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CHAPTER XXVI. 

 ALONG THE LINE OF THE G. T. P. 



THE trout fishing along this line is the best there is in this 

 Province, or for that matter on this continent, though 

 unfortunately at the present time there is little accom- 

 modation to be had anj-where within reach of the best water. 

 Starting at Prince Rupert on the coast, the line follows the 

 Skeena to Hazelton. The Skeena itself is a big, swift river, 

 principally noted for its great commercial salmon fishing. The 

 river itself is muddy the greater part of the year and of no 

 value for sporting fishing. 



There are, however, numerous streams running into it, 

 w^hich afford magnificent steelhead, rainbow and Dolly Varden 

 fishing, amongst which may be specially mentioned the Copper 

 River, a few miles below Kitselas, and the Lakelse a mile or so 

 below the Little Canyon. At present the only way to fish any 

 of these streams is by camping out. From Hazelton the line 

 follows up the Bulkley River, passing within a few miles of 

 Babine Lake, along the Endako, then to Fraser Lake and then 

 along the Nechako River to Prince George. It is in the country 

 surrounding Fort Fraser that the finest sport is to be had. 



Throughout the greater part of the country along this line 

 July, August and early September are the best months for fly 

 fishing. Among the flies commonly used may be mentioned 

 the March Brown, Coachman. Royal Coachman, Cowichan Coach- 

 man, Black Gnat, Grouse and Claret, Parmachene Belle and 

 Red and Brown Hackles and Professor. 



PRINCE GEORGE 



This town is situated where the Nechaco River runs into 

 the Fraser. There are several hotels, and plenty of good stores. 

 Autos and horses can be hired. 



At certain times of the year some fair fishing can be had 

 in the Nechaco, but it is never very good. There are, however, 

 several lakes easily reached by auto where there is good fly 

 fishing. 



SIX MILE LAKE 



This lake is ten miles from Prince George and can be 

 reached by auto. There are a number of boats on the lake. 

 Rainbow trout from one to two pounds can be caught on the fly. 



