Carbon Lake, a tiny lake just south of Williston Lake, is a beautiful little spot for lake trout and rainbows. Steve Hewitt from BackCountry Sporting Goods in Fort St. John, says that smaller gear is a good choice here. “Work with small flatfish, and any of your smaller spinners and spoons,” he advises. Carbon Lake is a great fly-fishing lake, too. As it is quite productive, there are some good hatches throughout the season. In early summer, try damselfly nymphs. Leeches are always a good standard to have on hand. Greens and browns may do well here. Hewitt suggests that there are several other lakes in the area that are definitely worth a visit, too. In particular, Wright Lake and Pete Lake are excellent little trout lakes, he says. These are both hike-in access, and worth the effort. Another good choice is Dinosaur Lake, although please be aware that this lake is part of the reservoir and water levels can change dramatically in a very short time. LAKE ACCESS Take a few days to camp at the rustic Carbon Lake Recreation Site. There are just a few campsites and a pit toilet. Drive to the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, cross the dam, and follow the road. Keep to the left along the West Utah/Table Creek Road. Turn right at the main T-intersection onto the Johnson Creek Forest Service Road and drive for another 28km. Bear in mind that the entrance can be rough and may require 4WD. There is a motor restriction of 10hp on Carbon Lake, and fishing is only permitted from May 1 to October 31. Carbon Creek, visible from the road, is a five-to-10-minute drive past Carbon Lake. Take the right fork and park at the bridge. This pretty little mountain creek is a tributary to Williston Lake.