BC Omineca Fishing 2015

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The Omineca region is locat-ed in the north central inte-

rior 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 great-est freshwater fishing in the world with thousands of lakes and countless streams and rivers.

Ferguson Lake and Shane Lake are

found within the city of

Prince George, and both receive “catchable” size trout each year. These lakes are specially man-aged to create easily accessible fishing locations and are great places to catch to fish.This guide barely scratches the surface of lakes in the region. Visit AnglersAtlas.com for more maps of this region.

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Continuing this year is a complete listing of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association member resorts, as well as the Regional Fishing

Regulations for the Omineca region. We have also updated the fish stocking infor-mation for the Omineca Region from the 2014 season. A lot of places to go fish!


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regular fishing updates on our website for B.C. and other re-gions of Canada in 2015. There is no cost to participate, and this program runs from May 15 to the end of Septem-ber. Just visit AnglersAtlas.com and sign up (register) to be-come a member. All members re-ceive regular up-dates via email, and can freely download any of our printable fishing maps, like the ones in this book. When you find a lake, river or other region of interest, simply click the FOLLOW button on the web page. Whenever there is new information about that place, you will receive a noti-fication by email the next day. These updates will provide you with detailed, local information that our team has brought

together from a variety of sources. The types of content we will bring you include:

Fishing RepORTsThrough our network of anglers in the field, tackle

shops, resorts and other “on the ground” sources, we will provide updates on the latest fishing reports.

evenTsAs we track down other events, such as fishing derbies and local outdoor events, we will let you know. Also, through our partnership with the Freshwater F i s h e r i e s

Society of BC’s Learn to Fish program, we will provide regular updates on their events held across the province.

UseR sUBMissiOnsOur website gets a lot of great photos, map markers and

comments from our users and when we spot something that should be shared, we will add it to the regional page. Every time we update one of these regions, all followers will be notified of the new content.

RegUlATiOn ChAngesThe provincial ministries and Department of Fisheries and Oceans often change regulations during season. Sometimes, amazing opportunities emerge at the last minute, and when we observe these changes we will announce them on our website and in our newsletters so you too can get notified of these changes.

R e l A T e d COnTenTWe know there are many topics that are related to local fishing, and as we come across local stories, we will post them online and send them along as well.

WeeKlY ChAllengesWe are also launching weekly challenges to our online mem-bers this year, with a chance to

win prizes and get recognized on our website. We will an-nounce our weekly chal-lenges in our regular newslet-ters going out to members, where you can learn about the chal-lenge issued and the prizes being awarded.

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azOuzeTTa LaKe

Azouzetta 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 standard 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 dif-ferent 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 pat-

tern, because it is designed to

attract the t r o u t ’ s

attention. If you are aiming to imitate a particular insect, cast your fly as the insect would move.

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

When targeting rainbow trout, many different flies can work at any given time, though it is help-ful 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 Azouzetta Lake, at www.angler-satlas.com/lake/99598.

lAKe ACCess

Azouzetta Lake is 67 kilo-metres 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.

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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

Bobtail L a k e , 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, rain-bow 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 fish-ery itself. Brian smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s interior, says

t h a t the Chilako offers decent trout fishing, using Adams, midges, caddis, stoneflies and mudler patterns.

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before head-ing out for quota information.

Flyfishers will want to keep an eye out for Brian Smith’s new book, published last year, called seasons of a Fly Fisher. Look for it in local bookstores.

lAKe ACCess

There 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, trav-el 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 (south-east), 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 recre-ation site is on the left hand side, just after meeting the lake.



(2,078 Acres)



Survey Date• July 1968


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caRp LaKe

Carp Lake Provincal Park cov-ers 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. Angler’s Atlas Field Staff mem-ber Kenny donaldson wrote an excellent report for Carp Lake from his trip in May, 2014.“Carp Lake supports a productive rainbow fishery for trout up to 6-plus lbs. Fly fishing, trolling and spinning all do well on

this beautiful, island-studded lake.“The trolling method which has served me well is with a small to medium, silver and red Willowleaf with a small lead weight at the front, six-foot leader and a medi-um-sized red and white T r i p l e T e a s e r , trolled 75 to 1 0 0 f e e t

behind the boat at around 3-4 mph (vary the weight to find the depth that the fish are feeding).“Be sure to try trolling round the sheltered sides of the islands. There is a deep bay (120 feet) at the northwest side of the lake, which the locals will never tell you about, that has yielded some impressive catches of limits and a minimum of 2 lbs. per fish, although downrigging to the fish depth is recommended.”Read more of his report and others at anglersatlas.com/lake/99802.

lAKe ACCess

From 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

n a r r o w in places.

Please use caution along

this road as it is also used by industrial

traffic.The park has two fully main-

tained campgrounds and a con-crete boat launch. Other camp-sites are located on three islands. They are user-maintained and provide an exceptional wilderness experience.

Surface Area• 5,676 Hectares

(14,025 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 39 metres (128 feet)



Contour Units• Metres

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chuBB LaKe

Chubb 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 2014, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society stocked 6,600 rainbow trout in Chubb Lake.

Gear fishers should consid-er a red Apex, a good standard lure that can work in a variety of c o n d i -t i o n s .

Small spinners can be a good choice as well.

Brian smith, author and photog-rapher, says that it is often worth-while to try chironomids in all their stages, from pupa to emerg-ing adult. Chironomids hatch

early and often, and larvae pat-terns are good searching pat-

terns. 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 refer-

e n c e f o r

the Central Interior, complete with fly patterns. Smith’s insect knowl-edge and experience is put to good use, and the book is a must-have for Central Interior anglers. This, as well as his second book, seasons of a Fly Fisher, is avail-able at local bookstores.

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 horse-power. Please consult the current fishing regulations before heading to the lake.

lAKe ACCess

From 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 the first fork and head up the hill. The lake is about seven km down this road.

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



(166 Acres)


Elevation (ASL)• ~790 metres (~2,600 feet)



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cOBB LaKe

Cobb Lake is about 70 km west of Prince George and is a

popular four-season fishing lake. The lake supports a healthy popu-lation of rainbow and brook trout and is regularly stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. In 2014, 20,000 brook trout and 10,000 rainbow trout were stocked in Cobb Lake.dan Moffat from northern hardware in Prince George, says that Cobb Lake is a really good spot year round. In the fall, there is little pressure on the lake, and the trout are fattening up for win-ter.As the weather cools down after the heat of summer, the fish are beginning to be more active again. In the spring and summer, Moffat notes that there are plenty of choices. “The lake is always good for small spinners,” he suggests. Anglers can also

try 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 progress-es, take some time to note dropoff areas and weeds as these are ideal dwelling places for trout.Cobb Lake is great for families because of its proximity to town and easy access.To learn more about fishing this lake, drop by northern hardware in downtown Prince George and talk to one of their helpful staff at the fishing coun-ter.

lAKe ACCess

From Prince George, f o l l o w

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.



(519 Acres)



Survey Date• October 1982


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Dina LaKes

Dina Lakes are located in the Heather - Dina Lakes

Provincial Park. While some facil-ities 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 des-tination. 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 fish-ery and create a spawning stream. Once barren, Dina Lake #3 now supports a healthy trout fishery.Fly fishing early in the sea-son is ideal for this group of lakes. Try a glass-bead chironomid, which imitates a chi-ronomid in its pupa stage. These are slow mov-ing and w o r m -like. Try v a r i o u s 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.

lAKe ACCess

Dina Lake #1 is the only lake in the Dina Lakes chain that

i s access ib le by vehi-

c l e . T h e

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 indi-cates 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.



(390 Acres)





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DODge pOnD

In 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. 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 h e

enjoyed fishing with his father but has noticed fewer kids are partici-pating in the sport 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.There are several weekend events planned for the 2015 season, including some that are accessible to the public. “[We are planning] three huge kids fishing events as well as several events for scouts, companies and starting private excursions for Cancer Lodge resi-dents,” says Marshall. There are also motor sports that take place at the park, such as the motocross 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 final note—since it is a pri-vate pond, no fishing licence is required. To learn more about the pond, contact Landon

LeDuke at 250-640-9333.

UnBC liMnOlOgY ClAss

Another way the fish-ing pond connects

with the community is by providing UNBC fish and wildlife students an oppor-tunity to learn about fisher-ies sampling techniques.

During the winter months, a UNBC limnology class con-

ducted surveys of the pond, mea-suring dissolved oxygen concen-trations, total dissolved solids, and

other relevant data. The goal of the project is to determine how stock-ing the pond with fish affected the overall dyanmics of the pond, and if any new management techniques should be employed to maintain a healthy population of trout. Students who participated in the program said this was an excel-lent opportunity for them to obtain real world experience that comple-ments the theoretical instructions they receive at school.

pOnd ACCess

The pond is located at north-land dodge Motorsports

park, north of Prince George. Follow Highway 97 north for about 15 km to Chief Lake Road, and turn left (west). Continue along Chief Lake Rd. for another 10 km to Raceway Road. Turn right (north) here and the park entrance is about 250 metres from the turnoff.



eena LaKe

Eena Lake is an ideal loca-tion, both for its beauty and

its high catch rates. There are several shoals, making it ideal trout habitat. Families and beginners will find this a great place to start. A couple of deeper areas at the north and south ends are perfect for angling in the heat of the summer when the trout go deep. Brian smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s interior and seasons of a Fly Fisher, says that the west side of the island is a great place to start at any time.The hatches on Eena Lake are a gold mine for fly fishers. Chironomids, mayflies, damsel-flies, caddisflies and dragonflies are all available to the trout. In particular, Smith calls the mayfly hatch in May and June, “phe-nomenal.” Smith adds that chironomids, shrimp and leeches are all staple patterns here.Early and late in the season, try fishing the shallows and out from the shoreline debris. Pick up a copy of Brian smith’s books at local bookstores.Angler’s Atlas member dave Bulmer has recently reported a

five pound r a i n b o w that he caught on a Red Bellied Humpty fly. His stel-lar catch included a whop-ping 85 trout, all of which were released.

lAKe ACCess

Eena Lake is located about 35 km north west of Prince

George, near Nukko Lake. Follow Highway 97 north for about 15 km to Chief Lake Road, and turn left (west). Continue along Chief Lake Rd. for another 18 km (Note: at the 13 km mark the road forks - keep right at the

fork). At Eena Lake Road turn left (west) and continue for 5 km. Make a left turn at Woods Road, and then right onto Quinn Road. Access to the lake is at the end of the road.

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(133 Acres)





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feRgusOn LaKe

Ferguson 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 sev-eral years, but start-ing in 2007, the lake is being developed as an urban fishery. Each year since then, volun-teers from the Spruce City Wildlife Association released rainbow trout into Ferguson Lake.

The club developed this loca-tion into a popular local fish-ery for anglers and educators. In 2009, a larger dock was installed, and since then it has become a favourite local spot. It is easy to get to the dock and the fishing is great.

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.

lAKe ACCess

From Prince George, head north along Hwy 97 to

Kelly R d N o r t h , still within city limits. Turn left (west) onto North Kelly Road and con-tinue 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.

There is a small parking area and there is a dock on the lake.

It is i d e a l l y

s u i t e d for small watercraft, and no motors are permitted.

T h e l a k e is sur-rounded by a walking trail and nature preserve.



(47 Acres)



Survey Date• 2007


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fingeR LaKe

Finger Lake is approxi-mately 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 fam-ily and is ideal for fishing with children.

Wayne Koftinoff from Finger lake Resort says that the fish-ing is 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 drag-onfly nymphs, Doc Spratleys or popular leech patterns are just as rewarding,” he says.

Koftinoff suggests that Finger Lake is a great family fishing destina-tion 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 comfort-able 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 cab-ins and campsites, as well as boat rentals. The on-site store stocks lures, flies and bait, and

licenc-es are

available.

Vis i t www.FingerlakeResort.com for more information. or contact Wayne Koftinoff at 1-778.785.1114.Check out the web page for Finger Lake on the Angler’s Atlas website. See www.anglersatlas.com/lake/100119. While you are there, post your own tips, photos and stories about Finger Lake.

lAKe ACCess

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).



(2,167 Acres)





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fRaseR LaKe

Fraser Lake is a popular destina-

tion for outdoor enthusiasts. Its unlimited recreational opportuni-ties, 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 does not suffer the summer doldrums as shal-lower 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, sug-gests 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

i s also suc-

cessful. Fly fishers will see best results with a muddler

minnow or a leech pattern.

Anglers targeting kokanee can also use a Willow Leaf and Wedding Band.

There are many excellent fishing spots on Fraser Lake due to the many small bays. Parker sug-gests that fly fishers will do best among the weedbeds. “The area around the river mouth is great for trout, and the Ormond Creek area has prime trout fishing too,” says Parker.

lAKe ACCess

There are several access points to Fraser Lake. Beaumont

Provincial Park and a Forest Service Recreation Site are just two possibilities for accomoda-tion.

Beaumont Provincial Park, accessed from Highway 16, pro-vides 49 private campsites with

open v i e w s of Fraser Lake. Facilities provided include flush toilets, water, wood, and sani-stations during the summer months.

The park also has a day-use area as well as a sandy beach for swimming. A new self-guided interpretive trail offers eight signs that provide information on plants, animals, and history of the area.

The Recreation Site on Peterson’s Beach also has a good boat launch. From Nautley, turn onto Stella Road and follow the direc-tions. Or, through the Stellako Reserve, turn onto Stella Road.

Parker also notes that there is an excellent day-use area right in the town of Fraser Lake along the highway. Picnic tables and a good boat launch are just a couple of the amenities provided there.

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(13,500 Acres)





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haRT LaKe

Hart 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 pat-terns can be interchanged.Moffat notes that mid-summer can be a tough go on Hart Lake, but the lake is not so shallow as to suffer through real summer dol-drums. “When the fish are on, it’s

o n e of the best lakes ever,” he says.In 2014, the Freshwater Fisheries society of BC released 7,500 trout in Hart Lake.For more information about fishing on Hart Lake, stop by northern hardware and talk with dan Moffat and the experi-enced fishing staff.

l A K e ACCess

Hart Lake is about 70 kilome-tres north of Prince George

along Highway 97 and lies within Crooked River Provincial Park. The lake is just east of the high-way, 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.



(138 Acres)





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macKenzie LaKes

MacKenzie 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 rain-bow 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 2014, the Freshwater Fisheries society of BC released 7,500 rainbow trout into MacKenzie Lakes.

During the summer months, the west lake is often preferred by many anglers as it is deeper. But in the spring and fall, the cool-er waters can make the fishing good in both lakes. Try trolling a Woolly Bugger or Doc Spratley. These generic flies are excellent searching patterns, good to use

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

Angler’s Atlas members can “follow” their favourite lakes!

Get new information about your local lakes as soon as

it is posted. Have something to

say? Post to the

pages of your favou-rite lakes and share videos, current condi-tions and tips to help out your fel-low anglers. Visit www.anglersatlas.com for more informa-tion.

lAKe ACCess

To get to MacKenzie Lakes, head west out of Prince

George along Highway 16, to the Blackwater Road turnoff. Turn south and follow the Blackwater Road for about 30 km, past Baldy Hughes, until you meet the Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR. At this point you have a choice to make—which lake do you want to visit?

To get to MacKenzie Lake

East, turn left (east) along Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and follow for about 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 acces-sible by 2WD. The west campsite can be accessed via the

Blackwater FSR, but bear in mind that

access is steep and can be

t r i c k y

if the road is wet. The east campsite can be accessed via Mt. MacKenzie Lookout FSR and has a cartop boat launch.


Surface Area• 17 & 26 Hectares

(42 & 64 Acres)

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




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mORfee LaKe

Morfee 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 consid-er 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.

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

and photographer Brian smith reccommends using smaller nymphs in the fall than you would in the spring. Fish through areas of cover such as logs or weeds.

Smith also suggests that some larger, pale green patterns with larger eyes could be the trick for a slow day in many Interior lakes. Try keeping these patterns on hand with several sizes of nymph patterns.

Pick up Smith’s book at local bookstores. Also keep an eye out for Smith’s most recent book, seasons of a Fly Fisher, pub-lished in 2013.

lAKe ACCess

From Mackenzie town centre at the intersection of Mackenzie

Blvd and Centennial Drive, head down Centennial Drive 2.5 kilo-metres to Morfee Lake Road. Drive down this road to the lake.

There are sandy beaches and numerous opportunities for recre-ational activities. Accomodation is available in the town of Mackenzie, including a camp-ground.

Is Morfee Lake one of your favou-rite fishing holes? Stop by the Angler’s Atlas and tell us about it. See www.anglersatlas.com/lake/100826. Post your photos, map markers and more. While you are there, sign up to fol-low Morfee Lake, or any of your favourites, and be notified when someone posts new information to the lake page. See www.anglers-atlas.com for details.



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puRDen LaKe

Nestled 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 abun-

dant in the lake.

Purden Lake is a popular recre-ation 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 w i t h

t h e s e 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 pro-duce dangerous water. Exercise caution when venturing out.

Are you familiar with fish-ing Purden Lake? Share your tips at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101066.

Angler’s Atlas member kbd635 reported that a recent trip landed some nice rainbows on a Willow Leaf and red and white Triple

Teazer. We thank you for your reports!

Stop by northern hardware 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.

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Purden 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.


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shane LaKe

Prince George anglers can now enjoy two great fishing plat-

forms on Shane Lake, thanks to the c o l l a b o r a t i v e

efforts of t h e P o l a r

Coachman Fly Fishing Club, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund, the Ministry of Environment and the City of Prince George. The second platform was built on the western shore of the lake and is designed to make it easier to access deeper water from shore. This is especially helpful when the weather warms up and the trout go deep.This initiative was spearheaded by the late Bob Graham, who cham-pioned the process and made sure all the partners were aligned and moving forward. It is with great sadness that Bob is no longer with us to enjoy this dock. He passed away earlier this year. However, the club and The Angler’s Atlas have requested the City name the section of trail lead-ing to the dock in his honour. We at the Angler’s Atlas feel this is a suitable way to recognize the hard work Bob carried out to make this project a reality.

Fishing The lAKe

Shane Lake is very pro-ductive, with a lot of

food for the fish. As a result, the trout grow

fast. During the cooler

seasons, the fish are found

th roughou t 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 deeper water. Anglers can visit the new dock on the western shore or carry in a small boat to access the deeper sections of the lake. Several members of the Angler’s Atlas have shared their reports and stories on the site. Check out anglersatlas.com/lake/101195 for these great stories and photos!

lAKe ACCess

The lake is located within Forests For the World, a

park area managed by the City of Prince George. From down-town, take 15th Avenue towards the university, and turn right on Foothills Blvd. just before the hill. Follow Foothills about a kilome-tre to Cranbrook Hill Rd. on the left (west) side of the road. Follow Cranbrook Hill Road up the hill to Kueng Rd., on the left (south). Turn here and follow to the end of the road where the parking lot is located. The lake is a short, 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot. Canoes and small boats can be packed into the lake, or you can choose to fish right off the dock. To access the new dock, follow the trail along the northern shore of the lake and then turn left (south) onto another trail that follows the western shore of the lake.



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sTuaRT LaKe

Stuart 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, offer-ing some of British Columbia’s best freshwater fishing.Stuart Lake supports a good fish-ery for kokanee and large rain-bow trout up to 5 pounds. Three popular lures for catching big trout are the Coyote by Luhr-Jensen, Gibbs FST, and Williams Wobbler. dan Moffat from northern hardware in Prince George notes that Apex has a new colour line that may work well in Stuart Lake.Most spots are productive, and around the many islands there are several drop-off areas that are worthwhile. 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 south-east arm of the lake that are productive, as well as 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.

Every Canada Day weekend the Fort st. James Chamber

of Commerce hosts a big fishing derby. Call (250) 996-7023 for details.

lAKe ACCess

From 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 loca-tions are profiled here. All have boat launches and are on the south-ern 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

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, locat-

ed about half way up the lake, and is

accessible by 2WD.

Again, turn onto Sowchea Road and follow for about five km, then turn left (south) onto the Cunningham Forest Service Road. Follow this road for about 40 km, until you meet the Cunningham-Camsell FSR. Turn right (north), and follow it to the shores of Stuart Lake. The Whitefish Bay recre-ation site is an open site with a boat launch and space for 20 vehicle units.



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TaBOR LaKe

Tabor Lake, close to Prince George, is a great all-around

location. It is close to town and amenities, making it perfect for a quick trip after work or on weekends. Flies and lures both work well.

“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 flat-fish, or any attract-ing gang troll,” Moffat suggests.

As for flies, “there are 40 dif-f e r e n t hatch-

es on Tabor Lake,” meaning that there is always something going on. There are so many different kinds of insects that fly fishers will easily find something that works.

If you want to stick with a stan-dard, leeches are good early-sea-

son patterns,

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 so chil-dren will have fun learning here.

For more information about Tabor and other regional lakes, stop by northern hardware in

Prince George and talk with dan Moffat and the knowl-

edgeable crew at the fishing counter.

lAKe ACCess

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



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TacheeDa LaKes

Tacheeda 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 pop-ular getaway. The lakes were stocked with rainbow trout sev-eral times since 1978, using dif-ferent strains of trout, includ-ing 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 One-Eyed 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 pro-duce good results.Because Tacheeda Lakes are

quite deep, the summer doldrums are not an issue here. There are extensive bays and shoals, creat-ing ample trout habitat. In par-ticular, islands are a great place to start. Troll slowly and work out from here.

The re are three recre-

ation sites on the shores of this lake. The symbols

shown on the map are approxi-mate. Check out the Angler’s Atlas website for map mark-ers for Tacheeda Lakes at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101360..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.

lAKe ACCess

From Prince George, head north on Highway 97 for

about 90 km until you meet the Red Rocky Forest Service Road on the right (east). Follow this road for about half an hour and past Fishbone Lake. This road meets Tacheeda Lakes at the

southwestern shore, and winds along the length of both lakes. If you reach the Parsnip River you have gone too far.

Of special interest, just southeast of Tacheeda Lakes is an eco-logical reserve. Please remain conscious of activities that might disturb the reserve. Camping and quadding are not allowed.

Consult BC Parks for futher information about this and other ecological reserves. 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.

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TaTuK LaKe

Ta t u k Lake is approximately a two-hour drive southwest from Prince George, in the heart of Finger-Tatuk Provincial Park. This lake boasts great kokanee and rainbow trout fishing.

Ken still from Tatuk lake Outfitters and Wilderness Resort says that Tatuk Lake is an excellent family destination, where kids can catch two-pound rainbows right off the dock. “It truly is an amazing fishery,” he says.

“When I use a fly rod, I have my best luck with a red Doc Spratley, trolled slow for rainbow and fast and farther out for kokanee,” says Still. He adds that standard lures such as Willows Leafs and Wedding Bands are good produc-ers.

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.

lAKe ACCess

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 First Nation 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 eastern shore of Tatuk lake.

For maps of this area, log on to the Angler’s Atlas web site (www.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.comFor those anglers who prefer camping, there are two Forest Recreation Sites at the east and west ends of the lake.

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ViVian LaKe

Vivian Lake is a small jewel just north of Prince George.

Home to brook and rainbow trout, the lake is a popular des-tination for fishing, boating and swimming. The fish are big and the lake is perfect for some tried and true fly patterns and lures.

Brian ellison, from vivian lake Resort, noted that because the stocked trout do not reproduce, they put all their energy into get-ting bigger.

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

Fly fishers can try black leeches, chironomids and Doc Spratleys, again in dark colours. Ellison said 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 destina-tion can be rewarding for patient anglers. It is helpful to remember that if you are drilling a hole, give it some time before dropping your line.

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 fish-ing water. Head out and talk to Arlene for more fishing tips, or stop by northern hardware and talk with Blair Moffatt for great ideas for fishing Vivian Lake.

lAKe ACCess

From Prince George, head north on Highway 97 to

Chief Lake Road. Turn left and drive straight out. Do not turn at the sign to Chief Lake; con-tinue straight. Approximately 5 kilometres after, the road turns to gravel. Vivian Lake Road is on the right hand side. Turn here and drive approximately a kilometre to the resort.

vivian lake Resort is a full-service resort with cabins, as well as single and group camp-sites. Amenities include firewood for sale, fire pits and pit toilets.

Showers are available. For more information about the resort, con-tact Arlene Ellison at (250) 967-0027.

Also visit the Angler’s Atlas website for great tips, current conditions, and map markers for Vivian Lake: www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101554.

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BOW LakE 7-15 Brook trout daily quota = 10

BOWRON RiVER 7-7 Exempt from spring closure; no rainbow trout under 30cm

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BYERs LakE 7-15 trout/char daily quota = 2

caMP LakE 7-15 Brook trout daily quota = 10; kokanee daily quota = 5

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caRiNa LakE 7-38 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

caRP LakE 7-24 No fishing from marker buoys to the mouth of the McLeod River, apr 1-June 30

cHicHOuYENiLY cREEk 7-30 Exempt from spring closure; also EXEMPt from bait ban below signs near its mouth

cHiEF GRaY (Bitch) LakE 7-12 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

cHuBB LakE 7-10 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

cHucHi LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout daily quota = 2; no set lines

cLucuLZ LakE 7-12 Lake trout release; no set lines

cROOkED RiVER 7-24 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)

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DaHL LakE 7-12 No powered boats

DaVis BaY (in Findlay Reach of Williston Lake)

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DiNa cREEk 7-30 Closed all yearDiNa LakE #1 7-30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

DiNa LakE #2 7-30 Electric motors only

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East HautEtE LakE 7-27 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

EcHOLakE 7-13 Brook trout daily quota = 2; no powered boats

EENa LakE 7-15 Electric motors only

EMERaLD LakE 7-15 No powered boats

ENDakO RiVER 7-12 No fishing Nov 15-June 30

EYE LakE 7-26 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release

FERGusON LakE 7-15 No powered boats

FiNLaY RiVER 7-40 Exempt from spring closure

FRasER LakE 7-13 Lake trout daily quota = 1 (none under 60 cm)

FRasER RiVER 7-9 Exempt from spring closure; also EXEMPt from bait ban above cottonwood River

FRiDaY LakE 7-27 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release

GaGNON cREEk 7-30 Exempt from spring closure below signs near its mouth

GaNtaHaZ LakE 7-30 Electric motors only

GOat RiVER* 7-5 No fishing upstreamof the Macleod creek confluence, including Macleod cr*, sept 1-June 30

HaRt LakE (crookedRiver Park) 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

HaRt LakE (Fort st. James) 7-25 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

HatDuDatEHL LakE 7-26 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

HautEtE LakE 7-27 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

HEDRick LakE 7-18 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook

HOBsON LakE 7-12 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

HuMPHREY LakE 7-38 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

iNData LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30; Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines

isPaH LakE 7-7 No powered boats

JOHN’s LakE 7-38 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Bull trout release

katHiE LakE 7-15 Brook trout daily quota = 10

kEMEss cREEk 7-39 Closed all year from attichka creek to a point 500 m upstream

kLWaLi LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

kiNBaskEt LakE’s tRiButaRiEs 7-2 see definition of “stream mouth”, page 88 in the Provincial Regulations

kWitZiL LakE 7-12 No powered boats

La saLLE LakEs 7-3 No powered boats

LittLE LOst LakE 7-3 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

“LittLE tOMas” LakE 7-25 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines; unnamed lake approx. 300m downstream of tomas Lake

“LOWER BEaVERPOND” LakE 7-38 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines Lowermost of the two Beaverpond Lakes

LYNX LakE 7-15 Electric motors only

“MackENZiE LakE #2 East” 7-10 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

MacLEOD cREEk* 7-5 No fishing sept. 1-June 30

MaNsON RiVER 7-28 Rainbow trout release

McGREGOR RiVER 7-16 Exempt from spring closure

McLENNaN RiVER 7-4 No fishing apr 1-aug 31


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McLEOD RiVER 7-24 artificial fly only, from carp Lake to War Falls (excludingWar Lake)

McMiLLaN cREEk 7-15 Exempt from spring closure and from bait ban; Youth/Disabled accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

MiDDLE RiVER 7-26 Exempt from spring closure

MORFEE LakE (south) 7-30 Electric motors only

“Mt. MiLLiGaN” LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; unnamed lake located approx.7.5 kms/sE of Mt. Milligan

MuGaHa cREEk 7-30 EXEMPt from bait ban; Youth/Disabled accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

NakiNiLERak LakE 7-27 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines

NaLtEsBY LakE (Bobtail Lake) 7-12 kokanee daily quota = 5

NaRROW LakE 7-7 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

NatiON aRM (Williston Lake) 7-30 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)

NautLEY RiVER 7-13 Exempt from spring closure

NatiON RiVER 7-30 see Nation arm (Williston Lake)

NEcHakO RiVER 7-12 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

NEss LakE 7-15 kokanee daily quota=10

NuLki LakE 7-12 No fishing west of a line between signs on lakeshore near mouth of corkscrew creek, apr 1-May 31

OPatcHO LakE 7-9 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

PaciFic LakE 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

PaRsNiP RiVER 7-23 Exempt from spring closure

PiNcHi LakE 7-25 NOtE: see mercury warning, page 1 in this sectionPiNkERtON LakE 7-7 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30

Rainbow trout daily quota = 3; bait ban, single barbless hook

PORtaGE LakE 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

PtaRMiGaN cREEk 7-5 Closed all year from falls to quarry bridge

PuRVis LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

saLMON RiVER 7-15 Exempt from spring closure

sHaNDY LakE 7-5 Electric motors only

sHERE LakE 7-4 Brook trout daily quota = 2

sLENDER LakE 7-6 No set lines

sLiM LakE 7-5 Electric motors only

sQuaRE LakE 7-16 No powered boats in crooked River Provincial Park (formerly “squaw” Lake)

“sQuaW” LakE 7-16 see square Lake

staLk LakEs 7-39 Bait ban

stELLakO RiVER CW 7-12 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

stONY LakE 7-6 No set lines

stuaRt RiVER 7-15 Exempt from spring closure; rainbow trout release, apr 1-June 30

sWiFt cREEk 7-2 No fishing apr 1-aug 31 Closed all year from upstream side of weir to cNR bridge in Valemount

tacHEEDa LakEs (North and south) 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines




McLEOD RiVER 7-24 artificial fly only, from carp Lake to War Falls (excludingWar Lake)

McMiLLaN cREEk 7-15 Exempt from spring closure and from bait ban; Youth/Disabled accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

MiDDLE RiVER 7-26 Exempt from spring closure

MORFEE LakE (south) 7-30 Electric motors only

“Mt. MiLLiGaN” LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Rainbow trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; unnamed lake located approx.7.5 kms/sE of Mt. Milligan

MuGaHa cREEk 7-30 EXEMPt from bait ban; Youth/Disabled accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

NakiNiLERak LakE 7-27 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines

NaLtEsBY LakE (Bobtail Lake) 7-12 kokanee daily quota = 5

NaRROW LakE 7-7 No fishing Nov. 1-apr. 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

NatiON aRM (Williston Lake) 7-30 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)

NautLEY RiVER 7-13 Exempt from spring closure

NatiON RiVER 7-30 see Nation arm (Williston Lake)

NEcHakO RiVER 7-12 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

NEss LakE 7-15 kokanee daily quota=10

NuLki LakE 7-12 No fishing west of a line between signs on lakeshore near mouth of corkscrew creek, apr 1-May 31

OPatcHO LakE 7-9 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 1 (none over 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

PaciFic LakE 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

PaRsNiP RiVER 7-23 Exempt from spring closure

PiNcHi LakE 7-25 NOtE: see mercury warning, page 1 in this sectionPiNkERtON LakE 7-7 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30

Rainbow trout daily quota = 3; bait ban, single barbless hook

PORtaGE LakE 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

PtaRMiGaN cREEk 7-5 Closed all year from falls to quarry bridge

PuRVis LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

saLMON RiVER 7-15 Exempt from spring closure

sHaNDY LakE 7-5 Electric motors only

sHERE LakE 7-4 Brook trout daily quota = 2

sLENDER LakE 7-6 No set lines

sLiM LakE 7-5 Electric motors only

sQuaRE LakE 7-16 No powered boats in crooked River Provincial Park (formerly “squaw” Lake)

“sQuaW” LakE 7-16 see square Lake

staLk LakEs 7-39 Bait ban

stELLakO RiVER CW 7-12 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

stONY LakE 7-6 No set lines

stuaRt RiVER 7-15 Exempt from spring closure; rainbow trout release, apr 1-June 30

sWiFt cREEk 7-2 No fishing apr 1-aug 31 Closed all year from upstream side of weir to cNR bridge in Valemount

tacHEEDa LakEs (North and south) 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

tatLatui LakE 7-39 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2

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 Brook trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

tHORN cREEk 7-39 Closed all year from attichika creek to a point 500 m upstream

tOMas LakE 7-25 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

tOMias LakE 7-38 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

tRaPPiNG LakE 7-9 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

tsaYta LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout possession quota = 2 (only one over 50 cm); no set lines

tsitNiZ LakE 7-9 No powered boats

tuMucH LakE 7-5 Electric motors only

ViViaN LakE 7-15 Engine power restriction - 7.5 kw (10 hp)

uNNaMED LakE (kinglet Lake) located approximately100m west of Butterfly Lake

7-15 Brook trout daily quota = 10

uNNaMED LakE (Redstart Lake) located approximately200m south-west of Butterfly Lake

7-15 Brook trout daily quota = 10

WaR LakE 7-24 trout/char daily quota = 4 (not more than 3 char)

WEstON cREEk 7-30 Exempt from spring closure below signs near its mouth

WEst ROaD (“BLackWatER”) 7-10 trout daily quota = 1 (none under 30 cm); artificial fly only

RiVER’s tRiButaRiEs For regulations on the mainstem of the West Road River, see Region 5

WHitEFisH LakE 7-25 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

WicHEEDa LakE 7-16 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Rainbow trout daily quota = 3; bait ban, single barbless hook

WiLListON LakE (in Zone a) 7-30 No rainbow trout under 30 cm; kokanee daily quota = 4

(includes waters 500 m east/upstream 7-37 Bait ban 500 m upstream and downstream of causeway Road July 1 - Oct. 30

of the causeway Road) 7-38 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

WiLLOW RiVER 7-9 Exempt from spring closure; no rainbow trout under 30cm

WiNDY POiNt LakE 7-24 Electric motors only

WitcH LakE 7-28 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines

YELLOW HEaD LakE 7-1 No fishing Nov 1-apr 30 Lake trout release; no set lines


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RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES

ACE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (250) 456-7518 www.acehighresort.com

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1100 www.barneyslakesideresort.com

BIG CREEK LODGE [email protected] (250) 394-4831 www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT [email protected] (250) 395-3766 www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH [email protected] (250) 620-3434 www.cariboocountryinn.com

CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS [email protected] (250) 238-2274 www.chilcotinholidays.com

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2345 www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 404-0201 www.crookedlakeresort.ca

EAGAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4343 www.eaganlake.com

EAGLE ISLAND RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4301 www.eagleislandresort.ca

ELYSIA RESORT [email protected] (250) 243-2433 www.elysiaresort.com

ESCOTT BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3233 www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4654 www.fawnlakeresort.com

GUN LAKE RESORT (250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-0224 www.kayanara.com

KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE [email protected] (971) 275-2269 www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1130 www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4431 www.loonbayresort.com

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 982-0082 www.lowerdean.com

MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2579 www.marigoldresort.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2300 www.moosehavenresort.com

NIMPO LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3239 www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE [email protected] (877) 718-2200 www.nllodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE [email protected] (250) 476-1171 www.nuktessli.com

PONDEROSA RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2243 www.ponderosaresort.com

PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES [email protected] (866) 299-9100 www.ecotours-bc.com

RAINBOW RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2422 www.rainbowresort.ca

REYNOLDS RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2244 www.reynoldsresort.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4611 www.sheridanlakeresort.com

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4643 www.sheridanlake.com

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS [email protected] (250) 742-3388 www.stewartslodge.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE [email protected] (250) 395-7302 www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

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REEL ADVENTURES [email protected] (250) 505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP [email protected] (800) 667-2311 www.stmaryangler.com

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BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP [email protected] (250) 847-2341 www.babinenorlakes.com

BREWSTER WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 523-6994

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 877-6075 www.damdochax.com

EUCHINIKO LAKES RANCH [email protected] (250) 567-4939 www.blackwateradventures.com

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FRONTiER FARwEST LODGE [email protected] (877) 846-9153 www.bulkleysteelhead.com

GLACiER GUiDiNG [email protected] (250) 877-1994

LAKES DiSTRiCT AiR AND FiShiNG [email protected] (250) 692-3229 www.LDair.ca

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARiNA [email protected] (250) 782-6425 www.moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca

NADiNA LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 695-6788 www.loveburnslake.com

NEChAKO LODGE & AViATiON [email protected] (250) 412-2665 www.nechakolodge.com

OOKpiK wiLDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2502 www.ookpiklodge.com

pELLY pEAK wiLDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 503-0060

SKEENA MEADOwS wiLDLiFE pRES. [email protected] (250) 842-6400 www.skeenameadows.com

STEELhEAD VALhALLA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.sustutriver.com

TERRACE SpORTFiShiNG ADV. [email protected] (250) 635-3521 www.terracesportfishing.com

TETAChUCK wiLDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (403) 799 4652 www.tetachucklodge.com

VAN TiNE GUiDiNG & OUTFiTTiNG [email protected] (250) 695-6677 www.pondosybay.com

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AKEhURST LAKE FiShiNG RESORT [email protected] (250) 377-7615 www.brownsbayresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE [email protected] (604) 792-4293 www.barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 762-2225 www.beaverlakesresort.com

BONE CREEK wiLDERNESS RETREAT [email protected] (250) 434-9671 www.bonecreek.ca

CAVERhiLL LODGE [email protected] (250) 672-9806 www.caverhilllodge.com

ChATAwAY LAKES RESORT [email protected] (250) 378-0105 www.chatawaylakes.com

ChUTE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 493-3535 www.chutelakeresort.com

CiRCLE w hi hUM FiShiNG CAMp [email protected] (250) 373-2636 www.circlew.com

CORBETT LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-4334 www.corbettlake.ca

DEE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 212-2129 www.deelakeresort.com

DOUGLAS LAKE RANCh [email protected] (800) 663-4838 www.douglaslake.com

hi hUM LAKE FiShiNG RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2306 www.hihiumlake.com

hYAS LAKE FiShiNG CAMp (250) 319-1404

JOhNSON LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 434-4111 www.johnsonlakeresort.com

LAMBERTON’S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 578-8155 www.knoufflake.com

LiTTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE [email protected] (250) 677-4366 www.littlefort.com

M&M’s FiShiNG AND hUNTiNG RESORT [email protected] (604) 710-6686 www.skyhilodge.ca

MEADOw LAKE FiShiNG CAMp [email protected] 604-629-9860 www.meadowlakefishing.com

MiLE hiGh RESORT [email protected] (866) 371-2606 www.milehighresort.com

NEhALLiSTON FiShiNG LODGE [email protected] (250) 677-4209

piMAiNUS FiShiNG CAMp [email protected] (250) 768-5538

pOSTiLL LAKE LODGE [email protected] (877) 623-6982 www.postilllake.com

ROChE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 828-2007 www.rochelake.com

STAR LAKE FiShiNG RESORT [email protected] (250) 674-8494 www.starlakefishingresort.com

SURREY LAKE FiShiNG RESORT [email protected] (866) 523-9778 www.surreylake.com

ThUYA LAKES LODGE [email protected] (250) 372-6867 www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKwA LAKE FiShiNG RESORT [email protected] (250) 523-9697 www.tunkwalakeresort.com

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BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO. [email protected] (604) 794-5976 www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS [email protected] (604) 763-5460 www.bonchovy.com

ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES [email protected] (604) 556-4807 www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE [email protected] (800) 665-6206 www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.pittriverlodge.com

STS GUIDING SERVICE [email protected] (604) 671-3474 www.guidebc.com

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BEARCOVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING [email protected] (877) 949-7939 www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN’S BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 286-3135 www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE [email protected] (250) 956-3916 www.hiddencovelodge.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT [email protected] (800)-837-4354 www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 752-5887 www.ogilvieoutfitting.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE [email protected] (250) 332-5220 www.ruggedpointlodge.com

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WENDEGO LODGE [email protected] (250) 819-1713 www.wendegolodge.com

WHITE MOOSE RESORT (250) 459-2258 www.whitemooseresort.comTH

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2014 OMiNEca FisH stOckiNG REPORtWaterbody Name SpecieS releaSed

43 MILE POTHOLE RB 1,500

BERMAN RB 5,000

BOOT RB 1,700

BOW RB 750

BRUCE EB 4,000

BURDEN RB 13,200

BUTTERFLY RB 2,400

BUTTERNUT RB 3,500

BYERS EB 1,500

CAMP KO 5,200

CAMP RB 2,000

CASEY RB 2,500

CHIEF GRAY RB 5,200

CHUBB RB 6,600

CLEAR RB 3,000

COBB EB 20,000

COBB RB 10,000

CRYSTAL EB 5,000

CRYSTAL RB 5,000

DINA #1 RB 20,000

DINA #2 EB 10,000

DINA #3 RB 2,500

DINA #7 RB 1,000

Waterbody Name SpecieS releaSed

ECHO EB 3,000

EENA RB 10,000

EMERALD RB 3,500

FERGUSON RB 3,000

GANTAHAZ EB 15,000

GRIZZLY EAST RB 6,000

HART RB 7,500

HOBSON RB 18,000

KATHIE RB 4,000

KWITZIL EB 1,500

KWITZIL RB 1,500

LINTZ RB 23,760

LITTLE LOST RB 1,000

LOST EB 1,500

LYNX RB 2,000

MCKENZIE EAST RB 5,000

MCKENZIE WEST RB 2,500

NELSON RB 1,800

NESS KO 31,500

NESS RB 20,000

NULKI RB 10,000

OPATCHO RB 4,050

OTIPEMISEWAK RB 1,500

Waterbody Name SpecieS releaSed

PORTAL RB 1,500

PURDEN RB 10,000

SAWMILL RB 1,000

SHANE RB 3,000

SHERE EB 2,000

SQUARE RB 2,500

TEARDROP RB 8,000

TORY RB 1,000

TUREEN RB 5,000

VERDANT EB 5,000

VIVIAN EB 10,000

VIVIAN RB 5,000

WITNEY RB 2,500

Stock Species Codes: EB —Eastern Brook Trout (Char) KO—Kokanee RB—Rainbow Trout Visit www.GoFishBC.com for more stocking details.

Stock Species Codes:

EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

KO Kokanee

RB Rainbow Trout

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