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The Lower Mainland region encompasses a mountainous

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 including the Fraser.

We have added three new maps to the Lower Mainland guide this year — two ocean maps around Sechelt and Pender Harbour

showing underwater structure of the ocean. We have also added a detailed map of the Fraser River, highlighting a number of hot spots, along with a feature edito-rial from Great River Fishing Adventures about the incredible sturgeon opportunities that exist on this river.

The waterbodies in this guide cover a wide range of el-

evation, from a l p i n e

lakes to rivers to the ocean. Larger lakes, like Alouette and Stave Lake are great for fishing as well as other aquatic activities.

Some more out-of-the-way plac-es, such as the Upper Pitt River, offer exceptional opportunities in a relatively isolated environment.

We have included a detailed map of the Vedder River, near Chilli-wack. This map highlights known fishing holes along the river.

Anglers can fish all year round in many of the Lower Mainland’s

lakes, which offer an early respite to winter-weary

anglers.

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Once again in 2015 we’ve included a complete list-

ing of all members of the BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association, as well as the Regional Fishing Regulations for the Lower Mainland region, updated for 2015. As well, this year’s guide includes all stocked lakes in the region.

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Alouette Lake

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 doesn’t suffer through the summer doldrums. Even still, count on getting down deep dur-ing the midsummer. A fish finder or depth finder will be useful here.Reports indicate that fishing is good by the boat launch, and across the water from it. Try troll-ing along the east side of the lake. Spincasting is also a productive technique for Alouette Lake. May and June are the best times for kokanee.

When going after cut-throat trout, use flies with good action. Preferred loca-tions are at creek mouths. Cutthroat are opportu-

nistic feeders and prefer big bait however, 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. Stocking often includes catchable-sized of both.

Nearby Mike Lake is another popular fishing spot, and Angler’s Atlas members have marked hot spots on the lake. Motorized b o a t s are not a l l owed o n

M i k e Lake. See

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for marker informa-tion.

Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations for no-fishing areas and current regulations.

LAKE ACCESS

From Abbotsford follow Highway 7 to Maple Ridge.

Access to Golden Ears Provincial

P a r k is by vehicle

via Hwy. 7 or Dewdney Trunk

Road through the Municipality

of Maple Ridge. From Abbotsford follow Highway

7 to Maple Ridge. Turn right onto 232nd Ave., then turn right onto Fern Crescent and follow the road into the park.

There are a few different camping opportunities in the park. Readers are advised to check the B.C. Parks website for opening dates and ammenities.

Members of the Angler’s Atlas can “follow” their

favourite lakes! Get new infor-mation about your local lakes as soon as it’s posted. Have something to say? Post to the pages of your favourite lakes and share videos, current conditions and tips to help out your fellow anglers. Visit www.anglersatlas.com for more information. The page for Alouette Lake is located at anglersatlas.com/lake/99569.

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Maximum Depth• 159 metres (522 feet)

Elevation (ASL)• 117 metres (384 feet)

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Alta Lake

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 progress-es, 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 excellent 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 shiny lure down deep.The Alta Lake page on the Angler’s Atlas website has some good map markers and a video about fishing this lake. If you’ve got a story, photo, hotspot or warning to share, post on the lake page at www.anglersatlas.com/lake/99571. Be sure to follow your favourite lakes to be notified when new informa-tion 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. Just before the village of Whistler turn left on Hillcrest Drive and follow it for about 300 metres 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. Map and article based on mate-rial provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.© The

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Maximum Depth• 24.4 metres (80 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 thou-sand catchable-sized rainbow trout each year by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Browning Lake is a great shore-fishing lake, add-ing to its family-friendly appeal. If you are using spinning gear, you should try fishing with bait on the bottom 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 those areas that aren’t accessible from shore, or just to get out on the water for a drift. Please remember that no engines are allowed on this small lake.

Fly f i s h -

ers 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

Browning Lake is located along Highway 99. The

lake has pay parking, a picnic

area and is

suitable for s w i m m i n g .

There is a walk-ing trail around

the lake. Overnight facilities are available

in Squamish or Alice Lake Provincial Park, a short distance north off Hwy. 99.

Travel north on Hwy 99 from Horseshoe Bay about 40 km. Go past Britannia Beach about 3 km. Browning Lake is right beside the highway on the west side.

Map and article based on mate-rial provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

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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.

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 completely 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 down-stream. Avoid boating or rafting in this area. The Ministry of

Environment parks page will have use-ful information regarding the trails and camping in Chilliwack Lake Provincial Park. Check out their website at www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/chilli-wa.html.

Also check out the Angler’s Atlas for some hotspot areas: Anglersatlas.com/lake/99844.

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The park is located 64 km southeast of Chilliwack, 40

km south 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 camping in the park. There is a day-use area with a small boat launch. Camping facili-ties range from fully-serviced to back country sites.

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Como Lake

The annual Como Lake Fishing Derby will be held Sunday

May 24, 2015, starting at 7 am. The derby is open to kids under the age of 16 and is free to enter. Hundreds of prizes will be award-ed, starting at noon.

The derby is put on by three local clubs—Port Coquitlam Hunting and Fishing Club, Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and Coquitlam Festival Society—as well as the City of Coquitlam’s 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 B.C. Thousands of fish are stocked in Como Lake; see the stocking tables at the end of this guide for more information.

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 bead-headed microleech.

There are two docks located on

the l a k e , and a trail which wraps around the shoreline, offering 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 fish-ing. 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.

For more information about your favourite lakes, be sure to follow them on the Angler’s Atlas web-site. Members can now receive updates whenever new informa-tion is posted. See anglersatlas.com for details.

LAKE ACCESS

Como Lake is located in Coquitlam, off 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.

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Rainbow trout and cutthroats are just two of the many

fish species resident in Cultus Lake. The angling opportunities are extensive on this beautiful and easily accessible local favourite.

Lindsay Britton, an Angler’s Atlas field staff volunteer in the Lower Mainland, reports on an outing with his grandson:

I picked up my eight-year-old grandson Gavin after school and took him up to Cultus Lake. The excuse was to try out my boat motor but the reason was to take him fishing. We got the motor part straightened out and put on a couple of Flatfish lures. Me first with a strike and I reeled in a cutthroat trout. Holding by the line we examined it. I told him what kind of fish it was and he said it was very pretty. He asked “Can we eat those?” I told him we could but it was a bit small and we would maybe catch a bigger one to eat and so we let the fish go. Soon Gavin got a good strike and a fish on. I coached him on which side up with the rod and s p i n n i n g reel and he fought his first fish into the boat. It

was a large pikeminnow and he held it up for a picture. Can we eat it? Well we don’t usu-ally eat these, so we should let him go, too. It was a good size and the pikeminnow derby was not until next weekend, so we let him go for some-one to catch in the derby. We trolled around for another hour

without a bite. We agreed to fish another 15 minutes. Gavin was stuffing the last peanut butter sandwich into his mouth when his rod had a very strong strike. He reeled it in well and we lifted a cutthroat of about 16 inches into the boat. Can we eat it? Yes we can. And so I discreetly bonked it and put into the cooler. The next day, Gavin came over and ate the entire fish that I had fileted and coated with breadcrumbs and fried. He’s eager to go fishing again and I think I have found a lifelong fishing partner.

Every year in June, the Fraser Salmon

and Watersheds Program hosts a pikeminnow fish-ing derby, called the

All About Fishing Family Event. This is a great opportunity

for anglers of all ages to catch some fish while benefiting 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 Road, which leads to the lake. The lake lies within a provin-cial park and there are several access points.

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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. 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, dragonfly 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 permits only 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 web-site, The FlyFish Fanatic, at theflyfishfanatic.com for information.Post your own photos and

tips for Deer Lake on the Angler’s Atlas website at anglersatlas.com/lake/99959.

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.

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Fishing The Fraser river

Story by Matthew Clive from Great River Fishing Adventures.

Hot Spots from Ben Trainer at Great River Fishing Adventures.

The Mighty Fraser River is home to a Big Game Giant,

the white sturgeon! Reaching lengths of over 20 feet and liv-ing hundreds of years, this is North and South America’s larg-est freshwater fish.

Chilliwack is home to this stur-geon playground where fish numbers are in the tens of thou-sands. Over the last couple of years, 4monster sturgeon have

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recorded and released unharmed by conservation minded fishing company Great River Fishing Adventures. People from around the globe make the pil-grimage to fulfill their lifelong dream of catching and getting hands on with these 300 million year old prehistoric monsters. These are true living dinosaurs roaming our home waters.

On a recent corporate team building event a group from Daley and Company Chartered Accountants landed the fish of a lifetime. Norman Daley, CEO / President who initially hooked up the fish said, “That this thing

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few minutes I had it on the line I thought my arms were going to fall off.” This white sturgeon turned out to be nearly 12ft in length and estimated at 1000lbs.

Paul and Ron Jarvis, visiting from Atlanta, Georgia, joined Great River Fishing for a fam-ily fishing trip when they too hooked into one of the largest fish caught on the Fraser River. The 11ft 10” monster sturgeon gave them a fishing experience to remember and Paul was quick to share about his encounter.

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Green Lake

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

big bull trout, rainbow trout and kokanee. Catch-and-release, single barbless hooks, and a bait ban have improved the fishing.From Brad Knowles of Pemberton Fish Finder, www.pemberton-fishfinder.com:Green Lake is located on the north side of Whistler. It has a very dis-tinct emerald color that is caused by glacial till. Green lake holds the largest fish of any lakes in Whistler making it a popular fish-ing spot for Anglers and Guides. There are 3 major creeks that feed the lake at the South end. 19 mile creek, Fitzsimmons Creek and the River of Golden Dreams. The river that exits the lake at the north end is called Green River. All of these spots that I have mentioned have incredible bull trout and rain-bow trout fishing. Rainbow trout can grown to 3 lbs. and bull t r o u t can reach 7

lbs. Popular

methods of fishing on Green lake include trolling, fly fishing and spincasting. Always check the fish-ing regulations prior to fishing this lake.While fishing Green Lake, look for creeks that feed the lake. These spots tend to hold the most fish because the creeks bring a steady flow of food and well oxygenated water. Remember that Green is one of the largest lakes in Whistler, so I do not recommend the use of float tubes. Pontoon boats are much more suited to this large lake or boats longer than 12 feet with suitable power. There is a great public boat launch off Emerald Drive.Try using minnow and stream-er patterns this time of year. We also had great success with Wooly Buggers, Stoneflies, leeches and pumpkin-heads. On the dry flies try using mayflies,

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Park is on Lakeshore Dr just

south of the official boat launch. There are washrooms and the shore is suitable for launching a

cartopper or canoe.The best boat launch is at

the north end in the Emerald Estates subdivision on Summer

Lane. Boaters are requested to follow markers to prevent wash-outs on private property and a 10 km/h speed limit is in effect at the south end. Also, boaters should be aware of floatplane traffic during the summer.Map and access information based on material provided by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.


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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, and whitefish to choose from, there is enough choice to keep anglers interested for many trips.Hicks Lake also has enough structure to provide great habitat for the trout, offering several places for anglers to explore. Try trolling around the islands in the north end, or near the creeks on the southeast 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 while anchored, or by trolling. Preferred locations are at creek mouths.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’s popular with other recreational users, anglers may have their best success in early spring.Hicks Lake has a concrete boat launch and horsepower is restricted of 10 HP. Hicks Lake is stocked with rain-bow trout, and in 2014, the BC

F r e s h w a t e r Fisheries Society released 1,500 fish into the lake.If you’re familiar with Hicks Lake, add your pho-tos, stories and map mark-ers to the Hicks Lake page at anglersatlas.com/lake/100343.

Members can also sign up to follow their favourite lakes and find out when new information is added.Be sure to familiarize yourself with the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

LAKE ACCESS

From Abbotsford follow Highway

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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 micro-leeches.

“Troll your micro-leeches 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 spinners are okay, but the flat-fish 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’s website, The FlyFish

Fanatic, is a good resource for fly fishers. There, you can also order cop-ies 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 theflyfishfanatic.com for more information.

Visitors to the Angler’s Atlas website can find a great video about Kawkawa Lake, filmed by master angler Rodney Hsu, who runs the website fishing-withrod.com. Check out his tips and tricks at anglersatlas.com/lake/100479.

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Kawkawa Lake is locat-ed near Hope. Follow

Highway 1 east to exit 170, turning onto the old Hope-Princeton Highway and con-tinue for nearly two kilometres to Seventh Ave. Kawkawa Lake Road is about half a kilometre from the turnoff. There is park-ing, a boat launch and a picnic area at the southern bay.

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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. T h e

heat of the sum-mer can challenge many, and in shal-low lakes such as

Lafarge, the best fishing can be spring

and fall. Thankfully the lake is usually 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 they commit. 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 regu-

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head out to local lakes for great opportunities to introduce the kids or grandkids to a fabulous past-time. It’s lots of fun and prizes are awarded.

For more information visit the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. at gofishbc.com/learntofish/default.htm and click on the cal-endar for June. The Freshwater Fisheries Society also stocks many lakes in the province with fish. Check out the stocking tables, included at the end of this guide. Also please consult the fishing regulations for updated quotas for.

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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.

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 excellent.

“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 par-e n t s

out fishing with their kids.” Passek advises that the south end where it’s weedy is a great place to start if you’re in a boat. Another good place is the south-west 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 flyfish-ing accessible and exciting for beginners.

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

LAKE ACCESS

From Exit 92 off Hwy 1 follow Highway 11 (Sumas Way)

north for just over

one kilometre to South Fraser Way on the left (west). Turn here and follow for nearly three kilo-metres 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 kilometre along Bourquin Crescent on the left (southwest). Follow this road to the parking lot and boat launch.

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

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“They are back!” ex-claims Lucy Archbold,

owner of John Henry’s Ma-rina in Pender Harbour. After several years of lacklustre fish-ing the salmon are back, and the signs are good that it will be a banner year.Earlier this year the local Rota-ry club set up herring curtains at Bargain Harbour and Bak-er’s Beach, with great results. “The roe on kelp was really good, so hopefully that brings salmon back,” says Archbold.There are a number of places that are popular fishing destina-tions in the area. Moochers can try Bargain Bay, Daniel Point Fearny Point and Agamemnon Channel at Sakinaw Lake. Bjerre Shoal and Quarry Shoals are known as very productive fishing grounds for trolling.The fishing in recent years has bounced back to the point where Archbold had to refur-bish their cleaning table to support the influx of freshly caught fish. “We just let our fish table de-teriote because there wasn’t any fish, [but] last year we had

to revamp the fish cleaning table. There were quite a few [fish],” says Archbold, adding “there was a 20.5 pounder just caught.”John Henry’s Marina is lo-cated in Garden Bay and is the only fuel dock in the Har-bour. It is a great launch point for fishing the area as they sell fishing licences, food, alcohol and their famous ice cream cones.

John Henry’s Marina has a long history in the area,

dating back to 1947 when the original marina was built by Al Lloyd. Archbold explains that when the marina was built, the only two other structures still stand-ing were the hospital and the government wharf.“There were no roads in here when Al Lloyd built the place,” says Archbold. “He had to bar-rel in water by boat. He logged the Peninsula and boomed the logs around to Bargain Har-bour where there was a mill. He had them cut up and then barged them back to build the original store.”

Before starting John Henry’s, Al Lloyd worked for a general store in Irvings Landing. In those days customers brought their orders to the till. Then the store clerks would retrieve the order from the back.However Al had a differ-ent idea of how stores should be set up (having worked at Woodwards) and set up a new type of general store where customers could select items right off the shelf. “He put aisles in [his store] so that people would walk in and do their own shopping,” says Archbold. “The people who he borrowed the money from [to build the store] said he would be robbed blind.”In the end, Lloyd proved them wrong and was quite success-ful in building a business that has lasted more than 60 years. Since Al sold the marina there have been several owners, with Lucy and her husband Wayne (Archbold) continuing his leg-acy and building their own.To learn more about the histo-ry of the marina, and the area,

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Rice Lake

Rice Lake is located in Vancouver at the foot of

the North Shore mountains in the Seymour demonstration forest. This small lake offers the perfect opportunity to teach your children how to fish. From the parking lot in the Seymour Conservation Reserve, the lake is a five-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 floating dock on the southeast end. Boat fish-ing isn’t allowed on

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

Rice Lake is stocked with catch-able-sized trout, usual-ly in both the spring and fall.

Bait fishing w o r k s

well here, and worms are good choices, as are shrimp. Fish the bait under a float, or suspended off the bottom. The fishing is good in Rice Lake all year. Please check out the B.C. Freshwater

Fishing Regulations for quota information.

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Day-use facility only. Some of the facilities

offered are washrooms, picnic tables and a covered gazebo. A fish 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 along 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 find parking.

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Fishing in Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast of British

Columbia is nothing short of exceptional. From Davis Bay to Thormonby Island, including Sechelt Inlet, there are a hand-ful of hotspots that shouldn’t be missed.

“Epsom Point is the meat and po-tatoes of fishing on the subshine Coast,” says Josh Romer from Trail Bay Source for Sports.

“Guys will troll back and forth along that shelf, right where it drops off.”

This spring, the fishing has been exceptional, part of a longer term trend that is making the Sunshine Coast a great destination for ocean fishing.

“Guys are starting to catch winter spring in Sechelt Inlet for the first time in a long time,” say Romer

“There are more seals every year, there are more whales every year, there is more bait fish every year, and there is more salmon.

To the north of Sechelt is a popu-lar fishing area as well. Snakes

Bay, Grey Creek and McLean Bay are popular because they are near the mouths of spawning ar-eas. In the late summer months, these are great areas to fish.

Romer says the whole inlet of-fers great fishing opportunities, including Salmon Inlet and Nar-rows Inlet (further north on the map), where anglers can get into really good Ling cod and Snap-per.

For more great tips on fishing this region, drop into Trail Bay Source for Sports and talk to Josh.

Quick Tips

Spring Salmon provide a year round chase while Coho and

Pink show up late Spring through to the beginning of Fall. The time of year will determine best depths to fish, however, trolling from 80’ – 170’ usually produce best results…and always make sure you are hugging the bottom.

Army Truck, Kitchen Sink and Cop Car patterned spoons and hoochies behind a green or char-

truesse flasher are local favorites. Trolling anchovies or herring with similar color pattern teaser heads also works great. Change your color patterns to a darker pattern on overcast days or murk-ier water and brighter patterns on sunnier days and clear water.

Although not as common as troll-ing, mooching is also an effective way to catch Salmon on the Sun-shine Coast. The 140g Mac Deep lure works great for both trolling and mooching.

Casting and fly fishing at the mouths of the numerous creeks and rivers in Sechelt during the late summer and early fall months most always produce in-credible results.

As wild and hatchery fish return to spawn, they are found in abun-dance at the mouths of the creeks and rivers climatizing and/or waiting for rain to create higher water levels making their jour-ney upstream possible. Hot pink flies, Buzz Bombs and Rooster Tails are the lures of choice for the locals.

Lingcod, Snapper and Halibut are also a favorite to fish, with Sechelt Inlet producing some of the best results for Lingcod and Snapper. Locals are fairly secre-tive about their Halibut hotspots, but there have been rumors of Halibut being caught upwards of 100 pounds off the Trail Islands and Epsom Point.

Crabbing is good year round in Sechelt. In the summer months, and as the water gets murkier, the crabs will come into shallower water so look to be 20’ – 60’ deep. During the winter months as the water becomes clearer the crabs will move into deeper wa-ter, so look to set your traps any-where from 50’ – 100’ deep.

During prawning season, which starts March 1st, best results are always found in and around 300’.

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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 opportu-nities, especially near the inlets of streams, and the outflow tun-nel from Alouette Lake on the west shore (see map).

Large lakes require large gear. To help ensure a successful out-ing, try a depth finder. Your large gear will be useful here. As Stave Lake is a reservoir, it’s impor-tant to remember that water lev-els will fluctuate. Pay attention to warning signs, and ensure you are off the water well before the gates close.

The reservoir was cre-ated nearly a cen-tury ago, and still exhibits

signs of the original flooding with extensive areas of dead-heads and debris in the shallow sections. Use extreme caution when boating in this lake. Another fabulous fishery is the Stave River itself. Fishing for cutthroat trout and salmon in the Stave River is very popular. Master angler Rod Hsu (fish-ingwithrod.com) reports that weekends can get quite busy on the Stave River.

The website river-f i sh ingbc .com reports that shore fish-i n g

is popular along the river, and particularly so because boating is not practical or safe for most of the river.

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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 B.C. Hydro and offers campsites, parking, pic-nic areas and a boat launch. For more information about Stave Lake, facilities and safe-ty information, please refer to

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Vedder-Chilliwack River

The Vedder-Chilliwack is not two separate streams,

as its name suggests, but sim-ply a name change partway up the river. A bridge crosses the river where it leaves the moun-tain valley and flows onto the Fraser River 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 popular river on the Lower Mainland. It provides year-round recre-ation 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-fleshed springs, and were introduced to the Vedder from stock taken from the Harrison.

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

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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 it’s 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 dur-ing 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 roadside, 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.

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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-sized trout each year and has an excellent Black Crappie fishery.

The lake is stocked with Fraser Valley domes-ticated trout, and they grow fast in produc-tive water, such as t h i s .

This strain is known for putting up a great fight.

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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 locat-ed in Maple Ridge.

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QUICK FACTS

Lower Mainland Fishing Regulations 2015-2017Page 39Lower Mainland Fishing 2015 Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

Changes as of April 1, 2015 are highlighted .

GENERAL RESTRICTIONSNo fishing: in any lake in the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest near Maple Ridge.Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 2, all year. See definition of “angle” and “streams” on page 88.Dead fin fish as bait: only permitted in Region 2 when sport fishing for sturgeon in the Fraser River. See page 9 for details.Steelhead fishing in the Lower Mainland Region:Your basic licence must be validated with a Conservation Surcharge Stamp if you intend to fish for steelhead anywhere in B.C. Please see page 7 for details. When you have caught and retained your daily quota of hatchery steelhead from any water, you must stop fish-ing that water for the remainder of that day.Protected Species: it is illegal to fish for or catch and then keep protected species. In Region 2, these include:• Nooksack dace• Salish sucker• Green sturgeon• Cultus Lake sculpinSee page 10 for details

REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS(See tables for exceptions)Trout/char: 4, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm (2 hatchery steelhead over 50 cm allowed)• 2 from streams (must be hatchery)• 1 char (bull trout, Dolly Varden, or lake trout)And you must release:• Wild trout/char from streams• All wild steelhead• Trout/char under 30 cm from streams (must be hatchery)Note: There is no general minimum size limit for trout in lakesKokanee: 5 (none from streams)Whitefish: 15 (all species combined)Crappie: 20Bass: 4 (largemouth and/or smallmouth combined)White Sturgeon: catch and release onlyCrayfish: 25Possession QuotasPossession quotas = 2 daily quotasAnnual Catch QuotasAnnual catch quota for all B.C.:10 steelhead per licence year (only hatchery steelhead may be retained in B.C.)Daily & Annual Catch Quotas for SalmonPlease refer to the NOTICE on page 4 for Salmon Regulations.

TIDAL BOUNDARIES ON RIVERS IN REGION 2Note: Provincial freshwater regulations apply above these boundaries and Federal tidal regulations apply below these boundaries:Brunette R.: Burlington Northern Railway BridgeCampbell R.: Burlington Northern Railway BridgeCapilano R.: CN Railway BridgeCoquitlam R.: Mary Hill Bypass BridgeFraser R.: CPR Bridge at MissionKanaka Cr.: CPR BridgeNathan Cr.: CN Railway BridgeNicomekl R.: Burlington Northern Railway BridgePitt R.: CPR BridgeSerpentine R.: Burlington Northern Railway BridgeSeymour R.: CN Railway BridgeSquamish R.: a line running true west from the tip of the Squamish Dyke (“Windsurfer Spit”)Stave R.: CPR BridgeWest Cr.: CN Railway BridgeWhonnock Cr.: CP rail lineYork Cr.: CP rail line

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TABLE LEGENDSee the following tables for exceptions and additional regulations on spe-cific waters. Stocked Lake (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 85)* Including tributaries Wheelchair Accessible Age Restricted Waters

ALICE LAKE 2-7 No powered boatsALOUETTE LAKE Bull trout (char) release

No vessels in swimming areas, as buoyed and signed; Speed restriction (8 km/h) at S. end of lake, S. of a line drawn from the BC Parks boat ramp to signs on the E. side of the lake

ALOUETTE RIVER * 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs near Alouette River Corrections BranchNo fishing Upstream of 216th St. (including North Alouette River), May 1-June 30No powered boats on mainstem

ALPHA LAKE 2-9 Electric motors onlyALTA LAKE 2-9 No fishing Dec 1-Mar 31

Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hook; speed restriction (12 km/h)ANDERSON CREEK* 2-4 No FishingANGUS CREEK 2-5 No FishingASHLU CREEK 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelheadBEAR (MAHOOD) CREEK* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 152nd St. (Johnson Road)BEAR LAKE 2-18 No powered boatsBIG SILVER CREEK 2-18 No fishing May 1-June 30BIRKENHEAD LAKE 2-11 Bull trout (char) releaseBIRKENHEAD RIVER* 2-11 Bait banBREM RIVER 2-13 No Fishing from upstream edge of falls (1.5 km from river mouth) to a point 100 m downstream

Bait ban* , May 1-Oct 31BROTHERS CREEK* 2-8 No FishingBROWNING LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsBRUNETTE RIVER 2-8 No Fishing from Cariboo Dam to Cariboo Rd

Release all steelheadBRUNETTE RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingBURNABY LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsBURNABY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingCALVIN CREEK 2-5 No FishingCAMPBELL RIVER* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 12th Ave; no fishing Downstream of 12th Ave., Apr 1-June 30

Downstream of 12th Ave., no fishing only from 21:00 hours to 05:00 hours each day, Aug 1-Dec 31CAPILANO RIVER* 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs at footbridge situated 100 m Downstream of fish fence

Bait ban, Aug 1-Oct 31; Release all steelheadCEDAR LAKE 2-2 See Sumallo RiverCHAPMAN CREEK 2-5 No Fishing from the falls to 100 m downstream. The falls are located about 550 m upstream of the power line

crossing.CHEAKAMUS RIVER 2-7 Bait ban; release all steelheadCHEAM LAKE 2-3 No Fishing

CHEEKYE RIVER* 2-7 No Fishing including Brohm CreekCHEHALIS LAKE 2-3 No wild trout / char over 50 cmCHEHALIS LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES 2-19 No FishingCHEHALIS RIVER* 2-19 No Fishing from signs at Chehalis Lake outlet to main logging road bridge 2.4 km downstream

No fishing Downstream of main logging road bridge 2.4 km Downstream of lake, May 1-31Hatchery steelhead daily quota = 1

CHILLIWACK LAKE 2-4 No wild trout / char over 50 cmCHILLIWACK / VEDDER RIVERS*(Does not include Sumas River) (See map page 26)

2-4 No Fishing upstream of and including Slesse CreekDownstream of Slesse Creek to Vedder Crossing bridge: (a) No Fishing May 1-June 30; (b) hatchery rainbow trout of any length 50 cm or less: daily quota = 4, July 1 - Apr 30Downstream of Vedder Crossing bridge: (a) fly fishing only, bait ban, hatchery rainbow trout release (50 cm or less), and hatchery cutthroat release, May 1-31; (b) No Fishing June 1-30; (c) hatchery rainbow trout of any length 50 cm or less:daily quota = 4, July 1-Apr 30Hatchery steelhead daily quota = 1

CHILQUA SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction (8 km/h)COGBURN CREEK* 2-18 No fishing May 1-June 30COQUIHALLA RIVER* 2-17 Upstream of the entrance to the upper railway tunnel: (a) No Fishing Nov 1 - June 30; (b) fly fishing only, single

barbless hook, and bait banNo Fishing downstream of the lower entrance to the lower railway tunnel, Apr 1-Oct 31Trout/char (including steelhead) release and bait ban, downstream of the downstream entrance to the lower rail-way tunnel, Nov 1-Mar 31 (see map page 23)No Fishing at Othello Tunnels from the entrance to the upper tunnel to the exit of the lower tunnel

COQUITLAM RIVER 2-8 No fishing Upstream of Mary Hill Bypass bridge, May 1-June 30Hatchery trout daily quota = 2 (20-30 cm only), from Lougheed Highway bridge to Mary Hill Bypass bridge, July 1-Oct 15No powered boats on parts

COMO (Welcome) LAKE 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2CORBOLD CREEK 2-8 Bait banCOUGAR CANYON CREEK 2-4 No FishingCULTUS LAKE 2-3 No wild trout/char over 50 cm; No vessels on parts; speed restriction (5km/h) at north end, as buoyed and signedDAVIS LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsDEER LAKE (Burnaby) 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boatsDEER LAKE (Sasquatch Park) 2-18 Electric motors onlyELAHO RIVER 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelheadELGIN CREEK* 2-4 No FishingERROCK (“Squakum”) LAKE 2-8 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp); official name: Lake ErrockFERGUS CREEK* 2-4 No FishingFLORENCE LAKE 2-8 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookFOLEY LAKE 2-3 Electric motors onlyFRANCIS LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsFRASER RIVER 2-4 Dead fin fish may be used for bait only when fishing for sturgeon (see p. 9 in the Provincial Regulations)

No Fishing in the area bounded by a line commencing at a fishing boundary sign located at the eastern end of Landstrom Bar (Scale Bar) to a fishing boundary sign on the opposite bank of the river, thence to a fishing bound-ary sign at the southern end of Croft Island, thence to a fishing boundary sign on the nearest bank of the river in a westerly direction, thence following the bank of the river in a westerly direction to the Point of Commencement, May 1-Oct 31No Fishing in the non-tidal portion of the Fraser River in Region 2 (upstream of CPR bridge at Mission) from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

FROSST CREEK 2-3 No fishing Oct 15-Apr 15GARDEN BAY LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyGOAT LAKE* 2-12 No fishing Nov 1-Mar 31GRACE LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsGREEN LAKE 2-9 No fishing Dec 1-Mar 31

Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hook; speed restriction on parts (10 km/h) and no towing on partsGREEN TIMBERS LAKE 2-4 Trout/char daily quota = 2HARRISON LAKE 2-18 No wild trout/char over 50 cm; Speed restriction (10 km/h) at south end, as buoyed and signedHARRISON RIVER 2-18 No Fishing from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, tributaries not included

Dead fin fish may be used for bait only when fishing for sturgeon (see p. 9 in the Provincial Regulations)Speed restriction or no powered boats in small bays along the river as signed

Please Note: Provincial wide regulations also apply. Download the complete regulations to view these rules.

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/

Note: New RegulationsFrom one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise fishing is prohibited on portions of the Fraser, Harrison, and Pitt Rivers (see water specific tables for details) To find out the time of sunrise and sunset consult a local newspaper or the National Research Council of Canada website for a sunrise-sunset calculator.



ALICE LAKE 2-7 No powered boatsALOUETTE LAKE Bull trout (char) release

No vessels in swimming areas, as buoyed and signed; Speed restriction (8 km/h) at S. end of lake, S. of a line drawn from the BC Parks boat ramp to signs on the E. side of the lake

ALOUETTE RIVER * 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs near Alouette River Corrections BranchNo fishing Upstream of 216th St. (including North Alouette River), May 1-June 30No powered boats on mainstem

ALPHA LAKE 2-9 Electric motors onlyALTA LAKE 2-9 No fishing Dec 1-Mar 31

Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hook; speed restriction (12 km/h)ANDERSON CREEK* 2-4 No FishingANGUS CREEK 2-5 No FishingASHLU CREEK 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelheadBEAR (MAHOOD) CREEK* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 152nd St. (Johnson Road)BEAR LAKE 2-18 No powered boatsBIG SILVER CREEK 2-18 No fishing May 1-June 30BIRKENHEAD LAKE 2-11 Bull trout (char) releaseBIRKENHEAD RIVER* 2-11 Bait banBREM RIVER 2-13 No Fishing from upstream edge of falls (1.5 km from river mouth) to a point 100 m downstream

Bait ban* , May 1-Oct 31BROTHERS CREEK* 2-8 No FishingBROWNING LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsBRUNETTE RIVER 2-8 No Fishing from Cariboo Dam to Cariboo Rd

Release all steelheadBRUNETTE RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingBURNABY LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsBURNABY LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingCALVIN CREEK 2-5 No FishingCAMPBELL RIVER* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 12th Ave; no fishing Downstream of 12th Ave., Apr 1-June 30

Downstream of 12th Ave., no fishing only from 21:00 hours to 05:00 hours each day, Aug 1-Dec 31CAPILANO RIVER* 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs at footbridge situated 100 m Downstream of fish fence

Bait ban, Aug 1-Oct 31; Release all steelheadCEDAR LAKE 2-2 See Sumallo RiverCHAPMAN CREEK 2-5 No Fishing from the falls to 100 m downstream. The falls are located about 550 m upstream of the power line

crossing.CHEAKAMUS RIVER 2-7 Bait ban; release all steelheadCHEAM LAKE 2-3 No Fishing

CHEEKYE RIVER* 2-7 No Fishing including Brohm CreekCHEHALIS LAKE 2-3 No wild trout / char over 50 cmCHEHALIS LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES 2-19 No FishingCHEHALIS RIVER* 2-19 No Fishing from signs at Chehalis Lake outlet to main logging road bridge 2.4 km downstream

No fishing Downstream of main logging road bridge 2.4 km Downstream of lake, May 1-31Hatchery steelhead daily quota = 1

CHILLIWACK LAKE 2-4 No wild trout / char over 50 cmCHILLIWACK / VEDDER RIVERS*(Does not include Sumas River) (See map page 26)

2-4 No Fishing upstream of and including Slesse CreekDownstream of Slesse Creek to Vedder Crossing bridge: (a) No Fishing May 1-June 30; (b) hatchery rainbow trout of any length 50 cm or less: daily quota = 4, July 1 - Apr 30Downstream of Vedder Crossing bridge: (a) fly fishing only, bait ban, hatchery rainbow trout release (50 cm or less), and hatchery cutthroat release, May 1-31; (b) No Fishing June 1-30; (c) hatchery rainbow trout of any length 50 cm or less:daily quota = 4, July 1-Apr 30Hatchery steelhead daily quota = 1

CHILQUA SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction (8 km/h)COGBURN CREEK* 2-18 No fishing May 1-June 30COQUIHALLA RIVER* 2-17 Upstream of the entrance to the upper railway tunnel: (a) No Fishing Nov 1 - June 30; (b) fly fishing only, single

barbless hook, and bait banNo Fishing downstream of the lower entrance to the lower railway tunnel, Apr 1-Oct 31Trout/char (including steelhead) release and bait ban, downstream of the downstream entrance to the lower rail-way tunnel, Nov 1-Mar 31 (see map page 23)No Fishing at Othello Tunnels from the entrance to the upper tunnel to the exit of the lower tunnel

COQUITLAM RIVER 2-8 No fishing Upstream of Mary Hill Bypass bridge, May 1-June 30Hatchery trout daily quota = 2 (20-30 cm only), from Lougheed Highway bridge to Mary Hill Bypass bridge, July 1-Oct 15No powered boats on parts

COMO (Welcome) LAKE 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2CORBOLD CREEK 2-8 Bait banCOUGAR CANYON CREEK 2-4 No FishingCULTUS LAKE 2-3 No wild trout/char over 50 cm; No vessels on parts; speed restriction (5km/h) at north end, as buoyed and signedDAVIS LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsDEER LAKE (Burnaby) 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2; no powered boatsDEER LAKE (Sasquatch Park) 2-18 Electric motors onlyELAHO RIVER 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelheadELGIN CREEK* 2-4 No FishingERROCK (“Squakum”) LAKE 2-8 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp); official name: Lake ErrockFERGUS CREEK* 2-4 No FishingFLORENCE LAKE 2-8 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookFOLEY LAKE 2-3 Electric motors onlyFRANCIS LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsFRASER RIVER 2-4 Dead fin fish may be used for bait only when fishing for sturgeon (see p. 9 in the Provincial Regulations)

No Fishing in the area bounded by a line commencing at a fishing boundary sign located at the eastern end of Landstrom Bar (Scale Bar) to a fishing boundary sign on the opposite bank of the river, thence to a fishing bound-ary sign at the southern end of Croft Island, thence to a fishing boundary sign on the nearest bank of the river in a westerly direction, thence following the bank of the river in a westerly direction to the Point of Commencement, May 1-Oct 31No Fishing in the non-tidal portion of the Fraser River in Region 2 (upstream of CPR bridge at Mission) from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

FROSST CREEK 2-3 No fishing Oct 15-Apr 15GARDEN BAY LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyGOAT LAKE* 2-12 No fishing Nov 1-Mar 31GRACE LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsGREEN LAKE 2-9 No fishing Dec 1-Mar 31

Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hook; speed restriction on parts (10 km/h) and no towing on partsGREEN TIMBERS LAKE 2-4 Trout/char daily quota = 2HARRISON LAKE 2-18 No wild trout/char over 50 cm; Speed restriction (10 km/h) at south end, as buoyed and signedHARRISON RIVER 2-18 No Fishing from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise, tributaries not included

Dead fin fish may be used for bait only when fishing for sturgeon (see p. 9 in the Provincial Regulations)Speed restriction or no powered boats in small bays along the river as signed



HASLAM LAKE 2-12 Electric motors onlyHASTINGS CREEK * 2-8 No FishingHATZIC LAKE* AND SLOUGH 2-8 No fishing for Sturgeon in Hatzic Lake

Speed restriction on parts (8 & 50 km/h)HICKS LAKE 2-18 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)HOPE SLOUGH 2-8 Electric motors onlyHOTEL LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyHYDE CREEK 2-8 No FishingHYLAND CREEK* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 152nd Street (Johnson Road)INDIAN RIVER 2-8 Bait ban, Dec 1-Sept 30INLAND LAKE 2-12 No fishing Nov 1-Mar 31 *; single barbless hook, Apr 1-Oct 31

No cutthroat trout 40 cm or more; engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)IVEY (Horseshoe) LAKE* 2-11 No fishing Dec 1-Mar 31

Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook“JONES” LAKE 2-3 See Wahleach LakeKANAKA CREEK 2-8 No fishing May 1-June 30

No Fishing from Cliff Park Falls to 112th AveKAWKAWA LAKE 2-17 No fishing Dec 1-Feb 28

Kokanee daily quota = 4KHARTOUM LAKE 2-12 Wild Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none 40 cm or more)*, hatchery rainbow trout (adipose fin removed with healed

scar, see diagram on page 14) = 4, kokanee daily quota = 5; single barbless hookKLEIN LAKE 2-5 Electric motors only; Wheelchair accessibleKOKOMO LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyLAFARGE (Pinetree Gravel Pit) LAKE 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2LEVETTE LAKE 2-6 Electric motors onlyLIGHTNING LAKE (Manning Park) 2-1 No powered boatsLILLOOET LAKE 2-10 No wild trout/char over 50 cmLILLOOET LAKE* & LILLOOET RIVER* 2-9 Because regional quotas and gear restrictions are different in lakes and streams, please note: The channel

between Lillooet Lake and Little Lillooet Lake is part of the Lillooet R. This channel starts at the southern end of Lillooet Lake where it is defined by the point of land on the west side and by a sign immediately across the chan-nel and next to the main logging road on the east. Little Lillooet Lake’s lower boundary is approximately 1 km upstream of Billygoat Creek (see map on page 26 and Little Lillooet Lake’s entry, Downstream of)

LILY (“Paq”) LAKE 2-5 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors onlyLITTLE CAMPBELL RIVER 2-4 No Fishing between two white triangular fishing boundary signs downstream to the pedestrian bridge at the foot

of Stayte Road Aug 15-Sept 30 See Campbell River

LITTLE LILLOOET LAKE 2-10 Trout/char release; single barbless hookLITTLE MUDDY CREEK 2-1 No FishingLITTLE STAWAMUS CREEK * 2-8 No FishingLIUMCHEN CREEK 2-3 No Fishing Downstream of the lower fallsLOIS LAKE 2-12 Wild Trout/char daily quota = 2 (none 40 cm or more)*, hatchery rainbow trout (adipose fin removed with healed

scar) = 4, kokanee daily quota = 5; single barbless hookLONZO (“Marshall”) CREEK* 2-4 No fishing Feb 1-June 15

Trout/char only 20-30 cm in length may be kept; Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see pg 5 in the Provincial Regulations)

LOST LAKE (near Whistler) 2-8 Electric motors onlyLYNN CREEK 2-8 No Fishing between signs 200 m Upstream of and 150 m Downstream of Twin Falls Bridge*; bait ban (mainstem

only)MCCARTNEY CREEK* 2-8 No FishingMCKAY CREEK* 2-8 No FishingMCLENNAN CREEK* 2-8 No FishingMAMQUAM RIVER 2-7 Bait ban; release all steelheadMARSHALL CREEK 2-4 See Lonzo CreekMASHITER CREEK 2-7 No FishingMIAMI CREEK 2-19 Electric motors onlyMIKE LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsMILL LAKE (Abbotsford) 2-4 Trout/chardaily quota= 2; Wheelchair accessible: paved path to dock with rails

MIXAL (Bear) LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyMORGAN LAKE 2-8 Trout/char release; bait ban, single barbless hookMORRIS LAKE 2-19 Wild trout/char release; hatchery trout/char daily quota = 2 (none under 30 cm); electric motors onlyMORRIS CREEK 2-19 Electric motors onlyMOSQUITO CREEK* 2-8 No Fishing“ MOSS POTHOLE” LAKES 2-18 No Fishing; unnamed pothole lakes all located east of the powerline and approx. 2 km east of Hicks Lake, 3 km

south of Deer Lake and 1 km SE of Moss LakeNATHAN (Beaver) CREEK* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 272nd Street (Jackman Road)NELSON CREEK* 2-8 No FishingNICOMEKL RIVER 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 208th St. (Berry Road) *; Downstream of 208th St., no fishing Apr 1-June 30 *

Downstream of 208th St., no fishing from 21:00 hrs to 05:00 hrs each day* Aug 1-Dec 31No angling from powered boats Upstream of dyke gates, no towing on parts, speed restriction (15 km/h)

NICOMEN SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h)NITA LAKE 2-9 Electric motors onlyNOONS CREEK 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of railway bridge *NORRISH (Suicide) CREEK 2-8 No fishing May 1-June 30NORTH ALOUETTE RIVER 2-8 No fishing Upstream of 216th St. (Fifth Ave), May 1-June 30*

No powered boatsNORTH LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyPARTINGTON CREEK 2-8 No FishingPAQ LAKE 2-5 See Lily LakePHELIX CREEK* 2-11 No FishingPITT LAKE 2-8 North of boundary signs (on the E. and W. shores) near the head of the lake: wild trout/char release and single

barbless hookPITT RIVER * 2-8 No Fishing within Garibaldi Park; speed restriction at Grant Narrows (10 km/h) Bait ban upstream of Pitt Lake

No Fishing in the Lower Pitt River (CPR bridge upstream to Pitt Lake) from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise (tributaries not included)

POWELL LAKE* 2-12 No fishing Nov 1-Mar 31No powered boats in One Mile Bay

RICE LAKE (NorthVancouver) 2-8 Trout/char daily quota= 2; Wheelchair accessible: excellent path system; see gate attendant for accessRODGERS CREEK* 2-8 No FishingROLLEY LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsROSS LAKE 2-2 No Fishing Nov 1-June 30

Native char release (bull trout and Dolly Varden), trout daily quota = 1 (none under 40 cm), brook trout daily quota = 5; bait ban; single barbless hook.Note: Boundary between Ross Lake and Skagit River is marked by signs

RUBY CREEK* 2-5 No Fishing from Ruby Lake to signs 100 m downstreamRUBY LAKE 2-5 No Fishing in the outlet bay within 100 m of the head of Ruby Creek

Wild cutthroat trout daily quota = 2 (none 40 cm or more)SAKINAW LAKE 2-5 No fishing easterly of a line drawn from a boundary sign located at the north side of the Sakinaw Lake boat

launch southwesterly to a boundary sign located at 49o 41.50’N and 123o 58.45’W, Nov 1-Dec 31 No fishing in “Bear Bay”, easterly of a line drawn from a boundary sign located at 49o 40.05’N and 124o 02.13’W due south to a boundary sign on the opposite shore, Nov 1-Dec 31Kokanee release

SALMON RIVER* 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 232nd St. (Livingstone Road)SARDIS PARK POND 2-4 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations)SASAMAT LAKE 2-8 No powered boats, May 1-Sept 30; electric motors only, Oct 1-Apr 30SAYRES (Cedar) LAKE 2-8 Trout/char daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors onlySCHKAM (Lake Of The Woods) LAKE 2-18 Electric motors onlySCOTIA CREEK* 2-11 No FishingSCOTT (Hoy) CREEK* 2-8 No FishingSERPENTINE RIVER 2-4 No Fishing Upstream of 168th St. at Bothwell Park *

No fishing Downstream of 168th St. at Bothwell Park, Apr 1-June 30*”Downstream of 168th St. at Bothwell Park: no fishing only from 21:00 hours to 05:00 hours each day,* Aug 1-Dec 31No angling from powered boats Upstream of dyke gates


In-season changes as of April 1, 2015 are highlighted

SEYMOUR RIVER 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs at Spur 7 (1.5 km Downstream of Seymour Dam)No Fishing between signs 200 m Upstream of and 130 m Downstream of pipeline bridge (near Greater Vancouver Water District gate)Trout/char release (including steelhead)Fly fishing only, and bait ban from Spur 4 bridge to signs at Spur 7

SEYMOUR RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingSHOVELNOSE CREEK* 2-6 No FishingSILVERHOPE (Silver) CREEK* 2-2 No fishing Upstream of Silver Lake, Oct 1-July 31

No Fishing from Silver Lake to the bailey bridge situated 8 km Upstream of Hwy #1Upstream of Silver Lake, fly fishing only and bait ban, Aug 1-Sept 30Bait ban Downstream of bailey bridge situated 8km Upstream of Hwy #1

SILVER (Silverhope) LAKE 2-2 Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hookSKAGIT RIVER * 2-2 No fishing Nov 1-June 30

Release all fish; bait banNote: boundary between Skagit River and Ross Lake is marked by signs

SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER 2-8 See Alouette RiverSQUAMISH POWERHOUSE CHANNEL 2-6 Bait ban; Squamish River tributary located upstream of Ashlu CreekSQUAMISH RIVER 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelhead*SQUAMISH RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-6 All tributaries No Fishing EXCEPT: Ashlu Creek, Cheakamus, Elaho and Mamquam Rivers, and the Squamish

Powerhouse ChannelSTATLU CREEK* 2-19 No FishingSTAVE RIVER 2-8 No fishing in the Ruskin spawning channel, from the inlet near the dam downstream to the boat ramp crossingSTAWAMUS RIVER 2-9 Bait ban, Dec 1-Sept 30STRAWBERRY SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h)SUMAS RIVER 2-4 Hatchery steelhead quota = 1SUMALLO RIVER* (includes Cedar Lake, at Sunshine Valley)

2-2 No fishing Nov 1-June 30Bait ban

SWELTZER CREEK * 2-3 No FishingTAILLEFER CREEK 2-11 No fishing May 1-June 30 TAMIHI CREEK 2-3 No Fishing Downstream of the falls 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River

No fishing Upstream of the falls 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River, May 1-June 30TROUT LAKE (Sasquatch Park) 2-18 No powered boatsTROUT LAKE (Sechelt) 2-5 Electric motors onlyTWIN LAKES * 2-8 No FishingVEDDER RIVER 2-4 See Chilliwack RiverWAGG CREEK 2-8 No FishingWAHLEACH (Jones”) LAKE 2-3 Trout daily quota = 4 (one over 40 cm)WAHLEACH (Jones”) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

2-3 No Fishing

WAUGH (WORM) LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyWEAVER LAKE AND CREEK* 2-19 No Fishing from signs at log booms on Weaver Lake to Sakwi

CreekTrout daily quota = 4 (one over 40 cm)

WEST LAKE 2-16 Speed restriction (12 km/h)WHONNOCK LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsWIDGEON CREEK 2-8 No powered boatsWIDGEON SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction (5 km/h)WOLF LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsWOOD LAKE 2-19 No powered boats

Please Note: Provincial wide regulations also apply. Download the complete regulations to view these rules.

www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/

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SEYMOUR RIVER 2-8 No Fishing Upstream of signs at Spur 7 (1.5 km Downstream of Seymour Dam)No Fishing between signs 200 m Upstream of and 130 m Downstream of pipeline bridge (near Greater Vancouver Water District gate)Trout/char release (including steelhead)Fly fishing only, and bait ban from Spur 4 bridge to signs at Spur 7

SEYMOUR RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-8 No FishingSHOVELNOSE CREEK* 2-6 No FishingSILVERHOPE (Silver) CREEK* 2-2 No fishing Upstream of Silver Lake, Oct 1-July 31

No Fishing from Silver Lake to the bailey bridge situated 8 km Upstream of Hwy #1Upstream of Silver Lake, fly fishing only and bait ban, Aug 1-Sept 30Bait ban Downstream of bailey bridge situated 8km Upstream of Hwy #1

SILVER (Silverhope) LAKE 2-2 Release all fish; bait ban, single barbless hookSKAGIT RIVER * 2-2 No fishing Nov 1-June 30

Release all fish; bait banNote: boundary between Skagit River and Ross Lake is marked by signs

SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER 2-8 See Alouette RiverSQUAMISH POWERHOUSE CHANNEL 2-6 Bait ban; Squamish River tributary located upstream of Ashlu CreekSQUAMISH RIVER 2-6 Bait ban; release all steelhead*SQUAMISH RIVER’S TRIBUTARIES 2-6 All tributaries No Fishing EXCEPT: Ashlu Creek, Cheakamus, Elaho and Mamquam Rivers, and the Squamish

Powerhouse ChannelSTATLU CREEK* 2-19 No FishingSTAVE RIVER 2-8 No fishing in the Ruskin spawning channel, from the inlet near the dam downstream to the boat ramp crossingSTAWAMUS RIVER 2-9 Bait ban, Dec 1-Sept 30STRAWBERRY SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h)SUMAS RIVER 2-4 Hatchery steelhead quota = 1SUMALLO RIVER* (includes Cedar Lake, at Sunshine Valley)

2-2 No fishing Nov 1-June 30Bait ban

SWELTZER CREEK * 2-3 No FishingTAILLEFER CREEK 2-11 No fishing May 1-June 30 TAMIHI CREEK 2-3 No Fishing Downstream of the falls 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River

No fishing Upstream of the falls 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River, May 1-June 30TROUT LAKE (Sasquatch Park) 2-18 No powered boatsTROUT LAKE (Sechelt) 2-5 Electric motors onlyTWIN LAKES * 2-8 No FishingVEDDER RIVER 2-4 See Chilliwack RiverWAGG CREEK 2-8 No FishingWAHLEACH (Jones”) LAKE 2-3 Trout daily quota = 4 (one over 40 cm)WAHLEACH (Jones”) LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

2-3 No Fishing

WAUGH (WORM) LAKE 2-5 Electric motors onlyWEAVER LAKE AND CREEK* 2-19 No Fishing from signs at log booms on Weaver Lake to Sakwi

CreekTrout daily quota = 4 (one over 40 cm)

WEST LAKE 2-16 Speed restriction (12 km/h)WHONNOCK LAKE 2-8 No powered boatsWIDGEON CREEK 2-8 No powered boatsWIDGEON SLOUGH 2-8 Speed restriction (5 km/h)WOLF LAKE 2-19 No powered boatsWOOD LAKE 2-19 No powered boats

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BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association Directory – 2015

RESORT NAME EMAIL PHONE WEBSITE AMENITIES

ACE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (250) 456-7518 www.acehighresort.com

BARNEY'S LAKESIDE RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1100 www.barneyslakesideresort.com

BIG CREEK LODGE [email protected] (250) 394-4831 www.bigcreeklodgebc.com

CARIBOO BONANZA RESORT [email protected] (250) 395-3766 www.cariboobonanza.com

CARIBOO COUNTRY INN & RANCH [email protected] (250) 620-3434 www.cariboocountryinn.com

CHILCOTIN HOLIDAYS [email protected] (250) 238-2274 www.chilcotinholidays.com

COTTONWOOD BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2345 www.cottonwood-bay-resort.com

CROOKED LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 404-0201 www.crookedlakeresort.ca

EAGAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4343 www.eaganlake.com

EAGLE ISLAND RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4301 www.eagleislandresort.ca

ELYSIA RESORT [email protected] (250) 243-2433 www.elysiaresort.com

ESCOTT BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3233 www.escottbay.com

FAWN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4654 www.fawnlakeresort.com

GUN LAKE RESORT (250) 238-2326

KAYANARA GUEST RANCH & RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-0224 www.kayanara.com

KIMSQUIT BAY LODGE [email protected] (971) 275-2269 www.kimsquitbay.com

KOKANEE BAY FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 481-1130 www.kokaneebayfishingresort.ca

LOON BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4431 www.loonbayresort.com

LOWER DEAN RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 982-0082 www.lowerdean.com

MARIGOLD FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2579 www.marigoldresort.com

MOOSEHAVEN RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-2300 www.moosehavenresort.com

NIMPO LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 742-3239 www.nimpolakeresort.com

NORTHERN LIGHTS LODGE [email protected] (877) 718-2200 www.nllodge.com

NUK TESSLI ALPINE EXPERIENCE [email protected] (250) 476-1171 www.nuktessli.com

PONDEROSA RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2243 www.ponderosaresort.com

PYNA-TEE-AH FISHING ADVENTURES [email protected] (866) 299-9100 www.ecotours-bc.com

RAINBOW RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2422 www.rainbowresort.ca

REYNOLDS RESORT [email protected] (250) 397-2244 www.reynoldsresort.com

SHERIDAN LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4611 www.sheridanlakeresort.com

SHERIDAN PARK RESORT [email protected] (250) 593-4643 www.sheridanlake.com

STEWART'S LODGE & CAMPS [email protected] (250) 742-3388 www.stewartslodge.com

TEN-EE-AH LODGE [email protected] (250) 395-7302 www.ten-ee-ah.bc.ca

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REEL ADVENTURES [email protected] (250) 505-4963 www.reeladventuresfishing.com

ST. MARY ANGLER FLY SHOP [email protected] (800) 667-2311 www.stmaryangler.com

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BABINE LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2310

BABINE NORLAKES STEELHEAD CAMP [email protected] (250) 847-2341 www.babinenorlakes.com

BREWSTER WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 523-6994

DAMDOCHAX RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 877-6075 www.damdochax.com

EUCHINIKO LAKES RANCH [email protected] (250) 567-4939 www.blackwateradventures.com

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FRONTIER FARWEST LODGE [email protected] (877) 846-9153 www.bulkleysteelhead.com

GLACIER GUIDING [email protected] (250) 877-1994

LAKES DISTRICT AIR AND FISHING [email protected] (250) 692-3229 www.LDair.ca

MOBERLY LAKE RESORT & MARINA [email protected] (250) 782-6425 www.moberlylakemarinaandresort.ca

NADINA LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 695-6788 www.loveburnslake.com

NECHAKO LODGE & AVIATION [email protected] (250) 412-2665 www.nechakolodge.com

OOKPIK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 697-2502 www.ookpiklodge.com

PELLY PEAK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (250) 503-0060

SKEENA MEADOWS WILDLIFE PRES. [email protected] (250) 842-6400 www.skeenameadows.com

STEELHEAD VALHALLA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.steelheadvalhallalodge.com

SUSKEENA LODGE [email protected] (250) 847-1806 www.sustutriver.com

TERRACE SPORTFISHING ADV. [email protected] (250) 635-3521 www.terracesportfishing.com

TETACHUCK WILDERNESS LODGE [email protected] (403) 799 4652 www.tetachucklodge.com

VAN TINE GUIDING & OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 695-6677 www.pondosybay.com

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AKEHURST LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 377-7615 www.brownsbayresort.com

BARE LAKE LODGE [email protected] (604) 792-4293 www.barelakelodge.com

BEAVER LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 762-2225 www.beaverlakesresort.com

BONE CREEK WILDERNESS RETREAT [email protected] (250) 434-9671 www.bonecreek.ca

CAVERHILL LODGE [email protected] (250) 672-9806 www.caverhilllodge.com

CHATAWAY LAKES RESORT [email protected] (250) 378-0105 www.chatawaylakes.com

CHUTE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 493-3535 www.chutelakeresort.com

CIRCLE W HI HUM FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 373-2636 www.circlew.com

CORBETT LAKE LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-4334 www.corbettlake.ca

DEE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 212-2129 www.deelakeresort.com

DOUGLAS LAKE RANCH [email protected] (800) 663-4838 www.douglaslake.com

HI HUM LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 459-2306 www.hihiumlake.com

HYAS LAKE FISHING CAMP (250) 319-1404

JOHNSON LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 434-4111 www.johnsonlakeresort.com

LAMBERTON’S KNOUFF LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 578-8155 www.knoufflake.com

LITTLE FORT FLY AND TACKLE [email protected] (250) 677-4366 www.littlefort.com

M&M’s FISHING AND HUNTING RESORT [email protected] (604) 710-6686 www.skyhilodge.ca

MEADOW LAKE FISHING CAMP [email protected] 604-629-9860 www.meadowlakefishing.com

MILE HIGH RESORT [email protected] (866) 371-2606 www.milehighresort.com

NEHALLISTON FISHING LODGE [email protected] (250) 677-4209

PIMAINUS FISHING CAMP [email protected] (250) 768-5538

POSTILL LAKE LODGE [email protected] (877) 623-6982 www.postilllake.com

ROCHE LAKE RESORT [email protected] (250) 828-2007 www.rochelake.com

STAR LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 674-8494 www.starlakefishingresort.com

SURREY LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (866) 523-9778 www.surreylake.com

THUYA LAKES LODGE [email protected] (250) 372-6867 www.thuyalakes.com

TUNKWA LAKE FISHING RESORT [email protected] (250) 523-9697 www.tunkwalakeresort.com

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BC SPORT FISHING GROUP [email protected] (877) 796-3345 bcsportfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO. [email protected] (604) 794-5976 www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS [email protected] (604) 763-5460 www.bonchovy.com

ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES [email protected] (604) 556-4807 www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE [email protected] (800) 665-6206 www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.pittriverlodge.com

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BEARCOVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING [email protected] (877) 949-7939 www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN’S BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 286-3135 www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE [email protected] (250) 956-3916 www.hiddencovelodge.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT [email protected] (800)-837-4354 www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 752-5887 www.ogilvieoutfitting.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE [email protected] (250) 332-5220 www.ruggedpointlodge.com

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Page 37Vancouver Island Fishing 2015 Free maps at www.AnglersAtlas.com

2015 outlookFrom darrell JoBB Western star charters

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If the start of this

year is any indication on how the fishing will be in our local waters we’re in for a great season! The “Winter Chinook” fishing is the best it been in years. Many fisherman are reporting good early season catches.

Winter Chinook salmon will hold in our area providing there’s some bait (usually Herring) for their hearty appetite. I have caught these salmon from December well into and past April. “Out Front” of French Creek Harbour on the humps and Ballenas Islands are good areas to try for early season Chinook salmon. In May and June we can have great fishing as migratory Chinook salmon pass through our waters heading for their native rivers, such as the Columbia River Chinook run. Sangster Island and Young Pt. can be productive areas for migrating salmon.

July can be a transition time, however last year we had Coho and Chinook salmon remain in our area through the summer, and with Pink salmon being an odd year predominant run the fishing should remain steady.

In August our resident Chinooks start to make their way home for some final feeding in prepa-ration to head up both the Little Qualicum and Big Qualicum Rivers. When these Chinooks start to stack up near the end of the month its quite a spectacular fishery for trollers and jiggers alike.

We have our local French Creek Salmon Derby slated for August 14-16, 2015. This is a fun event for all ages, with lots of great prizes. All the pro-ceeds from the derby go to the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery ( Coho enhancement) on French Creek.

You round out September with some great late season Chinook fishing, the Coho also start to stack up along the beach as well. Not to be over looked is the steady bottomfishing for Lingcod, and Rockcod open from May 1-September 30. Crabbing and Prawning is also productive in our area.

by Darrell Jobb, Western Star Charters


BC SPORT FISHING GROUP [email protected] (877) 796-3345 bcsportfishinggroup.com

BENT RODS GUIDING AND FISHING CO. [email protected] (604) 794-5976 www.bentrods.ca

BON CHOVY FISHING CHARTERS [email protected] (604) 763-5460 www.bonchovy.com

ERIK’S ANGLING ADVENTURES [email protected] (604) 556-4807 www.flyguidebc.com

FRASER RIVER LODGE [email protected] (800) 665-6206 www.fraserriverlodge.com

PITT RIVER LODGE [email protected] (250) 378-2616 www.pittriverlodge.com

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BEARCOVE COTTAGES SPORTFISHING [email protected] (877) 949-7939 www.bearcovecottages.ca

BROWN’S BAY RESORT [email protected] (250) 286-3135 www.brownsbayresort.com

HIDDEN COVE LODGE [email protected] (250) 956-3916 www.hiddencovelodge.com

NIMMO BAY RESORT [email protected] (800)-837-4354 www.nimmobay.com

OGILVIE OUTFITTING [email protected] (250) 752-5887 www.ogilvieoutfitting.com

RUGGED POINT LODGE [email protected] (250) 332-5220 www.ruggedpointlodge.com

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2015 outlookFrom darrell JoBB Western star charters

www.frenchcreekstore.ca/charters.html

If the start of this

year is any indication on how the fishing will be in our local waters we’re in for a great season! The “Winter Chinook” fishing is the best it been in years. Many fisherman are reporting good early season catches.

Winter Chinook salmon will hold in our area providing there’s some bait (usually Herring) for their hearty appetite. I have caught these salmon from December well into and past April. “Out Front” of French Creek Harbour on the humps and Ballenas Islands are good areas to try for early season Chinook salmon. In May and June we can have great fishing as migratory Chinook salmon pass through our waters heading for their native rivers, such as the Columbia River Chinook run. Sangster Island and Young Pt. can be productive areas for migrating salmon.

July can be a transition time, however last year we had Coho and Chinook salmon remain in our area through the summer, and with Pink salmon being an odd year predominant run the fishing should remain steady.

In August our resident Chinooks start to make their way home for some final feeding in prepa-ration to head up both the Little Qualicum and Big Qualicum Rivers. When these Chinooks start to stack up near the end of the month its quite a spectacular fishery for trollers and jiggers alike.

We have our local French Creek Salmon Derby slated for August 14-16, 2015. This is a fun event for all ages, with lots of great prizes. All the pro-ceeds from the derby go to the Marion Baker Fish Hatchery ( Coho enhancement) on French Creek.

You round out September with some great late season Chinook fishing, the Coho also start to stack up along the beach as well. Not to be over looked is the steady bottomfishing for Lingcod, and Rockcod open from May 1-September 30. Crabbing and Prawning is also productive in our area.

by Darrell Jobb, Western Star Charters


2014 Lower Mainland Fish Stocking Report

Stock Species Codes:

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

For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit: www.GoFishBC.com

Waterbody Name Species ReleasedALICE RB 500ALOUETTE RB 1,177ALPHA RB 500BLACKWATER RB 2,000BROHM RB 250BROWNING RB 4,000BUNTZEN RB 8,200CAPILANO RIVER ST 25,752CHAPMAN CR ST 3,830CHEHALIS RIVER ACT 3,000CHEHALIS RIVER ST 56,047COMO RB 5,600CROWSTON CT 189DEER (HARRISON) RB 1,000DEER (BURNABY) RB 1,600EDITH RB 1,000ELBOW RB 400FRANCIS RB 500FRASER RIVER ACT 39,193GRACE RB 500GREEN TIMBERS RB 6,900GUICHON CR ACT 200HARRISON RIVER ACT 6,674

Waterbody Name Species ReleasedHICKS RB 1,500HOTEL CT 246IVEY RB 250LAFARGE RB 10,700LITTLE CAMPBELL R ACT 3,766LITTLE CAMPBELL R ST 6,852LOGGERS RB 500LOOKOUT RB 500LOST RB 1,000MIKE RB 1,650MILL RB 8,000MOSQUITO RB 325NITA RB 1,500RICE RB 9,250ROLLEY RB 3,850SANCTUARY POND RB 2,500SASAMAT RB 3,850SCHKAM RB 1,900SEYMOUR R ST 44,000SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER

ACT 1,370

SOUTH ALOUETTE RIVER

ST 28,967

Waterbody Name Species ReleasedSTACEY RB 750STAVE R ACT 16,115STAVE R ST 39,716TROUT CT 936VEDDER - CHILLIWACK RIVER

ST 115,239

WAHLEACH CT 2,000WAUGH CT 243WEAVER RB 6,000WHONNOCK RB 1,400WOOD RB 500

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