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Northwest & Yellowhead Highway #16
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Anzus
Lake: Anzus is located southwest of the community of Fraser Lake.
Just west of Fraser Lake on Hwy #16 turn south (left) onto the Francois
Lake East Road. Follow this road around the east end to the south side
of Francois Lake. From here follow Binta Forest Service Road to Anzus
Lake. Rainbows up to 3 lbs, and Lake Char reaching 20+ lbs can be
caught in Anzus Lake.
Augier
Lake: Augier is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) north of the town
of Burns Lake, in-between Pinkut and Babine lake. Augier is a popular
destination and contains good Rainbow and Lake Char populations.
Babine
Lake: From the town of Burns Lake, head north on the Babine Road off
Hwy #16. This legendary lake contains large Rainbows to 12+ lbs, Cutthroat
to 2-1/2 lbs and Lake Char that are capable of reaching 35 lbs.
Barton
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16. Turn
south (left) onto the Blackwater Road. Continue southwest to the lake
via secondary roads off the Blackwater Road. Barton supports fisheries
of Rainbow trout, Whitefish, and Eastern Brook trout.
Bednesti
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16 for approximately
50 km (31 mi). Bednesti is located just south off Hwy #16. This popular
lake supports fisheries of Lake Char, Kokanee, and Rainbow trout.
Binta
Lake: From Burns Lake turn south onto Hwy #35 and travel to the community
of Francois Lake. Take the free, 20 minute ferry ride across Francois
Lake to the community of Southbank. From the ferry dock at Southbank turn
left and follow the main road heading southeast to Uncha Lake. Turn right
on Campbell Road and next onto Binta Road which will take you to the lake.
Binta supports a good Rainbow and Lake Char fishery. Much like Uncha Lake,
Rainbows will reach up to 2+ lbs. while Char are capable of 20+ lbs.
Buckhorn
Lake: The Willow Forest Road is located 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Prince
George off of Highway 97. Due to recent kill-off there are no fish in
the lake.
Bugle
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 North
to Chief Lake Road. Turn west (left) and follow Chief Lake Road to secondary
roads that lead to Bugle Lake. Bugle hosts a good population of Rainbows
to 3+ lbs.
Burns
Lake: Burns Lake is located on Hwy #16 approximately 80 km (50 mi)
east of the town of Houston. Excellent fishing for Lake Char up to 25+
lbs and Rainbows to 2-1/2 lbs.
Carp
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 for approximately
145 km (90 mi). Turn west (left) onto the Carp-Tsilcoh Road and follow
it to the Carp Lake Provincial Park. Carp Lake supports a productive Rainbow
fishery for trout up to 6+ lbs.
Chapman
Lake: From the town of Smithers travel east on the Babine Lake Road
to Chapman Lake. Chapman is a fair to good producer of Lake Char up to
8 lbs, while Rainbows and Cutthroat range in the 2 lb class.
Chuchi
Lake: Chuchi Lake is one of the Nations Lakes. It is located over
100 km (62 mi) by air from Fort St. James. Road access is possible via
the Omenica access road. Rainbow trout to 6.6 lb and lake trout to
22 lb can be caught in Chuchi Lake.
Collins
Lake: From the town of Houston travel west on Hwy #16 to the Morice
River Forest Service Road. Turn south (left) and follow it to the Morice
West Forest Service Road. Turn west (right) and travel along this road
until you reach the junction of the Morice River and Lamprey Creek. Turn
south (left) and follow the Forest Service Road that parallels Lamprey
Creek. This will lead you to Collins Lake. Collins supports a Cutthroat
fishery with trout reaching into the 1+ lb range.
Co-op
Lake: Follow Hwy #16 for 23 km (14 mi) east from the town of Burns
Lake. Turn left (north) off Hwy #16 and follow this secondary road approximately
to the lake. Co-op Lake supports a good Brook trout fishery that is best
fished on the fly.
Crystal
Lake: This small lake is located 4 km (2.5 mi) east of Highway 97
approximately 67 km (41.5 mi) north of Prince George. Rainbow trout to
1.5 kg (3.3 lb) are not uncommon and brook trout are reasonably abundant
at Crystal Lake.
Dahl
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16 for approximately
42 km (26 mi). Turn south (left) onto the Norman Lake Road. Dahl Lake
supports a good Rainbow fishery with trout reaching 1+ lbs Whitefish are
also present in Dahl Lake.
Davie
Lake: The lake is located approximately 80 km (50 mi) north of Prince
George via Highway 97. The lake lies 4 km (2.5 mi) west of the highway. Mountain
and Lake Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden are the game fish in Davie
Lake.
Deception
Lake: Deception Lake is located east of the community of Telkwa, and
can be accessed by taking Woodmere Road east from Hwy #16. Deception supports
a fair to good Cutthroat fishery with trout up to 1+ lbs.
Doris
Lake: From the town of Smithers travel east on the Babine Lake Road.
Doris Lake is located on the west (left) side of the road just past Chapman
Lake on the way to Smithers Landing on Babine Lake. Doris is considered
a good producer of Rainbows and Cutthroat in the 2 lb class.
Eaglet
Lake: The lake is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) northeast of
Prince Goerge via Highway 16 to Willow River then to Giscome. Rainbow
trout to 2.2 lbs are readily caught in early spring. Burbot are resident
in Eaglet Lake.
Elliot
Lake: The lake is located north of Trembleur Lake. Rainbow trout are
common in Elliot Lake.
Elwin
Lake: Elwin is located south off Hwy #16 from the community of Topley.
Access to Elwin can be found at the southeast corner of the lake. Elwin
supports a fair Rainbow fishery for small to medium sized trout. The lake
also contains Whitefish.
Finger
Lake: From the town of Vanderhoof turn south off Hwy. #16 and travel
south for approximately 75 km. (45 mi.) via Kenny Dam Road/ Kluskus Forest
service road. Turn south at Km 59 of the Kluskus on to Gold road for 4
kms. only a two hour drive from Prince George Airport. Supports fisheries
of Rainbow to 5 lbs and Kokanee to the 2 lb. range.
Firth
Lake: A BC Tel access road is located 116 km (72 mi) north of Prince
Goerge on Highway 97. Follow this road 8 km (5 mi) east from the highway. Rainbow
trout to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) are not uncommon in Firth Lake.
Fishhook
Lake: The Tacheeda Lake access road is located 95 km (59 mi) north
of Prince George off of Highway 97. Follow this access road east from
the highway to the lake. Rainbow trout to 2.2 lbs are not uncommon in
Fishhook Lake.
Francois
Lake: Francois can be found by travelling approximately 30 km (19
mi) south of the town of Burns Lake on Hwy #35. Francois contains
a variety of fish species, including Rainbows to 3+ lbs and Lake Char
that will reach up to 20 lbs. and larger in Francois Lake.
Frost
Lake: The Willow Forest Road is located 15 km (9.3 mi) south of Prince
George. Follow this access road 5 km (3 mi) past Buckhorn Lake. Rainbow
trout averaging 2.2 lbs are not uncommon in Frost Lake.
Fulton
Lake: Fulton Lake is located north of the communities of Topley and
Houston, and can be reached by taking secondary roads north off Hwy #16.
Fulton produces a good number of large Lake Char, Rainbows and Cutthroat
trout.
Great
Beaver Lake: From Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 North. Turn
west (left) onto Chief Lake Road. Great Beaver is found by travelling
via Chief Lake and Teardrop roads. This large lake contains Dolly Varden,
Kokanee, Lake Whitefish and Mountain Whitefish however it's Rainbow that
can get up to 4+ lbs at Great Beaver Lake.
Grizzly
Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road off of Highway 97 south of Prince
George then turn east and follow for 5 km (3 mi) and then then turn southeast
onto the access road to the lake. Follow this road for 5 km (3 mi) to
the lake. Rainbow trout to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) are not uncommon in Grizzly
Lake.
Hart
Lake: The lake is located 77 km (48 mi) north of Prince George just
off of the Hart Highway 97. Hart Lake is stocked annually with rainbow
trout.
Inzana
Lake: The lake is located 60 km (37 mi) north of Fort St. James. A
gravel access road off of this highway leads to the lake. Rainbow trout
averaging 2.2 lbs. Char to 22 lbs are not uncommon in Inzana Lake.
Ispah
Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road southeast from Highway 97 about
43 km to the lake. Although there are rainbow trout in Ispah Lake the
majority of species are course fish.
Kazchek
Lake: This fly-in lake is located 80 km (50 mi) northwest of Fort
St. James. Road access is also possible via the Leo Creek Forestry road.
Good sized rainbow trout and char are resident in Kazchek Lake.
Kitseguecla
Lake is located approximately 40 km. (25 mi.) northwest of the town
of Smithers. Turn west off Hwy. #16 onto Kitseguecla Lake Road and follow
it for 18 km. (11 miles) to the lake. Kitseguecla supports a Cutthroat
fishery with trout reaching up to 1+ lbs.
Kloch
Lake: This fly-in lake is located 90 km (56 mi) northwest of
Fort St. James. Access is also possible with a 4X4 via the Leo Creek Forestry
road. Large rainbow trout and char are readily caught in Kloch Lake.
Knapp
Lake: To get to Knapp Lake take the Francois Lake East Road located
just west of the community of Fraser Lake off Hwy #16. Connecting roads
to Knapp Lake lead off of Francois Lake East Road. Knapp can be at times
an excellent fishing lake with Rainbows in the 1-1/2 lb range and Lake
Char up to 15 lbs or better.
Kathlyn
Lake: Kathlyn Lake is located just north of the town of Smithers on
Hwy #16. A short access road west off Hwy #16 will get you to a small
day use area and boat launch site. Kathlyn supports a small Cutthroat
fishery for trout up to 1-1/2 lbs.
Little
Bobtail Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16
to the Bobtail Forest Service Road, located near the east end of Cluculz
Lake. Turn south (left) and follow this road past Graveyard Lake. Little
Bobtail is located between Graveyard and Bobtail (Naltesby) lakes. Little
Bobtail supports a Rainbow fishery with trout that can reach into the
7 lb range.
Ste.
Maries Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road, which is located 15 km
(9.3 mi) south of Prince George, 28 km (17.4 mi) east to the lake. Rainbow
trout are resident in the lake.
Maxan
Lake: Maxan is located west of the town of Burns Lake, and can be
accessed by many secondary roads leading south off Hwy #16. Maxan is considered
a good spring lake producing Rainbows up to 2 lbs and Lake Char reaching
15 lbs or better.
McLeod
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 for approximately
130 km (81 mi) to McLeod Lake. This large lake supports fine fisheries
of Rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, Lake Char and Mountain Whitefish.
Morice
Lake: From the town of Houston travel west on Hwy #16 to the Morice
River Forest Service Road. Turn south (left) and follow it to the Morice
West Forest Service Road. Turn west (right) and travel along this road
until you reach the junction of the Morice River and Lamprey Creek. Turn
south (left) onto the forest service road that parallels Lamprey Creek.
This road will lead you past Collins Lake to McBride Lake. Morice supports
a good fishery for Rainbow, Cutthroat and Lake Char. This large lake will
produce Lake Char to 12+ lbs, Rainbows to 6+ lbs and Cutthroat to 3 lbs.
Mossvale
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 North
to Chief Lake Road. Turn west (left) and follow Chief Lake Road to secondary
roads that lead to Mossvale Lake. Good fishing at Mossvale Lake for Rainbow
trout up to 3+ lbs.
Narrow
Lake: The lake is located 65 km (40 mi) from Highway 97 via the Willow
Forest Road. The fishing on Narrow Lake is rather unpredictable but
a wide range of species are resident in the lake.
Ness
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97.
North for approximately 15 km (9.3 mi). Turn west (left) off Hwy #97 North
onto Chief Lake Road. Drive to the lake via Chief Lake and Ness Lake Road.
Rainbows up to 6+ lbs are what most anglers are trying for in Ness Lake.
Ootsa
Lake: From the town of Burns Lake head south on Hwy #35 to the community
of Francois Lake. Take the free, 20 minute ferry ride across Francois
Lake to the community of Southbank. Continue south on Hwy #35. Turn right
(west) on the Oosta-Nadina Junction Road and follow it to Oosta Lake.
These waters can yield spectacular results for large Rainbow and giant
Lake Char at Ootsa Lake.
Opatcho
Lake: Follow the Willow Lake Road, which is located 15 km (9.3 mi)
south of Prince George, 33 km (20.5 mi) east to the lake. Good sized rainbow
trout to 3.3 lb are readily caught at Opatcho Lake.
Owen
Lake From the town of Houston travel west on Hwy. #16. Turn south
(left) onto the Morice River Forest Service Road. Stay on this road until
you get to the Morice-Owen Forest Service Road. Turn onto the Morice-Owen
Forest Service Road and follow it to Owen Lake. Rainbows can reach up
to 2 lbs., while the Lake Char are capable of going to 20+ lbs.
Parrott
Lake: From the town of Houston travel a few kms west on Hwy #16 and
then turn south onto the Buck Flats Road. Follow this road until you reach
Parrott Lake Road. Turn right onto Parrott Lake Road and follow it to
the lake. Considered to be excellent family lakes, Parrott lakes support
good numbers of small wild Rainbow trout.
Peculiar
Lake: The Hall Lake turnoff is located 78 km (48.4 mi) north of Prince
George just past Crooked River Provincial Park. Follow this turnoff 31
km (19.2 mi) northwest from Highway 97 to the lake. Rainbow trout and
kokanee are readily caught at Peculiar Lake.
Pinchi
Lake: An access road is located 25 km (15.5 mi) north of Fort St.
James. Follow this access road west to the lake. The fish in Pinchi Lake
have mercury poisoning and should not be eaten.
Pinkut
Lake: Located north of the town of Burns Lake, Pinkut can be found
by taking the Babine Lake Road north off Hwy #16. Pinkut supports both
a Rainbow and Lake Char fishery featuring bows reaching up into the 3-1/2
lb range and Lake Char that have been reportedly caught up to the 20+
lbs.
Pitoney
Lake: This lake is located 55 km (34 mi) from Highway 97 via the Willow
Forest Road. Trout, whitefish and burbot are plentiful in Pitoney Lake.
Punchaw
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west for approximately
10 km (0.62 mi). Turn south (left) onto the Blackwater Road and follow
for approximately 50 km (31 mi.) to Punchaw Lake. Very good spring fishing
for Rainbow trout up to 2+ lbs.
Purden
Lake: Purden Lake is located just beside Highway 16, 70 km (43 mi)
east of Prince George in Purden Lake Provincial Park. Rainbow trout of
up to 4.4 lbare readily caught at Purden Lake, Burbot are also resident
in the lake.
Shesta
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16. Turn
south (left) onto the Blackwater Road, and drive for about 21 km (13 mi).
Turn onto the Clear Lake Road and follow it 5 km (3.1 mi) to Shesta Lake.
Shesta supports a Rainbow fishery with trout reaching into the 2 lb range.
Slender
Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road, which is located 15 km (9.3 mi)
south of Prince George off of Highway 97, past Stony Lake to Slender Lake. Rainbow
trout, Dolly Varden and whitefish are abundant in Slender Lake.
Stony
Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road, which is located south of Prince
George off of Highway 97 approximately 85 km (53 mi) in a southeasterly
direction to the lake. Rainbow and Lake Trout, Kokanee, Dolly Varden
are the game fish in Stony Lake.
Stuart
Lake: This 66 km (41 mi) long, 10 km (6.2 mi) wide lake may be accessed
directly from Fort St. James. Lake trout to9.3 lbs, rainbow trout to 5
lbs and kokanee averaging 1.1 lbs are resident in Stuart Lake.
Summit
Lake: The lake is located just west of Highway 97, 55 km (34 mi) north
of Prince George. Rainbow and Lake Trout, Whitefish are the game fish
in Summit Lake.
Sunset
Lake: Sunset is located just a few kilometres southwest of the community
of Topley off Hwy #16. Sunset provides a Rainbow fishery with trout reaching
into the 1 lb class.
Tabor
Lake: The lake is located 12 km (7.5 mi) east of Prince George
off of Hwy 16. There are cartop boat launching facilities at the north
end of the lake. Rainbow trout are readily caught at Tabor Lake.
Tachick
Lake: From the town of Vanderhoof turn south off Hwy #16 and
travel southwest on Kenny Dam Road to reach the east end of the lake.
Tachick produces Rainbow trout up to 6+ lbs.
Tagai
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel west on Hwy #16.
Turn south (left) onto the Blackwater Road. Continue southwest for approximately
86 km (53 mi) to the lake via secondary roads off the Blackwater Road. Good
success on the fly, or trolling for Rainbows up to 2+ lbs at Tagai Lake.
Tagetochlain
Lake: From the town of Houston travel west on Hwy #16. Turn south
(left) onto the Morice River Forest Service Road. Stay on this road until
you get to the Morice-Owen Forest Service Road. Turn left and travel south
past Owen Lake. Tagetochlain Lake supports good populations of Rainbow
trout and Lake Char.
Takatoot
Lake: The lake is located approximately 125 km (77.5 mi) northwest
of Fort St. James via the Leo Creek Forestry road. Good sized rainbow
trout and char are resident in Takatoot Lake.
Takysie
Lake: Takysie is located approximately 20 km (12.4 mi) south of Southbank
on Hwy #35. Takysie supports a very good Rainbow fishery for wild trout
to 2+ lbs.
Taltapin
Lake: Taltapin is located northeast of the town of Burns Lake, and
can be accessed by taking the Babine Lake Road north off Hwy #16 to Pinkut
Lake and turning east (right) onto the Fisheries Road. This large
lake contains Rainbows that will reach up to 3+ lbs and Lake Char to 20
+ lbs.
Tatuk
Lake: From the town of Vanderhoof turn south off Hwy #16 and travel
south for approximately 100 km (62 mi) via Sinkut Mountain Road to Tatuk
Lake. Rainbows up to 4+ lbs are what most people are fishing for in Tatuk,
however the lake also produces good numbers of Kokanee.
Tchesinkut
Lake: Tchesinkut is located 16 km (10 mi) south of the town of Burns
Lake on Hwy #35. Tchesinkut supports a fine fishery of Rainbow, Lake Char
and Kokanee.
Teardrop
Lake: From the city of Prince George take Hwy #97 North to Chief Lake
Road. Turn west (left) and follow Chief Lake Road to connecting secondary
roads that lead to Teardrop Lake. Teardrop supports a Rainbow fishery
for trout up to 2+ lbs.
Tezzeron
Lake: From Fort St. James approximatley 25 km (15.5 mi) north then
26 km (16 mi) west. The lake is located 6 km (3.7 mi) past Pinchi Lake.
Lake trout to 22 lbs and rainbow trout averaging 1.55 lbs are readily
at Tezzeron Lake.
Trembleur
Lake: This large lake is approximately 75 km (46.5 mi) northwest of
Fort St. James by air. Access is also possible from Stuart Lake by boat.
Rainbow trout and char to 5 lbs are readily caught at Trembleur Lake.
Tyhee
Lake: Tyhee Lake is located just east of Hwy #16 at the community
of Telkwa. Rainbows up to 4 lbs and Cutthroat as much as 2 lbs can be
caught at Tyhee Lake.
Uncha
Lake: From Burns Lake turn south onto Hwy #35 and travel to
the community of Francois Lake. Take the free, 20 minute ferry ride across
Francois Lake to the community of Southbank. From the ferry dock at Southbank
turn left and follow the main road heading southeast to the lake. Uncha
contains Lake Char to 20+ lbs, and Rainbows to 2-1/2 lbs.
Vivian
Lake: From Prince George drive north on Hwy #97 North. Turn west off
Hwy #97 North and travel west along Chief Lake Road until you get to the
corner of Chief Lake Road and Ness Lake Road, continue west on Ness Lake
Road. Turn right (north) off Ness Lake Road and travel about 1/4 mile
to get to the Vivian Lake Resort. Vivian supports a mixed fishery Rainbow
trout and Eastern Brook trout. Fishing is very productive with reports
of Brook trout reaching up to 4 lbs, however most average around 1+ lbs.
Wansa
Lake: Follow the Willow Forest Road, then turn east across Willow
Road for approximately. Follow this road just past Grizzly Lake and then
to the lake. Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout are the game fish in Wansa
Lake.
Warhorse
Lake From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy #97 for approximately
145 km (90 mi). Turn west onto the Carp-Tsilcoh Road, and drive about
8 km (5 mi) to Warhorse Lake. Warhorse supports good numbers of small
Rainbow trout.
Weedon
Lake: From the city of Prince George travel north on Hwy # 97
to the south end of McLeod Lake. Turn west (left) onto the Weedon Forest
Service Road and travel southwest to Weedon Lake. Weedon supports a mixed
fishery of Rainbow trout, Lake trout, Dolly Varden and Mountain Whitefish.
Witch
Lake: The lake is accessed by air approximately 80 km (50 mi) from
Fort St. James. Good sized lake trout to 17.5 lbs and rainbow trout averaging
3.3 lbs can be caught in Witch Lake.
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