BC Retail Stores
Berry's Bait & Tackle
Richmond
Chilliwack Dart & Tackle
Chilliwack
Fred's Custom Tackle
Chilliwack
Hatch Match'r
Maple Ridge
Nikka Fishing & Marine
Steveston
Pacific Angler
Vancouver
Sea-Run Fly & Tackle
Coquitlam
Steveston Marine
Langley, Steveston, Vancouver
Valley Custom Rods
Chilliwack
BC Guides & Lodges
BC Sportfishing Group
Harrison Bay
Bent Rod's Guiding
Chilliwack
Bon Chovy Fishing Charters
Vancouver
Fishing in Vancouver
Vancouver
Prestige Sportfishing
Harrison Mills
Ruddocks Ranch
Lytton
STS Guiding Service
Mission
Sturgeon Slayers
Lytton
The Rambling Fisherman
Vancouver Island

Region Two: Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley

The Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley offer a variety of fisheries that can be done year-round. Across Region Two, there are over twenty lakes that are stocked with rainbow trout between March and October, which are suitable for those who are still learning how to fish. Winter steelhead fishing attracts seasoned and determined anglers between December and April in the Fraser Valley. Five species of pacific salmon return to their natal streams between August and December, when both local and foreign anglers enjoy the best fishing this region offers. Summer on the Fraser River is the ideal playground for the entire family, fish of all sizes from a miniature sculpin to a gigantic white sturgeon maybe connected.

Region Two Lake Fishing Spots

Region two has lakes that cater anglers of all skill levels. In Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley, urban lakes are regularly stocked with rainbow trout for families and entry-level anglers to enjoy. Beyond the Lower Mainland, experienced anglers can enjoy targeting trophy sized cutthroat and rainbow trout at remote lakes.

Lake Name Location Target Species Shore Access? Boat Launch?
Alice Lake Squamish Coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout Yes No
Alta Lake Whistler Coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout Yes Yes
Brohm Lake Squamish Coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout Yes No
Browning Lake Squamish Rainbow trout Yes No
Buntzen Lake Port Moody Coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, northern pikeminnow Yes Yes
Como Lake Coquitlam Brown bullhead, rainbow trout Yes No
Cultus Lake Chilliwack Bull trout, coastal cutthroat trout, coastrange sculpin, largescale sucker, northern pikeminnow, peamouth chub Yes Yes
Deer Lake Burnaby Common carp, rainbow trout Yes Yes
Edith Lake Squamish Rainbow trout Yes No
Green Timbers Lake Surrey Common carp, rainbow trout Yes No
Kawkawa Lake Hope Coastal cutthroat trout, coho salmon, kokanee No Yes
Lafarge Lake Coquitlam Rainbow trout Yes No
Mill Lake Abbotsford Black crappie, largemouth bass, rainbow trout Yes Yes
Rice Lake North Vancouver Rainbow trout Yes No
Sasamat Lake Port Moody Coastal cutthroat trout, rainbow trout Yes No

Region Two River Fishing Spots

Between August and November, pacific salmon return to rivers across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Anglers can enjoy catching fresh salmon without having to travel very far. Beside salmon, trout and char fishing can also be done during other parts of the year.

Lake Name Location Target Species
Capilano River North Vancouver Chinook salmon, coho salmon , cutthroat trout, steelhead
Cheakamus River Squamish  
Chilliwack River Chilliwack Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon , pink salmon, chum salmon, cutthroat trout, bull trout, mountain whitefish, rainbow trout, steelhead
Fraser River Mission - Hope  
Harrison River Agassiz Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon , pink salmon, chum salmon, cutthroat trout, bull trout
Nicomen Slough    
Squamish River Squamish Chinook salmon, coho salmon , chum salmon, bull trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, steelhead
Stave River Mission Chinook salmon, coho salmon , pink salmon, chum salmon, cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish, northern pikeminnow

Tidal Fraser River Fishing Spots

Stretching from Mission to Steveston in the Southwestern corner of British Columbia, the Tidal Fraser River provides many fishing opportunities for angling enthusiasts from the largest city of this province. While most are only familiar with the popular salmon fisheries during a small part of the year, fishing can in fact be done at anytime of the year. Read more...