Babine Norlakes Steelhead Camp goes back to 1965 when Ejnar & Joy Madsen built the original camp. The introduction of the jet drive in the mid 60's changed everything and gave Ejnar the ability to take his fisherman down the rocky Babine river without damaging his outboards and props and planted the seed for the first Steelhead Camp on the world famous Babine River. Ejnar and Joy started a Steelhead legacy on the Babine River that remains strong 55+ years later. Most of the runs and pools are named from the pioneers who fished the Babine back in the late 60's. Joy's attention to detail and homemade brownies are still raved about!

The Clegg’s bought the operation from the Madsen's in 1986 and operated both the Steelhead Camp and Trout lodge. Their love for the river, the bears and the steelhead and hard work to protect this magnificent river still shows.

Our camp is on Lake Babine Nation lands. Prior to 1957, Lake Babine was two separate Bands, the Old Fort Band and the Fort Babine Band, both situated on the Babine Lake. At the time, approximately 12 communities were inhabited year round. On June 12, 1957, Department of Indian Affairs amalgamated the two Bands to form what is now known as the Lake Babine Nation. It is our great honour to operate here. We will continue to protect the Babine and offer top quality angling experiences.