Dragon Lake offers “the best fly-fishing in the area,” boasts Keith Evans of Robert’s Roost RV and Campground. Stocked full of rainbow trout, the weeds and shoals allow these fish to thrive and grow to very large sizes. Evans notes that the largest rainbow he has pulled out of the lake has been 11 pounds, and for an interior lake that is nothing to snuff at. Evans suggests fishing the various bays along the shore. As well, he recommends heading out to Black Bird Island for some of the deepest areas. He adds that he’s had the best luck using Leeches, however Chironomids are a great choice also. Make sure to visit the restaurant Dolly’s Reach, now open with a new outdoor patio at Robert’s Roost RV and Campground. They’ve got a small specialty menu, including pizza, appetizer trays, specialty drinks, and they even host several artist guided painting nights (see their Facebook page for details). Public and guests alike are welcome at Dolly’s Reach whenever the campground is open. Dragon lake is located about 8 minutes out of town, meaning when the fishing or weather is not great, you have lots of other options for things to do. The City of Quesnel has all the amenities and activities you may need. Be sure to check out one of the many parks or hiking trails around the city. Make sure to talk to Laura from the Quesnel Visitor Centre, (250) 992-8716 for more information about Quesnel. As well, check out robertsroostrvpark.ca for more information about Dragon Lake and to book your stay at Robert’s Roost RV and Campground. The Roost has kayaks, canoes, pedal boats, stand-up paddle boards for rent and they are always added new boats to their fleet. LAKE ACCESS There are two popular access routes—one through Robert’s Roost RV Park, and another public boat launch on the eastern shore. From Quesnel, head south along Highway 97 to Quesnel-Hydraulic Road (east). Follow this road as it wraps around the north-eastern shore of Dragon Lake. Watch for the public boat launch along the right side of the road (west).

Hello my fellow fishermen, has the lake open up yet? I've heard hush is open.

-20s the only one out without a tent ice fishing from noon till sundown! First winter in the Cariboo I just moved here in September and had never Ice fished before this season!

New Year's day fishing on Dragon Lake. Big rainbows all day long!

Nice catch and release slab from Dragon.

Six New Spots to Fish This Autumn Dragon Lake – Rainbow Trout With abundant aquatic food sources and an ideal habitat for growing big, well-conditioned rainbows, Dragon Lake provides one of B.C.’s premier fisheries. As you approach the city of Quesnel from the south, the lake – only five kilometres from downtown – lies almost alongside Highway 97, with much of the northern half of the lake lined with houses and an RV park. Despite its near-urban setting, Dragon offers excellent fishing in the late fall months, and anglers can expect to catch fish in excess of 2.25 kilograms (five pounds), with an excellent chance at hooking one over 3.6 kilograms (eight pounds). Just over six kilometres in length, the lake holds many good areas to catch that trophy fish of a lifetime. Original Post: https://www.gofishbc.com/Blog/Where-to-Fish/Top-Spots-to-Fish-this-Fall.aspx

Letting another one go to...

Letting another one go to fight another day

Goldfish Video from Dragon Lake

If you had any doubt about the goldfish infestation in Dragon Lake, doubt no more! Check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMTG4xLD6Ek Thanks to Erich Franz from PG Polar Coachman Flyfishing Club for sharing the video