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on the Skeena River and Prince
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Rupert is located near the
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Kleanza Lake is a small lake east
of Terrace that supports several
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species but is especially well
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known for its plentiful rainbow
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trout. Just south of Terrace,
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Onion Lake is regularly stocked
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with rainbow trout. North of
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Terrace, Kitsumkalum Lake is
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large, deep, and recommended
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for cutthroat trout and dolly
varden.
Other good options north of
Terrace include Redsand and
Treston lakes, which are part of
the Kitsumkalum River and offer
fly and lure fishing for cutthroat
and rainbow trout. Lava Lake in
Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park
Prince GeorGe whitefish, bull trout, and
has good cutthroat trout fishing.
and hiGhway 97 north — rainbow trout.
Other good spots in the Terrace/
Highway 97 into Prince George
There are good fishing lakes,
Prince Rupert area include the
parallels the Fraser River and
such as Moberly and Azouzetta
Kitimat River, Lakelse Lake,
anglers wishing to fish this
lakes, within easy reach of
Rainbow Lake, and Prudhomme
renowned river will find good
Chetwynd, and river anglers can
Lake. There are many fly-in or
opportunities here, especially
access several nearby rivers,
boat-in lakes and streams that
at stream mouths. Just north
including the Sukunka and the
can be reached with a guide.
of Prince George, excellent
Pine rivers. From Hudson’s
fishing awaits along or just off
On B.C’s North Coast, you’ll find
Hope, head to Alwin Holland
of Highway 97. Recommended
numerous productive pools and
Park where you’ll find camping
favourites include Hart Lake,
streams and stretches of river
and access to the rainbow trout,
Crystal Lake, Eena Lake, and
bank and gravel bars with lots of
bull trout, and arctic grayling
Tacheeda Lake, as well as the
space. The entire area is notable
in the Peace River. Fly fish for
Crooked River.
for many fish species, and the
rainbow trout, arctic grayling,
river fishing continues all winter.
Continuing north, the whitefish, and more in
community of McLeod Lake the Murray River, which
provides access to Carp Lake is easily accessible
Provincial Park. The lake is from Tumbler Ridge.
the main attraction of this The dozens of
48,000-hectare park and offers waterfalls of all sizes
numerous fishing areas. in the Tumbler Ridge
Accessible from Mackenzie area provide a dramatic
and Hudson’s Hope, huge setting for river fishing.
Williston Lake features a range
Prince ruPert and
of accommodation from high-
Bc’s north coast
end lodges to rustic resorts and
— The powerful
is a great lake for sturdy boats
Skeena River, the
and fishers trolling for kokanee,
second largest river
LaNgara Photo
72 Win a fly in fishing adventure courtesy of Escott Sportfishing at
www.bcfroa.ca/escott
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