Fatox
Lake & The Deadman Region
British Columbia, Canada
Location:
From Kamloops travel west on
Hwy. #1 (Trans Canada Hwy.). Travel past the community of Savona.
You will cross two rivers. The first river you will cross is the
Thompson River. The second is a small river called the Deadman River.
After you cross the Deadman River, you will start climbing a hill,
near the top of the hill turn north (right) off Hwy. #1 onto a secondary
road (Deadman Creek Road) which will take you to several lakes including
Fatox. Fatox is approximately 50 km. (31 mi.) from Hwy. #1. A truck
is recommended.
Resorts
& Campsites:
There are no resorts on the lake but there is a small undeveloped
area for rough camping. Cartop boats can be launched at the lake.
Nearby lake include Vidette, Deadman, Skookum and Snohoosh Lakes.
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Fishing
Report: Fatox is reported to be a good producer of Rainbows
that reach into the 3 lb. class or better. Trolling small lures
and spinning gear are the preferred method of fishing however fly
fishing has met with success.
Be
sure to visit Fishbc.com
for angling information!
Nearby
Lakes
Vidette
Lake Vidette Lake, located northwest of Fatox, is
considered a good family lake. Rainbows to 3 lbs. are caught on
flies or by trolling. A good quantity of Kokanee are also present
in the lake. Vidette has cartop boat launching. Deadman Lake,
located south of Vidette offers a good fishery for Rainbow and
Kokanee that reach into the 2 lb. range. The lake has a timbered
camp area with cartop boat launch. Skookum Lake can be found immediately
to the south of Deadman. Trolling for Rainbows and Kokanee up
to 2 lbs., is the most popular method of fishing. Skookum has
an open, grassy BCFS camp area with cartop boat launch. Snohoosh
Lake, south of Skookum, is the largest of these 5 lakes. Rainbows
and Kokanee up to 2 lbs. are caught successfully by trolling,
spinning or on the fly. A timbered camp area with cartop boat
launch is available. All in all this area of the Southern Interior
Plateau offers fine recreational value for families, along with
the spectacular scenery of Deadman Creek Valley that features
colorful sandstone formations known as "Hoodoos".
Note:
Always check your current BC Fishing regulations before you start
fishing a new lake.
