Backroad Mapbooks - Cariboo Region BC - 4th Edition Lakes & Rivers

Fishing Charts Collection

Welcome to the revamped and now, stand-alone Cariboo Region Fishing Mapbook.

The Cariboo or Region 5 is home to thousands of lakes and the incredible fishing, peace and quiet and stunning scenery makes this an ideal family fishing and camping destination. The Cariboo is also well known for some of the best trout, steelhead and salmon rivers in the world. To complement the surroundings, this abundance of lakes, both large and small and some close to major urban centres, allow anglers of all ages to enjoy a successful outing.

In our ongoing efforts to provide the best and most recent information, users of this Fishing Mapbook will find that Cariboo specific fishing, access and facilities, including campsite, lodge and resort details, have been reviewed and fully updated. We have added a number of new lakes and improved bathymetric lake depth charts. Fish species and stocking information for all lakes and rivers provide the most up to date details available. We have even added the newest fishing dock information to our maps and facility information.

The printed version of the Cariboo Fishing Mapbook comes in the convenient 21.5 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inch) mapbook format with a heavy-duty spiral-bound cover. To assist the greenest angler to the most seasoned veteran, the 144 page book, which covers over 115 lakes and rivers, shows you where to fish and how to best fish any given area. We have loaded it with fishing tips, breakdowns of various fish species, hatch details and specific information on each lake and stream along with maps and depth charts for popular lakes. Nowhere else will you find such a combination of detailed regional information plus angling expertise all in one place.

Print Features

• Map Key & Legend
• Fish Species
• Fishing Tips & Techniques
• Over 115 featured Lakes & Rivers
• 110 Lakes with Lake Depth Charts
• 8 featured River systems with River Hot Spot Maps
• Stocking Charts
• Hatch Chart
• BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Service Directory
• Index
• Trip Planning Tools

Fish Species

This mapbook begins with a comprehensive guide to the sportfish of the Cariboo. With detailed descriptions and photographs of burbot, numerous types of trout, salmon and steelhead and whitefish, we share how to identify the Cariboo's various fish species, plus tips on how to catch them. Local fish species can also be found on each individual lake or river page. For the Cariboo (Region 5), we have got you covered.

Lakes & Bathymetric Charts

This mapbook includes over 115 lake charts and river maps, including many that are new to this edition (108 Mile Lake through Polley and Skulow Lakes). Along with bathymetric lake charts and river maps, we have included detailed directions to fishing hotspots with access points and facilities. Lodges and resorts have been added to the charts when present, and we have updated individual stocking charts.

Fishing Tips & Techniques

This mapbook contains a handy guide to the different types of fishing techniques such as fly-fishing and spincasting, a guide to lures and other equipment and a breakdown of the different flies you may have to choose between before casting a line. Whether lake fishing or river fishing, this mapbook will show you the right way to drop a line.

Index

An easy-to-use index makes this mapbook a leading BC fishing guide in terms of functionality as well as quality. You will find page numbers for each fishing lake and river, plus a list of important contact numbers and websites for easy referencing.