Takla Lake
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| Takla Lake | |
|---|---|
| Location | British Columbia |
| Primary inflows | Driftwood River |
| Primary outflows | Middle River |
| Basin countries | Canada |
Takla Lake is the fifth largest natural lake in British Columbia, Canada. It is a deep fjord-like lake with the Swanell Range to the east, Driftwood River flowing into it from the north, and the Middle River draining it. It is the terminus of the early Stuart Takla sockeye salmon run[1], and noted for its large rainbow trout, lake trout and Dolly Varden. The peninsula is the home of Mt. Blanchet Provincial Park. Also on the peninsula is a herd of collared woodland caribou, and the winter range of grizzly bears. Two special features are the Takla Lake Marine Park, and the Ecological Reserve[2] on the peninsula, a stand of very northerly Douglas Fir.[3] Takla Lake is also the origin of both of Canada's national airlines, both Russ Baker and Grant McConachie running bush plane routes out of Takla Lake.[4] It is a popular canoe route from the top end down to Fort St. James.
