Things to do in Dease Lake

Safety

Visitors travelling into this wilderness area should always be prepared. Carry suitable clothering for protection from changing weather as well as adequate food and safety supplies. Notify at least one person of where you are going, the rout you are taking, how long you will be gone and when you will return. Please repect wildlife at all times. Do not approach or feed wildlife. Always maintain a safe distance.

Stikine is famous for guided big game hunting. Each year visitors from all over the world visit this area to bag trophy animals. Moose, sheep, mountain goats, ad caribou are all hunted in the Stikine area.

Dease Lake straddles the Arctic Divide watershed. This feature is attractive to fishermen because south of Dease Lake the Pacific drainage find ass water flowing into the Pacific Ocean. Rainbow, Dolly Varden, and cutthroat trout are found here as are steekhead and salmon species. North of Dease Lake is the Arctic drainage where Pike, Whitefish, Grayling, lake and bull trout can be fished. Many species within a short drive of Dease Lake can make your outing a memorable one.

Canoeing & Kayaking

Wilderness adventure on water is virtually assured on all river and lakes of the Stikine region. Canoe the historic Stikine River, the last free-flowing river in North America. The navigable sections offer opportunities and challenges depending on your skill level and time of year. Enthusiasts prefer to travel the Stikine from Telegraph Creek to Wrangell, Alaska visiting glaciers and hot springs en route or canoeing the upper Stikine River which is located in Spatsizi Plateau Wilderness Park. The Dease River is also well-known and was once used by First Nations people and early explorers to reach the Yukon. Challenging in spots, the Dease River is mostly meandering and tranquil and will provide days of exploring for both novice and expert canoeists.

Unsurpassed cross-country and back-country skiing are available in local and remote areas. Ski out your back door around Dease Lake or charter a local helicopter or light aircraft to take you to those untrodden trails.
Snowmobiling is popular with Dease Lake residents within the immediate area or into the winter back country

Trail Riding

Wildlife Viewing

Photography

Photography, wildlife and nature viewing offer superb opportunities. The Dease Lake and Tahltan area encompasses a varied habitat from tundra mountain tops and high alpine meadows to volcanic landscapes through the the dry inland climate of Telegraph Creek. The region is perfectly suited to wildlife and nature viewing and photography, whether it be done by canoe, by foot, plane, mountain bike, motor home, camper, or tent.

Hiking

Trails are available to suit all types of hiking experiences, from day hikes around Dease Lake or in the Gnat Pass, the Grand Canyon of the Stikine, the Cassiar Mountains, to more challenging hikes such as the Toddagonor Needlepoint Mountain. More extensive Hiking is available into Cold Fishor Buckley Lake. Experienced wilderness hikers may prefer the lure of the famous Yukon Telegraph Trail or Hiking Mt. Edziza Provincial Park.