Telkwa River

Located near the village of Telkwa, this scenic site sits on the banks of the beautiful Telkwa River. Nestled between the towns of Smithers and Houston the Telkwa River is an important headwater system for salmon and steelhead. There are 4 campsites and an outhouse. This site is popular during the fall hunting and fishing season.

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

Also, be sure to check the DFO non-tidal salmon limits, openings and closures: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/bc-zones-cb-eng.html

From Highway 16 in Telkwa, turn onto Hankin Ave which turns into Riverside Street as you cross the bridge over the Bulkley River. Stay on the same road and it turns into Telkwa Coalmine Rd. Stay right on Telkwa Coalmine road until you see the turn for Telkwa River FSR on your left, proceed up Telkwa River FSR until you cross the Telkwa River, the Recreation Site access road is just past the bridge on your right.