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The Lower Mainland re-gion covers a mountain-

ous terrain from Manning Park to Vancouver, north to Birkenhead, and along the Sunshine Coast to Powell River. The region covers large and small lakes, as well as a

number of major rivers in-cluding the Fraser.

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waterbodies cover a wide range of elevation, from high water lakes in the mountains to lakes and rivers near sea level. Larger lakes, like Alou-ette and Stave lake are great for fi shing as well as other aquatic activities.

Some more out of the way places, such as the Upper Pitt River, offer exceptional op-portunities in a relatively iso-lated environment.

New this year is a detailed map of the Vedder Riv-

er, near Chilliwack. This map high-

lights known fi shing holes along the river.

Fish species in the Lower Mainland range from stocked Fraser Valley rainbow trout, to sturgeon, bull trout, brown trout, kokanee, cutthroat and steelhead, just to name a few.

Anglers can fi sh all year round in many of the Lower Mainland’s lakes, and in other places, these lakes offer an early respite to winter-weary anglers in less temperate climes.

Lakes from Family Fishing Waters to lakes that will chal-lenge even the experts, make the Lower Mainland a region that will satisfy every appetite.

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AlOUeTTe lAke

Quick FactsSurface Area• 1,644 Hectares

(4,062 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 159 metres

(522 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 117 metres

(384 feet)

Survey Date• Unknown

Contour Units• Feet

Alouette Lake lies within Golden Ears Provincial Park

north of Maple Ridge. The lake and park offer extensive camping opportunities and boat launches, and have fishing opportunities for rainbow trout and cutthroat trout.

Alouette Lake is long and deep, and as such, doesn’t suffer through the summer doldrums. Even still, count on getting down deep during the midsummer. A fish finder or depth finder will be useful here.

Reports are that fishing is good by the boat launch, and across from the boat launch. Try trolling along the east side of the lake. Spin casting is also a productive technique for Alouette Lake. May and June are the best times for kokanee.

Keep in mind that the fish need shelter and a food source. Looking for s h e l t e r e d areas in the lake and keep

an eye out for hatches that will be a source of food for the fish. Birds are a good indicator of food sources.

When going after cutthroat trout use flies with good action, such as a leech or carey pattern. These patterns can be fished with a cast and retrieve method (anchored) or by trolling. Preferred locations are at creek mouths.

When fish-ing cut-t h r o a t , remem-b e r

t h a t they are

o p p o r t u n i s -tic feeders. They

prefer big bait, how-ever they will often go

after whatever is available. Try fishing a leech pattern or

stickleback.

Alouette Lake has been stocked with both rainbow and cutthroat trout, and often includes catch-ables of both.

Please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations

for no-f ishing areas and

current regula-tions.

LAKE ACCESS

From Abbotsford follow Highway 7 to Maple Ridge.

Access to Golden Ears Provincial Park is by vehicle via Highway 7 or Dewdney Trunk Road through the Municipality of Maple Ridge. From Abbotsford follow Highway 7 to Maple Ridge. Turn right onto 232nd, then turn right onto Fern Crescent and follow road into park.

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AlphA lAke


(37 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 11.5 metres

(38 feet)


(1,935 feet)


Contour Units• Metres

Highly pro-ductive,

Alpha Lake occasion-ally pro-duces some “ f o o t b a l l ” sized trout. It is also home to kokanee. In the spring, you can view spawning in Jordan and Write-off creeks. Remember, there is an ‘electric motor only’ designation on the lake. Alpha Lake was stocked with 500 catch-able-sized rainbow trout in 2012.

Early in the season, try targetting the back channel ponds at the south end. Alpha Lake has a lot of underwater structure, and this makes for excellent trout habi-tat. This can be a double-edged sword for anglers; many lures can get snagged on submerged debris. Another prime location is the drop-off on both sides of the privately owned island.

There isn’t a specific notable hatch that occurs in the early sea-son, so fly fishers can use nearly anything that comes to mind. Some standards are leeches, green woolly buggers, a Panther Martin or wedding band tipped with a worm.

The h a t c h p a t -tern changes in May, how-ever. Look for a black ant hatch. Caddisflies are a great choice for early summer evenings. Other good bets are Tom Thumbs or parachute midges for late-in-the-day fly action.

If you are fly-fishing from shore try a half-back or green cad-dis larvae pattern with a hand twist retrieve. Spincasters also do well casting small spoons off the Jordan Creek dock or the rocks of Pine Point Park.

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Located just off Hwy 99, Alpha Lake Park is a family

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the lake. Access is off Lake Placid Rd

in the Creekside area. South end access is for pedestrians and cyclists only, there is an entry trail to an old log landing spur at the rail crossing on Alta Lake Rd.

There is no boat launch at the lake but you can launch a float tube, canoe, or pontoon boat. If you plan to use a cartopper, bring a narrow dolly to transport it to the lake. A parking lot is nearby.

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alta lake

Quick FactsSurface Area• 100 Hectares

(2.47 Acres)


(80 feet)


(2,085 feet)



Alta Lake drains both east to Lillooet Lake, and west to

the Cheakamus River. Although the stunning alpine views are very attractive, it’s the fishing that brought people here nearly 100 years ago. This catch-and-re lease lake is best in the spring and fall, e spec ia l ly from the public docks.

Early in the spring, the trout will head to shal-lower water to feed m o r e

actively. As the season progresses, the weedy areas will become the

active spots, as the fish are after the various insects that inhabit the underwa-ter growth. In particular, a great caddisfly hatch can keep anglers busy.

With a return to cooler weather, the trout

will rise again, and shallower areas are going to be your best

bet. Great pat-terns to have on hand will be in black,

green and brown colours. Red

can often bring good results as well.

Good evening activity can be had on the docks. Try a

tom thumb or elk hair caddis. Also, if your timing

is good, look out for a hot day in May and the black ant

hatch, which can produce excel-lent fishing.

Gear fishers are also in for a treat on Alta Lake. Some of your best

bets in the spring will be a flatfish, small Apex or Hildebrandt. The top depths are your best choice.

Get flashier as the summer moves in. Trout can be attracted by a dick

nite spoon, or troll a sparkly lure down deep.

Alta Lake is stocked with cut-throat trout, and in 2012, 350 were released into the lake.

The Alta Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website has some good map markers. If you’ve got a story, photo, hotspot or warning to share, post on the lake page at www.anglersatlas.com/lakes/39. Be sure to follow your favourite lakes to be notified when new information is posted!

LAKE ACCESS

Alta Lake is located in the resort community of Whistler. From

Vancouver, travel north on Hwy 99 for about 120 km (74 mi). Just before the village of Whistler turn left on Hillcrest Dr and follow it for about 300 m to the lake.

Alta Lake Park has access via the valley trail system, parking is offered at Wayside Park off Hwy 99. Blueberry Park is accessed via a rough walking trail from Alta Vista or Adventures West subdivisions.

There are numerous park facilities on Alta Lake. Blueberry Park has scattered docks along the foreshore. Cartoppers may launch at Carleton Way in Alta Vista subdivision.


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BirkeNheaD lake

Birkenhead Lake, with its stunning backdrop of

snow-capped peaks, is a popu-lar spot for catching rainbows and kokanee. The amazing mountain views will captivate you, and the fishing will keep you going back for more.

At one time, Birkenhead Lake was stocked with rainbow trout. Now, however, the lake succeeds in sustaining natu-rally reproducing populations.

While at times the trout may be quite deep, in the spring and fall they will move to the upper layers for heavy feed-ing.

The colours you choose for your lures and flies will depend a great deal on the day, and the weather. On darker days, or in low light conditions, try char-treuse and chartreuse combina-tions. On brighter days, go with silver and blue hues.

Wedding bands and flatfish are good choices, and these can work in a variety of dif-ferent situations. For flies, try a Royal Coachman. In the fall, egg patterns can work well.

Please be aware that both Birkenhead Lake and River are subject to certain regulations. Consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for details.

LAKE ACCESS

Take Highway 99 from Pemberton northeast to

Mt. Currie, turn off Highway 99 to D’Arcy. Just before D’Arcy watch for signs for a turn off on to a gravel road that leads to Birkenhead Lake. From there it is a 17 km drive along a gravel road.

Birkenhead Provincial Park is a beautiful campground that

provides many services and amenities

from a sani-dump to interpre-tive trails. There are 94 camp-sites available here.

The Birkenhead Lake Walk-in wilderness campsite is now closed. Many large, dead trees pose a danger to campers. However, as they provide a habitat to animals there are no plans to build a new wilder-ness site at this location.


(4,062 Acres)


(522 feet)


(384 feet)



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BrowNiNg lake

Browning Lake is an eas-ily accessible, family-

friendly fishing spot in the Lower Mainland. Located along Hwy 99, this small road-side lake is stocked with several thousand catch-able size rainbow trout each year by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. In 2012, nearly 3,000 catchable trout were stocked.

Browning Lake is a great shore-fishing lake, adding to its family-friendly appeal. If you are using spin-ning gear you should try fishing bait on the bot-tom or with a float. Spin fishers should also try casting small lures such as a Crokodile, Mepps Silver Fox or Panther Marten.

Canoes, float tubes and pontoon boats are all perfectly suited to Browning Lake, for those areas that aren’t accessible from shore, or just to get out on the water for a drift. Please remember that no

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allowed on this small lake.

Fly-fishers also do well at Browning Lake with standard patterns such as chironomids, leeches, Doc Spratleys and Tom Thumbs. If you plan on fly fish-ing you are best advised to bring some form of watercraft.

LAKE ACCESS

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ing Lake is located along

Highway 99. The lake has pay parking,

a picnic area and is suit-able for swimming. There is

a walking trail around the lake. Overnight facilities are avail-able in Squamish or Alice Lake Provincial Park which are both less than 15 km (9 mi) north of Browning Lake.

Travel north on Hwy 99 from Horseshoe Bay about 40 km (25 mi). Go past Britannia Beach about 3 km (1.8 mi) and Browning Lake is right beside the hwy on the west side.


Quick FactsSurface Area• 2.6 Hectares

(6.42 Acres)


(26 feet)


(150 feet)



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ChilliwaCk lake

Chilliwack Lake is a long, deep lake known for its spar-

kling water, windy afternoons and great trout fishing. The cut-throat can be up to 5 pounds.

Other species in the lake include rainbow, dolly varden, kokanee and whitefish. Spinning and trolling are the best ways to fish this lake.

Kokanee prefer cool water. When fishing kokanee also keep in mind that their preferred food sources are small. You may find success with small lures and bait. Best colours seem to be silvers and reds in a variety of shades.

When trolling there are a few tips that may be helpful Troll very slowly, but not in a straight line. A zig-zag or curvy pattern is best.

Every so often, jerk the rod a couple of times. Let it go com-pletely still for a moment or two and then begin to move again. The trick is to vary the pattern every so often, but not to move in such a way that the fish won’t recognize an easy meal.

Please keep in mind that dan-gerous currents exist at the out-flow of Chilliwack Lake and for several kilometres downstream.

Avoid boat-ing or raft-ing in this area. The Ministry of Environment parks page will have useful information regarding the trails and camping in Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. Check out their website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/chilliwa.html.

Also check out the Angler’s Atlas for some hotspot areas: w w w. A n g l e r s a t l a s . c o m /lakes/312.

LAKE ACCESS

The park is located 64km southeast of Chilliwack,

40km in from Vedder Crossing. Take Exit 104 from Highway 1 and follow the signs for Cultus Lake until Cultus Lake Road. Instead of turning here, follow Vedder Road across the bridge and turn right onto Chilliwack Lake Road. Follow this road for 40 km to the lake.

Several options exist for camp-ing in the park. There is a day use area with a small boat launch, and camping facilities ranging from fully serviced to back country.


(2,959 Acres)


(374 feet)


(2,050 feet)

Survey Date• July, 1951


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Como lake

The annual Como Lake Fishing Derby will be held Sunday

May 26, 2013, starting at 7:00 am. The derby is open to kids under the age of sixteen and is free to enter. Hundreds of prizes will be awarded, starting at noon.

The derby is put on by three local clubs—The Port Coquitlam Hunting and Fishing Club, The Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and The Coquitlam Festival Society—as well as the City of Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services.

FISHING

The Como Lake sport fish-ery benefits from a provin-

cial stocking program run by The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. In 2012, the Society stocked 4,000 catchable size rainbow trout in the lake.

An easy way to get started fishing on this lake is to use Powerbait on a hook, then cast the line out and let it sit on the bottom. Another easy technique is using a bobber with a worm on a hook.

More experienced anglers can try flyfishing with a small chirono-mid pattern. Use it with a bobber and let it hang several inches off of the bottom. Or try a small beadhead microleech.

There are two docks located on the lake, and a trail which wraps

around the shore-line, offer-ing many places to fish.

Como Lake used to have an age restriction in place, the purpose of which was to increase the participation levels of young people in sport fishing. This restriction was lifted in 2009, and Como Lake is now open to anglers of all ages.

However, please note that quo-tas have changed for Como Lake. Please check out the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for more information.

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LAKE ACCESS

Como Lake is located in Coquitlam, off of Gatensbury

Street. There are two parking parking areas at the north and south ends of the lake. A park surrounds the lake, and includes a playground and wildlife view-ing area.


(111 Acres)


(33 feet)


(568 feet)

Survey Date• August, 1979


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CultuS lake


(1,549 Acres)


(137 feet)


(135 feet)



Rainbow trout and cut-throats are just two of

the many fish species resident in Cultus Lake. The angling opportunities are extensive on this beautiful and easily acces-sible local favourite.

One of the great things about Cultus Lake is that anglers of all skill levels can be chal-lenged. Beginners will find that there are enough opportu-nities to keep them interested. More experienced anglers can test their fly patterns, experi-ment with new lures and spin-casting techniques, or simply work with their tried and true producers.

Every year in June, the Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program hosts a Pikeminnow Fishing Derby, called the All About Fishing Family Event. This is a great opportunity for anglers of all ages to catch some fish while benefitting the lake as a whole.

Pikeminnow are invasive,

and compete with salmon for resources.

LAKE ACCESS

Follow Highway 1 East to the Sardis Exit

(Vedder Road). From the exit follow this road south to Cultus Lake R o a d , which

leads to the lake. The lake lies within a provincial park, and there are several access points (see reference map below).

The Cultus Lake area is a very popular year-round destination, and there are several camp-ground and other accomoda-tions within easy distance. There are also boat launches in the park.

Please familiarize yourself with the regulations for Cultus Lake before you head out.

Parts of the lake are under speed restric-

tions, and other parts ban water vessels altogether.

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Deer lake

Deer L a k e

lies within S a s q u a t c h Provincial Park, north of Harrison Hot Springs. Rainbow trout and cutthroat trout are plentiful here. In 2012, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocked 1,000 catchable-sized rainbow trout in Deer Lake.

Rick Passek, author and fly fishing instructor, notes that staple fly patterns, while use-ful for most lakes, are particu-larly good for Deer Lake.

Start with leeches, and work the shallow areas, particularly early in the season. Trout will key into other standards here as well. In the early season,

drag-o n f l y

nymphs are mak-ing their way to and from the shallows. Passek suggests chironomids for Deer Lake as well.

“I find that the best colour for Deer Lake is a really dark purple, almost black,” Passek notes. Try a leech with a black tail and purple body.

Deer Lake has a gravel boat launch and only permits electric motors.

Passek has many tips and offers great advice for beginners and experts alike. Passek’s years of experience and passion for fly fishing will help you catch

more fish. Check out his website, The FlyFish Fanatic, at www.theflyfishfanatic.com for information.

LAKE ACCESS

From Abbotsford follow Highway 7 to Harrison

Hot Springs, then follow the signs through the Hot Springs and Green Point.

Sasquatch Provincial Park has three options for those who wish to camp, and plen-ty of opportunity for hiking, wildlife viewing and swim-ming. There is a playground at Lakeside Campground at Deer Lake.


(133 Acres)


(26 feet)


(600 feet)

Survey Date• 1979


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greeN lake


(507 Acres)


(138 feet)


(1788 feet)



This glacier-fed, emerald-coloured lake is home to

some big bull trout, rainbow trout and kokanee. A recent regulation change to catch and release, single barbless hook, and a bait ban, has improved the fishing from good to great.

This is the deepest lake in the Whistler area but still has a fair amount of shoal area. There are good fishing spots at the Fitzsimmons Creek fan near the float plane dock—beware the sudden drop-off when wading. This glacial river inlet on the southeast end of the lake and 19 Mile Creek on the southwest end of the lake are pro-ductive areas a s they bring in feed for h u n g r y trout.

Fly fishers will have a great time at the River of Golden Dreams (RoGD) inlet. Wade the mouth of RoGD on the lake’s southwest end, or

follow the drop- off past the Edgewater Lodge for great fish-ing action.

Another hot spot is the outlet near Green River. This is a particu-larly active spot in late summer. Please note that the current is quite strong here. Please do not use belly boats around this area.

Fly fishers will want to try some larger patterns such as a large Green Zonker or Muddler. If fishing with spinning gear or trolling try a large minnow imi-tation flatfish or Apex plug.

LAKE ACCESS

Located alongside Hwy 99 approximately 3

km (1.8

mi) north of Whistler

Village. Multiple access points are provided via

Valley Trail. Public parking is limited.

Green Lake Park is on Lakeshore Dr just south of the official boat

launch. There are wash-rooms and the shore is suitable for launch-ing a cartopper or canoe.

The best b o a t launch

i s at the

n o r t h end in the

E m e r a l d E s t a t e s

subd iv i s ion on Summer

Lane. Boaters are requested to

follow markers to prevent washouts

on private property and a 10 km (6 mi) per hour

speed limit is in effect at the south end. Also, boaters should be aware of floatplane traffic during the summer.



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ivey lake


(21 Acres)


(20 feet)


(1,371 feet)



Nestled in the mountains of the beautiful Pemberton

valley amongst the tall cedars of coastal forests, Ivey Lake is one of Region Two’s trophy fly-fishing lakes. This small lake lies right on the biogeoclimatic boundary between the coast and the interior. As a result, Ivey is one of the most nutrient-rich lakes in the region.

To make sure the fish get big and can be enjoyed by all, there are sev-eral angling regulations on the lake; catch and release, artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook and a

winter clo-sure Dec 1 –Mar 31.

S o m e fabulous fly fish-ing can happen in the

spring.

Chironomid fishing is spec-tacular, and dark red or black colours are key. On the first hot day, look for the black ant hatch, which can also offer an exceptional experience.

Ivey Lake is quite productive, with good damsel and dragonfly popu-lations. In the early season, try a gomphus dragon fly on a full sink line with a long leader.

Try fishing around the docks where fish return to shallow water. In the fall, try a leech in black, burgundy, olive, or brown, or troll

a Doc Spratley in red or black.

Ivey Lake is moody and has been known to humble more than a few anglers—but if you happen to be there when the fishing is “on”, you’ll create memories for life!

LAKE ACCESS

Travel 4 km north of Mt. Currie on the road to D’Arcy, turn

left up Reid Rd, turn left at the first intersection, and park at the end. Hike 30 m (100 ft) down a steep trail from the end of this public road. All other Ivey Lake access is private property.

No facilities. A float tube, pon-toon boat or a small portable boat works best as there is virtually no shoreline access. Hike-in access is found at the northeast end of the lake, follow the channel to deeper water, best fishing along the edges of the docks on the west side, down to the south end. If visit-ing Ivey for the first time, watch that first step into the lake. What appears to be the bottom actually isn’t, the real bottom is about one m (3 ft) below the surface of the muck, and the smell you’ll stir up is one you won’t soon forget.


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hiCkS lake

Hicks Lake, in Sasquatch Provincial Park, is one of

three great trout lakes in the park. With cutthroat, rainbows, kokanee and whitefish to choose from, there is enough c h o i c e to keep anglers inter-ested for many trips.

Hicks Lake also has enough structure to pro-vide great habitat for the trout, and thus several places for anglers to explore. Try trolling around the islands in the north end, or near the creeks on the south-east side.

When going after cutthroat trout use flies with good action, such as a leech or carey pattern. These patterns can be fished with a cast and retrieve method (anchored) or by troll-ing. Preferred locations are at creek mouths.

Kokanee really key in on red.

Try a pink or red Dick Nite spoon. While kokanee will generally hang out in the shal-

lower depths, the heat of the day may

drive them e lsewhere .

H e a d

deeper during the day, or plan your trip for the beginning or end of the day.

Hicks Lake is deep enough to resist the summer doldrums. At the same time, the shallows are excellent places for early and late season jaunts. Because it is popular with other rec-reational users, anglers may have their best success in early spring.

Hicks Lake has a concrete boat launch, but there is a horse-

power restriction of 10 HP.

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From Abbotsford follow Highway

7 to Harrison Hot Springs, then follow the signs through the Hot Springs and Green Point.


(309 Acres)


(180 feet)


(70 feet)

Survey Date• July, 1979


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kawkawa lake

Red, red, and more red, is what you want for

Kawkawa Lake. This popular kokanee lake is a great spring fishery right from the end of March, if the ice is off.

Rick Passek, author and fly fishing teacher, says that anything red and small will work here. He suggests size 12 or 14 red microleeches.

“Troll your microleeches on a type 3 sink line. Once you find your school of kokanee, hang a 20 foot line on a strike indicator, chironomid style.” Kokanee are always moving, he says, so troll around until you find them.

Gear fishers can use small red apex lures, or flatfish. Use a 30 inch leader behind a small red flasher. Passek notes that spin-ners are okay, but the flatfish and the apex will succeed far better in Kawkawa Lake.

At one point, Kawkawa Lake was stocked with rainbow trout and cutthroats. Now, however, it is predominantly a kokanee fishery.

Passek has been fly fishing since he was a child. Not content to simply fish, however, he has spent

years r e s e a r c h -ing the science behind the sport. Passek also spends his free time teaching others. His enthusiasm is more than contagious, and fly fishing seems far more accessible after a conversa-tion with him.

Passek’s website, The FlyFish Fanatic, is a good resource for fly fishers. There, you can also order copies of his books, The Freshman Flyfisher and The Freshman Flyfisher’s Guide to Insects. Fly fishing success will improve immeasurably when you know your insects.

Visit www.theflyfishfanatic.com for more information.

LAKE ACCESS

Kawkawa Lake is located near Hope. Follow Highway

1 East to Exit 170 turning onto the old Hope-Princeton Highway and continue for nearly two kilo-metres to Seventh Ave. Kawkawa Lake Road is about half a kilo-metre from the turnoff. There is a boat launch at the southern bay, with parking and picnic area.


(190 Acres)


(46 feet)


(190 feet)

Survey Date• 1980


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lafarge lake

Lafarge Lake is a great place for beginners and young

anglers. It is conveniently located in Coquitlam and boasts high catch rates, just two of many rea-sons to visit this lake.

You can be assured of great fish-ing most of the

year. The heat of the summer can challenge many, and in shal-

low lakes such as Lafarge, the best fish-

ing can be spring and fall. Thankfully the lake is usu-

ally open year-round, so angling opportunities are increased.

Lures and flies are both productive here, and anglers can be rewarded with little effort. A simple cast with a slow, varied retrieve can be enough to interest the trout.

There are carp in Lafarge Lake, and this challenge can reward

patient anglers. Working on this species, anglers

will want to know that carp tend to “try out”

their prey before theycommit. When a carp goes after your fly or lure, you’ll want to be ready.

C a t c h a b l e sized trout are

stocked regularly in Lafarge Lake,

and this is also the site of frequent family

fishing events. In June, for Family Fishing Weekend,

head out to local lakes for great opportunities, lots of fun and priz-es, and introduce the kids or grand-kids to a fabulous pasttime.

For more information visit the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC at www.gofishbc.com/learn-tofish/default.htm and click on the calendar for June. The Freshwater Fisheries Society also stocks many lakes in the province with fish. In 2012, they released 8,100 catch-able sized trout into Lafarge Lake.

Also please consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for updated quotas for Lafarge Lake.

LAKE ACCESS

North of Coquitlam Centre Mall, Lafarge Lake is located

at 1299 Pinetree Way in the Town Centre Park.

A paved pathway circles the lake. There is a sandy beach area on the north side. The south side is rockier, though still accessible.

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mill lake

Nestled in the heart of Abbotsford, Mill Lake offers

some great fishing. It’s heavily-stocked, and is home to a diverse assortment of fish.

Rick Passek, author of The Freshman Flyfisher, and The Freshman Flyfisher’s Guide to Insects, says that besides its per-fect location, Mill Lake is popular because it is a true year-round fishery. The huge, stocked rain-bow trout prefer the cooler water. As the water warms, the bass, pumpkinseed and crappie start to pick up, preferring warmer temps.

Passek says that just about any-thing works for Mill Lake. There is such a wide variety of fish in the lake that the fishing is excel-lent.

“Mill Lake is perfect,” he says. “It’s easy to launch small boats, the fish are huge and it’s the ideal place to get parents out fishing with their kids.” P a s s e k a d v i s e s that the s o u t h e n d

where it’s weedy is a great place to start if you’re in a boat. Another good place is the southwest side if you’re shore fishing.

Beginners and experts alike will want to get Passek’s books for great reference. The Freshman Flyfisher makes the art of fly-fishing accessible and exciting for beginners.

Please be sure to consult the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations, as quotas for Mill Lake have changed in 2013.

LAKE ACCESS

From Exit 92 at Highway 1 follow Highway 11 (Sumas

Way) north for just over one kilo-metre to South Fraser Way on the

left (west). Turn here and follow for nearly three

kilometres to Ware Street.

Turn left (south) onto Ware St., then turn right (west) onto Bourquin Cresent less than a kilo-metre from the turnoff.

Mill Lake Road is about half a kilometres along Bourquin Cr. on the left (south-west). Follow this road to the parking lot and boat launch.

A pathway runs around the lake, and there are picnic tables avail-able.


(44 Acres)


(36 feet)


(174 feet)

Survey Date• June, 1980


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Pitt river

Just fifty kilometres north-east of Vancouver, the

Upper Pitt River is kept secret from the city by three parks and a large lake that guard its borders. The only access to this river is by boat or plane.

The Upper Pitt River is flanked by Garibaldi, Pinecone-Burke, and Golden Ears Provincial Parks. Pitt Lake forms the southern border of this river and is the primary point of access. Although no direct road access is available, for-estry operations in the area provide an extensive network of backroads to help explore the river once you’re there.

This is one river where a hired guide is absolutely essential. An expert guide is very famil-iar with the terrain, the access points, and the possible dan-gers associated with fishing this section of the Pitt River.

Salmon, steelhead and several trout species inhabit this river. The fishing is nothing short of excellent year round. In many places, the gravel bars are the perfect holding spots for fish, and there is no shortage of incredible opportunity here.

The b e s t f i s h i n g on the Upper Pitt River is between miles 14 and 28, right around the Pitt River Lodge. Your gear needs to be big. Use floating lines with sink tips to get down quick. Good colours for flies are black and white.

RIVER ACCESS

The only access to this wild, world-class river, is

via Pitt Lake, which in itself is fraught with danger, sub-merged deadheads and sud-den winds making it inhospi-table at best. Your experienced guide will be able to get you there safely.

There is only one lodge on the river, which offers

guiding services as well. Contact Pitt River Lodge

to set you up for this incred-

ible adventure.

Visit www.pittriver-lodge.com or send

them an email — [email protected].

If you’re looking for profes-sional guiding services for the Upper Pitt River, visit www.vancouverfl yfi shing.com or send them an email — [email protected].

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riCe lake

Rice Lake is located in Vancouver at the foot of

the North Shore Mountains in the Seymour demonstration for-est. This small lake offers the perfect opportunity to teach your children how to fi sh. From the parking lot in the Seymour Conservation Reserve, the lake is a fi ve minute walk (450 m) on a good trail. Surrounded by nature, it is easy to forget you are but a stone’s throw from a large metropolitan area.

One of the best starting points is the fl oating dock on the southeast end. Boat fi sh-ing isn’t allowed

on Rice Lake, so the dock is the best spot. Of course, shore fi sh-ing is also good.

Rice Lake is stocked with catch-able sized trout, usually in both the spring and fall. In 2012, 5,500 trout w e r e

released here. Bait fi shing works well here, and worms are good choices, as are shrimp. Fish the bait under a fl oat, or suspended off the bottom. The fi shing is good in Rice Lake all year. Please

check out the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations for new quotas on Rice Lake for

2013.

LAKE ACCESS

Day use facil-ity only. Some of

the facilities offered are washrooms, pic-nic tables and a cov-

ered gazebo. A fi sh dock, located on the southeast

corner of the lake, is specially designed for wheelchair access.

From Vancouver travel over the Ironworkers Bridge and take Exit 22 North to

Capilano College/ Lillooet Rd. Go past Capilano College, and the cemetery and follow the signs into the Seymour Conservation Reserve. Continue along the gravel road 4 km (2.5 mi) to the Rice Lake gate checkpoint. On the north end of Lillooet Rd you will fi nd parking.



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SaSamat lake

Sasamat Lake ranks high on the list of fabulous urban

angling destinations. Its easily accessible dock and other shore-line angling spots make it a great place for beginners and young anglers. It is conveniently locat-ed in Port Moody in Belcarra Regional Park.

Sasamat Lake is regularly stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout.

There are many fishing spots around the lake, and there are trails around the lake from the parking lot. The floating pier is probably the best location.

Anglers can certainly fish from shore, but the pier is the easiest. People will want to try heading out earlier in the morning or later in the evening.

The regulations restrict the use of power boats, so a belly boat is a good choice for a watercraft, as there is no boat launch at the lake. Anglers will need to park in the main parking lot and walk in.

The park has full day-use ser-vices, including an outhouse, pic-nic facilities and well-maintained walking trails. As well, there is a swimming beach, which is an additional draw for families.

LAKE ACCESS

From the junction with the Barnet

Hwy west of Coquitlam Centre, follow Ioco Road to 1st Avenue. Turn right onto 1st Avenue and follow the signs to Belcarra Regional Park. The park is located on Burrard Inlet at the mouth of Indian Arm. There is also seasonal transit access from the Port Moody West Coast Express Station on route C26.


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Showh lakeS

Quick FactsSurface Area (S, N)• 3.4 & 9.6 HA

(8.4 & 23.7 Acres)

Maximum Depth• 13 & 10 metres

(42.6 & 36 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 870 & 869 metres

(2,884 & 2,850 feet)



Showh Lakes are a unique high elevation angling experience.

With their spectacular valley views and great fishing, anglers will appreciate the visit here.

These gorgeous little lakes are catch-and-release only for trout and char. At one time trout were stocked in the lakes but are now self-sus-taining. There is a bait ban and a winter closure for t h e s e lakes.

Recently they were designated fly-

fishing only, however there is no such regulation in place at this time. Please check the BC Freshwater F i s h i n g Regulations for up-to-date infor-mation.

Tr o l l i n g is a par-ticularly effect ive

way to fish these

lakes, and doc spratley and carey specials are

g o o d patterns here. Later in the summer, green pat-terns, particularly damsel larvae, entice the trout.

Other common flies to use are gnats and chironomids to rep-resent an emerging invertebrate while a simple deer hair Tom Thumb represents almost any-thing else. The south shoreline of Cougar Lake is usually produc-

tive, while the weedbeds on the east side are foraging grounds for the fish and a favourite searching area for fishers.

LAKE ACCESS

Access via 16 Mile Rd just past the end of Green Lake,

this rough (sometimes 4x4) log-ging road will take you to Showh Lake (take left fork). From there a walking trail will take you around the back of Showh and into Cougar Lake. The right fork is very rough, requiring high-clearance 4x4 but will take you within 400 m (.25 mi) to the other end of the walking trail, which is not well signed. Final destination on this road is the hiking trailhead to the Ancient Cedars, a preserved section of enormous old growth trees. A small float tube put-in is situated at the Cougar Lake shoreline allowing access with-out disturbing the banks. A few minutes walk from the back of Showh along the gravel trail takes you to a second put-in option for float tubes.

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StaCey lake


(7 Acres)


(29.5 feet)


(2,634 feet)



Stacey Lake is located on the top of Mount Woodside, just

west of Agassiz, about an hour drive from Vancouver. On a nice day the view from the hill is spec-tacular. This pristine lake i s very small—less than 2.8 ha in size. Stacey Lake is surround-ed by dense for-est, and there is a walking trail around the entire lake allowing rea-sonable shoreline fishing opportu-nities.

You also m i g h t

see blacktail deer, black bears, grouse and eagles in the area. An added bonus are the roadside wild huckleberries available in June and July.

Stacey Lake is the perfect size for children. Shore-fishing is great here, and it’s small enough for a small boat to cover the lake easily. There isn’t a lot of angling pres-

sure because it’s a little out of the way. As well, its high elevation

ensures beautifully cool water all season.

Fishing with a bob-ber and worm or

Powerbait works well and is a kid-friendly m e t h o d . For those with a little more patience, fly-cast-

ing small c h i r o n o -

mids, leeches, halfbacks or

tom thumbs will bring plenty of

action. In most years, Stacey Lake is acces-

sible and fishable from March to mid-October.

The lake is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout, which helps to ensure

a reasonable population available for young anglers.

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Stacey Lake is found on Mount Woodside located off Hwy

7 between Harrison Mills and Agassiz about an hour drive from Vancouver on the north shore of the Fraser River. Follow the Woodside Mountain Forest Service Rd for about 7.5 km (4.7 mi). Take the small road to your left for 100 m (328 ft) to the lake. If you are plan-ning your trip in early spring or late fall, keep an eye on the weather as the lake is rather high in eleva-tion and the weather can change abruptly.

There is a small rustic camping area at the lake with no facilities. Agassiz and Harrison Lake village have the closest campground facili-ties and accommodations.

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Stave lake

Stave Lake Reservoir ranks among the larger lakes in the

lower mainland and has a variety of sport fish, including cuththroat trout reported up to four pounds.

Anglers can take advantage of some excellent fishing opportuni-ties, especially near the inlets of streams, and the outflow tunnel from Alouette Lake on the west shore (see map).

Large lakes require large gear. To help ensure a successful outing, try a depth finder. Your large gear will be useful here. As Stave Lake is a reservoir, it’s important to remem-ber that water levels will fluctuate. Pay attention to warning signs, and ensure you are off the water well before closing.

The reservoir was created nearly a century ago, and still exhibits signs of the

original flooding with extensive areas of deadheads and debris in the shallow sections. Use extreme caution when boating in this lake.

LAKE ACCESS

From Highway 7 turn onto the Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple

Ridge and continue for roughly 23 kilometres (look for signs to the Stave Lake Recreation Area). The site is operated by BC Hydro and offers camp sites, park-ing, picnic

areas and a boat launch.

For more information about Stave Lake, facilities and safety infor-mation, please refer to the BC Hydro website at http://www.bchydro.com/community/ . Click

through to the link for Recreation Areas.


(14,475 Acres)


(331 feet)


(266 feet)

Survey Date• 1987



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trout lake


(19.7 Acres)


(57 feet)


(530 feet)



Trout Lake is a popular fishing

lake. Its small size and a b u n d a n t numbers of fish offer the novice angler a good opportunity at successful fish-ing. The lake’s low elevation coastal loca-tion means it can often be fished year- round. The Sunshine Coast Salmonid Enhancement Society, in conjunction with the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, release about 1,000 catchable-size cutthroat into the lake each fall.

Shore fishing on Trout Lake works particularly well in this small lake, especially with a basic float and worm setup. Casting out with a small lure, or bottom fishing with bait is best for colder months or winter fishing.

The south shore is deeper, and this is also where shore fishing works the best. If you’re in a boat, small spoons, wedding bands or gang trolls such as a willow leaf are good to troll.

If you’re fly fishing, get into the depths with a boat or float tube. Dark green is a good colour for fly patterns, and olive is a favourite here. Mosquitoes and chironomids

a re g o o d

early spring patterns. Later in the spring, watch for the black ant hatch. Leeches and minnows are good summer patterns. Dragonfly nymphs can be especially useful.

Traditional dry fly patterns for coastal cutthroat such as flying ants and caddis emergers also work well here. Always keep your eyes open for insects hatching in the water or flying off. They are a great clue as what to try next. If you are in a boat try the north/easterly area of the lake as it is consistently productive.

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LAKE ACCESS

Follow Hwy 101 northwest out of Sechelt for 10 km (6.2 mi). The lake is on your right hand side.

Vehicle parking is available at both east and west ends of the lake adjacent to Hwy 101. Access for small boats is available at the west parking area. Access for float tubes is also best at the westerly parking areas or from the projecting area of land in the middle of the southerly side adjacent to the highway. Power boats are prohibited. Use electric motors only. The closest camping facilities are found at Madiera Park and Pender Harbour.





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VeDDeR-ChIllIWACk RIVeR

The Vedder-Chilliwack is not two separate streams

like its name suggests, but simply a name change part-way up the river. A bridge crosses the river where it leaves the mountain valley and flows onto the Fraser Valley flood plain. Below the bridge the river is called the Vedder; above the bridge it is known as the Chilliwack.

Anglers usually refer to the whole fishing section sim-ply as the Vedder. Above the Slesse Creek tributary the river is closed to fishing, and anglers refer to this section as the Chilliwack. No matter what you call it the river is wonderful.

Without question the Vedder-Chilliwack is the most popu-lar river on the lower main-land. It provides year-round recreation for hikers, kayakers and anglers. There are very few months that anglers can’t fish for something.

Winter steelhead start entering the Vedder in late November and continue to do so until May. In June, summer run Chinook salmon start their migration up this stream. Most

Chinook are “white springs” and were introduced to the Vedder from stock taken from the Harrison.

Overlapping these runs are very late running steel-head and very early running Chinook. In late September, coho salmon start running up the Vedder along with fall run Chinook.

The coho fishing continues

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1. Canal2. Pilings3. Wilson Rd.4. BC Electric

Bridge5. Bergman Rd.6. Browne Rd.7. Campground8. Lickman Rd.9. Peach Rd.10. Kurtains11. Camp Run12. Boomsticks13. Teskey’s Rock14. Simpsons Pit

15. Trailer Park16. Gun Barrel17. Doctor’s Pool18. Twin Cedars19. Ways Field20. End of the

Road21. Shellers22. Bell Acres23. Boulder hole24. Boulders25. Tamahi Pool26. Tamahi Rapids27. Hang Glider28. Slesse Park

29. Slide Hole30. Nickersons31. Anderson Run32. Allison Canyon33. Fort Apache34. Willows35. Wash out36. Cedar37. Thurston

Meadows38. Butterfly39. Borden Creek40. Ranger Run41. Cement Slab42. Boundary Hole

to get better until it peaks in late October. All the runs have been hatchery enhanced and its legally possible to keep hatchery fish. Besides salmon there are rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden char and rocky mountain whitefish.

FISHING THE RUN

The Vedder has a long his-tory of angling and many

of its pools are named. Tesky’s

Rock, at Vedder Crossing, was named after a local angler who fished it every morn-ing in steelhead season. The Camp Run, just below Vedder Crossing had a history of producing a large steelhead right at closing time during the famous Boxing Day derby. The Grenade Run was named after the Army’s testing area. Millers, Way’s Field, the Schoolhouse Run, the Dunbar Run, and the Boulder Hole

are all favorite holding areas above Vedder Crossing.

A bridge crosses the river just above Tamahi Creek, and a gravel road follows the far side of the river downstream for 5 km from the bridge. There is a forestry campsite near Tamahi and many access trails to the river off the gravel road. From the paved road side, much of the property is private and there are only a few access points.

FIShING hOleS

NOTE: Above Vedder Crossing the river is a series of fast water runs and pools. There are many boulders and rapids, but no serious falls.

Fishing Tip #15Wear polarized sunglasses to reduce glare from the sun and to see the fi sh better.



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weaver lake

We a v e r Lake is a

small lake north-east of Harrison Mills in a forested area, and is well stocked with trout. In 2012, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC released 6,000 trout into the lake.

There are lots of small bays to explore and anglers can start by trolling around the edges with leech and nymph patterns. The lake has a lot of damsel flies, so you can try this pattern as well.

Weaver Lake is stocked annually with rainbow trout. Weaver Creek is also stocked, but with cutthroat trout.

Several of the same lures and flies will work well for both rainbows and cutthroats. Small spoons and spinners are good choices for trolling.

Anecdotal reports suggest that Weaver Lake can be fussy. Be

patient and when some-

thing isn’t working, try a new fly or lure, or vary your retrieve.

WEBSITES

Visit these popular websites to learn more about freshwater fish-ing in the area:www.fishbc.comwww.fishingwithrod.comwww.gofishbc.comwww.sharphooks.com

Of course you can always get free fishing maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

LAKE ACCESS

Follow Highway 7 East to Harrison Mills and turn left

(north) onto Morris Valley Road. Continue along this road for approximtely 12 km to Weaver Lake Road on the left (north). The lake is another two kilometres down this road.

The lake has

a forest recreation site

o n the south-east shore, with campsites and a boat launch.

NOTE: There are special regula-tions for fishing on Weaver Lake. There is a 10 hp maximum, and the area between Sakwi Creek to the log boom is closed to fishing.

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(200 Acres)


(103 feet)


(853 feet)

Survey Date• 1980


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Fishing Tip #16Label your tackle trays to make fi nding the specifi c tray easier.



whoNNoCk lake

Whonnock Lake is popular among lower mainland

residents for a variety of recre-ational pursuits, including swim-ming and canoeing. Anglers like it because it is stocked with catchable trout each year, and has an excellent Black Crappie fishery.

The strain of fish released are Fraser Valley D o m e s t i c a t e d R a i n b o w Trout and they grow f a s t w h e n

released in productive water, like Whonnock Lake. This strain is known for putting up a great fight.

Anglers targeting rainbows can try spoons in chrome and

green colour combina-tions. Flies to try are an elk hair caddis or a Parachute Adams.

Black Crappie is another

s p e c i e s of fish

found in the lake and it is fun for kids because these fish are easy to catch. You can start with a simple hook, worm and bobber, as crappie will readily take to worms. Fly fishers can try small nymphs or wet flies. Lure fishers may want to try a jig and spinner combination, keeping the lures small.

These fish can often be found feeding in mid depths, about a metre under the surface, near weedy areas. As the temperature rises, the fishing for this species gets better. Try fishing for black crappie later in the evening or early in the morning during their peak feeding times.

LAKE ACCESS

Whonnock Lake is located in Maple

Ridge. From Lougheed Highway, turn north onto 280th Street and continue for four km to 112th Ave, where you will turn left (west).

Continue along this road Graham St. on the

right (north) which leads to Whonnock Lake Park. Parking is available.


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Waterbody Name

Sp. Number Released

ALICE RB 575ALPHA RB 500ALTA CT 350BROHM RB 250BROWNING RB 4,000BUNTZEN RB 8,200CAPILANO RIVER

ST 20,594

CHEHALIS RIVER

ACT 3,000

CHEHALIS RIVER

ST 51,221

COMO RB 6,000CROWSTON CT 150DEER RB 1,000DEER RB 1,600EDITH RB 800ELBOW RB 400ERROCK RB 400

Waterbody Name

Sp. Number Released

FRANCIS RB 436FRASER RIVER

ACT 8,840

GRACE RB 500GREEN TIMBERS

RB 5,325

GUICHON CRK

ACT 300

HARRISON RIVER

ACT 6,120

HICKS RB 1,500HOTEL CT 250IVEY RB 250LAFARGE RB 12,100LITTLE CAMPBELL R

ACT 2,979

LITTLE CAMPBELL RIVER

ST 5,019

Waterbody Name

Sp. Number Released

LOGGERS RB 500LOOKOUT RB 436LOST RB 1,000MIKE RB 2,370MILL RB 3,799MOSQUITO RB 325NITA RB 1,500RICE RB 11,000ROLLEY RB 3,850SASAMAT RB 3,850SCHKAM RB 1,500SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER

ACT 8,520

SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER

ST 25,354

STACEY RB 750STAVE R ACT 11,055

2012 Lower Mainland Trout Stocking Report

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Waterbody Name

Sp. Number Released

STAVE R ST 25,614STUMP CT 500TROUT CT 1,000VEDDER - CHILLIWACK RIVER

ST 118,246

WAHLEACH CT 2,145WEAVER RB 6,000WHONNOCK RB 1,408WOOD RB 426

Stock Species Codes:

ACT = Anadromous Coastal Cutthroat TroutCT = Coastal Cutthroat TroutRB = Rainbow Trout ST = Steelhead

For more information on stocking in British Columbia, visit

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