Klua Lakes boast an excellent fishery for bull trout, grayling, and pike among other species. As well, Klua Lakes offer a world class pike fishery. Don’t expect to find modern conveniences here. This is true wilderness. Cory Koenig, owner of Webflyz BC, says that flesh flies are a good choice for Klua Lakes, as are any baitfish flies. If you’re going after grayling, they will take an assortment of dry flies. For bull trout, Koenig suggests a floating white mouse or a stonefly nymph. Lorence Forsberg from Wapiti Sporting Goods in Fort Nelson says that the pike get really big in Klua Lakes, and that a 35 lb pike has come out of there. He suggests a jig hook, a Five of Diamonds, a Red Devil and other big lures. On a cloudy day, try a 1/4 inch jig with a black or purple tail. Crocs, Len Thompsons and black and white spoons are also really good choices for pike. LAKE ACCESS During the summer months, access is limited to hiking and horseback trails, as there is no road suitable for vehicle travel. In winter months, the trails are more suitable for snowmobiles. Klua Lakes Protected Area is located east of the Prophet River and east of Mile 240 of the Alaska Highway. There are no designated roads; roads are designed for winter use only. Access is via trails leading up Adsett Creek and via a northern trail from the Alaska Highway. Snowmobile access is sometimes possible due to creek and beaver dam crossings or via float plane. From Fort Nelson, head south to just north of Prophet River, at approximately KM 240. If you’re headed south, the pullout will be on your left (east). You can see the trail from the highway pullout. From there, follow the trail in approximately 35 km. There is no signage, however the trail is a deactivated logging and mining road, and is fairly easy to follow.