Takysie Lake is 50 km (31 mi) south of the town of Burns Lake on
Highway 35. The traveller has to traverse Francois Lake on a 15 minute
ferry ride and the roads are paved. The name 'Takysie' means 'lake
of many fishes' and the lake is 7 kim (4-1/2
mi)
long and 1.6 km (1 mi)
wide.
The
abundance
of Takysie
Lake
fish will excite even the non-fisherman as each day the fish rise
and leap from the water for their daily meal. Loons are often heard
making their distinctive calls and eagles frequently soar overhead.
