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the lower reaches quite good fly fishing can be had in April and 

 the early part of May, the fish running to good size, but after 

 that the freshets spoil it until the later part of July. In the 

 fall there is a run of trout of all kinds as well as spring salmon 

 in July and echoes later on. A trail follows the creek up to 

 the lake but after the first mile or two there is not much good 

 water that can be reached, until well up towards the lake, 

 where once again some excellent fishing can be obtained. Spring 

 salmon have been frequently hooked on a small spinner by men 

 fishing for trout and some big fish could be landed if proper 

 spinning tackle were used. I have never heard of anybody 

 trying them with a fly, but it would be well worth while. 



CHEEHALIS LAKE 



The lake is some five or six miles long and, except by a 

 few prospectors and timber cruisers, etc., has hardly been 

 fished. It is said to be alive with all kinds of trout of splendid 

 size and that rainbows of three and four pounds weight will 

 take the fly. All fishing is done from rafts, which with the 

 plentiful supply of cedar close to the lake, are easy to make. 



It should be a splendid place for anybody who wants a 

 week or so of camping combined with bathing, fishing and beau- 

 tiful scenery. 



To get there the only way is from Harrison Mills, where 

 pack horses can be obtained and taken over to the trail on a 

 scow. They would be sent back and again brought up to meet 

 you when you wanted to return. The scow goes over two or 

 three times a week. Enquire through the postmaster at Har- 

 rison Mills. 



For those who care to tackle the trip with a pack on their 

 backs the greater part of a day must be allowed to reach the 

 lake. 



HARRISON LAKE 



Harrison Lake is over thirty miles long, varying in width 

 from one to five or six miles. Close to the outlet is the Har- 

 rison Lake Hotel, where there are hot springs and a bath 

 house. The hotel has accommodation for a good number, but 

 in SLimmer is often crowded. Launches and boats can be 

 obtained there. 



The best fishing is where a stream runs into the lake, of 

 which there are several in close proximity to the hotel and 

 can be reached in a row boat, others such as Silver Creek are 

 too far away and a launch is necessary. 



Some excellent fly fishing can be had more or less all sum- 

 mer, but the best times are April and May and then again in 

 the fall. 



