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Peace 5 th EDITION SIGN-UP NOW! 2015 GET YOUR FISHING MAPS! pp. 6-35 AnglersAtlas.com 80,000+ FREE MAPS Contests • Newsletters Fishing Regulations page 36 THE DAY THE BOTTOM SWAM UPRIVER Cover shot from Chris Corbett taken along the Mighty Peace River. Winner of the 2015 photo contest. See all our winners online and read Chris Corbett’s amazing story. Fish Stocking on page 42. P H O T O C O N T E S T S p o n s o r e d b y

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The only region of BC that has northern pike and walleye. In 2015 we also included a feature map and article on Fishing the Muskwa Kechika Wilderness Area.

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Peace 5th EDITION

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2015

GET YOUR FISHING MAPS!

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Fishing Regulations page 36

THE DAY THE BOTTOM SWAM

UPRIVER

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Fish Stocking on page 42.

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Peace Region Key Map

The vast and ruggedly beau-tiful Peace region is situat-

ed in British Columbia’s north east corner. It stretches from Tumbler Ridge in the south to the Yukon border in the north.

We have pro-filed 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 have featured five lakes here, all of them along (or near) a highway for easy access.

FEATURED IN 2015

This year we have done up a special feature on fish-

ing in the Muskwa Kechika area, and shown on (page 26). Coupled with a great interview with Northern Rockies Lodge, we are able to bring you tips on this world class fishing destina-tion.

Again in 2015, we also feature a complete listing of all members of the BC Fishing Re-sorts and Outfitters Association (pp 39-41), a listing of all stocked wa-ters in the Peace region during 2014 (p 42), and the regional fishing regulations for the Peace (pp 36-38).Visit AnglersAtlas.com for more fishing maps.

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Atlas, 2015

PEACE FISHING 2015PublisherSean Simmons

Production Co-ordinatorKathy Buhler

Contributors: Brian Smith, Brian Landry, Bryan Webster, Cory Koenig, Lorence Forsberg, Steve Hewitt, Urs Schildknecht.

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In partnership with RAM Trucks, we are offering

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.

Take part in weekly challenges where you can win prizes from Angler’s Atlas.

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Andy Bailey Lake

Andy 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 enthu-

siasts.

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 opportuni-ties.

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 inter-ested in surface offer-

ings, get down to their depth with a

sink tip.

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“pike love larger than they can swallow baits.” Gummy min-nows, large fish and rodent imi-tations 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.

LAKE ACCESS

From 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 camp-sites 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 recommend-

ed for large trailers.

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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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Bearhole Lake

Bearhole Lake offers a wide variety of fishing oppor-

tunities. Yellow perch, burbot, rainbow trout, northern pike and suckers are all present in Bearhole Lake.

Targetting burbot can be reward-ing. Mainly considered best for ice fishing, burbot can be caught at other times of the year as well, when the water is cool. They prefer deeper water, and will feed on anything avail-able. Try trolling a spoon near the bot-tom of the lake, near rocks, roots or holes in banks.

Pike are another oppor-tunistic feeder, and can be caught with a wide variety of gear. Keep in mind that these are strong, fighting fish, and a wire leader can be essential. Larger lures will probably work best in 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

hatch, but don’t be afraid to experiment if some-thing isn’t working.

One of the great chal-lenges of fly fishing is to know enough about trout feeding patterns and the insects u p o n

w h i c h they’re feeding.

Whichever pattern you use, try to imitate your insect’s natural movements. Many fly patterns are versatile enough to mimic a variety of insects.

Please note that there are trum-peter swans in the area. Please do not approach the swans or their young, as they are easily disturbed.

LAKE ACCESS

Bearhole Lake Provincial Park is 25 kilometres east

of Tumbler Ridge. From the

Heritage H w y (Highway 52), travel west along the Kiskatinaw Forest Service Road 20 kilome-tres. BC Parks reports that the road in can be very slippery after a rain; please exercise cau-tion travelling this road.

There is a campground on the west side of the lake offering campsites, toilets and a boat launch. There is also a day use area and picnic facilities avail-able.

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Surface Area• 158 Hectares

(390 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 11 metres (36 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 1,050 metres (3,445 feet)

Survey Date• September 1976

Contour Units• Metres

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Boot Lake

Boot 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 fish-ers. 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 caddis-fly, or sedge, will swim straight up to the water sur-

face, whereas a chironomid will wiggle on their way to the surface to hatch.Much of the enjoyment of fly fishing comes from learning these movements and perfect-ing 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. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

LAKE ACCESS

Boot Lake is 64

km south-west of D a w s o n Creek on H i g h w a y 52. Access is 2wd. There is a Forest S e r v i c e Recreation

Site for campers. A boat launch, tables and toilets and 12 campsites are available at this user-maintained site.

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Surface Area• 25 Hectares

(62 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 6 metres (20 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 1,000 metres (3,281 feet)

Survey Date• July 1984

Contour Units• Metres

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Boulder Lake

Boulder Lake is an excellent family destination, a great

place to introduce novice anglers and families with children to the q u i e t joys and basic tech-

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

Boulder Lake is ideal for cast-ing from the shore or from small non-motorized watercraft, includ-ing float tubes and pontoon boats. Good shore-fishing spots can be found along the southeast side of the lake, and several points

along the east shore are accessible by trail.

T h e r e is a shoal

along the east side of the lake, which is a

good place to start.

Spinners and spoons tend to work well here.

Spoons are metal blades

that wob-b l e

and dart in the water. They are designed to imitate small fish or simply act as an attractant. Spinners are metal blades that attract fish by a spinning motion when the lure is retrieved or trolled through the water. Below the spinner can be various combi-nations of tackle — flies, spoons and hooks, dressed with natural or artificial bait.

Anglers can troll a variety of flies and lures, although motorized boats are not allowed on Boulder Lake. Wet flies, Flatfish, Kwikfish or gang trolls baited with worms can all work here.

Some of the lake’s most reliable flies include Spratleys, Careys, Woolly Buggers (leeches) and shrimp patterns. Check out the Angler’s Atlas website page for Boulder Lake to get some more great tips: www.anglersatlas.com/lake/99725.

LAKE ACCESS

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.© The Angler’s Atlas

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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Carbon Lake

Carbon Lake, a tiny lake just south of Williston Lake, is

a beautiful little spot for lake trout and rainbows.

Steve Hewitt from BackCountry Sporting Goods in Fort St. John, says that smaller gear is a good choice here.

“Work with small flatfish, and any of your smaller spinners and spoons,” he advises.

Carbon Lake is a great fly-fishing lake, too. As it is quite productive, there are some good hatches throughout the season. In early summer, try damselfly nymphs. Leeches are always a good standard to have on hand. Greens and browns may do well here.

Hewitt suggests that there are several other lakes in the area that are definitely worth a visit, too. In particular, Wright Lake and Pete Lake are excellent lit-tle trout lakes, he says. These are both hike-in access, and worth the effort.

Another good choice is Dinosaur Lake, although please be aware that this lake is part of the reservoir and water levels can change dramatically in a very short time.

The Angler’s Atlas web page for Carbon Lake

is a great place to post pho-tos, videos and tips for fellow anglers. Stop by www.angler-satlas.com/lake/99799. While you’re there, you can sign up to be notified when someone posts new information to your favourite lakes. Angler’s Atlas members can follow a lake or another member to receive these notices.

LAKE ACCESS

Take a few days to camp at the rustic Carbon Lake

Recreation Site. There are just a few campsites and a pit toilet. Drive to the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, cross the dam, and fol-low the road. Keep to the left along the West Utah/Table Creek Road. Turn right at the main T-intersection onto the J o h n s o n C r e e k F o r e s t

Service Road and

drive for another 28km.

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 permit-ted from May 1 to October 31.

Carbon Creek, visible from the road, is a five-to-10-min-ute 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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Surface Area• 70 Hectares

(174 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 26 metres (85 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 937 metres (3,074 feet)

Survey Date• August 1981

Contour Units• Metres

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Charlie Lake

Just north of Fort St. John, Charlie Lake offers an ideal combination of easy access,

amenities and great fish-

ing.

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 shal-low (<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.

We matched the

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 pat-terns 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”.

For lots more informa-tion on Charlie Lake,

check out anglersat-las.com/lake/99828.

L A K E ACCESS

From 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-west shore. © The Angler’s Atlas

Surface Area• 1,787 Hectares

(4,416 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 15 metres (49 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 694 metres (2,277 feet)

Survey Date• June 1985

Contour Units• Metres

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Chunamun Lake

There is some excellent fish-ing to be had at Chunamun

Lake. What it lacks in size, C h u n a m u n

L a k e m a k e s up for in qual-

ity. Just north of

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 fish-es Chunamun Lake every year. “The fish stocked there are sur-prisingly cooperative,” he says.

“In the spring just at ice-off and again in late fall I will

use an indicator with a microleech pat-

tern. Later I move to chironomids and emergers, then to caddis pupal imi-tations. At times when things are slow I will use a float-ing dragonfly pattern and a full sink fly line and work the shoal and d r o p o f f a r e a s , ” a d v i s e s Webster.

G e a r f i sh -

ers will want to stick with smaller tackle. Try small flat-fish, 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 anglers-atlas.com/lake/99855 for more.

Please note that there is a fish-ery closure between November and May on Chunamon Lake. Consult the BC Freshwater Fisheries Regulations for up-to-date information.

LAKE ACCESS

From 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-west shore. There are campsites available, a boat launch, and day-use areas with basic amenities. There is a playing field and chil-dren’s playground as well.

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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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Graham River

Beginning 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.

Tr o u t a n d grayling fish-ing can be pro-ductive, 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. There are numerous shore fishing opportunities. No specific regula-

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

ACCESS

From 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 rec-reation site is located here and has

space for 12 sites and a boat launch. This site is acces-

sible by two-wheel drive.

The road continues along the Graham River for another 10 kilo-metres 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.

Small portions of the Graham River travel through Graham-

Laurier Park, which is approximately 145

kilometres north-

w e s t of Fort St. John. The

Halfway / Graham Forest Service Road provides the only motorized access to within 10 kilometres of the southeast corner of the park. This is true wilder-ness. Be prepared and exercise caution in the area.

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Gwillim Lake

Gwillim 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.

Gwillim Lake offers a good deal of variety. The lake supports a good lake trout fishery, while whitefish and arctic grayling are also popu-lar choices for anglers.

The lake trout in Gwillim Lake can be an exciting challenge for both beginner and experienced anglers. When going after lake trout, use big spoons and Rapalas, fishing the drop-offs.

Arctic grayling are anoth-er species present in Gwillim Lake. These fish prefer moving water and will tend to feed w i t h

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 chase it. Try casting upstream and retrieve back with the current, imitating natural insect patterns.

Gear fishers may want to try spin-ners and small spoons. Copper and silver can be good colour choices.

This gear can also be used for

t a r g e t -ting whitefish.

These are preda-tory 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.

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

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing

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.

LAKE ACCESS

Gwillim Lake is situated with-in 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 acces-sible.

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Surface Area• 1,121 Hectares

(2,770 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 48 metres (157 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 787 metres (2,590 feet)

Survey Date• July 1976

Contour Units• Metres

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Heart Lake

Pretty little Heart Lake is a great retreat with great fish-

ing. Heart Lake supports a thriv-ing fishery, and has a nice little campground set amongst the pro-tected area of Pine Le Moray Provincial Park.Heart Lake is stocked with brook trout, which are a great cloudy day choice, or if you are ven-turing out early or later in the day. Brook trout prefer the cooler temperatures, and Heart Lake is deep enough to provide the right conditions.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 chal-lenging 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.“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.”Good lures to have on hand for brook trout are small flatfish, or spinners such as Mepps or Blue Fox. Keep them small. Minnow plugs can be good early season choices for both brookies and rainbow trout, too. Heart Lake is stocked with catch-able sized rainbow trout as well.

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 temperatures when the trout are more actively feeding near the surface.Brian Smith’s books are published by Caitlin Press. Look for Brian’s expertise and vivid writing style in local bookstores.

LAKE ACCESS

Heart Lake is locat-ed about 80 kilo-

metres west of Chetwynd. From Chetwynd, drive southwest along Highway 97. Watch for the sign

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 camp-ground with campsites and picnic tables. Pump water is available. There is a day use area as well. Only electric motors are permit-ted.

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Surface Area• 9 Hectares

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Maximum Depth• 17.7 metres (58 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 732 metres (2,400 feet)

Survey Date• July 1958

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Inga Lake

Each 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 opportu-nities 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, how-ever this program was not con-tinued beyond 1996.Anglers should note a motor restriction of 10 hp.LAKE ACCESSInga 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 toi-lets and a boat launch. There are 18 sites, m o s t l y t r e e d ,

and the site is accessible with 2WD.Note: This area has heavy indus-

trial traffic.

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Surface Area• 57 Hectares

(141 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 4.3 metres (14 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 832 metres (2,674 feet)

Survey Date• May 1985

Contour Units• Metres

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Jackfish Lake

Ja c k f i s h 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. Northern pike are an aggres-sive, predatory fish. Pike will hang out in the weedy areas of a lake to ambush their prey, which could be frogs, small shore ani-mals, and other fish.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.Set yourself up in an area with underwater weeds or other struc-tures that provide cover for the pike. Early spring is a good time

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.

Gear fishers will want to use larger gear. Both spoons and spin-ners can be effec-tive. Red and silver are good colour choices. Mepps and Blue Fox spinners are standards that can work in a variety of angling situa-tions. Try var-ious sizes and

colours.

Fly fishers will also want to use heavier equipment. This is impor-tant not only to keep your equip-ment intact, but also because you want to land your fish with as little stress to it as possible. Black is a good colour to have on hand. Orange and yellow are also popular colours for flies. Go big when possible, particularly mid-summer. Smaller flies may work better earlier on in the season. Other than that, the sky’s the limit for flies that will attract pike. Those that imitate prey fish are good bets.Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before head-ing out. LAKE ACCESS

Jackfish Lake is located approx-imately 15 kilometres northeast

of Chetwynd. From Chetwynd, head north along Highway 29.

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

There are no facilities available at Jackish Lake, however the town of Chetwynd offers several

accomodation options, as well as licensing and outfitting outlets.

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Surface Area• 27 Hectares

(67 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 9.5 metres (31 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 454 metres (1,490 feet)

Survey Date• July 1984

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Klua Lakes (West and East)

Klua Lakes boast an excellent fishery for bull trout, gray-

ling, and pike among other spe-cies. As well, Klua Lakes offer a world class pike fishery. Don’t expect to find modern conve-niences here. This is true wilder-ness.

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 a f t e r

grayling, they will take an assortment of dry flies. For bull trout, Koenig suggests a floating white mouse or a stone-fly 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 pur-ple tail. Croks, Len Thompsons and black and white spoons are also really good choices for pike.

LAKE ACCESS

During the summer months, access is limited to hiking

and horseback trails, as there is no road suitable for vehicle trav-el. In winter months, the trails are more suitable for snowmobiles.

Klua Lakes Protected Area is located east of the Prophet River

and east of Mile 240 of the

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There are no d e s i g n a t e d

roads; roads are designed for winter use only.

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 pull-out. 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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Surface Area• 508 / 880 Hectares

(1,257 / 2,174 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 12/10 m. (39/33 ft.)

Elevation (ASL)• 640 metres (2,099 feet)

Survey Date• August 1982

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Maxhamish Lake

Some of the best walleye fish-ing awaits anglers who are

willing to take the trouble to get here. Access is by quad or snow-mobile 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 fish-ery for pike and pickerel.

A number of lures will work well h e r e ,

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, hid-den 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.

LAKE ACCESS

Access 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 snow-mobile 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 pass-able 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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Surface Area• 5,090 Hectares

(12,577 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 12 metres (39 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 409 metres (1,342 feet)

Survey Date• August 1982

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Moberly Lake

Moberly 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 pop-ulation 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.Extremely low numbers of lake trout had been confirmed in

Moberly Lake - less than 400 fish - with overfishing and resulting poor survival rates being the main contributing factors.Rehabilitating a lake trout popula-tion takes an extensive amount of time and effort. N o w

f o u r years into

the project, ministry staff will

begin work on the third group of juveniles set to be

released in spring 2016, and continue population monitoring activities to evaluate the success of recovery efforts.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, sea-sonal fishing closures, a fish tag-reporting program, fish popula-tion monitoring, public outreach and collaboration with local First Nations.Visit the Angler’s Atlas page for Moberly Lake for more infor-mation: www.anglersatlas.com/lake/100805.

LAKE ACCESS

From Fort St. John, follow Highway 97 north, about

11 kilometres, to the junction of Highways 97 and 29. Turn left (west) onto Highway 29 and follow for about 110 kilometres to Moberly Lake. The highway wraps around the north and east-ern shore, and the turnoff to the park is located shortly past Moberly River Bridge at the east end of the lake. Turn right (west) onto the gravel road and follow for about 3 kilometres to the park.Now Angler’s Atlas members can “follow” their favourite lakes! Get notified about new information on your local lakes as soon as it’s posted. Post to the pages of your favourite lakes and share videos, current conditions and tips Visit www.anglersatlas.com for more information.

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Surface Area• 2,943 Hectares

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Maximum Depth• 42.7 metres (140 feet)

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Muncho Lake

Muncho 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 cam-era or the fly rod.

Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that fishing Muncho Lake “is one of the best experi-ences 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 pop-pers, 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 col-ors will work, with emphasis on blue/white, red/white, and

yellow/white colour combina-tions. Common aquatic insects in Muncho Lake are stone flies and may flies, later in the summer is a great time to use dry flies.

Lake trout offer a great fishing experience. Try cloudy days, or low light periods. Large lures and flies work well for lake trout. Make sure your gear is heavy enough to handle these lunkers; the lake trout here are not small and delicate. Spring and early summer may be your best times to fish Muncho Lake.

There is an abundance of trails and hiking opportunities are end-less. 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.web-flyz.com. Koenig has been fish-ing in British Columbia all his life, and is an expert fly tier.

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From Fort Nelson head west along the Alaska

Highway. Muncho Lake is at approximately KM 681 of the Alaska Highway.

There are a few different options for accomodation at Muncho Lake. There are two campgrounds in Muncho Lake Provincial Park. One is at Strawberry Flats at the south end of the lake, and another is at MacDonald campground, situated at about the mid-point of Muncho Lake.

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

Serviced campgrounds are avail-able at both Northern Rockies Lodge. For full service restaurant, cabins, fuel, and hotel amenities, visit Northern Rockies Lodge, at Mile 462 of the Alaska Highway They can be reached at 1-800-663-5269.© The Angler’s Atlas

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Maximum Depth• 109 metres (360 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 817 metres (2,680 feet)

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Muskwa Kechika Wildnerss Area

Muskwa 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 empty-ing into the Pacific, this region drains north into the Arctic Ocean. As a result it carries very different fish popula-tions. 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 grow-ing season is longer, allowing them to grow larger in size.

Schildknecht operates an air ser-vice 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 desti-nations 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 fish-ing. 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 des-tination is the Kechika River. Since it has a rela-tively heavy silt load, Schildknecht recom-mends 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 var-den).

Most of the fishing desti-nations in this region are

remote and fly-in only. However we have highlighted two loca-tions 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 num-ber of pull outs where anglers can park and reach the river. Look for

small p o o l s

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 barb-less 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 t r a i l s a r e open to snowmobiles, horses, hikers, mountain bikes, and dog sleds; however, motorized ATV vehi-cles 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 is a popular and easily acces-

sible local lake right near Hudson’s Hope. Close to town, yet far enough away for a retreat, Cameron Lakes offer great fish-ing for all.

Many years ago, North Cameron Lake was stocked with walleye. Now the lake is home to a natu-rally sustaining walleye popula-tion. These feisty cool water fish are a treat to go after.

You’ll want to get near the bot-tom when you’re targetting wall-eye, 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, wall-eye will hold near the dropoffs in the lake.

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 tempera-tures when the trout are more actively feeding near the surface.

Remember that motorized boats are not permitted on Cameron Lakes. Take a paddle along the east side of the lake, near the picnic area. Also try your luck moving into the south end. Here

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

Have you got a story to tell about fishing North Cameron Lake? Visit the lake page at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/100930 to share your experiences. Now Angler’s Atlas members can “follow” their favourite lakes and experts! Get notified as soon as new information is posted about your local lakes. Visit www.anglersatlas.com for more information.

LAKE ACCESS

From Hudson’s Hope, head south along Highway 29

for approximately 29 kilome-tres. 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, fire pits, swimming, hiking, fishing, playground, and a boat launch.

North Cameron Lake

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Surface Area• 60 Hectares

(149 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 20 metres (66 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 720 metres (2,362 feet)

Survey Date• July 1986

Contour Units• Metres

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One Island Lake

One Island Lake is consid-ered one of the angling

jewels of northeastern British Columbia, both for its spectacu-lar 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 I s l a n d 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 spin-

ners with Flatfish, Panther Martin

lures or Dick Nite spoons.

Consider your trolling speed

when using s p o o n s

or spin-n e r s

t o

ensure your gear is being used optimally. Trolling too fast can make some spoons spin, while going too slow can make some spinners wobble.

Join the conversation! Visit the One Island Lake page for great tips, map markers and more: www.anglersatlas.com/lake/100953. Follow your favourite lakes, and even your favourite experts, to get noti-fied when new information is posted. Visit www.anglersat-las.com for more information.

LAKE ACCESS

From Dawson Creek head south on hwy 2 for about 30

kilometers. Turn right (south-west) 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 dif-ficult to navigate in wet weather. One Island Lake Provincial Park, located on the southeast shore of the lake, has a boat launch and vehicle acces-

sible campsites. Camping is available on a first come

first served basis.

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Surface Area• 158 Hectares

(390 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 10.7 metres (35 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 897 metres (2,943 feet)

Survey Date• July 1958

Contour Units• Feet

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Quality Lake

Good sized trout are just one of the attributes that make

Quality Lake an attractive fam-ily 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 relative-ly short amount of time.

Try trolling around shoal and drop off areas. A wide variety of hatch-

es occurs throughout the season. Black,

green or red doc spratleys can

be good produc-

e r s .

Other fly patterns that may work well are those which can imi-tate 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 eve-nings are the best time to go after brook trout, as this is when they are most active. They pre-fer 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.

LAKE ACCESS

From 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 cul-vert 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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Surface Area• 20 Hectares

(49 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 6.2 metres (20 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 1,059 metres (3,474 feet)

Survey Date• July 1984

Contour Units• Metres

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Stewart Lake

Every 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.

T h e 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.

When targetting these fish, try trolling flies such as red or green doc spratleys. Leeches may also be a good choice.

If you are match-ing your flies to an emerging insect, it pays to know the patterns of the

insect you are imitating. For

e x a m p l e , d a m s e l f l i e s e m e r g -

ing will head straight up

and then to the water’s edge, while

dragon flies will head for the edge before

swimming up the water column.

Stewart Lake is quite shallow, and fishing during the mid-summer

can be challenging. Be creative with your choice

of lures and flies, and don’t be afraid to experiment.

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 flyguys.net and, if all goes well, learn from his mistakes!

LAKE ACCESS

From Dawson Creek, head west along Highway 97 for approx-

imately 48 kilometres. Turn right (north) onto the Stewart Lake Forest Service Road. Travel along this road approximately 27 kilometers to the Forest Service Recreation Site on the west side of the lake. A short trail from the site leads to Stewart Lake. The access road is suitable for 2 wheel drive, however may be rough in wet weather.

Please keep in mind, that as Gord from flyguys.net reports, active gravel hauling and other indus-trial activities has created many new roads, and deactivated others. Ensure you have good maps and good communication devices.

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Surface Area• 28 Hectares

(89 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 7.5 metres (25 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 887 metres (2,910 feet)

Survey Date• August 1986

Contour Units• Metres

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Swan Lake

While 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.

When going after walleye, a rubber jig (a hook with a weighted head)

and night crawlers can be consis-tent producers. Brian Landry from Corlane Sporting Goods in Dawson Creek says that

anglers will want to keep their jigs

small.

Crankbaits can yield good results as well, either casting or trolling

along the shoals. Walleye will become more

active as the weather warms, mak-

ing Swan Lake a good mid-summer destination.

Please note that Swan Lake is now catch-and-release only for wall-eye. Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more

information.

Fishing for pike can be an excit-ing challenge as well. Pike prefer rocky points, shoals and cover, and will often go after bright colours. Brian suggests larger jigs for pike fishing, and don’t forget a wire leader. Good spoons to try would be a Len Thompson yellow and red Five of Diamonds spoon. Crankbaits, spinners and plugs can also be effective for pike.

Take a look at the Swan Lake page to add your photos, tips and hotspots (if you’re willing to share)! Visit www.anglersatlas.com/lake/101355.

LAKE ACCESS

From Dawson Creek head south on Highway 2 for 35

kilometres, then follow the signs for Swan Lake Provincial Park. Turn left (east) on the gravel road, then right at the first 4 way stop. The gravel road is about 4 kilo-metres and is accessible with a 2 wheel drive vehicle.

Swan Lake Provincial park offers 42 campsites and basic facili-ties, along with a good sized boat launch.

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Surface Area• 600 Hectares

(1,482 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 7.6 metres (25 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 726 metres (2,381 feet)

Survey Date• June 1985

Contour Units• Metres

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GENERAL ZONE B RESTRICTIONSSingle 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.

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 troutNOTE: 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 tributariesBurbot: 5Goldeye: 10Inconnu: 1Kokanee: 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 15Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)Yellow perch: 5

TABLE LEGENDSee the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on specific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed) * Including tributaries

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

ANDY BAILEY (Jackfish) LAKE 7-48 No powered boatsBEATTIE LAKE 7-57 No fishing Nov 1- Apr 30

Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookBELCOURT LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30BOOT LAKE 7-20 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)BOULDER LAKE 7-22 No powered boats; situated at the head of Boulder CreekBURNT RIVER* 7-22 Release all fish; artificial fly onlyCAMERON LAKES 7-31 See North and South Cameron LakesCARBON LAKE 7-31 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)

CECIL LAKE 7-33 No powered boatsCECILIA CREEK 7-19 Closed all yearCECILIA LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookCHARLIE LAKE 7-33 Walleye daily and possession quotas = 3; northern pike daily and possession quotas = 3“CHINAMAN” LAKE 7-35 See Chunamun LakeCHOWADERIVER* 7-43 No fishing upstream of the Horseshoe Road bridge, Aug 15-Oct 15CHUNAMUN LAKE 7-35 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookCLEARWATER CREEK 7-31 Release all fishCLEARWATER LAKE 7-31 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Release all fish, May 1-Oct 31DENETIAH CREEK 7-52 No fishing July 1-July 15DENETIAH LAKE 7-52 Bait banDIMSDALE CREEK 7-19 Closed all yearDIMSDALE LAKE 7-19 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookDINOSAUR LAKE (Reservoir Below W.A.C. Bennett Dam)

7-31 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

FERN LAKE 7-42 No fishing June 1-July 15 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban

GETHING CREEK* 7-31 Closed all yearGWILLIM LAKE 7-21 Lake trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm or over 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookHALFWAY RIVER 7-34 No fishing from confluence with Peace River to boundary sign approximately 5 km upstream, March 1-June 30HEART LAKE 7-22 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 35 cm)

Electric motors onlyINGA LAKE 7-34 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!JOHNSON CREEK* 7-31 Closed all yearKAKWA LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm)KAKWA RIVER 7-19 Closed all yearLETAIN LAKE 7-52 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 hookLIARD RIVER WATERSHED (see map on page 70)

7-53 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

LOWER BLUE LAKE 7-21 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

MOBERLY LAKE 7-31 No fishing Sept 15-Oct 31; lake trout release Nov 1-Sept 14MONKMAN LAKE 7-21 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

MUNCHO LAKE 7-51 Lake Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm and only 1 over 60 cm); single barbless hookMURRAY RIVER 7-21 Arctic grayling release from Kinuseo Falls to signs about 2 km downstreamNORTH CAMERON LAKE 7-31 No powered boats

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ANDY BAILEY (Jackfish) LAKE 7-48 No powered boatsBEATTIE LAKE 7-57 No fishing Nov 1- Apr 30

Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookBELCOURT LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30BOOT LAKE 7-20 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)BOULDER LAKE 7-22 No powered boats; situated at the head of Boulder CreekBURNT RIVER* 7-22 Release all fish; artificial fly onlyCAMERON LAKES 7-31 See North and South Cameron LakesCARBON LAKE 7-31 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)

CECIL LAKE 7-33 No powered boatsCECILIA CREEK 7-19 Closed all yearCECILIA LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookCHARLIE LAKE 7-33 Walleye daily and possession quotas = 3; northern pike daily and possession quotas = 3“CHINAMAN” LAKE 7-35 See Chunamun LakeCHOWADERIVER* 7-43 No fishing upstream of the Horseshoe Road bridge, Aug 15-Oct 15CHUNAMUN LAKE 7-35 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Rainbow trout daily and possession quotas = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookCLEARWATER CREEK 7-31 Release all fishCLEARWATER LAKE 7-31 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Release all fish, May 1-Oct 31DENETIAH CREEK 7-52 No fishing July 1-July 15DENETIAH LAKE 7-52 Bait banDIMSDALE CREEK 7-19 Closed all yearDIMSDALE LAKE 7-19 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookDINOSAUR LAKE (Reservoir Below W.A.C. Bennett Dam)

7-31 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

FERN LAKE 7-42 No fishing June 1-July 15 Rainbow trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm); bait ban

GETHING CREEK* 7-31 Closed all yearGWILLIM LAKE 7-21 Lake trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm or over 60 cm); bait ban, single barbless hookHALFWAY RIVER 7-34 No fishing from confluence with Peace River to boundary sign approximately 5 km upstream, March 1-June 30HEART LAKE 7-22 Trout/char daily quota = 1 (none under 35 cm)

Electric motors onlyINGA LAKE 7-34 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!JOHNSON CREEK* 7-31 Closed all yearKAKWA LAKE 7-19 No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm)KAKWA RIVER 7-19 Closed all yearLETAIN LAKE 7-52 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 hookLIARD RIVER WATERSHED (see map on page 70)

7-53 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

LOWER BLUE LAKE 7-21 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

MOBERLY LAKE 7-31 No fishing Sept 15-Oct 31; lake trout release Nov 1-Sept 14MONKMAN LAKE 7-21 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

MUNCHO LAKE 7-51 Lake Trout daily quota = 2 (none under 40 cm and only 1 over 60 cm); single barbless hookMURRAY RIVER 7-21 Arctic grayling release from Kinuseo Falls to signs about 2 km downstreamNORTH CAMERON LAKE 7-31 No powered boats

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ONE ISLAND LAKE 7-20 See ice hut warning, page 1 in this sectionPEACE RIVER 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; No fishing from mouth of Halfway River to boundary signs approx.5 km upstream and 5 km downstream, March 1-June 30

PINE RIVER* 7-32 Release all fish upstream of the Hasler Road bridgeRADAR LAKE 7-20 No powered boatsRAINBOW LAKES 7-52 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 hookROBB LAKE 7-57 Bull trout daily quota = 1 (any size)SIMPSON LAKE 7-31 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 hookSOUTH CAMERON LAKE 7-31 No powered boatsSTEWART LAKE 7-32 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)STONY LAKE 7-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)SUNDANCE LAKE 7-32 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!SWAN LAKE 7-20 Walleye daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm)TUPPER RIVER 7-20 No fishing within 100 m below outlet weir at Swan Lake

Walleye releaseWAPITI LAKE 7-19 “Bait ban, single barbless hook”WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone B) 7-31

7-36No 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”

WOLVERINE LAKE 7-52 “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”

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ONE ISLAND LAKE 7-20 See ice hut warning, page 1 in this sectionPEACE RIVER 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; No fishing from mouth of Halfway River to boundary signs approx.5 km upstream and 5 km downstream, March 1-June 30

PINE RIVER* 7-32 Release all fish upstream of the Hasler Road bridgeRADAR LAKE 7-20 No powered boatsRAINBOW LAKES 7-52 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 hookROBB LAKE 7-57 Bull trout daily quota = 1 (any size)SIMPSON LAKE 7-31 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 hookSOUTH CAMERON LAKE 7-31 No powered boatsSTEWART LAKE 7-32 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)STONY LAKE 7-19 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)SUNDANCE LAKE 7-32 WARNING! Dangerous thin ice due to aeration!SWAN LAKE 7-20 Walleye daily quota = 1 (none under 50 cm)TUPPER RIVER 7-20 No fishing within 100 m below outlet weir at Swan Lake

Walleye releaseWAPITI LAKE 7-19 “Bait ban, single barbless hook”WILLISTON LAKE (in Zone B) 7-31

7-36No 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”

WOLVERINE LAKE 7-52 “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”

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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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7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.guestranchbc.com

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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RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES

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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7 HALF DIAMOND RANCH [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.guestranchbc.com

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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BC SPORT FISHING GROUP [email protected] (877) 796-3345 bcsportfishinggroup.com

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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RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES

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

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

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2014 Peace Trout Stocking ReportWaterbody Name Nearest Town Latitude Longitude Species Released

BEAVER FORT NELSON 58.98 -123.17 RB 500BOOT TUMBLER RIDGE 55.19 -120.46 EB 5,000BOOT TUMBLER RIDGE 55.19 -120.46 RB 3,500BORROW PIT # 1 PROPHET RIVER 58.14 -122.68 RB 500BORROW PIT # 2 FORT NELSON 58.22 -122.63 RB 500BORROW PIT # 4 FORT NELSON 54.69 -122.69 RB 500BORROW PIT # 8 FORT NELSON 58.5 -122.7 RB 500BOULDER CHETWYND 55.34 -121.65 RB 1,500CHUNAMUN HUDSON HOPE 56.18 -122.17 RB 2,500HEART CHETWYND 55.5 -122.57 EB 2,000INGA WONOWON 56.61 -121.64 RB 10,000IVER CHETWYND 55.33 -122.18 RB 1,500MOBERLY CHETWYND 55.82 -121.77 LT 14,000MOOSE GWILLIM LK REC

AREA55.27 -121.2 RB 4,000

ONE ISLAND DAWSON CREEK 55.3 -120.28 EB 5,000ONE ISLAND DAWSON CREEK 55.3 -120.28 RB 5,000PETE MOBERLY LAKE 55.82 -122.14 RB 1,000QUALITY TUMBLER RIDGE 55.1 -120.89 RB 1,500STEWART DAWSON CREEK 55.96 -121.17 RB 2,500SUNDANCE CHETWYND 55.71 -121.4 RB 2,493WRIGHT HUDSON HOPE 55.9 -122.5 RB 1,000

Stock Species Codes:

EB Eastern Brook Trout (Char)

LT Lake Trout

RB Rainbow Trout

For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit:

www.GoFishBC.com

Without licence fees, there’d be a lot less fish.When you buy a fishing licence, you help the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stock more than 800 lakes a year. You also help fund our research, conservation and education programs, plus create more fishing spots close to home. So thanks for doing your part. You’re making fishing in BC better than ever. To learn more and get the latest stocking reports, visit us at gofishbc.com

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