A freshwater fisherman’s paradise
British Columbia’s Cariboo and Chilcotin regions could be summed up easily as a freshwater fisherman’s paradise. A sheer bounty of lakes and rivers form the provinces most prolific, and untarnished landscapes. Among the plethora of the interior’s fishing hubs, few rival the accessibility to quality trout fishing than that of Quesnel.
Situated less than a 90 minute drive south of the city of Prince George, Quesnel’s central proximity makes it an easy drive from both the South Cariboo and further reaches of Northern BC. Offering a multitude of lake and river fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, bull trout, lake trout and a list of other species, the Quesnel area caters to both fly and gear anglers.
Among Quesnel’s many fishing opportunities lies the staging area of the famous Blackwater River. The Blackwater has been referenced in many fly fishing writings and publications, and is often referred to as one of the province’s most sought-after single or multi-day float trips. The Blackwater offers unparalleled dry fly fishing opportunities during the Golden Stonefly emergences, taking place in early summer.
Another impressive waterbody in close proximity to town is the staggering Quesnel Lake. The world’s largest freshwater fjord, Quesnel Lake’s teal-coloured waters are home to rainbow, bull and lake trout that have each historically exceeded the magical twenty pound mark.
Travelling anglers would be doing themselves a disservice in skipping over the remote beauty, and ample angling ventures that Quesnel and its surrounding area has to offer.
