Fishing and Camping are a Great Pairing
BC’s lakes are in the midst of undergoing fish stocking, which means more freshwater fish than you can shake a stick (or rod) at this summer. As you dust off musty camping gear and prepare to hit the road, make sure your rods and reels are along for the trip.
Region 5: Cariboo > Family Fishing Spots
Ten Mile Lake
Description: The day-use area in Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park offers a large picnic area, three sandy beaches, and a boat launch. Casting from shore is another popular option for anglers. Vehicle-accessible campsites are available for those wishing to remain overnight.
Nearest town/city: North of Quesnel
Driving directions: Drive north from Quesnel on Highway 97 for approximately 12 km to reach Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park.
Facilities: A boat launch, picnic tables, toilets, playground, swimming beaches, and campground. For more information on Ten Mile Lake Provincial Park visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Fish in the lake: Rainbow trout and stocked kokanee
Tips: Best fished from a boat.
Good winter ice fishing.
Milburn Lake
Description:
Nearest town/city: Northwest of Quesnel
Driving directions: From Quesnel, cross the Fraser River to West Quesnel, turn right on Elliot Street and then left onto North Fraser Drive which turns into Blackwater Rd. Follow Blackwater Rd to Nazko Rd and turn right on Milburn Lake Rd.
Facilities: Day-use picnic area with a boat launch and a pit toilet.
Fish in the lake: Stocked rainbow trout and brook trout
Tip: Best fishing from a boat in the spring and fall.
Dugan Lake
Description:
Nearest town/city: South of Williams Lake
Driving directions: From Highway 97, turn east onto the Likely-Horsefly Rd at 150 Mile House. Stay right on Horsefly Rd at the Likely Rd junction, approx 5 km from Highway 97. Drive a further 2 km and turn right onto Dugan Lake Rd.
Facilities: Camping, day-use picnic areas, boat launch and toilet facilities with access for disabled persons.
Fish in the lake: Stocked rainbow trout and brook trout
Tips: Best fished from a boat.
Good winter ice fishing.
For more Family Fishing Spots in Region 5 visit: http://www.gofishbc.com/r5famgmap.htm
