Welcome to the third edition of the Cariboo and Northern BC Fishing Mapbook!

This area is well known around the world to be home to some of the best trout, steelhead and salmon rivers, as well as an abundance of lakes.

The Cariboo, or Region 5, is notorious for its excellent lake fishing, even during the hot summer months. The prolific fly hatches, nutrient rich environment and clear, crisp water make this area a fantastic lake fishing destination. The Skeena Region, or Region 6, is an area dominated by rivers - expect to find your best success river fishing for steelhead and Chinook – these fish are large and plentiful. As you get further north and east, the Omineca and Peace regions (7A and 7B) offer some unique species for exclusive fishing opportunities.

With so many options in the Cariboo and Northern BC area, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when choosing a spot to drop a line. Luckily, our Cariboo and Northern BC Fishing Mapbook has an extensive list of fishing hotspots in the area, including road access, lake charts, river maps, local species and stocking information and more. Our Cariboo and Northern BC Fishing Mapbook is the perfect resource for finding the right fishing hole to spend an afternoon, or longer.

Fish Species

This mapbook begins with a comprehensive guide to the sportfish of the Cariboo. With detailed descriptions and photographs of burbot, numerous types of trout, salmon and steelhead and whitefish, we share how to identify the Cariboo's various fish species, plus tips on how to catch them. Local fish species can also be found on each individual lake or river page. For the Cariboo (Region 5), we have got you covered.

Lakes & Bathymetric Charts

This mapbook includes over 115 lake charts and river maps, including many that are new to this edition (108 Mile Lake through Polley and Skulow Lakes). Along with bathymetric lake charts and river maps, we have included detailed directions to fishing hotspots with access points and facilities. Lodges and resorts have been added to the charts when present, and we have updated individual stocking charts.

Fishing Tips & Techniques

This mapbook contains a handy guide to the different types of fishing techniques such as fly-fishing and spincasting, a guide to lures and other equipment and a breakdown of the different flies you may have to choose between before casting a line. Whether lake fishing or river fishing, this mapbook will show you the right way to drop a line.

Index

An easy-to-use index makes this mapbook a leading BC fishing guide in terms of functionality as well as quality. You will find page numbers for each fishing lake and river, plus a list of important contact numbers and websites for easy referencing.

Print Features

• Map Key & Legend
• Fish Species
• Fishing Tips & Techniques
• Over 115 featured Lakes & Rivers
• 110 Lakes with Lake Depth Charts
• 8 featured River systems with River Hot Spot Maps
• Stocking Charts
• Hatch Chart
• BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Service Directory
• Index
• Trip Planning Tools