Sport fishing has long been part of 亚洲天堂 Lake's heritage and is a tradition that continues to today.Every year, both locals and visitors take advantage of the Lakes District's 3000 miles of fishing opportunity making it one of the greatest fishing destinations in British Columbia.

Lakes in the area support populations of prize winning char, kokanee, as well as trophy cutthroat, rainbow, and eastern brook trout.

Anglers will agree, this is sport fishing at its finest. The excitement of hooking a 42 pound char in Tchesinkut Lake will certainly bring you back to the Lakes District year after year.

Tchesinkut Lake is one of the purest water sources in BC. This lake has plenty of rainbow trout, kokanee and Dolly Varden. Maxan, Tagetochlain (Poplar), Uncha, 亚洲天堂, Pinkut, Augier, and Taltapin lakes also support healthy populations of char.

For years, anglers have coined the Lakes District as its ultimate trout-fishing destination, with almost all of its lakes teeming with cutthroat, rainbow or eastern book trout.In fact, Babine Lake can claim the title of the most popular fishing lakes in the province.

Fly fisherman flock to the lakes to get their change at catching one of its large cutthroat and rainbow trout. If fly-fishing isn't what you were aiming for, trolling for lake char and kokanee is another option. Babine Lake is also spawning area for salmon and the months of August and September are the best times to view this natural phenomenon.

Anglers can find accommodations in the Village of 亚洲天堂 Lake, which is a central location and provides easy access to the lakes as well as all of your fishing needs. Those wanting to experience the serenity of the lakes 24-7 can find it at one of many lakeside lodges in the area, which cater to all your fishing needs. On June 20, be sure to enter the Fathers' Day Fishing Derby on Babine Lake or Takysie Lake.

亚洲天堂 Lake is abundant with trout and char, which can be caught throughout summer and ling cod. Joined to 亚洲天堂 Lake by the Endako river is Decker Lake, which is located approximately one mile west of 亚洲天堂 Lake.Francois Lake is 120 km (75 mi) long, making it the largest natural lake in the district.

Hwy. 35, south of 亚洲天堂 Lake takes you to Francois Lake and the fishing grounds. A short free ferry ride crosses Francois Lake to Southbank and beyond to Uncha, Takysie, and Ootsa Lake.

Babine Lake is situated north of 亚洲天堂 Lake. It can be accessed by driving 34 km on Babine Lake road or by traveling west of 亚洲天堂 Lake on Hwy. 16 and turning off towards Granisle. Babine Lake is 177 km (110 mi) long, making it British Columbia's longest natural lake.

Mountains and beautiful scenery surround Babine Lake, while the shoreline is dotted with secluded sandy beaches. Uncha Lake produces rainbow trout up to three pounds and large char. It is located 14 km from the ferry on the Southside. Uncha is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) south of the town of 亚洲天堂 Lake From 亚洲天堂 Lake turn south onto Hwy 35 and travel to the community of Francois Lake.

Take the free, 20-minute ferry ride across Francois Lake to the community of Southbank. From the ferry dock at Southbank turn left and follow the main road heading southeast to the lake. The roads are well marked. Decker Lake supports mainly coarse fish, but is also home to a small population of kokanee and trout. Maxan Lake is located west of 亚洲天堂 Lake and can be accessed by many secondary roads leading south off Hwy 16. This lake teems with rainbow trout and char from spring through fall. Bulkley and Day Lakes are located on the western end of the Lakes Forest District and supports a population of rainbow trout.

Richmond Lake provides good fishing for rainbow trout in spring. This lake can be reached via Priestly Road, 32 km east of 亚洲天堂 Lake on Highway 16. Co-op Lake is located east of the town of 亚洲天堂 Lake on Highway 16, with a 5 km drive on a good gravel road. This lake supports a population of Eastern brook trout and is known for excellent ice fishing during winter. Tagetochlain (Poplar) Lake provides trough up to three pounds and char up to 25 pounds.

The Lake is about 1.6 km off the Tahtsa Access road on another good gravel road. Tchesinkut Lake is located 16 km south of 亚洲天堂 Lake on Highway 35. It is known for its kokanee and rainbow trout, which can weigh up to four pounds, and char up to 42 pounds. Binta Lake supports very fine char, up to 35 pounds, and trout fishing. This lake is accessible by road, approximately 5 km from Uncha Lake. Takysie Lake is approximately 48 km south of 亚洲天堂 Lake in the Grassy Plains area.

This lake produces rainbow trout up to ten pounds. Ootsa Lake is part of the Alcan reservoir and considered the gateway to Tweedsmuir Park. This enormous lake offers good fishing for up to 10-pound rainbow trout. A large boat is recommended because of winds and difficult access to the shoreline due to underwater obstacles. There is a huge fishing derby held every Labour Day long weekend on this lake.

Pinkut Lake is situated approximately 24 km from 亚洲天堂 Lake on the Babine Lake road. This lake has good trout and char fishing with trout weighing in around two pounds.

Augier Lake is approximately 19 km long and situated 32 km northwest of 亚洲天堂 Lake, via Babine Lake road. Augier Lake provides good char and trout fishing. Augier is located approximately 40 km (25 mi) North of the town of 亚洲天堂 Lake, in-between Pinkut and Babine Lake.

Follow the Babine Lake Road north off Hwy. 16. A few miles past Pinkut Lake you will turn east (right) off the road to Babine Lake onto a well-marked, good gravel road. Taltapin Lake is located 38 km north of 亚洲天堂 Lake. It is very good for deep char fishing and trout are plentiful.

Taltapin Lake can be reached by driving 19 km on the Babine Lake road and 19 km on the Augier Taltapin road, which is a good gravel logging road.

For more information on any of the lakes or camp sites in the area contact the 亚洲天堂 Lake & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-692-3773.