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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.

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Prince George, and both receive “catchable” size trout each year.

These lakes are specially managed to create easily accessible fishing locations and are great places to catch to fish.

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ew to the guide in 2014 is a complete listing of all members of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Omineca region, and updated for 2014. This will be second year that the guide includes all stocked lakes in the region. This program is managed by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, releasing rainbow trout, kokanee and eastern brook trout into more than 50 lakes in this region.

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Azouzetta Lake A

zouzetta Lake is deep and clear, supporting a good rainbow trout fishery. Set amid high mountains and deep forests, Azouzetta Lake is a treat to visit.

There are some stan-

dard flies that can work at various times of year and in various conditions. A Woolly Bugger is one such fly. Because it can imitate many different insects, many fly fishers carry several of these wet flies.

Another good standard fly is a Doc Spratley.

This is commonly known as an attractor pattern, because it is

designed to attract the trout’s attention. If you are aiming to imitate a particular insect, fish your fly as the insect would move.

Angler’s Atlas members report that the trout in Azouzetta Lake can be fussy, and that they’re fighters when they’re hooked.

When targeting rainbow trout, many different flies can work at any given time, though it’s helpful to know if there is a hatch occurring or just past. Scope out the weedy areas, and keep an eye out for insect casings, as well as birds. They can tell you where the active areas might be.

For more great fishing tips, as well as good hotspot markers, visit the Angler’s Atlas page for Azousetta Lake, at www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/66.

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Azouzetta Lake is 67 kilometres northeast of Mackenzie along Highway 97. Accommodations are available at Azouzetta Lake Lodge. The campground is privately owned and is situated on the north side of the lake. Picnic tables, fire pits, toilets and a boat launch are available.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 138 Hectares (340 Acres) Maximum Depth • 29.9 metres (98 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 869 metres (2,850 feet) Survey Date • August 1952 Contour Units • Feet

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Bobtail Lake

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obtail Lake, formally known as Naltesby Lake, is part of the Chilako River system located southwest of Prince George.

There is a diversity of species in this lake including burbot, rainbow trout, kokanee and whitefish.

The lake used to be part of the provincial stocking program run by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. It was last stocked with rainbow trout in 2004.

Anglers who like to fly fish on this lake may find a Woolly Worm or an Egg-sucking Leech can be very effective, while gear fishers may want to try a small spinner or spoon. Float fishing with a small piece of egg sac or worm can be productive as well.

The Chilako River is a great fishery itself. Brian Smith, author of

Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, says that the Chilako offers decent trout fishing, using Adams, midges, caddis, stoneflies and mudler patterns.

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out for quota information.

Flyfishers will want to keep an eye out for Brian Smith’s new book the he published last year, called Seasons of a Fly Fisher.

Look for it in local bookstores.

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here are two main routes that will bring you to Bobtail Lake from Prince George—the Bobtail Forest Service Road or the Pelican Forest Service Road.

To find the Bobtail FSR, travel west along Highway 16 for roughly 50 km, until you meet this road. Turn left (south) onto the Bobtail FSR, and follow for roughly 21 km, until you meet the Blackwater FSR. Turn left

again (southeast), and follow for another 25 km, at which point you will meet the north end of Bobtail Lake. This road follows the eastern shore of the lake, and there is a forest recreation site located along this stretch.

Another route is via the Pelican FSR. From Prince George, follow Highway 16 West for roughly 10 km, and turn left (south) onto the Blackwater Rd. (heading to West Lake).

Continue along this road for 20 km until you meet the Pelican FSR, at which point you turn right (west). Follow the Pelican FSR for 35 km, until you meet the Blackwater FSR, where you will turn right (north). Continue along this road for roughly 15 km, where you will emerge at the south end of Bobtail Lake.

The forest recreation site is on the left hand side, just after meeting the lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 841 Hectares (2,078 Acres) Maximum Depth • 20.1 metres (66 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 813 metres (2,667 feet) Survey Date • July 1968 Contour Units • Feet

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Carp Lake C

arp Lake Provincal Park covers more than 48,000 hectares, tying Carp Lake to the headwaters of the McLeod River. The endless bays and islands offer anglers a new experience each time out.

Rainbow trout can be caught up to six pounds, but catching one or two pounders is more likely. While fly fishers are often advised to match the hatch, the same can be true for gear fishers. Try to choose gear with colours that will

match available food sources and the preferences of your target fish.

The adventurous angler can explore smaller lakes within the park. There is a short trail south of Drumlin Bay which leads to Dace, Sucker and

Squawfish lakes. Those seeking an easier alternative can visit Rainbow Lake, a short hike from the main campground. Check the fishing regulations for information about restrictions.

Carp Lake is a large lake and boaters can be exposed to high winds and rough water. Remember to bring life jackets and emergency kits.

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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.

The park has two fully maintained campgrounds and a concrete boat launch.

Other campsites are located on three islands. They are user-maintained and provide an exceptional wilderness experience.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 5,676 Hectares (14,025 Acres) Maximum Depth • 39 metres (128 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 846 metres (2,776 feet) Survey Date • August 1976 Contour Units • Metres

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Chubb Lake C

hubb Lake is located south of Prince George, just west of Highway 97. This lake has good rainbow trout fishing and is one of the earlier lakes in the area to lose its ice cover. In 2013, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society stocked 10,000 rainbow trout in Chubb Lake.

Gear fishers should consider a red Apex, a good standard lure that can work in a variety of conditions.

Small spin-

ners can be a good choice as well.

Brian Smith, author and photographer, says that it’s often worthwhile to try chironomids in all their stages, from pupa to emerging adult. Chironomids hatch early and often, and larvae patterns are good searching patterns.

Adult patterns can be good choices for early mornings, cloudy days, and evenings.

Smith’s book, Fly Fishing B.C.’s Interior, is a great reference for the Central Interior, complete with fly patterns. Smith’s insect knowledge and

experience is put to good use, and is a must-have for Central Interior anglers. His book is available at local bookstores.

Also keep an eye out for Smith’s book, Seasons of a Flyfisher, that was published just last year.

Chubb Lake is considered one of the Omineca region’s family fishing waters. Family fishing lakes are usually good places to fish with children, offering easy access and good shore fishing opportunities.

All boaters should be aware that fishing regulations restrict the motor size on boats to 10 horsepower. Please consult the current fishing regulations before heading to the lake.

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rom Prince George, head south along Highway 97, about nine km south of Hixon. Turn right (west) at Plett Road, which also has signage for Chubb Lake Bible Camp. While on this road, stay left at first fork, and head up the hill. The lake is about seven km along this road.

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There is a forestry recreation site at the lake, with sixteen vehicle units, that is open year-round. The site is RV accessible and has a boat launch.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 67 Hectares (166 Acres) Maximum Depth • 14.6 metres (48 feet) Elevation (ASL) • ~790 metres (~2,600 feet) Survey Date • July 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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Cobb Lake C

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 2013, 20,000 brook trout, and 10,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Cobb Lake.

suggests. Anglers can also try chironomids and flatfish.

“Another option is a bobber and worm, fishing plain and simple,” he adds.

When the ice comes off the lake in early May, pay attention to the emerging insects. Often, leeches and chironomids are early-season insects. As the summer progresses, take some time to note dropoff areas and weeds as these are ideal dwelling places for trout.

Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware in Prince George, says that Cobb Lake is a really good spot year round. In the fall, there’s little pressure on the lake, and the Cobb Lake is great for families because it’s close to town and easy trout are fattening up for winter. to get to.

As the weather cools down after the heat of summer, the fish are To learn more about fishing this beginning to be more active again. lake, drop by Northern Hardware in downtown Prince George and In the spring and summer, Moffat talk to one of their helpful staff at notes that there are plenty of choicthe fishing counter. es. “The lake is always good for small spinners,” h e

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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 you will see another road on the right (name unknown). This road is not plowed in the winter and may not be suitable for driving. Continue along this road for a short distance and the recreation site turn off (right) is just past the creek. You can access the lake from there.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 210 Hectares (519 Acres) Maximum Depth • 10 metres (33 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 777 metres (2,549 feet) Survey Date • October 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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Dina Lake D

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.

Rainbow and brook trout are both stocked in these lakes. While Dina lakes #1 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.

Fly fishing early in the season is ideal for this group of lakes. Try a glass-bead chironomid, which imitates a chironomid in its pupa stage.

These are slow moving and wormlike. Try various sizes in black, olive and maroon shades. Cast your line out and let it sink.

Retrieve slowly, using a very slow

hand-twist retrieve.

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.

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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 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 158 Hectares (390 Acres) Maximum Depth • 25 metres (82 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 695 metres (2,280feet) Survey Date • August 1983 Contour Units • Metres © The Angler’s Atlas

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n 2013 Prince George residents and tourists got a new place to catch fish — Dodge Pond — located at the Northland Dodge Motorsports Park.

The pond was created when a gravel quarry used to build the racetrack hit a natural spring and filled with water. So in May 2013, after permitting was obtained and preliminary sampling carried out, a thousand catchable size rainbow trout were released into the pond.

Brent Marshall, owner of the pond, says as a child he enjoyed fishing with his father but has noticed

fewer kids are participating in this and other outdoor sports these days.

“I am an avid fisherman,” says Marshall, “and just wanted to get children more into it.”

“I want to see... the excitement on their faces when they reel in that rainbow trout. A moment a child will never forget.”

The long term plan for the pond is to keep stocking it, to grow some big trout, and to continually have children out there learning how to

fish.

Thanks to the incredible support from local sponsors and Chrysler Canada, there will be many weekend events planned for the 2014 season. These will include many events that are accessible to the public. “We have three huge kids fishing events as well as several events for scouts, company functions and we will be starting private excursions for Cancer Lodge guests,” says Marshall.

There are also other activities that take place at the park, such as the motocross, BMX, private RV parking and the NHRA quarter mile racing. Anyone staying at the park for those events will also be able to enjoy fishing in the pond.

One very unique note—since it is a private pond, no fishing licence is required.

To learn more about the pond, contact Landon LeDuke or Abbey Zawada at Northland Dodge, 250562-5254.

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Students who have participated in the program say this is an excellent opportunity for them to get real world experience that complements the theoretical instructions they get at school.

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Eena Lake E

ena Lake is an ideal location, both for its beauty and its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Eena Lake has also been designated a family fishing water by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Family Fishing Waters are so named because they are easily accessible and the lakes boast ample opportunities to fish from shore or a pier. See the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information.

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, says that the west side of the island is a great place to start at any time.

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.”

Smith adds that chironomids, shrimp and leeches are all staple patterns here.

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Early a n d late in the season, try fishing the shallows and out from the shoreline debris.

Pick up a copy of Brian Smith’s book at local bookstores, and keep an eye out for his latest book, called Seasons of a Fly Fisher, which was published last spring.

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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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 54 Hectares (133 Acres) Maximum Depth • 23 metres (75 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 762 metres (2,500 feet) Survey Date • October 1988 Contour Units • Metres

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Ferguson Lake F

erguson Lake is a small lake within the City of Prince George, along the northeast edge of the city limits.

The lake has been stocked with brook trout for several years, but starting in 2007, the lake is being developed as an urban fishery. Each year since then, volunteers from the Spruce City Wildlife Association have released rainbow trout into Ferguson Lake.

The club has developed this location 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’s easy to get to dock and the fishing is great.

This lake has been designated a family fishing water by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. Family fishing waters are so named because they are easily accessible and the lakes boast ample opportunities to fish from shore or a pier.

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rom Prince George, head north along Hwy 97 to

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Kelly Rd North, still within city limits.

Turn left (west) onto North Kelly Road and continue for approximately 1 km, then turn 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 left side of road.

are permitted.

and there is a dock on the lake.

It is ideally suited for small watercraft, and no motors

The lake is surrounded by a walking trail and nature preserve.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 19 Hectares (47 Acres) Maximum Depth • 6.1 metres (20 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 777 metres (2,549 feet) Survey Date • 2007 Contour Units • Metres

There is a small parking area

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inger Lake is about a two-hour drive from Prince George 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.

Wayne Koftinoff from Finger Lake Resort says that fishing has been great. Several larger fish have been reported. Anglers can be rewarded with trout up to five pounds and a high catch rate.

Popular spots on the lake include The Narrows, south of the second island, and The Deep Hole on the north finger. The many islands in the lake are great habitat, and anglers are never far from shore.

Koftinoff notes that trolling small spinners with a Willow Leaf is productive. “Using a sink tip or full sink with dragonfly nymphs, Doc Spratleys or popular leech patterns are just as rewarding,” he says.

Koftinoff suggests that Finger

Lake is a great family fishing destination because, “Kids catch fish!” The main dock is the site where a six-year old caught a three-pound trout. The two docks are easily accessible from the resort’s campsites and comfortable cabins.

Koftinoff is enthusiastic about the other fishing opportunities nearby as well. Tatuk, Lavoie, Hay, Secord, Gluten, Duten, Hobson, Chief Grey and Cicuta Lakes are just some of the many trophy trout lakes in the area. He says that one of these nearby lakes produced a trout estimated to be 10 to 12 pounds. Keep in mind that many of these are hike-in lakes, and many are catch-and-release.

Finger Lake Resort offers cabins and campsites, as well as boat rentals. The on-site store stocks lures, flies and bait, and licences are available. Visit www.FingerLakeResort.com for more information. To learn

more about Finger Lake Resort contact Wayne Koftinoff at 1-778.785.1114.

Check out the web page for Finger Lake on the Angler’s Atlas website. Finger Lake Resort is running a contest just in time for spring fishing! See www. anglersatlas.com/lakes/587 for more information. While you’re there, post your own tips, photos and stories about Finger Lake.

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From Prince George, head west along Highway 16 to the town of Vanderhoof, and turn south onto the Kenny Dam Road.

Follow this road, past the Saik’uz Reserve, to the Kluskus Forest Service Road—roughly 25 km from the Vanderhoof turnoff.

Turn left (south) onto the Kluskus FSR and continue for about 42 km, until you reach the turnoff at km 59 to the Gold Road on your left (south).

Quick Facts Surface Area • 877 Hectares (2,167 Acres) Maximum Depth • 12.5 metres (41 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 757 metres (3,140 feet) Survey Date • August 1973 Contour Units • 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.

Because Fraser Lake is large and relatively deep, it doesn’t suffer the summer doldrums as shallower lakes do. This makes for prime fishing all year.

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.

open views of Fraser Lake. Facilities provided include flush toilets, water, wood, and sani-station 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.

There are many excellent fishing spots on Fraser Lake due to the many small bays. Parker suggests that fly fishers will do best among the weedbeds. “The area around the river mouth is great for trout, and the Ormond Creek The Rec Site on Peterson’s Beach area has prime trout fishing too,” also has a good boat launch. says Parker.

From Nautley, turn onto Stella Road and follow the directions.

LAKE ACCESS Or, through the Stellako Reserve, here are several access points turn onto Stella Road. to Fraser Lake. Beaumont Parker also notes that there is an Provincial Park and a Forest excellent day-use area right in Service Rec Site are just two pos- the town of Fraser Lake along sibilities for accomodation. the highway. Picnic tables and Beaumont Provincial Park, a good boat launch are just a accessed from Highway 16, pro- couple of the amenities provided vides 49 private campsites with there.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 5,463 Hectares (13,500 Acres) Maximum Depth • 30.5 metres (100 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 676 metres (2,220 feet) Survey Date • August 1950 Contour Units • Feet

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Hart Lake H

art Lake is a great place to catch large trout, and the numerous hatches throughout the season can be a fly fisher’s dream.

Dan Moffat, from Northern Hardware in Prince George, is enthusiastic about the fly fishing on Hart Lake. “It’s one of the best fly fishing lakes in the area,” he says.

Early spring is prime time on Hart Lake, “as soon as the ice is 20 feet from shore,” says Moffat. He suggests leeches for an early season pattern.

Moffat suggests chironomids as another option for indicator fishing. Tie the fly pattern on the end of a long leader and attach a small bobber (strike indicator) so the fly dangles just off the bottom, between six inches and two feet.

Let the fly dangle for a while, giving the line an occasional twitch. You may need to check out a few different depths and locations before hitting the right hole. Chironomid fishing is often done at the 18-20 foot depths.

Bloodworm and chironomid patterns can be interchanged.

Moffat notes that mid-summer can be touch and go on Hart Lake, but that 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.

In 2013, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 15,000 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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art Lake is about 70 kilometres north of Prince George along Highway 97 and lies within 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.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 56 Hectares (138 Acres) Maximum Depth • 8.7 metres (29 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 715 metres (2,346 feet) Survey Date • July 1982 Contour Units • Metres

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MacKenzie Lakes to get an idea of what the fish are feeding on.

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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.

On MacKenzie Lake #2 (East) there is a daily quota of 2 rainbow trout. These regulations are intended to increase the average size of fish in the lake. Ideally, MacKenzie Lakes could become trophy trout lakes like Hart Lake, located north of Prince George.

In 2013, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 7,500 rainbow trout into MacKenzie Lakes.

In the summer months the west lake is often preferred by many anglers as it is a deeper lake. 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

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East, turn left (east) along Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and follow for about 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

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o 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?

Quick Facts Surface Area • 17 & 26 Hectares (42 & 64 Acres)

it’s wet. The east campsite can be accessed via Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and has a cartop boat launch. © The Angler’s Atlas

Maximum Depth • 9 & 4.1 m. (30 & 13 ft.)

Elevation (ASL) • 853 metres (2,799 feet) Survey Date • August 1984 Contour Units • Metres

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Morfee Lake M

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.

Morfee Lake is one of the region’s family fishing waters. This means that the lake is easily fished from shore or by boat, and is an ideal place for young or beginner anglers.

Beginners may want to consider going after chub. Though not the best for eating, chub can be caught fairly easily and may keep younger folks interested while they learn. Try using smaller sized hooks and rods. Target the lower depths with a small split shot above the hook.

The trout in Morfee Lake are from the Blackwater strain. They are aggressive and tend to be most active during the day. They prefer to forage in shallower water.

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 recent book, called 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.

In his book, Fly Fishing B.C.’s Interior, author

There are sandy beaches and numerous opportunities for recreational activities. Accomodation is available in the town of Mackenzie, including a campground.

Is Morfee Lake one of your favourite fishing holes? Stop by the Angler’s Atlas and tell us about it. See www.anglersatlas.com/ lakes/1294. Post your photos, map markers and more. While you’re there, sign up to follow Morfee Lake, or any of your favourites, and be notified when someone posts new information to the lake page. See www.anglersatlas.com for details.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 279 Hectares (915 Acres) Maximum Depth • 44.2 metres (145 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 721 metres (2,366 feet) Survey Date • June 1970 Contour Units • Feet

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Purden Lake N

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 2013. Burbot are also

abundant in the lake.

Purden Lake is a popular recreation lake, and is a busy spot for all manner of aquatic recreation.

Despite the traffic, Purden Lake is a great spot for fishing.

It may be helpful to choose your lure colours to suit the season.

Darker colours can work better in cold weather, or down in the depths. When it’s warmer, try lighter colours.

Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware suggests a pink and purple Apex when going after rainbow trout. Another option is a Bolo gang troll.

Brian Smith, fly fisher and author, 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.”

On the northwest shore lies Purden Lake Park, however, from October 1 to April 30, the park is closed and the gate is locked.

During the off-season, your best access to the lake is via Purden Lake Resort.

Keep in mind that sudden heavy winds on Purden Lake can produce dangerous water. Exercise caution when venturing out.

Are you familiar with fishing Purden Lake? Share your tips at www.anglersatlas.com/ lakes/1534. If Purden Lake is one of your favourites, never miss a thing. Sign up to follow it, and be notified when new information is added to the lake page.

and talk to the knowledgeable and helpful staff at the fishing counter. Also, visit local bookstores for Brian Smith’s book, Fly Fishing BC’s Interior. His latest book, published in April, 2013, is called Seasons of a Fly Fisher, also available in local bookstores.

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urden Lake Resort is located along Highway 16, about 60 km east of Prince George. There is a provincial park with boat launch facilities along the northwestern edge of the lake.

In the winter, the resort is open Friday to Monday, 9 am to 3:30 pm, and primarily serves traffic from Purden Ski Village. To find out more information, visit their web site at: www.Purden.com or at (250) 565-7777.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 836 Hectares (2,067 Acres) Maximum Depth • 52.4 metres (172 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 777 metres (2,549 feet) Survey Date • July 1969 Contour Units • Feet

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Shane Lake P

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.

fish are found throughout the lake and can be easily caught from the dock at the northeast edge of the lake.

In the heat of summer, the fish will generally be found in the The second platform was built on deeper water. Anglers can visit the the western shore of the lake and new dock on the western shore or is designed to make it easier to carry in a small boat to access the access deeper water from shore. deeper sections of the lake.

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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.

It is with great sadness that Bob Follow Foothills about a kilomeis no longer with us to enjoy this tre to Cranbrook Hill Rd. on the dock. He passed away earlier this left (west) side of the road. year. However the club and The Angler’s Atlas have requested the Follow Cranbrook Hill Road up City name the section of trail lead- the hill to Kueng Rd., on the left ing to the dock in his honour. We (south). Turn here and follow to at the Angler’s Atlas feel this is the end of the road where the a suitable way to recognize the parking lot is located.

This initiative was spearheaded by the late Bob Graham, who championed the process, making sure all the partners were aligned and moving forward.

hard work Bob carried out to The lake is a short, 10-15 minute make this project a reality. walk from the parking lot. Canoes and small boats can be packed into FISHING THE LAKE the lake, or you can choose to fish hane Lake is very right off the dock. To access the productive, with a new dock, follow the trail along lot of food for the fish. the northern shore of the lake and As a result, the trout then turn left (south) onto another grow fast. trail that follows the western shore In the cooler of the lake.

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Quick Facts Surface Area • 44 Hectares (109 Acres) Maximum Depth • 5.7 metres (19 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 812 metres (2,664 feet) Survey Date • October 1987 Contour Units • Metres

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Stuart Lake

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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.

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 LuhrJensen, 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. Anglers may want to try the areas around Honeymoon Island (northeast shore) and Battleship Island (near Whitefish Bay along the south shore). There are several islands in the southeast arm of the lake that would be productive, and around the bays of the north shore and the northwestern arm.

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.

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. Again,

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very Canada Day weekend the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce hosts a big fishing derby. Call (250) 996-7023 for details.

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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.

Before crossing the Stuart River into Fort St. James (Highway 27), turn left (west) onto Sowchea Road. This road goes past two

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 boat launch and space for 20 vehicle units. © The Angler’s Atlas

Quick Facts Surface Area • 36,423 Hectares (90,000 Acres) Maximum Depth • 96.6 metres (317 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 678 metres (2,225 feet) Survey Date • July 1953 Contour Units • Feet

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Tabor Lake T

abor Lake, close to Prince George, is a great all-around location. It’s close to town and amenities, making it perfect for a quick trip after work or on weekends. Flies and lures both work well, and it’s an ideal place to take children.

“Tabor is a great fishing lake,” says Dan Moffat from Northern Hardware. Both flies and lures are good choices, and with so many hatches, anglers can feel free to experiment.

“Try Hotshots, or flatfish, or any attracting gang troll,” Moffat suggests.

As for flies, “there

are 40 different hatches on Tabor Lake,” meaning that there’s always something going on.

There are so many different kinds of insects that fly fishers will easily find something that works.

Moffat advises.

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, and children will have fun learning here.

If you want to stick with a standard, leeches are good early-seaFor more information about son patterns, Tabor and other regional lakes, stop by Northern Hardware in Prince George and talk with Dan Moffat and the knowledgeable crew at the fishing counter.

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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.

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 the Hedlund Road, and follow the signs to the former Log House Restaurant.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 378 Hectares (934 Acres) Maximum Depth • 8.1 metres (27 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 704 metres (2,310 feet) Survey Date • June 1971 Contour Units • 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 have been stocked with rainbow trout several times since 1978, using different strains of trout, including Dragon and Tunkwa Lake stocks.

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.

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.

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 www. anglersatlas.com/lakes/1829.

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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rom Prince George, head north on Highway 97 for about 90 km until you meet the Red Rocky Forest Service Road on your right (east). Follow this road for about half an hour and past Fishbone Lake. This road meets Tacheeda Lakes at the

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southwestern shore, and winds along the length of both lakes.

If you reach the Parsnip River you’ve gone too far.

Of special interest, just southeast of Tacheeda Lakes is an ecological reserve. Please keep in mind that activities that might disturb the reserve, including camping and quadding, are not allowed.

Please consult BC Parks for futher information about this and other ecological reserves. The website address is http://www. env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/ Tacheeda Lakes are popular with local anglers, and we want to hear all about it. Visit www. anglersatlas.com/lakes1829.

Post your favourite photos and fishing tips for Tacheeda Lakes.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 591 Hectares (1,460 Acres) Maximum Depth • 59.4 metres (195 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 726 metres (2,382 feet) Survey Date • June 1961 Contour Units • Feet

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atuk Lake is about a two-hour drive southwest from Prince George, in the heart of Finger-Tatuk Provincial Park. This lake boasts of 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.”

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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rom Prince George, head west along Highway 16 to the town of Vanderhoof, and turn south onto the Kenny Dam Road.

Follow this road, past the Saik’uz Indian Reserve, to the Kluskus Forest Service Road—roughly 25 km from the Vanderhoof turnoff.

Turn left (south) onto the Kluskus FSR and continue for about 42 km, until you reach the turnoff to Gold Road on your left (south).

Proceed down this road until you meet the entrance to the resort.

A forest recreation site is found along Gold Road, where the road meets the west end of the lake.

Alternatively, the Bobtail Forest Service Road or the Pelican FSR can be used to travel to the east-

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ern shore of Tatuk lake. For maps of this area, you can log on to the Angler’s Atlas web site (AnglersAtlas. com), and download the Access Map for this lake—see the Vanderhoof Map Series.

Tatuk Lake Outfitters and Wilderness Resort is a family operated business located on the northwest shore of the lake.

The resort offers fully equipped cabins year round, and provides outdoor enthusiasts with activities for all seasons, including guided hunts for big game. Visit their web site at: www.TatukLake.com

For those anglers who prefer camping, there are two Forest Recreation Sites at the east and west ends of this lake.

Quick Facts Surface Area • 1,894 Hectares (4,680 Acres) Maximum Depth • 40.8 metres (134 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 922 metres (3,025 feet) Survey Date • July 1971 Contour Units • Feet

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Place yourself aboard a fully-equipped charter boat on the Pacific Ocean, feeling the salt spray and sea wind as you wait for the first strike on your line. Imagine pausing before your first cast to admire the breathtaking mountain vistas along the Skeena River, or a glasslike mountain lake, deep in haunting wilderness with not a soul in sight. This is the fishing experience that awaits you in Prince Rupert, a sport fishing destination to rival any in the world.

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Vivian Lake 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.

Arlene and Brian Ellison, owners of Vivian Lake Resort, say that because the stocked trout don’t reproduce, they put all their energy into getting bigger.

“Try a Ford Fender or a Wedding Ring in black or dark green,” says Brian Ellison. He adds that trolling is best in the area around the boat dock, right around the island, a shallower area just past the dock.

Fly fishers can try black leeches, chironomids and Doc Spratleys, again in dark colours. Ellison says that bloodworms are also good patterns for Vivian Lake. Head out about 200 feet and cast from there, or drift down around the far side across from 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’s helpful to remember that if you’re drilling a hole, give it some time before you drop your line. Arlene Ellison says that there are often anglers on the lake

as soon as the ice is thick enough.

Use the public access for winter fishing as the resort is closed from November to May. Vivian Lake is stocked with brook and rainbow trout, and the lake is a family fishing water.

Head out and talk with Brian and Arlene Ellison for more fishing tips, or stop

by Northern Hardware and talk with Blair Moffatt for great ideas for fishing Vivian Lake.

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rom Prince George, head north on Highway 97 to Chief Lake Road. Turn left onto and drive straight out. Do not turn 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. Turn here and drive about a kilometre to the resort.

Vivian Lake Resort is a fullservice resort with cabin and boat rentals, as well as single and group campsites. Amenities include firewood for sale, fire

pits and pit toilets. Showers are available, and there are 2 boat launches. For more information about the resort, contact Brian and Arlene Ellison at (250) 9670027.

Also visit the Angler’s Atlas website for great tips, current conditions, and map markers for Vivian Lake: www.anglersatlas. com/lakes/2023.

Surface Area • 45 Hectares (110 Acres) Maximum Depth • 8.2 metres (27 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 779 metres (2,235 feet) Survey Date • October 1968 Contour Units • Feet

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Omineca Fishing Regulations 2013-2015 In-season changes as of April 1, 2014 highlighted General ZONE A Restrictions Set lining is only permitted in the lakes of Zone A (see tables for exclusions). Set lines are restricted to one line with a single hook with a gap of not less than 3 cm (see pg 9). All set lines must be marked with the angler’s name, address and telephone number. See “Rules on Bait Usage” (pg 9).

No fishing (spring closure): in any stream of Zone A, Apr. 1 to June 30. (See tables for exceptions).

Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Zone A, all year.

Bait ban: applies to all streams of Zone A, all year. See page 9 for details. (See tables for exceptions).

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.

Omineca White Sturgeon 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

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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. 50) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8 * Including tributaries  Age Restricted Waters

Zone A Daily Catch Quotas (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) NOTE: 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:

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

BYERS LAKE  CAMP LAKE CANOE RIVER CARINA LAKE

7-15

CARP LAKE CHICHOUYENILY CREEK CHIEF GRAY (Bitch) LAKE 

7-15 7-2 7-38 7-24 7-30 7-12

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 DINA LAKE #1  DINA LAKE #2  EAGLET LAKE

7-28

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  Age restriction (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) 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

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

7-37 7-25

Bull trout (Dolly Varden): • 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: CLOSED TO ALL FISHING Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)

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ECHOLAKE 

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

EAST HAUTETE LAKE

GANTAHAZ LAKE  GOAT RIVER*

7-27

7-40 7-13 7-9 7-27

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

7-15

KEMESS CREEK KLWALI LAKE

7-39 7-28

KINBASKET LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

7-2 7-12

KWITZIL LAKE 

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 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 See definition of “stream mouth”, page 88 in the Provincial Regulations No powered boats

LA SALLE LAKES 

7-3

No powered boats

LITTLE LOST LAKE 

7-3

“LITTLE TOMAS” LAKE

7-25

“LOWER BEAVERPOND” LAKE

7-38

LYNX LAKE 

7-15

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 Lowermost of the two Beaverpond Lakes Electric motors only

“MACKENZIE LAKE #2 EAST” 

7-10

MACLEOD CREEK* MANSON RIVER MCGREGOR RIVER MCLENNAN RIVER

7-5 7-28 7-16 7-4

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;  Age restriction (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 EXEMPT from bait ban;  Age restriction (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

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

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 1 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

TATLATUI LAKE

7-39

Bait ban Open June 1-Nov 14; Class II water * when open (Steelhead Stamp not required) Rainbow trout release Fly fishing only between signs approx.250m and 4 km below 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 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

SQUARE LAKE 

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TCHENTLO LAKE

7-28

No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines

TEBBUTT LAKE 

7-13

THORN CREEK TOMAS LAKE

7-39 7-25

TOMIAS LAKE

7-38

TRAPPING LAKE  TSAYTA LAKE

7-9

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)

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

7-28

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 1 in this section, and definition of “stream mouth” on page 88 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

7-25

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PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE

gelmgmt@shaw.ca

(250) 503-0060

pellylakelodge.com

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PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodg.com

(800) 665-6206

pittriverlodge.com

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PONDEROSA RESORT

ponderosa@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2243

ponderosaresort.com

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POSTILL LAKE LODGE

postilllake@xplornet.com

(250) 212-0579

postilllake.com

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PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES & ECOTOURS

adventure@pynateeah.com

(250) 296-9100

fly-fishing-canada.com

RAINBOW RESORT

rainbowr@bcinternet.net

(250) 397-2422

rainbowresort.ca

REEL ADVENTURES

go-fish@shaw.ca

(250) 505-4963

reeladventuresfishing.com

REELIN' IN RAINBOW

lee@frontlinehope.com

(250) 372-1156

REYNOLDS RESORT

reynoldsresort@yahoo.ca

(250) 397-2244

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RESORT NAME

EMAIL

PHONE

WEBSITE

CAMPING / RV

CABINS / LODGING

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

STORE / TACKLE

BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory 2014 ROCHE LAKE RESORT

info@rochelake.com

(250) 828-2007

rochelake.com

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fish@sheridanlakeresort.com

(250) 593-4611

sheridanlakeresort.com

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park@sheridanlake.com

(250) 593-4643

sheridanlake.com

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SILVERTIP LODGE

jwb@baker-enterprises.com

(404) 330-9976

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRESERVE

mk@skeenameadows.com

(250) 842-6400

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

starlake1999@yahoo.com

(250) 434-4470

starlakefishingresort.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

steelheadvalhallalodge.com

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fish@stewartslodge.com

(250) 742-3388

stewartslodge.com

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sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-2347

guidebc.com

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

surreylake.com

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jeff@sweetwatertravel.com

(250) 847-1806

sustutriver.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE

info@ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

(250) 395-7302

ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

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terracesportfishing@hotmail.com

(250) 635-3521

terracesportfishing.com

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN

ramblingfisherman@gmail.com

(250) 218-1087

ramblingfisherman.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

thuyalakes.com

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paul@tunkwalakeresort.com

(250) 523-9697

tunkwalakeresort.com

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info@vantineguiding.com

(250) 695-6677

vantineguiding.com

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info@wendegolodge.com

(250) 819-1713

wendegolodge.com

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whitemooseresort.com

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WHITE MOOSE RESORT

GUIDED TRIPS

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2013 Omineca FISH Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

Waterbody Name

Species

Released

43 MILE POTHOLE

RB

1,500

ECHO

EB

3,000

NESS

KO

31,500

BERMAN

RB

5,000

EENA

KO

5,400

NESS

RB

20,000

BOOT

RB

1,700

EENA

RB

10,060

NULKI

RB

10,000

BOW

RB

750

EMERALD

RB

3,500

OPATCHO

RB

3,716

BRUCE

EB

4,000

FERGUSON

RB

3,384

OTIPEMISEWAK

RB

1,500

BURDEN

RB

20,000

GANTAHAZ

EB

15,000

PORTAL

RB

1,000

BUTTERFLY

RB

2,400

GRIZZLY EAST

RB

6,000

PURDEN

RB

10,000

BUTTERNUT

RB

3,500

GRIZZLY WEST

RB

60,000

SAWMILL

RB

1,000

BYERS

EB

1,500

HART

RB

15,000

SHANE

RB

2,616

CAMP

KO

5,200

HOBSON

RB

18,000

SHERE

EB

2,500

CAMP

RB

2,000

KATHIE

RB

4,000

SQUARE

RB

5,000

CASEY

RB

5,000

KWITZIL

EB

1,500

TEARDROP

RB

8,000

CHIEF GRAY

RB

2,700

KWITZIL

RB

1,500

TEBBUTT

EB

1,500

CHUBB

RB

10,000

LINTZ

RB

36,000

TORY

RB

1,000

CLEAR

RB

3,000

LITTLE LOST

RB

1,000

TUREEN

RB

5,000

COBB

EB

20,000

LOST

EB

1,500

VERDANT

EB

5,000

COBB

RB

10,000

LYNX

RB

2,500

VIVIAN

EB

10,000

CRYSTAL

EB

5,000

MCKENZIE EAST

RB

5,000

VIVIAN

RB

5,000

CRYSTAL

RB

5,000

MCKENZIE WEST

RB

2,500

WINDY POINT

RB

2,500

DINA #1

RB

40,313

NADSILNICH

KO

75,000

DINA #2

EB

20,000

NESS

EB

15,000

Stock Species Codes:

EB —Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

KO—Kokanee

RB—Rainbow Trout

Visit www.GoFishBC.com for more stocking details.

Without licence fees, there’d be a lot less fish.

When you buy a fishing licence, you help the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stock more than 800 lakes a year. You also help fund our research, conservation and education programs, plus create more fishing spots close to home. So thanks for doing your part.

You’re making fishing in BC better than ever. To learn more and get the latest stocking reports, visit us at gofishbc.com

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