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Takysie Lake

OpenFreeNadina-SkeenaRecreation Site

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Facilities

🚻Pit Toilets

Activities

🛶Canoeing

About

This popular 11 unit open campsite sits beside a gorgeous Takysie Lake. There are two sites 500 meters apart, signed A and B. Site A offers 8 sites while Site B has two. The lake is known for great fishing and also provides canoeing, swimming and boating opportunities. There is a gravel boat launch available. Rainbow trout are the predominant target species for anglers here.

Please be sure to purchase a fishing licence and consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis for limits, special regulations and closures: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/sports-recreation-arts-and-culture/outdoor-recreation/fishing-and-hunting/freshwater-fishing/region_6_skeena.pdf

Driving Directions

From Hwy 16 in Burns Lake, take Hwy 35 south and take the ferry across Francois Lake (be sure to check schedules for Francois Lake ferry). Arrive in Southbank. Travel South from Southbank for 18.3 km on Keefe's Landing Road. At the fork, continue south down the Eakin Settlement Road for 3.2 km, then turn left on Takysie Pit Road to reach Takysie Lake.

Access

Road (4 wheel drive, 2 wheel drive, or motor home)