Andy Bailey Lake is a great choice for a weekend break, or to stop over on your Alaska Highway travels. The fishing is fabulous. As well, bird watchers and nature lovers will enjoy this quiet campground nestled in the boreal forest. It is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The pike fishing is well worth the trip to Andy Bailey Lake. Fishing from shore or from a boat, fly fishers and gear fishers alike will enjoy the opportunities. Cory Koenig from Webflyz BC, suggests that gear fishers can try any assortment of salt or freshwater spinners, lures, spoons and flatfish. Fly fishers are in for a real treat on Andy Bailey Lake. Koenig says that a 6 to 9 weight rod and line will work fine. If the pike don’t seem to be interested in surface offerings, get down to their depth with a sink tip. Koenig notes that “pike love larger than they can swallow baits.” Gummy minnows, large fish and rodent imitations are very exciting to cast to pike. “Poppers are a great floating fly that pike will smash on the surface!” Koenig is an expert fly tier who has been fishing in BC waters all his life. Check out www.webflyz.com for all of your fly fishing needs. LAKE ACCESS From Fort Nelson, head south on the Alaska Highway for about 31 km. Take the marked road turning left (east) and drive another 5 km to the Andy Bailey Provincial Park entrance. There are 12 unserviced campsites here, and 8 tent sites near the beach. There is also a picnic and day use area and a boat launch. Only non-motorized boats are allowed. Please note that the campground is not recommended for large trailers.

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Andy Bailey Lake

Andy Bailey Lake: M=265, KM=427 Nestled in the boreal forest this lake has a 5 site, unserviced campground, a day use area, and boat launch and is a good place for bird watching, fishing for Northern Pike, and seeing amazing beaver complexes on each end of the lake. Access lake and campground by following 18 kms of road found directly on Alaska Highway. Long gravel boat launch for non-motorized boats only. Located approximately 30 km south of Fort Nelson. Access at Mile 265 of the Alaska Highway and follow a 2x2 road for 18 km. Reservations not available and campground is not recommended for large rigs. Andy Bailey is a great place to relax for the weekend, or take a break from your Alaska Highway journey. The campground is owned and maintained by the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality - www.tourismnorthernrockies.ca, or 250-774-2541.