Streams Near Quesnel

[Sarge789]

Hey there,

Heading up to Quesnel in mid August. Any good streams to fish on the fly? Wouldn't mind making a little fishing trip out of it.

Thanks,

Sarge

[Jagermeister]

Quesnel river from Beavermouth to Gravelled ferry. I used to drift that section in a driftboat. Just stay river-left about 2 kills below Beavermouth, nasty whirlpool on the right side. Take the center chute just above the cable car crossing. Aside from those mentioned it is an easy ride to takeout.

[Salty]

Blackwater river.

[Stillhunting]

Cottonwood River.

[Jagermeister]

I think the Blackwater River is overrated. I only ever caught rainbows in the 12 to 14" range regardless of where I was fishing. I did a drift from the West Fraser bridge to the lower bridge with the same fishing results.
The Quesnel will have some springs running about this time of year.

[Timbow]

Depending on how far you want to travel from Quesnel. Quesnel river is great for fly fishing in the upper reaches. I would hit the Blackwater, Nazko, Cottonwood, Swift, Bowron or the Willow river if you don't have boat access.

Good luck and keep us posted.