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Search:		Go Fish! By Jamie Ross “So many lakes&so little time.” An angler was heard to utter such a thought while guiding a canoe out onto the quiet surface of a South Cariboo lake at dawn, enjoying the morning’s rich silence, on water unbroken save for the stroke of the paddle and the occasional jumping of fish. Or were these words served up meditatively by the solitary figure standing waist deep in a turbulent South Cariboo stream, offering his best hand-tied fly to the river’s guardians. Perhaps it came from the visitor staring wide-eyed from the floatplane, looking down on the South Cariboo landscape. If you feel best with rod and reel in hand, the South Cariboo region features some of BC’s best fresh-water sport fishing. Perhaps the best fishing in the area can be found along Highway 24, a beautiful, rolling, forested landscape spanning 65 miles from Little Fort to Highway 97, just minutes south of 100 Mile House. This paved highway is only 5 hours from Vancouver. Aptly named “The Fishing Highway”, anglers can access over a hundred lakes within an hour’s drive. Highway 24 is the home of the famous “Interlakes,” which is comprised of four main destination lakes: Fawn, Sheridan, Bridge and Lac Des Roches. The Interlakes are strategically located with easy access to many more remote lakes. The nutrient rich waters off “The Fishing Highway” support abundant populations of freshwater shrimp, enabling Rainbow trout to grow in excess of twelve pounds. Fawn, with its crystal clear green water, is the smallest of the “Interlakes” waters. This nutrient rich lake supports up to 6 pounds, the average running 2 ½ pounds. This lake has a surface area of 80 acres with extensive shallow areas making it ideal for fly fishing. Sheridan Lake is the largest in the “Interlakes” having a surface area of 4,100 acres. Although large in surface area, it has a relatively shallow average depth of 23 feet, which makes the lake very productive in terms of aquatic insect life and big fish. Rainbow trout grow big in this lake as every year fish over 13 pounds are landed. The aver Rainbow trout weighs in at 3 ½ pounds. Bridge Lake offers the most diverse fishing opportunities. A fisherman can catch Rainbow trout, Kokanee salmon, Lake trout, and Burbot from the waters. At a size of 3,384 acres, this lake has consistently produces Lake trout over 20 pounds, Kokanee over 4 pounds and Rainbow over 5 pounds. Lac Des Roches, located at the east end of “The Fishing Highway,” is another large lake at 1,650 acres and 14 kilometres/9 miles long. This crystal clear water lake supports good populations of Burbot and Rainbow trout averaging 2 pounds. Lac Des Roches is famous for the prolific mayfly hatches that occur during May and June, making the fly fishing top notch. The lake is also one of the most photographed lakes in British Columbia. There is a beautiful view of the lake, with all of its neat little islands and narrow channels, from the Pioneer Macdonald Ranch resta area located on the east end of the lake. Visitors can combine activities by heading out on horseback to fish secluded lakes. Miles of well-marked scenic trails traverse the central plateau and are ideal for hikers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers. Canoeing is also a favourite activity, with lakes that are not too big and lush lakeshore scenery. Resorts around the Interlakes range from very basic cabins and campgrounds to contemporary resorts. If you visit the Interlakes& Complete drive in resort facilities are available at the four main lakes, making them ideal locations for the serious angler or family vacations. The resorts offer services ranging from cabins, fully serviced R.V. sites, restaurants, horseback riding, boat rentals, and camp stores to swimming beaches. Three golf courses are within 45 minutes. The village of 100 Mile House, which is a short drive from these lakes, offers all the amenities to ensure your holiday comfort. Getting There&Highway 97 will take you into the region north from Cache Creek or south from Williams Lake, where the “Fishing Highway,” Highway 24, runs east from Highway 97 at 93 Mile. Those journeying from Edmonton or Calgary, or Banff and Jasper might want to avoid the busy Trans-Canada by trekking through Mount Robson Park, and then south on Highway 5 to Little Fort, then west on the Fishing Highway, for a very scenic and peaceful trek. The highway follows the historic Fur Brigade Trail as it passes from Little Fort to Bridge Lake For more information&Contact the South Cariboo Visitor Centre, 1-877-511-5353. General Articles All Categories   Article Topics Date 1. Fishing the Tyee Pool in Campbell River Salmon Aug 2013 2. Jigging for Coho Salmon, Tackle Aug 2013 3. TKO ing Big Springs Salmon Jun 2013 4. Spring Fishery Updates 2013 Fishing Area Outlook Mar 2013 5. Fly Epoxy Chum Fry Flys Feb 2013 6. Best Fishing Story of 2012 Feb 2013 7. Salmon fishing outlook for 2013 Fishing Area Outlook, Salmon Jan 2013 8. Fly Tadpoles Flys Jan 2013 9. Fishing Outlook for 2013 Fishing Area Outlook, Salmon, Sturgeon Dec 2012 10. Fly Steelhead Muddler Flys, Steelhead Dec 2012 11. Fly Bacon n eggers Flyfishing, Salmon Dec 2012 12. Keeping a journal Technique Dec 2012 13. Fly Egg-sukin leech Flyfishing, Flys Oct 2012 14. Fly Steelhead Madness Flyfishing, Flys Oct 2012 15. White Lake Fishing Area Outlook Aug 2012 16. Fly Orangesicle Flyfishing, Flys Jul 2012 17. Fly Blue Morrison baitfish Flyfishing, Flys Jul 2012 18. Fly fishing the Estuary (Amundson Thompson Chaser Fly Rod Review) Flyfishing, Tackle Jul 2012 19. Sockeye Strategies Salmon Jul 2012 20. Ultimate Squid TUBE Flys Jun 2012 21. Roche Lake Flyfishing Jun 2012 22. Fly Coho Blue-zer Flys, Salmon Jun 2012 23. Flies Webflyzers Flys Jun 2012 24. Vancouver Island's Esperanza Inlet Halibut, Salmon, Vancouver Island May 2012 25. Fly Purple Peril Flys May 2012 26. Trolling for trout Trolling, Trout Apr 2012 27. Fly Blue Note Flyfishing, Flys Mar 2012 28. Fly Kalumlow Flyfishing, Flys Mar 2012 29. Fly Skeena Scar Flyfishing, Flys Mar 2012 30. Fly Polar Express Flyfishing, Flys Mar 2012 31. Sturgeon fishing in Vancouver British Columbia Sturgeon Mar 2012 32. Strategies for Catching Sturgeon Sturgeon Mar 2012 33. Fly Copper Gammarus Flys Mar 2012 34. Fly Alley Alevin Flys Mar 2012 35. Fly Hilton Boss Flys Mar 2012 36. A Guided Steelhead Trip on the River Steelhead Feb 2012 37. Fly Polar UV shrimp Flys Feb 2012 38. Egg-sukin Beaver Leech Flys Feb 2012 39. Fly Chardolas Bait Flys Feb 2012 40. Don't be afraid to try anything Steelhead Feb 2012 41. Best Fishing Story of 2011 Ryan Spannier Feb 2012 42. Best Fishing Story of 2011 by Bob Waldhaus Steelhead Feb 2012 43. Best Fishing Story of 2011 David Sandquist Kids, Salmon Feb 2012 44. Fly Reeds Spey Flyfishing Feb 2012 45. Jet Boat Maintenance Boats Dec 2011 46. Smoked Salmon Recipe BBQ and Honey Recipes, Salmon Dec 2011 47. Poached Italian Cod Recipes Dec 2011 48. Fly Blue Charmer Flys Nov 2011 49. Fly Muddy Waters Flys Nov 2011 50. Fly - The Excursion Leech Flyfishing Nov 2011 51. Herb and Garlic Crusted Halibut with oven roasted ratatouille Halibut, Recipes Oct 2011 52. The Banner Season Fishing Area Outlook Jun 2011 53. voteforsalmon Conservaton, Salmon Apr 2011 54. Votesalmon Conservaton, Salmon Apr 2011 55. Rivers Inlet Hatchery Program Conservaton, Salmon Apr 2011 56. Mayday for Wild Salmon Conservaton, Salmon Mar 2011 57. Contest 2011 Fishing Story David Sandquist Flyfishing, Steelhead Feb 2011 58. Contest 2011 Fishing Story Honourary mention Ron Gibson Feb 2011 59. Contest 2011 Fishing Story Bog Waldhaus Steelhead Feb 2011 60. Contest 2011 Fishing Story Brian Wong Salmon Feb 2011 61. Does Fish Cooking Techniques Matter Recipes Jan 2011 62. Mediterranean Fish Fillets Recipes Jan 2011 63. Virus Killing Fraser Sockeye Conservaton, Fish, Salmon Jan 2011 64. Halibut Fishery Conservaton, Hallibut Dec 2010 65. Salmon Virus watch Conservaton, Salmon Nov 2010 66. Disease Information Conservaton May 2010 67. Sea lice kept secret Conservaton May 2010 68. Catch the Dream Halibut, Salmon, Trolling May 2010 69. Oak Bay Marine Group Newsletter Salmon Mar 2010 70. Quesnel Lake Trout Jan 2010 71. Art of Curing and Smoking Fish Smoking Jan 2010 72. Bradley's Famous Hot Smoked Salmon Smoking Jan 2010 73. Salmon fishery action suit Salmon Nov 2009 74. Save B.C. Salmon Conservaton, Salmon Nov 2009 75. Winner of the Giver on the River Free Charter Fish Sep 2009 76. Oven bbq salmon Recipes, Salmon Aug 2009 77. Poached Italian Cod Recipes Aug 2009 78. Salmon Creole Recipes, Salmon Aug 2009 79. Australia Fishing Salmon Aug 2009 80. Horseradish and Dill Butter Salmon Steaks Recipes, Salmon Jul 2009 81. Navigating a boat purchase Boats Jul 2009 82. Salmon with a Homemade Grain Mustard Crust Recipes, Salmon Jul 2009 83. Halibut with Fennel Broth Halibut, Recipes Jul 2009 84. Cedar Plank Salmon Recipes, Salmon Jun 2009 85. Islander Winner 2009 Tackle Jun 2009 86. Just Get In the Water Technique Jun 2009 87. Saltwater Night Fishing for Salmon Salmon, Technique Jun 2009 88. Steelhead & Salmon Warfare Salmon, Steelhead Jun 2009 89. Deep Running Giant Salmon Salmon May 2009 90. Salmon Scampi Recipes Apr 2009 91. Dandelion Stuffed Chaunigan Trout Recipes, Trout Apr 2009 92. Living Rivers - Georgia Basin and Vancouver Island Conservaton Apr 2009 93. Salmon steak recipe Recipes, Salmon Mar 2009 94. Chaunigan Trout Recipe Recipes, Trout Mar 2009 95. Best catch of 2008 Flyfishing, Kids, Salmon, Steelhead, Trout Feb 2009 96. The Great Chilko Bear Adventure Bears Feb 2009 97. Seasonal Outlook for 2010 Salmon, Seasons, Steelhead, Sturgeon, Trout Jan 2009 98. A Fishing Trip with REEL OBSESSIONS Vancouver Island. Salmon, Trolling Jan 2009 99. Carp fishing from a different angle Carp Sep 2008 100. Fish British Columbia With a Timeshare Accommodation Apr 2008 101. Hurt by aquaculture industry Salmon Nov 2007 102. BC wild salmon endangered by failure to contain sea lice from salmon farms Conservaton Sep 2007 103. Go Fish Aug 2007 104. Studies show harmful impact of BC coast salmon farms on wild Pacific salmon Salmon Aug 2007 105. Lynn's Fishing Adventure Sturgeon, Trout Jul 2007 106. Chilliwack River Action Committee Conservaton Apr 2007 107. Indian Candy Recipe Recipes, Salmon, Smoking Mar 2007 108. Fishing Articles and archived fishing posts Mar 2007 109. Curing Eggs Salmon Mar 2007 110. Fishing for Chum Salmon Salmon Mar 2007 111. Salmon Eating - After They Change Colour Salmon Mar 2007 112. A guides Perspective - The Fraser River Salmon, Seasons, Sturgeon, Trout Aug 2005 113. Smoked Salmon Recipe Recipes, Salmon, Smoking Dec 2004 114. Fishing in Harrison Hot Springs Aug 2004 115. Jet vs. Outboard Boats Aug 2004 116. Helpful Hints, Tips and Tricks Tackle Mar 2004 117. Uncle Wes - Farewell Old Friend Dec 2003 118. Cow Paddy Pond Trout Oct 2003 119. 12 Seasons of Fishing the Kitimat Flyfishing, Salmon, Seasons, Trout Apr 2003 120. Sara, Guardian of the Lake Jul 2002 121. Portrait of a Mountain Man May 2002 122. Carving the Salmon Pie Salmon May 2001 123. Spoon Fishing Lakes From The Bank Tackle, Trout Mar 2001 124. Vedder River Fishing “Fall options” Salmon, Seasons Mar 2001 125. Slippery Spotted Owls Salmon Jul 1998
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