Fishing

CAST A LINE INTO CLEAR RIVERS AND CALM LAKES

Anglers visiting this area of BC can find plenty of rivers and lakes to fish for steelhead, rainbow trout, bull trout, Rocky Mountain whitefish, Arctic grayling, and more.

There are endless opportunities for fishing around Fort St. John, Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, and the other small communities in the Peace Region where the lakes and flowing rivers are teeming with fish. In the Northern Rockies, there are chances to experience fly-in fishing and multi-day excursions with experienced guides. Don’t miss tossing a line in scenic Summit and Muncho lake for a tranquil fishing experience. There are endless highway-accessible freshwater fishing locations as you journey through Northeast BC.

Home to one of the highest concentrations of roadside lake and river fishing access in British Columbia.

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