Stepping into and participating in this magnificent wonder of nature is an experience in itself, watching rainbow trout bumping the spawning sockeye salmon in hopes of dislodging a few eggs. Like a magnet, the annual sockeye return draws large, transient trout and char from all over the system. The nature of this fishery is a mirror image of many of those that have earned rivers in Alaska such grand reputations. Exploring this corner of the Cariboo region is perfect for those seeking a fly-fishing adventure in a wild, rugged setting. With another winter approaching, these fish thrive on the high protein content found in the salmon eggs and flesh that tumble downstream. In hot pursuit are some of the province’s largest and most powerful rainbow and bull trout. Īs summer seamlessly transitions to early fall in British Columbia’s Cariboo region, a bountiful return of sockeye salmon floods a multitude of rivers and streams. It appeared in the Destinations 2020 issue of Fly Fisherman. This article was originally titled Cariboo Wild: Exploring Exploring British Columbia’s Quesnel Lake Watershed. By Jordan Oelrich | Photography by Jeremy Koreski
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