Machmell Conservancy

Highlights in this conservancy

Machmell Conservancy was established as part of government’s land use decision for the Central Coast planning area. The conservancy protects a deltaic, non-tidal, freshwater wetland. The wetland begins at the confluence of the Machmell, Genesse and Neechanz rivers, with several freshwater channels of variable size braiding across the flats.

The area receives high use by grizzly bears and the wetland is important habitat. The Machmell River is a significant spawning stream for sockeye salmon and for other salmon species, including chinook, coho, pink and chum. Dolly Varden, steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout are also present. The area is of high cultural importance to the Wuikinuxv First Nation.

Know before you go

Advisories

Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.

Visit responsibly

Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:

Maps and location

Getting there

The conservancy is located approximately 50 kilometres east of Wuikinuxv Village and 75 kilometres south of Bella Coola.

Things to do

Hunting

Hunting is permitted in this park.

Anyone hunting in British Columbia must comply with BC hunting regulations. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.

Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples

BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.

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