Many recreational opportunities such as fishing and wildlife viewing await visitors to this area. Visitors are sure to see moose and deer foraging in the protected area. Visitors can access this area by all-terrain vehicle or by snowmobile in the wintertime.
Wilderness camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided.
There are swimming opportunites. There are no lifeguards on duty.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this protected area.
There are opportunities for canoeing or kayaking in this protected area.
Anyone fishing or angling in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence.
Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Dogs should be under control to avoid any potential problems with wildlife.
The protected area is open to hunting. All hunters to the area should refer to the current BC Hunting and Trapping Regulations synopsis for more information.
125 km north of Fort Nelson, 12 km off the Liard Hwy (77). There is no road access and the closest community is Fort Nelson.
Wildlife
Maxhamish Lake contains a diverse number of fish species. Fish species present in this lake include: artic cisco, lake whitefish, least cisco, northern pike, slimy sculpin, spottail shiner, troutperch, walleye, and white sucker.
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.