Prince George Bodies of Water

Barton Lake is a regional favourite just southeast of Prince George. The surrounding area is rich with wildlife and opportunities for outdoor adventures. Fishing in this area is tremendously popular among locals.

Hart Lake is a short 10 minute drive from Prince George, offering great trout fishing. No gas motors are allowed on the lake and fishers are advised to use barbless flies.

West Lake Provincial Park is a day-use park that offers multiple recreation opportunities, no matter the season. During the winter, cross-country skiers and tobagganers flock to the park, while in the warmer months visitors can be seen fishing, boating and swimming on West Lake. Other attractions include a volleyball net, horseshoe pit and group picnic area.

The main feature of this provincial park are the three samll lakes that are found straddling the Continental Divide. Two of the lakes eventually empty into the Pacific, while Arctic Lake drains into the Arctic, creating a unique watershed. The lakes are turquoise in colour and are backdropped by mountain peaks and ridges. The park protects a high value fall and spring grizzly habitat, so visitors must be aware of potential human/bear conflicts. Road access to the park is limited.

This day-use park provides a wilderness atmosphere within an hours drive of Prince George. Rustic picnic facilities, walking trails, a sandy beach and canoeing opportunities are the park's main atrractions. Only self-propelled boats are permitted on Dahl Lake.

Rising near Mount Robson Provincial Park and flowing nearly 1400 km (870 mi) into the Pacific Ocean at Vancouver, the mighty Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia. Along with its many tributaries, the river and area offers plenty of recreational opportunities including canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping and more.

Southwest of Prince George rests this nearly untouched body of British Columbian water. Fresh fish swim in multitudes beneath the waves making this spot a fishermen's favourite.

Measuring 516 km (321 mi), the Nechako River flows north through Fort Fraser and makes its way east through Vanderhoof joining the Fraser River at Prince George. Its name means "big river" and is derived from a Dakelh/Carrier term. The river offers fishing and paddling opportunities.

Another of BC interior mainland lakes. Of course, premier Canadian fishing is the obvious attraction of the region.

This lake is just north of Prince George and was named after the hordes of Carp that swim beneath its waters.

Chubb Lake is south of Prince George just off the Caribou Highway. It offers plenty of great angling.