There is some excellent fishing to be had at Chunamun Lake. What it lacks in size, Chunamun Lake makes up for in quality. Just north of Hudson’s Hope, this little lake can produce well on most trips.

Chunamun Lake is stocked with rainbows annually, and with ample habitat, the trout thrive here. Bryan Webster, Wildlife Biologist, says he fishes Chunamun Lake every year. “The fish stocked there are surprisingly cooperative,” he says.

“In the spring just at ice-off and again in late fall I will use an indicator with a microleech pattern. Later I move to chironomids and emergers, then to caddis pupal imitations. At times when things are slow I will use a floating dragonfly pattern and a full sink fly line and work the shoal and dropoff areas,” advises Webster. Gear fishers will want to stick with smaller tackle. Try small flatfish, spinners and spoons. Steve Hewitt from Backcountry Sports in Fort St.John says that the weed area is a great place to start. As well, he suggests the drop off is a favourite location. Please note that there is a fishery closure between November and May on Chunamon Lake. Consult the BC Freshwater Fisheries Regulations for up-to-date information.

LAKE ACCESS

From Fort St. John, head north on the Alaska Highway for about 10 kilometres. Charlie Lake is at the junction of Highway 20, and Mile 43 of the Alaska Highway. There are two provincial parks on the shores of Charlie Lake. Beatton Provincial Park lies on the east side, while Charlie Lake Provincial Park borders the southwest shore. There are campsites available, a boat launch, and day-use areas with basic amenities. There is a playing field and children’s playground as well.