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 6: Skeena > Family Fishing Spots
Lakelse Lake
Description: Lakelse Lake Provincial Park is surrounded by the Kitimat Mountain Range. The park preserves stands of impressive old growth cedar, hemlock and Sitka spruce forests which thrive in the moist air swept in from the Pacific Ocean. Some of the attractions this park offers are salmon-bearing streams, sandy beaches, and water sport and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Nearest town/city: South of Terrace
Driving directions: From the junction of Highway #37 and #16, it is 14 km to Gruchy's Beach day-use area, 15 km to the Lakelse Lake picnic site and group site, and 19 km to Furlong Bay Campground.
Facilities: A boat launch, day-use area, toilets, swimming beach, playground, and campground. For more information on Lakelse Provincial Park visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Fish in the lake: Wild cutthroat trout
Tip: Best fished from a boat.
Ross Lake
Description:
Nearest town/city: East of New Hazelton
Driving directions: From New Hazelton, drive east on Highway 16 towards Smithers for 2 km; turn left onto Ross Lake Rd and drive approximately 4 km to Ross Lake Provincial Park.
Facilities: A boat launch, day-use area, pit toilets, and a swimming beach. For more information on Ross Lake Provincial Park visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks.
Fish in the lake: Stocked rainbow trout & brook trout
Tip: Best fished from a boat.
Tyhee Lake
Description:
Nearest town/city:
Driving directions: Turn off Highway 16 at Telkwa onto Tyhee Lake Rd and follow to Tyhee Lake Provincial Park.
Facilities: A boat launch, day-use area, toilets, swimming beach, and campground. For more information on Tyhee Lake Provincial Park visit www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks
Fish in the lake: Wild and stocked rainbow trout, and wild burbot
Tip: Best fished from a boat.
For more Family Fishing Spots in Region 6 visit: http://www.gofishbc.com/r6famgmap.htm
