Lots of logs in this area.

The opportunities seem endless on Lakelse Lake. The cutthroat and rainbow trout fisheries are one part of a great lake experience. An adventure playground awaits for the kids: explore the hiking trails amidst the old-growth forests or relax on the sandy beaches after a day of excellent fishing. Lakelse Lake is considered one of the region’s designated family fishing waters. One of the species in Lakelse Lake is cutthroat trout. When fishing cutthroat, remember that they are opportunistic feeders. They often prefer small fish, crustaceans and insects, but will go after anything available. Try fishing a minnow pattern with a slow retrieve. Gear fishers can try small silver spoons. Try exploring the weed beds. A black Woolly Bugger or black and silver Flatfish, could prove effective in deeper sections. While cutthroat can often be found in streams and rivers, please note that special regulations apply to the Lakelse River. This world-class river is catch-and-release only for cutthroat trout. Lakelse River also provides excellent steelhead fishing opportunities. Extensive regulations apply, such as a bait ban, motor and time restrictions and a mandatory steelhead stamp. Please see the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information. There is a well-developed provincial park on the north and eastern shore of Lakelse Lake. The park consists of three separate sections—Gruchy’s Beach, Lakelse Lake Picnic Area and Furlong Bay Campground. The park is surrounded by the mountains of the Kitimat Range and stands of old-growth forests. LAKE ACCESS From Terrace, head south along Highway 37. Gruchy’s Bay and the picnic area are located about 15 km down highway. To get to the campground and boat launch, continue along the highway for another five km to Furlong Bay Campground. The campground has excellent facilities, with a double-paved boat launch, loading dock and plenty of parking space. Also, the launch is located close to the day-use area of the campground.

"The opportunities seem endless on Lakelse Lake. The cutthroat and rainbow trout fisheries are one part of a great lake experience. An adventure playground awaits for the kids: explore the hiking trails amidst the old-growth forests or relax on the sandy beaches after a day of excellent fishing. Lakelse Lake is considered one of the region’s designated family fishing waters. One of the species in Lakelse Lake is cutthroat trout. When fishing cutthroat, remember that they are opportunistic feeders. They often prefer small fish, crustaceans and insects, but will go after anything available. Try fishing a minnow pattern with a slow retrieve. Gear fishers can try small silver spoons. Try exploring the weed beds. A black Woolly Bugger or black and silver Flatfish, could prove effective in deeper sections. While cutthroat can often be found in streams and rivers, please note that special regulations apply to the Lakelse River. This world-class river is catch-and-release only for cutthroat trout. Lakelse River also provides excellent steelhead fishing opportunities. Extensive regulations apply, such as a bait ban, motor and time restrictions and a mandatory steelhead stamp. Please see the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information. There is a well-developed provincial park on the north and eastern shore of Lakelse Lake. The park consists of three separate sections—Gruchy’s Beach, Lakelse Lake Picnic Area and Furlong Bay Campground. The park is surrounded by the mountains of the Kitimat Range and stands of old-growth forests. LAKE ACCESS From Terrace, head south along Highway 37. Gruchy’s Bay and the picnic area are located about 15 km down highway. To get to the campground and boat launch, continue along the highway for another five km to Furlong Bay Campground. The campground has excellent facilities, with a double-paved boat launch, loading dock and plenty of parking space. Also, the launch is located close to the day-use area of the campground. "

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Lake of the Day: Lakelse Lake

The opportunities seem endless on Lakelse Lake. The cutthroat and rainbow trout fisheries are one part of a great lake experience. An adventure playground awaits for the kids: explore the hiking trails amidst the old-growth forests or relax on the sandy beaches after a day of excellent fishing. Lakelse Lake is considered one of the region’s designated family fishing waters. One of the species in Lakelse Lake is cutthroat trout. When fishing cutthroat, remember that they are opportunistic feeders. They often prefer small fish, crustaceans and insects, but will go after anything available. Try fishing a minnow pattern with a slow retrieve. Gear fishers can try small silver spoons. Try exploring the weed beds. A black Woolly Bugger or black and silver Flatfish, could prove effective in deeper sections. While cutthroat can often be found in streams and rivers, please note that special regulations apply to the Lakelse River. This world-class river is catch-and-release only for cutthroat trout. Lakelse River also provides excellent steelhead fishing opportunities. Extensive regulations apply, such as a bait ban, motor and time restrictions and a mandatory steelhead stamp. Please see the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information. There is a well-developed provincial park on the north and eastern shore of Lakelse Lake. The park consists of three separate sections—Gruchy’s Beach, Lakelse Lake Picnic Area and Furlong Bay Campground. The park is surrounded by the mountains of the Kitimat Range and stands of old-growth forests. LAKE ACCESS From Terrace, head south along Highway 37. Gruchy’s Bay and the picnic area are located about 15 km down highway. To get to the campground and boat launch, continue along the highway for another five km to Furlong Bay Campground. The campground has excellent facilities, with a double-paved boat launch, loading dock and plenty of parking space. Also, the launch is located close to the day-use area of the campground.

Family Fishing Weekend on Lakelse Lake

Each Father's Day week-end there are free fishing events held across the province to mark "BC's Family Fishing Weekend" and Northwest Escapes Ltd. is hosting one of these events at Furlong Park on Lakelse Lake this Saturday. This week-end's event is a "Kids Fishing Derby" with lots of prizes to give away. Rob Seaton from Northwest Escapes is helping put on the event and says the event will be held at Furlong Bay campground boat launch. The event runs from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on June 14. The derby is open to kids up to age 16, and lots of prizes are available. Don't worry if you don't have your own gear, as it is provided by the BC Family Fishing Society and the event organizers. There will be a BBQ at the site, and lots of opportunity to learn some basic fishing techniques.