Fishing at Jamison Creek, Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Set in Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia, this is Jamison Creek. Pine and birch runs right down to the water. Nearest town is Hanceville, 104 km off. Further out sit Anahim Lake (120 km) and Williams Lake (170 km). More in the same country: Cheshi Lake a touch under 8.5 km, Kondor Lake the better part of 13 km, Bowl Lake a touch under 16 km, Lincoln Lake the better part of 17 km and Howe Lake a touch under 18 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Jamison Creek

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The head and tail of a pool beat the body of it. The outside of each bend cuts deepest and holds the better fish. Records held for Cariboo Regional District cover sockeye salmon, Chinook salmon and bull trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Jamison Creek responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 10°C, while January sits near -8°C. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Winter narrows this to the open runs; full flow returns around early May. Ice clears near early May and comes back about mid November in a typical year. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Expect Jamison Creek to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Cheshi Lake sits 8.5 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Jamison Creek.