Fishing:
The
fishing in our area is excellent, with
lakes and rivers full of Rainbow Trout,
Arctic Grayling, White Fish, Lake Trout,
Dolly Varden and Northern Pike.
For more information on fishing licences
and regulations visit:
Ministry of Environment, Fish and Wildlife
Branch by visiting their website at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/recreational.html
Fresh Water Fishing Regulations by visiting their website at: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/synopsis.html
You can now purchase a fishing license online by visiting the Ministry of Environment website at:
www.fishing.gov.bc.ca
Areas for fishing in the Hudson's Hope & surrounding area:
Please refer to the Fresh Water Fishing Regulations prior to fishing at any of the below listed fishing spots.
Carbon Lake:
Carbon Lake is located over the WAC
Bennett Dam. To get to the lake you
have to cross the Dam Crest, make a right
towards the boat launch. Approximately
300 feet ahead you will come to a “Y”
and you must stay left. This will put
you on the West Utah/Table Creek Road.
Follow the road until you come to a “T”
in the road, at Johnson Creek Road.
Turn right and follow the road for 28
km. You will find two trails to the
right leading down towards the lake.
The one on the right gets a little rough
and will take you down to the lake, where
there is a small dock. The one on the
left will take you into the campground,
also to the lake. There is a forestry
campground on the lake which is not maintained.
Motor boats are allowed with a maximum
of a 10hp engine restriction. Some of
the most common fish found in this area
are Rainbow Trout, Boat Trout (Dolly),
and Lake Trout.
Dinosaur Lake:
Dinosaur is a 6 km drive south of Hudson’s
Hope. This Lake was created by the Peace
Canyon Dam. There is a boat launch available,
and there is no boat size restriction.
A variety of fish can be found in Dinosaur
Lake including Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout,
Kokanee, Burbot, Lake Trout, Mountain
White Fish and Lake White Fish.
Williston Lake:
Wiliston Lake is formed behind the WAC Bennett Dam. There is a boat launch available across the WAC Bennett Dam. A variety of fish can be found in Williston Lake including Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee, Lake Trout, Mountain White Fish and Lake White Fish.
Cameron Lake:
Cameron is situated 25 km north of Chetwynd,
and 15 km south of Hudson’s Hope. No
motorized boats allowed, or boat launch
available. Some of the most common fish
found in this lake are Walleye, Bull
Trout, Lake White Fish, Rainbow Trout,
and Arctic Grayling.
Moberly Lake:
Moberly is roughly 12 km north of Chetwynd,
and 28 km south of Hudson’s Hope. Moberly
has boat rentals, boat launches, and
a Marina. Moberly Lake has a great Provincial
Park to have fun in the water, and relax
in the sun. Some fish found in Moberly
Lake are Northern Pike, Bull Trout, Lake
Trout, Burbot, Mountain Whitefish, Lake
Whitefish, and Arctic Grayling.
Contact number: (250)-788-2050
Peace River:
Fishing on the Peace River begins below
the Peace Canyon Dam. There are several
boat launches located near Hudson’s Hope
to access the river. One boat launch
is located below the Hudson’s Hope Museum
which can be accessed by the D.A. Thomas
Road. There is also a boat launch located
just before the Lynx Creek Bridge on
your right hand side when you are heading
north on Hwy 29. Try your luck at fishing
for Northern Pike, Walleye, Bull Trout,
Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Mountain Whitefish,
Lake Whitefish, Arctic Grayling and Burbot.
Carbon Lake
Peace River
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