Takla Lake

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lake_name = Takla Lake
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location = British Columbia
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inflow = Driftwood River
outflow = Middle River
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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 [DFO Stuart Takla Fish Forestry Interaction Study] , 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 [BC Ministry of Parks] on the peninsula, a stand of very northerly Douglas Fir. [BC Ministry of Forests] 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. [Canada Flight Supplement] It is a popular canoe route from the top end down to Fort St. James.

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