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Darby2 Says: Mount Tatlow, 10,000 feet high, dominates the Nemiah Valley and surrounding area.Read about the story behind this mountainThe photo shows Mt. Tatlow reflected in the calm waters of Vedan Lake...several ripples of rising trout can be seen in the photo.
By horse pack train above Chilko Lake
Darby2 Says: The sure-footed horses in this area will take you high above the pristine waters of Chilko Lake for an unforgettable view.There are also hundreds of wild horses in the Chilcotin as well.
Darby2 Says: The only way to get off the beaten path in this area is to take a trip by horseback to the wonderful alpine meadows in the mountains. A typical trip lasts for a week. Most of the lodges in the area offer such excursions.
Darby2 Says: This shows the bright, beautiful rainbows from the fast flowing Chilko River. Better have lots of backing on your reel!!
Darby2 Says: More than 500,000 Sockeye salmon return to the Chilko every fall to spawn in the lake and river. The bright red spawners are as thick as cordwood on the river shallows. Each fish deposits more than 5000-10,000 eggs then dies in this annual ritual.
Darby2 Says: Blessed with an abundance of salmon and trout, this is one of the prime flyfishing rivers in the province. The Rainbow trout gorge themselves on insects and when the samon fry and eggs hatch, they gorge themself silly on those too. Catch and release fishing is the norm here,...
Darby2 Says: This is the picture that brings back memories for me. This gent and his wife from the Redstone band enjoying a day's fishing at the outlet of Chilko Lake. If you look closely, the man is using a nice fiberglass fishing rod with a spinning reel...his wife, on the other hand,...
Chilko Lake Lodge: The finest Lodge in B.C.
Darby2 Says: The spectacular setting, combined with outstanding accomodation and superb dining will make this a destination to rember for the rest of your life. The lounge features a life-sized cougar mounted in the bar.The lodge also features a full sized swimming pool indoors.Please...
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There is nothing quite like a campfire, a tent and a stunning view like this to make a camping trip memorable forever. This is a typical B.C. Forest Service campsite. What's more...it's free! Oh yes, the fishing in this lake is fabulous too!
Written Oct 2, 2002
Darby2 Says: There is a nice grass airstrip at the south end of Tsuniah Lake which serves the nearby lodge. While I was there in the summer of 2007, there were two planes there unloading sightseers.The airport runway is 4000 feet in length and at an elevation of 4000 feet.
By car and canoe to the Chilko Lake back country
Darby2 Says: Chilko Lake can be dangerous to small boaters and canoeists because of the almost continuous wind that blows up the lake from the south. Use extreme caution and have all your life saving equipment in good order. It's a big lake, over 85 km long and about 3-6 km wide. The...
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The Nemiah Aboriginal Wilderness Preserve is our spiritual and economic homeland: from the lakes of Chilko, Taseko and Tatlayoko, where we fish for salmon and trout; to the mountains where we gather wild potatoes and berries; to the pristine forests where we hunt, gather medicinal plants and practice our sacred and spiritual ways.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 250-394-7023
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Be aware of bears in the area, particularly during the salmon spawning season in the fall. Any bear with cubs should NOT be approached!!
Most times the bears are on the search for food, so always keep any food in your car.
This shot of a black bear I took last month on the road into Chilko Lake. It looked rather underfed. Generally they'll run away from vehicles when approached.
Updated Aug 7, 2005
Darby2 Says: As you enter the Nemiah Valley, the first small lake near the Xene Gwetin ( pronounced "honey gweteen") village is Konni Lake. It has a good population of Rainbow trout and Dolly Varden char. The mountains in the background ar on the far side of Chilko Lake and rise to...
The back road between Chilko and Tsuniah Lake
Darby2 Says: This 32km stretch of road can sometimes be impassable in wet weather or during spring breakup. But to the adventurous, its worthwhile. It more or less skirts the eastern shore of Chilko Lake and passes through magnificent old growth forest of Douglas fir. Some of the wet...
Darby2 Says: Many of the lakes in this area have a population of beautiful trumpeter swans. They hang around even in winter in areas of open water on the lake and river.Down The Stream The Swans All GlideDown the stream the swans all glide; It's quite the cheapest way to ride. Their legs...
Darby2 Says: The ubiquitous bald eagle can be seen just about everywhere. They come here in fall to feed on the thousands of dying salmon. I've had them dive into the lake beside my canoe while I've been fishing.
Alpine meadows and wildflowers
Darby2 Says: The Chilcotin mountains is blessed with a huge expanse of upland meadows where, for a brief time in summer, they become awash with colour. Lupines, Indian paintbrush and Mountain Valerian add to the palette of colour and fragrance.
The history of access to the Nemiah Valley
Darby2 Says: Until 1973 there was no road access to the Nemiah Valley.This biggest surprise is that Nemiah is inaccessible rather than remote. Physically, it lies less than 200 kilometers northwest of Vancouver, but with the Coast Mountains looming in between, the only road access from...
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Favorite thing: The scenery, and especially the fishing! The crystal clear waters of this lake hold a fine population of native Rainbow Trout up to 12 pounds, Dolly Varden char to 20 pounds and a large run of Sockeye Salmon. In addition there is a population of very large White Sturgeon that can grow to more than 12 feet long and weigh 1500 pounds.
This is the largest alpine lake in North America.
Updated Apr 4, 2004
The Chilcotin, unspoiled wilderness that endures..
The pristine water of this gorgeous alpine lake as it appears from the bluff overlooking the campsite. The mountains in the background rise to about 8,500 feet. Beyond them, is Mount Waddington, at......
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