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with a houseboat. It covers the short stretch between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake. The river is beautiful but it should be enjoyed and not overused by boaters.
6. Squilax Bridge – Named from the Native word for bear, it crosses Little River between Shuswap Lake and Little Shuswap Lake. When west of the bridge, stay close to the south shores for 1,500 feet. Then, stay nearer to the north shores until you get closer to the green marker at the entrance of Little Shuswap Lake. Just before the marker the shores come across the river from the south. At the marker, the shores come out from the north shore to the green marker Red Right Returning Rule - keep the marker to your right (starboard) when going downstream and to your left (port) when going upstream.
7. Green Marker # 37 – Keep it to your right when leaving Little River and to your left when entering Little River from Little Shuswap Lake. When entering Little River from Little Shuswap Lake, keep the weight to the front of your boat as winds and current are stronger going upstream; you will have to use more power causing the stern to drop.
8. Beautiful area with private beaches and docks - no beaching in the bay and one mile west.
Use official Canadian Hydrographic Charts
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
A. Little River BoatWorld – “Come talk to the friendly staff at this full service marina for repairs or a new Campion boat.” Fuel also available.
1. Private beaches and docks - stay clear of the log boom area as the water is quite shallow.
2. Roderick Haig-Brown Provincial Park - 988 hectares consisting mainly of douglas fir, cottonwood, birch, alder, ponderosa pine, hemlock and cedar trees along both sides of the Adams River. Beaver, river otter and mink make their homes here. No overnight camping or mooring of boats.
3. Adams River – In October, the most famous Sockeye Salmon Run occurs here with more than two million salmon spawning every four years. Salmon
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proceed to lay their eggs and as their own life comes to an end, a new life- cycle begins. The salmon return to the Adams River (the stream of their birth) after their migration from the Pacific Ocean and some 400 miles up the Fraser and Thompson Rivers. The river was subsequently renamed after the Shuswap Indian chief “Sel–Howt–ken” who was baptized in 1849 by Father Nobin and given the name “Adam.” Shallow water and some pilings reach out a considerable distance from shore. Dive Site - The Sockeye Salmon Run is best for viewing in late September.
4. Lots of pilings 200 feet from shore and the water is very shallow. Watch for deadheads.
5. Little River – Do not enter this area
9. Fishing Boundary – The triangular shaped sign on shore indicates that there is no fishing east at certain times of the year. Private beaches and docks east and west.
10. Beautiful cliffs with rocky shores - no beaching.
11. South Thompson River – Good for canoeing and kayaking. Enter
with extreme care as the water is very shallow and stay between the markers (Red Right Returning Rule). When going in from Little Shuswap Lake keep the red marker to your left and green to your right. At low water, there are large boulders that come past the surface of the water 500 feet from the bridge.
12. Private property - park and facilities for use by Shuswap Beach Estates residences. You will notice a 20 foot windmill.
13. Fisheries and Ocean Small Craft Harbor – A long, red, public wharf which extends approximately 300 feet into the water with a boat launch to the west. Public beach and park with washrooms and picnic tables - no dogs are allowed.
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