Wapiti Lake, a hike-in treat, is large and deep, with absolutely stunning scenery. The snow-peaked mountains provide the backdrop to this breathtaking lake. The fishery here gets very little pressure due to its remote location, and can reward anglers with large bull trout. Wapiti Lake is home to bull trout. Once thought to be the same species as Dolly Varden, bull trout are distinguished by their larger, flatter heads. Please bear in mind that bull trout are a blue-listed species, and special regulations apply throughout the Peace Region. Brian Smith, author of Fly Fishing BC’s Interior, says that bull trout tend to inhabit the coldest, most remote lakes and streams. LAKE ACCESS Wapiti Lake Provincial Park is located about 60 km south of Tumbler Ridge in the upper portions of the Wapiti River drainage. It is accessed via the Wapiti River Forest Service Road. Follow this road to kilometre 29 and turn right onto a road that leads to an old well site. The trail starts at the southwest corner of this site. The trail is approximately 19 km and follows the north side of the Wapiti River and the shores of a few smaller lakes. A view of Wapiti Falls can be achieved by following a short 200 metre trail off the main trail at kilometre 7. Be sure to bring your camera as the scenic views are plentiful. Onion Lake is located further along the trail, up a very steep portion of the trail. There are campsites along the trail and at the lakes. Bear in mind that there are no services, and campers must be prepared to be entirely self-sufficient. Please ensure you have good maps and stick to marked trails.

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