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he vast and ruggedly beautiful Peace region is situated in British Columbia’s north east corner. It stretches from Tumbler Ridge in the south to the Yukon border in the north.

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

The Fort Nelson area has incredible waters as well. We Again in have featured five lakes here, 2015, we all of them along (or near) a also feature a highway for easy access. complete listing of all members of FEATURED IN 2015 the BC Fishing Rehis year we have done up sorts and Outfitters a special feature on fish- Association (pp 39-41), ing in the Muskwa Kechika a listing of all stocked waarea, and shown on (page 26). ters in the Peace region during Coupled with a great interview 2014 (p 42), and the regional with Northern Rockies Lodge, fishing regulations for the we are able to bring you tips on Peace (pp 36-38). this world class fishing destinaVisit AnglersAtlas.com for tion. more fishing maps.

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

The pike fishing is well worth the trip to Andy Bailey Lake.

Fishing from shore or from a boat, fly fishers and gear fishers alike will enjoy the opportunities.

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

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

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

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“pike love larger than they can swallow baits.” Gummy minnows, large fish and rodent imitations are very exciting to cast to pike. “Poppers are a great floating fly that pike will smash on the surface!”

Koenig is an expert fly tier who has been fishing in BC waters all his life. Check out www. webflyz.com for all of your fly fishing needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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oot Lake is stocked with rainbow and brook trout, making for some great fishing.

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

Both brook and rainbow trout are great for fly fishers. Worms, leeches, mayflies and caddisflies are all good choices. A Parachute Adams can work particularly well for rainbows. Careys and Buicks are also good patterns to have on hand for Boot Lake.

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

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

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

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12 campsites are available at Much of the enjoyment of fly this user-maintained site. fishing comes from learning these movements and perfecting your technique.

Gear fishers will have ample opportunity on Boot Lake as well. Small lures in chrome and blue or chrome and red combinations can be great choices for rainbows.

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oot Lake is 64 km southwest of Dawson Creek on Highway 52. Access is 2wd. There is a Forest Service Recreation

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

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

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

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

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

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

is a great place to post photos, videos and tips for fellow anglers. Stop by www.anglersatlas.com/lake/99799. While Steve Hewitt from BackCountry you’re there, you can sign up Sporting Goods in Fort St. to be notified when someone John, says that smaller gear is a posts new information to your favourite lakes. Angler’s Atlas good choice here. members can follow a lake or “Work with small flatfish, and another member to receive these any of your smaller spinners and notices. spoons,” he advises.

LAKE ACCESS Carbon Lake is a great flyfishing lake, too. As it is quite ake a few days to camp at productive, there are some good the rustic Carbon Lake hatches throughout the season. Recreation Site. There are In early summer, try damselfly just a few campsites and nymphs. Leeches are always a a pit toilet. Drive to the good standard to have on hand. W.A.C. Bennett Dam, Greens and browns may do well cross the dam, and folhere. low the road. Keep to the left along the Hewitt suggests that there are West Utah/Table several other lakes in the area Creek Road. Turn that are definitely worth a visit, right at the main too. In particular, Wright Lake T-intersection and Pete Lake are excellent litonto the tle trout lakes, he says. These J o h n s o n are both hike-in access, and C r e e k worth the effort.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beatton Provincial Park lies on the east side, while Charlie Lake Provincial Park borders the south© The Angler’s Atlas west shore.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

tions apply, however, please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for up-to-date rules and quota information.

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

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

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

Access to the Christina Falls Trail is a few kilometres before the river, and should not be navigated by truck. Best travelled by quad, this trail leads to the spectacular Christina Falls. Please note that the trail is quite steep in places; please exercise caution.

Tr o u t a n d grayling fishing can be productive, though keep in mind the quota limits for bull trout and arctic grayling. Dry flies to try are the Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis and Stimulators.

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

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

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

Arctic grayling are another species present in Gwillim Lake.

These fish prefer moving water and will tend to feed with

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Regulations before heading out.

There is a bait ban in effect on Gwillim Lake. Also please review quota information for all species.

Do you have information about fishing Gwillim Lake? Visit the Angler’s Atlas page for Gwillim Lake and let us know! See www. anglersatlas.com/lake/100267.

This gear can also be used for

targetting whitefish.

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

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

Surface Area • 1,121 Hectares (2,770 Acres) Maximum Depth • 48 metres (157 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 787 metres (2,590 feet)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There is a day use area as well.

Only electric motors are permitted.

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

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

QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 9 Hectares (23 Acres) Maximum Depth • 17.7 metres (58 feet)

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Inga Lake E

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

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

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

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

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

The lake is stocked with trout,

which grow to the mid-size range.

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

and the site is accessible with 2WD. Note: This area has heavy industrial traffic.

Anglers should note a motor restriction of 10 hp.

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Inga Lake is northeast of Hudson’s Hope. From Fort St. John, head north on the Alaska Highway to Mile Mile 91, 75 km from Fort St. John.

Turn left onto 170th Road (also known as the Oil Industry Road) and drive 3 kilometers along the gravel road. On the right is a BC Forest Service rec site with access to the lake.

The rec site has pit toilets and a boat launch.

There are 18 sites, mostly treed,

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

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

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

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

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

There are no facilities available at Jackish Lake, however the town of Chetwynd offers several accomodation options, as well as licensing and outfitting outlets.

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

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

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

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

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

If you’re going after

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Maxhamish Lake S

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

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

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

A number of lures will work well here,

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

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

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

some form of communication.

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

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

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

Go 10 km past Maxhamish Encana 110 Camp.

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

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

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

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

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Moberly Lake M

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

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

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

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

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Hatchery releases are a major component of the Lake Trout recovery program in Moberly Lake, but it is supported by a number of other key initiatives including harvest closures, seasonal fishing closures, a fish tagreporting program, fish population monitoring, public outreach and collaboration with local First Nations.

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Muncho Lake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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QUICK FACTS Surface Area • 1,489 Hectares (3,680 Acres) Maximum Depth • 109 metres (360 feet) Elevation (ASL) • 817 metres (2,680 feet) Survey Date • August 1972 Contour Units • Feet

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Muskwa Kechika Wildnerss Area M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

small pools where the fish will gather and rest.

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

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

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

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

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North Cameron Lake

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

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

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

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

Particularly in the winter, walleye will hold near the dropoffs in the lake.

the water is not as deep, but there is ample habitat and cover for foraging fish.

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

Cameron Lake is one of the few lakes that offers good swimming during the summer months. A favourite for locals, it does not allow motorized vessels, so provides a more relaxed and tranquil atmosphere. The park offers twenty dry sites, outhouses, Remember that motorized boats fire pits, swimming, hiking, are not permitted on Cameron fishing, playground, and a boat Lakes. Take a paddle along the launch. east side of the lake, near the picnic area. Also try your luck moving into the south end. Here © The Angler’s Atlas Other species in North Cameron Lake are rainbow trout and whitefish. Small flatfish and spinners are good choices for targetting rainbow trout. Spoons can work well in cooler temperatures when the trout are more actively feeding near the surface.

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One Island Lake O

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

The lake is stocked annually with rainbow and brook trout. In 2014, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocked 5,000 rainbow trout and 5,000 brook trout in One Island Lake.

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

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

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

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

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

Every spring Quality Lake is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout. In 2014, Quality Lake was stocked with 1,500 such trout. In the nutrient-laden waters of this lake, the trout grow large quite quickly, which makes for a superb opportunity for anglers of all ages.

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

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Other fly patterns that may work well are those which can imitate a variety of insects. Woolly buggers, Muddler Minnows and chironomid patterns are all good choices.

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

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

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

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

From here, a 100 meter walking trail provides access to the north end of the lake.

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very year, rainbow trout are stocked in Stewart Lake, west of Dawson Creek, and in 2014, 2,500 rainbow trout were released. For Stewart Lake, the trout are Pennask, which are a large strain of rainbow trout from Pennask Lake in the south.

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Pennask strain, ideal for l a k e s

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

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

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

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

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

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

Walleye make for good fishing, and Swan Lake is easily fished f r o m shore o r

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

Fishing for pike can be an exciting challenge as well. Pike prefer rocky points, shoals and cover, and will often go after bright When going after walleye, a rubber colours. Brian suggests larger jigs jig (a hook with a weighted head) for pike fishing, and don’t forget and night crawlers a wire leader. Good spoons to try can be consis- would be a Len Thompson yellow tent producers. and red Five of Diamonds spoon.

Brian Landry Crankbaits, spinners and plugs from Corlane can also be effective for pike.

Sporting Goods Take a look at the Swan Lake in Dawson page to add your photos, tips Creek says that and hotspots (if you’re willing to anglers will want share)! Visit www.anglersatlas. to keep their jigs com/lake/101355. small.

LAKE ACCESS Crankbaits can yield rom Dawson Creek head good results as well, south on Highway 2 for 35 either casting or trolling along the shoals. kilometres, then follow the signs Walleye will for Swan Lake Provincial Park. become more Turn left (east) on the gravel road, active as the then right at the first 4 way stop. weather warms, mak- The gravel road is about 4 kiloing Swan Lake a good metres and is accessible with a 2 wheel drive vehicle. mid-summer destination.

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Please note that Swan Lake is now catch-andrelease only for walleye. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information.

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

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

Fin fish: (as defined on page 9 under “Rules on Bait Usage”) may not be used as bait in any waters of Zone B. Set lining: is not permitted in Zone B.

A B

IMPORTANT: Check website for in-season changes or closure dates for the 2014/2015 season: www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations

B B C C

ZONE B DAILY CATCH QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions) Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm • 2 from streams • 2 lake trout • 1 bull trout NOTE: Bull trout may only be retained from Oct. 16 to Aug. 14. These fis may only be from the Liard River watershed (or other specified waters) and only 30-50 cm in length. See below.

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

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

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

7-48 7-57

BELCOURT LAKE

7-19 7-20

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

BOULDER LAKE  BURNT RIVER* CAMERON LAKES CARBON LAKE

7-22

No powered boats; situated at the head of Boulder Creek

7-22 7-31 7-31

CECIL LAKE CECILIA CREEK CECILIA LAKE

7-33 7-19 7-19

CHARLIE LAKE

7-33 7-35

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

BOOT LAKE 

“CHINAMAN” LAKE  CHOWADERIVER* CHUNAMUN LAKE 

7-43 7-35

CLEARWATER CREEK CLEARWATER LAKE

7-31 7-31

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

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

FERN LAKE

7-42

GETHING CREEK* GWILLIM LAKE HALFWAY RIVER HEART LAKE 

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

INGA LAKE 

7-34

JOHNSON CREEK* KAKWA LAKE

7-31 7-19

KAKWA RIVER LETAIN LAKE

7-19 7-52

LIARD RIVER WATERSHED (see map on page 70)

7-53

LOWER BLUE LAKE

7-21

MOBERLY LAKE MONKMAN LAKE

7-31 7-21

MUNCHO LAKE MURRAY RIVER NORTH CAMERON LAKE

7-51 7-21 7-31

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

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

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Peace Fishing Regulations 2015-2017 Changes as of April 1, 2015 highlighted ONE ISLAND LAKE  PEACE RIVER

7-20

See ice hut warning, page 1 in this section

7-31

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

PINE RIVER* RADAR LAKE RAINBOW LAKES

7-32 7-20 7-52

ROBB LAKE SIMPSON LAKE

7-57 7-31

SOUTH CAMERON LAKE

7-31 7-32

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

7-19 7-32

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!

7-20 7-20

Walleye daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm) No fishing within 100 m below outlet weir at Swan Lake Walleye release “Bait ban, single barbless hook” No rainbow trout under 30 cm “See mercury warning page 67 in Region 7A,and definition of “stream mouth” on page 96 in the Provincial Regulations” Arctic grayling release* “Bull trout daily quota =1 (none under 30 cm or over 50 cm), Oct 16-Aug 14” “No fishing within 100 m of sign at outlet, May 15-July 31” “Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single hook”

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

STEWART LAKE  STONY LAKE SUNDANCE LAKE  SWAN LAKE TUPPER RIVER WAPITI LAKE WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone B)

7-19 7-31 7-36

WOLVERINE LAKE

7-52

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RESORT NAME

Cabins/Lodging

EMAIL

KOOTENAYS

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

ACE HIGH RESORT

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(250) 456-7518

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BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT

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BIG CREEK LODGE

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CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT

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CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH

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CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS

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COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT

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(250) 593-2345

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CROOKED LAKE RESORT

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(250) 404-0201

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EAGAN LAKE RESORT

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(250) 593-4343

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EAGLE ISLAND RESORT

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(250) 593-4301

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ELYSIA RESORT

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ESCOTT BAY RESORT

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(250) 742-3233

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FAWN LAKE RESORT

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KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT

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KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE

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KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT

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LOON BAY RESORT

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(250) 593-4431

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LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE

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(250) 982-0082

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MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT

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MOOSEHAVEN RESORT

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NIMPO LAKE RESORT

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PONDEROSA RESORT

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PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES

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RAINBOW RESORT

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SHERIDAN PARK RESORT

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TEN-EE-AH LODGE

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(250) 395-7302

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ELK RIVER GUIDING COMPANY

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REEL ADVENTURES

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RESORT NAME

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EMAIL

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE

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(877) 846-9153

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GLACIER GUIDING

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LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING

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(250) 692-3229

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MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA

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(250) 782-6425

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NADINA LAKE LODGE

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(250) 695-6788

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(250) 412-2665

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OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE

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(250) 697-2502

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PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE

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(250) 503-0060

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STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE

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TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE

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VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING

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CHUTE LAKE RESORT

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DEE LAKE RESORT

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DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH

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HI HUM LAKE FISHING RESORT

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(250) 459-2306

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HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP

(250) 319-1404

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT

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(250) 434-4111

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LAMBERTON’S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT

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(250) 578-8155

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LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE

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(250) 677-4366

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M&M’s FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT

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(604) 710-6686

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MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP

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604-629-9860

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MILE HIGH RESORT

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(866) 371-2606

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NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE

nehalliston@yahoo.ca

(250) 677-4209

PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP

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(250) 768-5538

POSTILL LAKE LODGE

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(877) 623-6982

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ROCHE LAKE RESORT

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(250) 828-2007

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STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT

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(250) 674-8494

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SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT

info@surreylake.com

(866) 523-9778

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THUYA LAKES LODGE

info@thuyalakes.com

(250) 372-6867

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TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT

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(250) 523-9697

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TH-OK

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EMAIL info@wendegolodge.com

WHITE MOOSE RESORT

Equipment Rental

PHONE

Store/Tackle

WEBSITE

(250) 819-1713

www.wendegolodge.com

(250) 459-2258

www.whitemooseresort.com

BC SPORT FISHING GROUP

info@bcsportfishinggroup.com

(877) 796-3345

bcsportfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO.

fishing@bentrods.ca

(604) 794-5976

www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS

info@bonchovy.com

(604) 763-5460

www.bonchovy.com

ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES

erik@flyguidebc.com

(604) 556-4807

www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE

office@fraserriverlodge.com

(800) 665-6206

www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE

info@pittriverlodge.com

(250) 378-2616

www.pittriverlodge.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE

sts@guidebc.com

(604) 671-3474

www.guidebc.com

BEARCOVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING

info@bearcovecottages.ca

(877) 949-7939

www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN’S BAY RESORT

marina@brownsbayresort.com

(250) 286-3135

www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE

hidcl@island.net

(250) 956-3916

www.hiddencovelodge.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT

heli@nimmobay.com

(800)-837-4354

www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING

fly-fisher@ogilvieoutfitting.com

(250) 752-5887

www.ogilvieoutfitting.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE

info@ruggedpointlodge.com

(250) 332-5220

www.ruggedpointlodge.com

THE RAMBLING FISHERMAN

mustardfishing@gmail.com

(250) 203-7564

www.ramblingfisherman.com

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2014 Peace Trout Stocking Report Waterbody Name

Nearest Town

BEAVER

FORT NELSON

58.98

Latitude

-123.17

Longitude

Species

RB

Released

500

BOOT

TUMBLER RIDGE

55.19

-120.46

EB

5,000

BOOT

TUMBLER RIDGE

55.19

-120.46

RB

3,500

BORROW PIT # 1

PROPHET RIVER

58.14

-122.68

RB

500

BORROW PIT # 2

FORT NELSON

58.22

-122.63

RB

500

BORROW PIT # 4

FORT NELSON

54.69

-122.69

RB

500

BORROW PIT # 8

FORT NELSON

58.5

-122.7

RB

500

BOULDER

CHETWYND

55.34

-121.65

RB

1,500

CHUNAMUN

HUDSON HOPE

56.18

-122.17

RB

2,500

HEART

CHETWYND

55.5

-122.57

EB

2,000

INGA

WONOWON

56.61

-121.64

RB

10,000

IVER

CHETWYND

55.33

-122.18

RB

1,500

MOBERLY

CHETWYND

55.82

-121.77

LT

14,000

MOOSE

GWILLIM LK REC AREA

55.27

-121.2

RB

4,000

ONE ISLAND

DAWSON CREEK

55.3

-120.28

EB

5,000

ONE ISLAND

DAWSON CREEK

55.3

-120.28

RB

5,000

PETE

MOBERLY LAKE

55.82

-122.14

RB

1,000

QUALITY

TUMBLER RIDGE

55.1

-120.89

RB

1,500

STEWART

DAWSON CREEK

55.96

-121.17

RB

2,500

SUNDANCE

CHETWYND

55.71

-121.4

RB

2,493

WRIGHT

HUDSON HOPE

55.9

-122.5

RB

1,000

Stock Species Codes: EB

Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

LT

Lake Trout

RB

Rainbow Trout

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