One of the things I enjoy most about living in the Cariboo is how often you can come across something worth stopping for.
Just north of McLeese Lake, I recently came across a small creek full of spawning Kokanee. The bright red fish were easy to spot as they moved through the shallow water, working their way upstream as part of their annual spawning cycle.
Kokanee are the landlocked form of sockeye salmon, and during spawning season they go through a dramatic colour change. Their normally silver bodies turn deep red, making them stand out against the gravel and darker water of the creek.
What I like about moments like this is that you don’t have to travel far to find them. Around the Cariboo, lakes, creeks, rivers and wildlife are part of everyday life. Sometimes it’s a day on the water or a drive down a back road, and sometimes it’s simply stopping beside a creek for a few minutes to watch nature do what it has done for generations.
That’s a big part of what living the Cariboo lifestyle means to me.
A quick look at the spawning Kokanee
If you’re traveling through the McLeese Lake area during the fall, keep an eye on the smaller creeks and waterways. You never know what you might come across.
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