNESTI LAKE
7-12
BLACKWATER RIVER BOBTAIL (Naltesby) LAKE BOW LAKE BOWRON RIVER BUTTERFLY LAKE
7-10 7-12 7-15 7-7 7-15 7-15
BYERS LAKE CAMP LAKE CANOE RIVER CARINA LAKE CARP LAKE CHICHOUYENILY CREEK CHIEF GRAY (Bitch) LAKE
7-15 7-2 7-38 7-24 7-30 7-12
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Electric motors only No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Closed all year 500 m upstream & downstream of the Thorn Creek confluence Closed all year 500 m upstream & downstream of the Kemess Creek confluence No powered boats Exempt from Spring Closure and from bait ban Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines See West Road River Kokanee daily quota = 5 Brook trout daily quota = 10 Exempt from Spring Closure; no rainbow trout under 30cm Brook trout daily quota = 10 Trout/char daily quota = 2 Brook trout daily quota = 10; Kokanee daily quota = 5 Exempt from Spring Closure; rainbow trout release Apr 1-June 30 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing from marker buoys to the mouth of the McLeod River, Apr 1-June 30 Exempt from Spring Closure; also EXEMPT from bait ban below signs near its mouth No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
CHUBB LAKE CHUCHI LAKE
7-10
CLUCULZ LAKE CROOKED RIVER
7-12 7-24
CUNNINGHAM LAKE
7-25
DAHL LAKE DAVIS BAY (in Findlay Reach of Williston Lake) DAVIS RIVER * DEM LAKE
7-12 7-37
DINA CREEK
7-30 7-30
Closed all year No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Closed all year Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
7-30
Electric motors only
7-7
Burbot daily quota = 1
DINA LAKE #1 DINA LAKE #2 EAGLET LAKE
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7-28
7-37 7-25
• from streams, all year • from lakes, Aug. 15 to Oct. 15 And you must release: Lake trout: • of any size, Sept. 15 to Oct. 31 • under 30 cm all year Arctic grayling: catch and release only Burbot: 5 Kokanee: 10 (none from streams) White Sturgeon: Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout daily quota = 2; no set lines Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing downstream (north) of the 200 Road bridge, Apr 1-June 30 Rainbow trout release and exempt from Spring Closure upstream (south) of the 200 Road bridge, Apr 1-June 30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines No powered boats Closed all year within a 500 m radius of the Davis Forest Service Roadbridge. See Davis River
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2017 to 2019
Changes as of April 1, 2017 highlighted.
EAST HAUTETE LAKE
7-27
ECHO LAKE
7-13
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Brook trout daily quota = 2; no powered boats
EENA LAKE
7-15
Electric motors only
EMERALD LAKE ENDAKO RIVER EYE LAKE
7-15
No powered boats
7-12 7-26
FERGUSON LAKE FINLAY RIVER FRASER LAKE FRASER RIVER FRIDAY LAKE
7-15
No fishing Nov 15-June 30 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release No powered boats
GAGNON CREEK
7-30 7-30
GANTAHAZ LAKE GOAT RIVER*
7-40 7-13 7-9 7-27
Exempt from Spring Closure Lake trout daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm) Exempt from Spring Closure; also EXEMPT from bait ban above Cottonwood River No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release Exempt from Spring Closure below signs near its mouth Electric motors only
HART LAKE (CrookedRiver Park)
7-5 7-16
HART LAKE (Fort St. James)
7-25
HATDUDATEHL LAKE
7-26
HAUTETE LAKE
7-27
HEDRICK LAKE
7-18
HOBSON LAKE
7-12
HUMPHREY LAKE
7-38
INDATA LAKE
7-28
ISPAH LAKE JOHN’S LAKE
7-7 7-38
KATHIE LAKE KEMESS CREEK KLWALI LAKE
7-15 7-39 7-28
KWITZIL LAKE
7-12
No fishing upstreamof the Macleod Creek confluence, including Macleod Cr*, Sept 1-June 30 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30; Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines No powered boats No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Bull trout release Brook trout daily quota = 10 Closed all year from Attichka Creek to a point 500 m upstream No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No powered boats
LA SALLE LAKES
7-3
No powered boats
LITTLE LOST LAKE
7-3
“LITTLE TOMAS” LAKE
7-25
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines; unnamed lake approx. 300m downstream of Tomas Lake No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Electric motors only
“LOWER BEAVERPOND” LAKE 7-38 (Lowermost of the two Beaverpond Lakes) 7-15 LYNX LAKE “MACKENZIE LAKE #2 EAST”
7-10
MACLEOD CREEK* MANSON RIVER MCGREGOR RIVER MCLENNAN RIVER
7-5 7-28 7-16 7-4
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Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 Most southeasterly of two unamed lakes (“Mackenzie #1 West” and “Mackenzie #2 East), located approx.6 kmSE of Erickson Lake No fishing Sept. 1-June 30 Rainbow trout release Exempt from Spring Closure No fishing Apr 1-Aug 31
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MCLEOD RIVER MCMILLAN CREEK
7-24 7-15
MIDDLE RIVER
7-26 7-30
MORFEE LAKE (South) “MT. MILLIGAN” LAKE
Artificial fly only, from Carp Lake to War Falls (excludingWar Lake) Exempt from Spring Closure and from bait ban; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) Exempt from Spring Closure Electric motors only
7-28
No fishing Nov. 1-Apr. 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; unnamed lake located approx.7.5 kmS/SE of Mt. Milligan
MUGAHA CREEK
7-30
NAKINILERAK LAKE
7-27
NALTESBY LAKE (Bobtail Lake) NARROW LAKE
7-12 7-7
NATION ARM (Williston Lake)
7-30
NAUTLEY RIVER NATION RIVER NECHAKO RIVER
7-13 7-30 7-12
NESS LAKE NULKI LAKE
7-15 7-12
EXEMPT from bait ban; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No fishing Nov. 1-Apr. 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines Kokanee daily quota = 5 No fishing Nov. 1-Apr. 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing west of a line between two boundary signs approx.500m downstream (east) of the Nation River bridge on the Finlay Forest Service Road., Apr 1-June 30 Bull trout release west of a line between two boundary signs approx. 500m downstream of the Nation River bridge on the Finlay Forest Service Road (when open) Exempt from Spring Closure See Nation Arm (Williston Lake) Exempt from Spring Closure Rainbow trout release from Cheslatta River to a boundary sign 5 km downstream and no rainbow trout under 35 cm from said downstream to Hwy #27 Bridge sign No fishing for white sturgeon Exempt from bait ban downstream of Foothills Boulevard bridge in Prince George Kokanee daily quota=10 No fishing west of a line between signs on lakeshore near mouth of Corkscrew Creek, Apr 1-May 31
OPATCHO LAKE
7-9
PACIFIC LAKE
7-16
PARSNIP RIVER PINCHI LAKE PINKERTON LAKE
7-23 7-25 7-7
PORTAGE LAKE
7-16
PTARMIGAN CREEK PURVIS LAKE
7-5 7-28
SALMON RIVER SHANDY LAKE SHERE LAKE SLENDER LAKE SLIM LAKE
7-15 7-5 7-4 7-6 7-5 7-16
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Exempt from Spring Closure NOTE: see mercury warning, page 67 in this section No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 3; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Closed all year from falls to quarry bridge No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Exempt from Spring Closure Electric motors only Brook trout daily quota = 2 No set lines Electric motors only No powered boats In Crooked River Provincial Park (formerly “Squaw” Lake)
“SQUAW” LAKE STALK LAKES STELLAKO RIVER CW
7-16
See Square Lake
7-39 7-12
STONY LAKE STUART RIVER SWIFT CREEK
7-6 7-15 7-2
TACHEEDA LAKES (North and South)
7-16
Bait ban No Fishing Nov 15-May 31; Class II water* when open (Steelhead Stamp not required) Rainbow trout release Fly fishing only between fishing boundary signs posted approximately 250 m and 4 km downstream of the bridge near the François Lake outlet No powered boats from François Lake to the falls See Region 6 tables for restrictions applying to François Lake’s outlet area No set lines Exempt from Spring Closure; rainbow trout release, Apr 1-June 30 No fishing Apr 1-Aug 31 Closed all year from upstream side of weir to CNR bridge in Valemount No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines
SQUARE LAKE
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7-39 7-28
TEBBUTT LAKE THORN CREEK TOMAS LAKE
7-13
TOMIAS LAKE
7-38
TRAPPING LAKE TSAYTA LAKE
7-9
TSITNIZ LAKE TUMUCH LAKE
7-9 7-5 7-15
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines No powered boats Electric motors only Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
7-15
Brook trout daily quota = 10
7-15
Brook trout daily quota = 10
7-24 7-30 7-10
VIVIAN LAKE UNNAMED LAKE (Kinglet Lake) located approximately100m west of Butterfly Lake UNNAMED LAKE (Redstart Lake) located approximately200m south-west of Butterfly Lake WAR LAKE WESTON CREEK WEST ROAD (“BLACKWATER”) RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES WHITEFISH LAKE
7-39 7-25
7-28
Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines Brook trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Closed all year from Attichika Creek to a point 500 m upstream No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)
WICHEEDA LAKE
7-16
WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone A) (includes waters 500 m east/upstream of the Causeway Road)
7-30 7-37 7-38
WILLOW RIVER
7-9 7-24
Trout/char daily quota = 4 (not more than 3 char) Exempt from Spring Closure below signs near its mouth Trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm); artificial fly only For regulations on the mainstem of the West Road River, see Region 5 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 3; bait ban, single barbless hook No rainbow trout under 30 cm; kokanee daily quota = 4 Bait ban 500 m upstream and downstream of Causeway Road July 1 - Oct. 30 See Nation Arm REMINDER: Arctic grayling release from tributaries See mercury warning on page 67 of this section, and definition of “stream mouth” on page 96 in the Provincial Regulations Exempt from Spring Closure; no rainbow trout under 30cm Electric motors only
7-28 7-1
No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines
WINDY POINT LAKE WITCH LAKE YELLOW HEAD LAKE
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(250) 456-7518
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ANAHIM LAKE RESORT
jam@lincsat.com
1-800-667-7212
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BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT
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(250) 481-1100
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BIG CREEK LODGE
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(250) 394-4831
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BOWRON LAKE LODGE
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1-800 689 9025
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CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT
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(250) 395-3766
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CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH
howdy@cariboocountryinn.com
(250) 620-3434
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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
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(250) 243-2433
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(250) 742-3233
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FAWN LAKE RESORT
holiday@fawnlakeresort.com
(250) 593-4654
www.fawnlakeresort.com
GUN LAKE RESORT
(250) 238-2326
KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT
info@kayanara.com
(250) 397-0224
KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE
info@fishtheswing.com
(971) 275-2269
www.kayanara.com 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
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(250) 593-2300
www.moosehavenresort.com
MOREHEAD LAKE CABINS
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(250) 790-2323
NIMPO LAKE RESORT
info@nimpolakeresort.com
(250) 742-3239
www.nimpolakeresort.com
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
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nuktessi@gmail.com
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park@sheridanlake.com
(250) 593-4643
www.sheridanlake.com
PEACEFUL COVE RESORT
rodlockhart@gmail.com
604) 807-6569
www.peacefulcoveresort.com
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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
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reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca
(250) 397-2244
www.reynoldsresort.com
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fish@sheridanlakeresort.com
(250) 593-4611
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(778) 208-7044
www.silvertipheliskiing.com
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skyhilodge@telus.net
(604) 537-3099
www.skyhilodge.ca
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(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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terranostra@terranostra-guestranch. com phil@chilkoexperience.com
1-888-865-7136
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info@tsuniahlakelodge.com
(250) 392-5612
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1-888-892-9288
www.tyaxadventures.com
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1-800-487-9567
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(604) 207-8330
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ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY
info@elkriver.ca
(250) 423-7239
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info@islandlakeresorts.com
1-888-422-8754
www.islandlakecatskiing.com
KIMBERLY RIVER FISHING COMPANY
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250-427-2278
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richard@bckootenaywild.com
(250) 229-4725
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(250) 505-4963
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CARIB O O CHILC OTIN C OAST
KOOTENAYS
RESORT NAME
Equipment Rental
BABINE LODGE
info@babinelodge.com
(250) 697-2310
BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP
norlakes@gmail.com
(250) 847-2341
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
STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE LTD.
jeff@sweetwatertravel.com
(250) 847-1806
www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com
SUSKEENA LODGE
sustutriver@gmail.com
(250) 566-1407
www.sustutriver.com
(250) 567-4929
www.tachicklakeresort.com
TACHICK LAKE RESORT
THOMPSON OKANAGAN
www.elkriver.ca
www.babinenorlakes.com
www.silverhilton.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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AMENITIES
BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2017 Camping/RV
Cabins/Lodging
THOMPSON OKANAGAN
RESORT NAME
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
TEEPEE LAKES RESORT
info@teepeelakes.com
ROCK ISLAND LAKE FISHING CAMP SPRUCE WILDERNESS LODGE
www.surreylake.com www.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
VANCOUVER COAST MTN
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
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
www.ruggedpointlodge.com
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AMENITIES
2016 OMINECA FISH STOCKING REPORT WATERBODY NAME
SPECIES
43 MILE POTHOLE
RB
RELEASED 1500
HOBSON
WATERBODY NAME
SPECIES RB
RELEASED 5000
VERDANT
WATERBODY NAME
SPECIES RB
RELEASED 2000
BERMAN
RB
5000
KATHIE
RB
4000
VIVIAN
EB
8000
BOOT
RB
1700
KWITZIL
EB
1500
VIVIAN
RB
7000
BOW
RB
750
KWITZIL
RB
1500
WITNEY
RB
2500
BURDEN
RB
13200
LITTLE LOST
RB
1000
BUTTERFLY
RB
2400
LOST
EB
1500
BUTTERNUT
RB
3500
MCKENZIE EAST
RB
5000
CAMP
KO
5200
MCKENZIE WEST
RB
2000
CAMP
RB
1500
NESS
KO
31500
CHIEF GRAY
RB
5200
NESS
RB
20000
COBB
EB
20000
NULKI
RB
10000
COBB
RB
10000
OPATCHO
RB
2600
CRYSTAL
EB
4500
OTIPEMISEWAK
RB
1500
CRYSTAL
RB
3500
PORTAL
RB
1500
DINA #3
RB
2500
PURDEN
KO
83600
DINA #7
RB
200
PURDEN
RB
10000
ECHO
EB
3000
SADDLE #2
RB
1000
EB
Eastern Brook Trout (Char)
EENA
KO
5420
SAWMILL
RB
1000
EENA
RB
10000
SHANE
RB
3000
KO
Kokanee
EMERALD
RB
3500
SHERE
EB
2000
RB
Rainbow Trout
FERGUSON
RB
3000
TORY
RB
1000
For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit:
GANTAHAZ
EB
12000
TRAPPING
RB
2500
HART
RB
7500
TUREEN
RB
5000
www.GoFishBC.com
Stock Species Codes:
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