Gold
River
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Gold
River
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This moderately
sized stream flows south from Gold Lake (in Strathcona Provincial
Park), through the town of Gold River.
The River continues its journey through, one of the more beautiful
areas of Vancouver Island, to the Muchalat Inlet on the west coast.
Access is via Highway 28 beyond Gold River (lowermost 11.5km), the
road from Gold River to Woss (next 10.5km), and secondary logging
road following the remaining 18km of fishable length of the river.
A car is adequate for the trip, but a truck is recommended for the
latter section.
There
are trails to various fishing areas, and some sections can be drifted
(dangerous without the services of a guide).The huge boulders in
the river, fast currents and deep water see chinook and coho salmon
in the fall, and cutthroat trout in the lower reaches of the river.
The Gold River supports both summer and winter runs of steelhead.
This is a great wild steelhead river - all fish are wild, as there
is no hatchery stocking program for this system.
Nearest Town:
Gold River
Nearest Lake: Muchalat Lake
Nearest Parks: White
Ridge Provincial Park, Strathcona
Provincial Park
Additional Info: Streamside camping is available.
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