Fishing
If fly fishing is your passion then it's time you experienced the magnificent lakes of British Columbia's Cariboo Chilcotin. Crystal Waters Guest Ranch, on the shores of Crystal Lake is the ideal hub for accessing the many remote fishing lakes in the Interlakes area of BC's Southern Cariboo. Some are a short hike or horseback ride from the ranch while others are within an hour by 4x4 or float plane. Crystal Lake itself is just steps from your cabin and has been classified a 'highly sensitive wilderness lake' famous for its insect hatches, 'Trophy' size Rainbow Trouts and thrilling fly fishing.
In an effort to protect and enhance the fishing reserves in Crystal Lake, BC Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Crystal Waters Guest Ranch have developed a spawning channel on the property. The prime fishing season at Crystal Waters Guest Ranch starts at the beginning of May and continues right up to mid July and again from September to late October. Records show a 14 pounder hooked and landed but the average Rainbow is 2 - 4 pounds and is game for any angler.
Float Tubes, aluminum boats, canoes and kayaks are available to our guests and there are facilities for smoking and preserving your catch. You can even ask us to prepare your catch for dinner!
Guide services, licenses and fly fishing supplies are available from local fly fishing shops, just a short drive away.
If you are interested in an excursion into the more remote fishing lakes in the region we can arrange a 4x4 or float plane charter to take you there.