The Dease River

The Dease River

Overview

The Dease River is a small river located in northern British Columbia, Canada. It is a relatively easy river to paddle, with the largest rapids being only a Class 2. These rapids do not occur ever often, and for the most part, the Dease is a very peaceful river.

Fishing

The fishing is excellent, with many exceptional spots to fish for a number of species of fish. These include Arctic grayling, dolly varden, and northern whitefish, and, in a few, select places, northern pike. I myself have caught 18 inch grayling, 23 inch dolly varden, and 12 inch whitefish on this river. I have also seen 25 inch pike.

Wildlife

This river is home to many kinds of wildlife and rare plant species. Burn or bag all of your garbage! Never leave anything behind! Clean up and burn any toilet paper, it is a disgusting thing to see.

Location

To get to Dease Lake, and the Dease River, one must travel north on the Stewart-Cassiar Highway, also known as Highway 37. Maps of how to get to this location are available on Google Maps.

Safety

Never go unprepared! You MUST have safety equipment and prior knowledge of canoeing to complete this river! I couldn't stress more strongly the need of canoeing courses! A river map is also a must have for this. Be aware, that the country that this river runs through is also home to many species of wildlife! This includes moose, bears, wolves, cougars, and other smaller creatures. Be smart, be safe, and you will have no problems.

Rating

Fishing: 9.5/10
The fishing is excellent.
Wildlife: 7.5/10
There are many cool species of wildlife one can see.
Environment: 10/10
There are almost no traces of men on this river.
Overall: 9.9/10
This is one of my all-time favorite rivers to canoe.