River/Lake Location Type of Fish Description
Borrow Pits Mile 233 to Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway Stocked with Rainbow Trout Between Prophet River and Fort Nelson are old gravel pits that are now fishing ponds. There are 11 pits that range in size, scattered east and west of the highway that can be identified by blue fish signs. These make good ice-fishing locations in the winter because they are easily accessible from the highway.
Andy Bailey Lake Access by 8km 2x2 road at Mile 265 of the Alaska Highway Northern Pike This small lake is located in the Andy Bailey Regional Park and has a boat launch, camping area and picnic area. Non motorized boat use only.
Beaver Lake 11 km north on the Liard Highway Stocked with Rainbow Trout  
Tetsa River Mile 345-375 on the Alaska Highway Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Whitefish River fishing from multiple access points (including Tetsa River Campground). River provides good pool fishing and fly-fishing is suggested.
Summit Lake Mile 373 on the Alaska Highway in the Stone Mountain Provincial Park Rainbow Trout, Whitefish, Lake Trout Boat launch at campground with motorized boats allowed.
McDonald Creek Mile 378 – 395 on the Alaska Highway Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden Creek provides excellent pool fishing from many access points along the highway. Spin or fly fishing
Racing River Two access points from the Alaska Highway: Mile 397 (small gravel road) and Mile 400 (Racing River bridge) Arctic Grayling Dolly Varden Fly fishing from July to September is the preferred method here.
Toad River Mile 411-420 on the Alaska Highway Arctic Grayling Dolly Varden Excellent fishing from July to September. Numerous access points. Spin or fly fishing.
Muncho Lake Mile 437 on the Alaska Highway Rainbow Trout Arctic Grayling Dolly Varden Whitefish This is THE place for Lake Trout fishing in the region. Deep, clear blue Muncho Lake offers up to 50lb Lake Trout as well as many other fish species. Two campgrounds with boat launches, an RV park, two motels and restaurants make this a great spot for a fishing holiday. Suggested fishing from late June through September (June-July best) with spoons, spinners, diving plug or weighted spoons.
Trout River Mile 457-471 on the Alaska Highway Arctic Grayling Whitefish Multiple access points to this river. Prochniak Bridge at Mile 461 is a good access point.
Liard River Mile 477 -605 (Yukon Border) on the Alaska Highway Northern Pike Arctic Grayling Dolly Varden Whitefish Good fishing where tributaries flow into the Liard.
Teeter Creek Mile 483 on the Alaska Highway. Accessible by short, 1.2km, hike. Arctic Grayling Fish in the small pool at the bottom of the falls.
Smith River Falls Access by a 2.6km 2x2 road at Mile 495 on the Alaska Highway Arctic Grayling A 5 minute walk down two sets of long step stairs to the base of a two-tiered waterfall. Best in late summer when water levels recede, revealing a gravel bar for the fly fisherman to stand on.
Non Guided: Backcountry
River/Lake Location Type of Fish Description
Klua Lakes Provincial Park Accessible north of Prophet River off of the Alaska Highway Walleye Jackfish Wilderness ice fishing.
Maxhamish Lake Liard Highway Walleye, Jackfish A wilderness lake accessible by ATV or snowmobile.
Tuchodi Lakes Northern Rocky Mountain Provincial Park Rainbow/Bull Trout, Arctic Grayling
Wokkpash Lake and Wokkpash Creek Northern Rocky Mountain Provincial Park Arctic Grayling Rainbow Trout (?) Enjoy hiking this 65km/35m trail into this pristine wilderness. Excellent fishing at Wokkpash Lake and Wokkpash Creek
Crooked/West Lakes Smith River Road Jackfish Remote backcountry fishing in two 4x4 accessible lakes.