fishing. Farther west is
the Nazko area, home
to the Blackwater River
and numerous lakes,
including Fishpot
Lake. As its name
suggests, Fishpot Lake
has an abundance of
Blackwater rainbow
trout. The Blackwater
strain of rainbow trout
are renowned for their
aggressive behaviour
when hooked on
flies, worms, or
crank bait. The most
commonly caught size
is 30 to 40 centimetres
(12 to 16 inches),
Billy Bilewett Photo although fish in the
1.5- to 2.5-kilogram
the town of Horsefly, along the fishing and a family resort. Tyee
(3- to 5-pound) range are
Horsefly River to Crooked Lake, Lake, in the same area but off
not uncommon. There are
which has good lake fishing the highway, is another fine
numerous other lakes, streams,
and access to the Horsefly River choice and offers great trolling
and rivers close by that provide
for those looking for fly fishing. in the warmer months and ice
fishing to suit every angler.
Resorts and cabins are available. fishing in the winter, as well
For additional information
The Quesnel River and the
as accommodation. East of
about the Cariboo Region visit
Horsefly River are distinguished
McLeese Lake, Jackson Lake is
for rainbow trout, among other
popular among fly fishers.
www.bcfroa.ca/cc
fish. Between mid-August and norTh cariboo — Dragon
mid-October, the Horsefly River Lake, located just south of the
is the setting for the second city of Quesnel off Highway 97,
largest sockeye salmon run in is one of the best rainbow trout
British Columbia. The Horsefly fishing lakes in all of British
Salmon Festival on the Labour Columbia and is considered by
Day long weekend celebrates many to be THE place to fish
this exciting natural phenomena in the Cariboo. Well known by
and offers fun for the whole anglers all around the world
family. and definitely a local favourite
a
s
t
for fly fishing, this large lake
o
The Mitchell River, in Cariboo
Mountain Wilderness Park, is a
has a reputation for producing
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crystal-clear river offering catch-
impressively large rainbow
and-release fishing in a pristine
trout that can weigh up to 5.5
t
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n
setting; the fish range from 30 to
kilograms (12 pounds).
46 centimetres East of Quesnel along Highway
(12 to 18 inches) long and have a 26, Bowron Lakes Provincial
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reputation as great fighters. Park, the location of a famed
h
Big Lake and Morehead Lakes
canoeing circuit, is also a good
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on the highway between 150
spot for fishing for several
o
Mile House and Likely are both
species. The beautiful, serene
o
good fishing choices. Morehead
lakes located in this park, create
a chain of 116 kilometres (73
b
Lake, near Likely, was created in
the 1890’s and features cabins
miles) of freshwater.
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and camping, as well as plenty Just west of Quesnel, Milburn
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of rainbow trout. Lake is a small lake ideal
McLeese Lake, between Williams
for belly boats and known
Lake and Quesnel, offers good
for rainbow and brook trout
shearwater marine resort Photo
Win a fly in fishing adventure courtesy of Escott Sportfishing at
www.bcfroa.ca/escott Win a fly in fishing adventure courtesy of Escott Sportfishing at
www.bcfroa.ca/escott
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