Northern BC Fishing Mapbook

Welcome to the 4th edition of the Northern BC Fishing Mapbook!

From fishing off the most secluded riverbanks to casting a line over calm waters, to exploring the biggest lakes in the province, Northern BC has our vote in offering one of the most diverse fishing experiences in Canada. Covering the three Fishing Management Areas in Northern BC - the 6 Skeena, 7A Omineca and the 7B Peace region - the 4th edition Northern BC Region Fishing Mapbook is your go-to guide for finding the best fishing spots in Northern British Columbia.

New for 2024, the Backroad Mapbook team has researched, updated, and designed a new fishing Mapbook to raise the bar in your future fishing adventures. With 160 pages of information, we have included over 130 lakes and rivers to show you where to fish and the best way to fish in any given area. From brook trout to kokanee, northern pike, rainbow trout, salmon, steelhead and more, Northern BC is rich with species of all kinds and our Mapbook provides year-round opportunities for any level of angler. The 4th edition Northern BC Region Fishing Mapbook is loaded with fishing tips, details of various fish species, fly hatches, lake depth charts, river hot spot maps, detailed stocking charts and more.

4th Edition notable/new features include:

• 25 New lake depth charts + 85 lake depth charts updated and enhanced.
• New Fishing information, access, and facilities.
• New addition of Fishing Docks to the maps, including updated facility information.
• New Campsites, Lodges, and Resorts have been updated and added to the fishing maps.
• Fish Species have been reviewed and are easily found on each lake or river page.
• Stocking chart and information updated for stocked lakes with year, species, number, and life stages.
• Fishing tips and techniques are conveniently located at the start of the book.

Our Fishing Mapbooks include:

• Bathymetric (Depth) Charts to help you understand any lake or river, so you know exactly where to cast your line
• River & Stream Maps to show you hot spots, access points and surrounding road and recreation features
• Directions & Access information for each lake, river or stream
• Facility Information such as boat launches, camping or resorts, and nearby communities
• Local Fish Species and Tips & Techniques on how to catch them
• Stocking Information for each stocked lake, river or stream
• Lake Definitions with proximity to nearest centre, lake elevation, size of lake or length of river or stream, mean and maximum lake depth, and waypoint or geographic location of the waterbody

Nowhere else will you find such a combination of detailed regional information plus angling expertise all in one place.

The printed version of this Mapbook comes in a convenient 21.5 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inch) Mapbook format with a heavy-duty spiral-bound cover. Whether you are looking for your next trophy catch, or simply eager to enjoy some time outdoors, our industry lead fishing information and lake maps give you the details you need to create your next best fishing experience in Northern BC.

The Northern BC Region Fishing Mapbook includes:

• Map Key and Legend.
• 130+ Lakes with Bathymetric Depth Charts.
• 18 featured River systems with River Hot Spot Maps.
• Lake and River Maps with detailed recreation sites, campsites, day-use areas, resorts, lodges, fishing docks, boat launches, highways, logging, and industrial roads.
• Detailed access and facilities information.
• Detailed descriptive information for each lake and river with fish species, the best fishing locations, hatch information and tackle recommendations.
• Stocking Charts for over 60 Waterbodies.
• Fish Species Section with Photographs and Descriptions.
• Fishing Tips & Techniques.
• Hatch Chart.
• BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Service Directory.
• Trip Planning Tools.
• Index for easy navigation.