Rolling hills, rivers, and lakes inspire adventure
British Columbia’s Cariboo region offers tremendous variety of experiences for those seeking new adventure
If Kamloops is the respected, stately elder of stillwater trout fishing, then the Cariboo Region is the wild young cousin. Located next door to Kamloopsâ renowned lakes and rivers, the Cariboo offers its own unique fishing for the fish Kamloops calls its own.
Highway 24, for example, which runs between Little Fort and 100 Mile House has gained the moniker âthe fishing highwayâ thanks to the access it offers to prime opportunities. There are big lakes and small ones here, busy ones and others that rarely see more than a half dozen anglers a year. Known for it’s giant rainbow trout, Sheridan Lake is a crucial stop on any fishing trip across Highway 24.
There are resorts here too, but a key draw to the Cariboo is the chance to explore a region that still has a pioneer feel. Those who visit the Cariboo to fish will enjoy the pursuit of angling as much as the result. The Cariboo rewards the explorer, the adventurer, the wild spirits who are more drawn to writing the book than reading it.
Some of the unique stops in the Cariboo include Dragon and Forest lakes near Quesnel, which, thanks to unique topography and location, offer trout fishing that is remarkably memorable and distinct. (One has to visit these lakes to understand what that means.) There is also Quesnel Lake, the world’s largest freshwater fjord that is fed by countless rivers and streams. This lake grows tremendously big fish, and offers seclusion and access to wilderness few others this size can match.
The Cariboo Region is a destination that will undoubtedly impress visitors with its brash, undiscovered nature and wild feel.
