Fishing

Northern Rockies … Nature at its Peak.

Do you want to combine beautiful scenery and terrific freshwater fishing? Then come to the Northern Rockies! Our region offers a variety of opportunities for freshwater fishing for both the spin and fly fisherman, many of which you can access right off the Alaska Highway. Or if you looking for a back-country fishing experience, try a non-guided or a guided fishing trip on our many rivers and lakes.

For detailed maps of lakes, Tourism Northern Rockies recommends the Angler's Atlas.  At the Angler's Atlas wesite, you can register for free and download fishing maps of various lakes in the Northern Rockies.  You can also make notes for other fishermen using GoogleMap Markers.  Markers can be GPS points, boat launches, and warnings.

Non Guided: Highway Accessible

Borrow Pits

Location: Mile 233 to Mile 300 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: 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

Location: Access by 8km 2x2 road at Mile 265 of the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: 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

Location: 11 km north on the Liard Highway

Type of Fish: Stocked with Rainbow Trout

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Tetsa River

Location: Mile 345-375 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: 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

Location: Mile 373 on the Alaska Highway in the Stone Mountain Provincial Park

Type of Fish: Rainbow Trout, Whitefish, Lake Trout

Boat launch at campground with motorized boats allowed.

McDonald Creek

Location: Mile 378 – 395 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden

Creek provides excellent pool fishing from many access points along the highway. Spin or fly fishing

Racing River

Location: Two access points from the Alaska Highway: Mile 397 (small gravel road) and Mile 400 (Racing River bridge)

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden

Fly fishing from July to September is the preferred method here.

Toad River

Location: Mile 411-420 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden

Excellent fishing from July to September. Numerous access points. Spin or fly fishing

Muncho Lake

Location: Mile 437 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: 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

Location: Mile 457-471 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling, Whitefish

Multiple access points to this river. Prochniak Bridge at Mile 461 is a good access point.

Liard River

Location: Mile 477 -605 (Yukon Border) on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: Northern Pike, Arctic Grayling, Dolly Varden, Whitefish

Good fishing where tributaries flow into the Liard.

Teeter Creek

Location: Mile 483 on the Alaska Highway. Accessible by short, 1.2km, hike.

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling

Fish in the small pool at the bottom of the falls.

Smith River Falls

Location: Access by a 2.6 km 2x2 road at Mile 495 on the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: 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.

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Non Guided: Backcountry

Klua Lakes Provincial Park

Location: Accessible north of Prophet River off of the Alaska Highway

Type of Fish: Walleye, Jackfish

Wilderness ice fishing.

Maxhamish Lake

Location: Liard Highway

Type of Fish: Walleye, Jackfish

A wilderness lake accessible by ATV or snowmobile.

Tuchodi Lakes

Location: Northern Rocky Mountain Provincial Park

Type of Fish: Rainbow Trout, Bull Trout, Arctic Grayling

Wokkpash Lake and Wokkpash Creek

Location: Northern Rocky Mountain Provincial Park

Type of Fish: Arctic Grayling, Rainbow Trout

Enjoy hiking this 65 km/35 mile trail into this pristine wilderness. Excellent fishing at Wokkpash Lake and Wokkpash Creek.

Crooked/ West Lakes

Location: Smith River Road

Type of Fish: Jackfish

Remote backcountry fishing in two 4x4 accessible lakes.

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Guided Fishing Adventures

Redfern Lake Adventures

Web: Redfern Lake

Email: redfern@yt.sympactico.ca

Phone: (250) 774-6547

Fly or ride an all terrain vehicle into Redfern Lake offering cabin rentals, wildlife viewing, kayaking, hiking or fishing. Bring your family and friends and customize a hiking trip or freshwater fishing trip.

RiverJet Adventures Ltd.

Web: RiverJet Adventures Ltd.

Email: riverjetadventures@yahoo.com

Phone: (604) 463-7224

Jet Boat Trips on the remote Muskwa, Tuchodi and Kechika Rivers. Complete package tours for Family Adventure Camping, Fishing, Photography, Sight-seeing, all with full camping facilities. Also specializing in fully outfitted Non-Guided Hunting Trips.

Tetsa River Recreational Services M=358, KM=558

Web: Tetsa River Recreational Services

Email: tetsarvs@yt.sympatico.ca

Phone: (250) 774-1005

Guided horseback trips for ages 8 and up, and all abilities, from one day to several. See Wokkpash Valley while wilderness fishing, wildlife viewing or taking photos. Annual Fishing Derby held in July and we also provide packing services for resident hunters.

Folding Mountain Outfitters M=401 KM=646

Phone: (250) 232-5451

Daily and hourly trail rides available or you could see the area by jet boat and take a fishing, wildlife viewing or photo-safari trip. Guided hunting and trapline trips are also available.

Scoop Lake Outfitters

Web: Scoop Lake Outfitters

Email: scooplake@hughes.net

Phone: (250) 491-1885 or (403) 997-8026

Fly-in fishing, trail rides, wildlife viewing and flight-seeing. All take place from the main lodge at Scoop Lake (air access only) or you can camp out at a rustic, self-contained outpost cabin on 16 other lakes.

Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge M=409 KM=658

Web: Stone Mountain Safaris Lodge

Email: stonemtnsafaris@direcway.com

Phone: (250) 232-5469

Offering wildlife viewing, photo safaris, hiking trips, horseback trips, a bed and breakfast, trap-line adventures, flight seeing, cross country skiing and guided hunting trips, we have something for everyone. Featuring a 500 acre ranch with a log home bed and breakfast that includes a games room. We can also take you on a nature trek, scenic flight or trail ride

Northern Rockies Lodge

Web: Northern Rockies Lodge

Email: liardair@northern-rockies-lodge.com

Phone: (250) 776-3841

Fly-in trophy fishing in the Arctic and Pacific watersheds. Stay at outpost cabins or take sightseeing flights to Kwadacha, Wokkpash, and Stone Mountain Provincial Park or go further north and visit Virginia Falls in Nahanni National Park, NWT.

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