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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on March 08, 2012, 10:44:20 AM
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2012's Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley catchable rainbow trout stocking starts today, March 8th. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/advertiser/gofishbc/index.html), is responsible for stockings of these fish between March and June, September and November, so fishing is expected to be excellent during these months. These angling opportunities are fantastic for families, youth and entry-level anglers due to high catch success rate.
As usual, we will once again be providing regular stocking reports to keep you updated so you can plan your next weekend fishing trip better. Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley lake stocking reports will be available in this thread as well as on this page (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html). You can also find archived reports of catchable rainbow trout stockings across BC in this section of the website (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking.html).
WHERE TO FISH?
Here are some of the lakes in Region Two that are stocked with rainbow trout.
- Alice Lake, Squamish (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/alice_lake.html)
- Brohm Lake, Squamish (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/brohm_lake.html)
- Browning Lake, Squamish (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/browning_lake.html)
- Buntzen Lake, Port Moody (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/buntzen_lake.html)
- Como Lake, Coquitlam (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/como_lake.html)
- Deer Lake, Burnaby (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/deer_lake1.html)
- Edith Lake, Squamish (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/edith_lake.html)
- Green Timbers Lake, Surrey (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/green_timbers_lake.html)
- Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/lafarge_lake.html)
- Rice Lake, North Vancouver (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/rice_lake.html)
- Mill Lake, Abbotsford (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/mill_lake.html)
- Sasamat Lake, Belcarra (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/sasamat_lake.html)
ADDITIONAL READINGS
It's Trout Season in Vancouver! (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2005/0605_03.html)
Rainbow trout fishing in the Lower Mainland can be excellent between March and June.
Bait Fishing for Stocked Rainbow Trout (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2009/0309_01.html)
The most basic method used when fishing for stocked rainbow trout is bait fishing.
Lure Fishing for Stocked Rainbow Trout (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2009/0309_02.html)
Lure fishing is another effective fishing method in urban lakes. It is preferred by anglers who want to be active.
Good Fishing at Lower Mainland Lakes (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/?p=19)
A trip to Alice and Edith Lakes shows how good the trout fishing can be around the Lower Mainland.
A Convenient Alternative (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/?p=50)
Put and take lakes are a good alternative when fishing is slow else where.
“Fishing in the City” Launched (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/blog/?p=18)
Fishing in the City is a new urban fishing program launched by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.
REGULATIONS
Before heading out, please be aware of the followings:
- You must have a valid BC freshwater angling license (http://www.fishing.gov.bc.ca).
- You are permitted to keep four trout in Region 2 lakes, unless stated otherwise in lake-specific regulations.
- If fishing from shore, only ONE fishing rod/line is permitted for each angler.
- If fishing alone in a boat, an angler is allowed to use TWO fishing rods/lines.
- Only ONE hook is allowed on each fishing line.
- There are exceptions/specific regulations for some lakes (such as catch and release only, requirement of barbless hook, boating restrictions), please see the table in Region Two's regulations (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/) where each lake is listed for exceptions.
- If you witness a violation, please phone 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) and report it.
CONTACT
For stocking plans, please contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery at (604) 504-4716.
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Nevermind, stockings are delayed. ::) We were just at Lafarge Lake and put a couple of scoops into the lake but they did not respond well after 30 minutes. Staff have decided to return them to the hatchery and will try again soon. Sorry for spreading the fishing bug too early. ;D
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Nevermind, stockings are delayed. ::) We were just at Lafarge Lake and put a couple of scoops into the lake but they did not respond well after 30 minutes. Staff have decided to return them to the hatchery and will try again soon. Sorry for spreading the fishing bug too early. ;D
Is the water still too cold?
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Nevermind, stockings are delayed. ::) We were just at Lafarge Lake and put a couple of scoops into the lake but they did not respond well after 30 minutes. Staff have decided to return them to the hatchery and will try again soon. Sorry for spreading the fishing bug too early. ;D
Thanks for the heads up rod, still too cold eh!!
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Hatchery water temp was 3C, lake water temp was 7C. Temperature shock was a factor, but they should have recovered after awhile, so the hatchery did not want to risk it if other factors are involved.
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Just an update for those who are interested. The problem was indeed the differences in water temperatures so the hatchery took some precautions by postponing the stockings. Stockings were done this morning at Mill, Whonnock and Rolley Lakes and there were no problems. :) Stockings for Lafarge, Rice, Como and Green Timbers Lakes will resume later next week.
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Just an update for those who are interested. The problem was indeed the differences in water temperatures so the hatchery took some precautions by postponing the stockings. Stockings were done this morning at Mill, Whonnock and Rolley Lakes and there were no problems. :) Stockings for Lafarge, Rice, Como and Green Timbers Lakes will resume later next week.
Definitely interested Rodney, thanks for staying on top of it, I'll be heading out soon as I can!
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I just got a myself an ultralight spinning rod, so I'm excited to play with it. Even without re-stocking there has to be tons of fish left from last year. I was fishing Rice and can't really see how the 2000 trout stocked at the end were all taken out as the weather got pretty bad immediately after the re-stocking in November.
Would the water still be too cold for them to be biting? I guess only one way to find out.
I find that I usually deep hook most of them using bait (they don't seem to chase after spinners/spoons like alpine lake trout), so I take them home. I don't find them to taste bad, just wondering if the flesh would be better after 4 months in cold water?
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I just got a myself an ultralight spinning rod, so I'm excited to play with it. Even without re-stocking there has to be tons of fish left from last year. I was fishing Rice and can't really see how the 2000 trout stocked at the end were all taken out as the weather got pretty bad immediately after the re-stocking in November.
Would the water still be too cold for them to be biting? I guess only one way to find out.
I find that I usually deep hook most of them using bait (they don't seem to chase after spinners/spoons like alpine lake trout), so I take them home. I don't find them to taste bad, just wondering if the flesh would be better after 4 months in cold water?
I remember fly fishing Rice the day they stocked it for the first time of the year. I fished it before the truck came, and the trout I caught were darker in color and tasted really good, so yes.
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Does anyone know on Rice Lake, if there is a weir on the outlet to Rice Creek so the rainbows can not leave the lake?
When I used to volunteer at the hatchery years ago they used to stock Coho fry into Rice Lake and then they put a trap on Rice Creek to check number and condition of coho smolts going to the ocean (Rice Creek flows into the Seymour River) - I remember going to check the trap several times. Rice Creek produced some very nice coho smolts and was a good rearing area for them. However we also observed in our trap shortly after a rainbow stocking in Rice Lake that a bunch of rainbows would outmigrate out of the lake down the creek. We were told at the time that there were plans to put a weir on the outlet of Rice Creek at the Lake to prevent this. But I am not sure if anything ever came of this? Does anyone know?
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Hey Rod just wondering if you know when the lakes near Harrison will be stocked, mainly Deer and Hicks.
Thanks for any info.
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Speyfitter, I seem to recall a conversation about this when I was volunteering at the hatchery over ten years ago but can't remember exactly what the answer was. I'd check with the Seymour Salmon Hatchery as they would be the ones working on this with the Ministry of Environment.
Jeff, I'm not sure. I'm usually only given information one week prior to the stockings, but the hatchery may have information on their long term plan so you might want to phone them up. If I remember correctly, stockings at Deer and Hicks Lakes near Harrison usually happen in late spring, early summer.
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Rod you and I probably had that conversation about ten years ago as I did work there as well for a year in 2002.
I also mentioned it as a volunteer before working there to ministry staff but I never heard what came of it. I did find out that there is one lake in the chilliwack watershed where it may also occur but I can not recall which lake.
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Rod any reason the hatchery decided to stock Rolley so early?
Seems odd to stock the lake when the park/gate isn't really open for another 3weeks.
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Stockings at Lafarge, Como, Rice and Green Timbers went on without a glitch today. :)
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I'll have numbers either tomorrow or Monday.
Time to get the float tube out. :)
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Thank you for info Rod!
Time to go fishing :D
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Thank you for info Rod!
Time to go fishing :D
x2 here we go!!
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What to be the effective flies for catching these trouts? I did really good with chartreuse last year but today not even a sniff.... ??? ???
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green wooly buggers work for me.
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Self-bodied carey specials and leeches will pick up these trout for sure! If you're chironomid fishing, try sno cones (black and red rib) and pornomids.
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green wooly buggers work for me.
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thanks guys. will try olive wooly buggers
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do a search beause i have posted 1 or 2 sure thing patterns for these fiesty little pellet feeders before but i am not going to write it all up again ::)
they are both chironie patterns and get me fish every outing ;)
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They are both chironie patterns and get me fish every outing/quote]
I know those chironies work ;)
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problem with quoting...
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Rod any reason the hatchery decided to stock Rolley so early?
Seems odd to stock the lake when the park/gate isn't really open for another 3weeks.
I'm not sure, will ask when I get a chance next time.
And yes, the gate will remain closed until April 1st.
No stockings are planned for this week but some are for next week.
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No stockings are planned for this week but some are for next week.
Any chance that Sasamat or Buntzen will be stocked next week?
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Any chance that Sasamat or Buntzen will be stocked next week?
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i should be given a stocking plan either tomorrow or Monday for next week, will update when that happens.
We were filming for GoFishBC today at Green Timbers and little kid beside us pulled this out. :D His biggest fish ever so imagine the excitement.
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On a related note, everyone should check out the new Go Fish BC website. :)
http://www.gofishbc.com
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that's a mother trout I suppose?.. anyway
the day fish stock they were pretty active, after 2 or 3 days, they won't bite anymore
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how regularly do they stock the lower mainland lakes? once in 2 weeks? 1 month?
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Once every two to four weeks, depending on the time of the year.
Take a look at past stocking dates to get a better idea.
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
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No stockings are planned for this week but some are for next week.
So were any stockings made this week?
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There have been no stockings this week but six lakes are planned for next week.
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There have been no stockings this week but six lakes are planned for next week.
Sorry to bug you Rod, I can't find any updates on line for this week yet... any knowledge if they've stocked anywhere for the long weekend yet?
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Sorry to bug you Rod, I can't find any updates on line for this week yet... any knowledge if they've stocked anywhere for the long weekend yet?
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I just received the update an hour ago. :) It's on the website now:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
Have a great long fishing weekend. :D
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Thanks for that, Rod! Might pay one of 'em a visit. Wonder if any of the more urban lakes are going to get a second dose anytime soon. Will keep my eyes open. :)
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I just received the update an hour ago. :) It's on the website now:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
Have a great long fishing weekend. :D
Thanks rod, I plan to get out at least twice......
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Rodney any words on the next stocking plan for lower mainland lakes? (como..lafarge..etc)
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Stocking database updated:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
Squamish area lakes are scheduled to be stocked next week, so are some of the urban lakes, which are getting their second stocking of the season.
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Now that I live near Deer lake in Burnaby and looking at the stocking data, seems strange that the lake was only stocked once in July 2011 (1000) and nothing since while smaller lakes like Lafarge get multiple stockings even within a single month ???
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It has to do with angling effort/rod days etc. Anyway, Deer Lake in Burnaby will be stocked later this week.
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Hi
was anyone out today?
how were the conditions?
thanks.
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Deer Lake in Burnaby will be stocked later this week.
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Now that I live near Deer lake in Burnaby and looking at the stocking data, seems strange that the lake was only stocked once in July 2011 (1000) and nothing since while smaller lakes like Lafarge get multiple stockings even within a single month ???
This has been pondered many times ?
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any stocking this week?
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They just stocked Rice today. Super fun.. they were actually taking spinners. I forgot how much fun spinning was. Then the bites cooled off and I finally got to try retrieving a fly with a bubble float. Been meaning to do it for a while. Almost one every cast.
Bait under a float, which usually works there didn't at all today.
I actually caught one that had been in the lake for a while on a spinner. Different coloration. I thought it was a cutthroat for a second. There were some decent sized fish, fun on my ultralight rod and reel. ;D
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como lake,lafarge,and green timbers stocked today with some fair size trout ,so get the kids out this weekend before all them local poachers get em' ;D
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any stocking this week?
Rice and Como Lake was stocked today
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Brohm (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/brohm_lake.html), Browning (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/browning_lake.html), Edith (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/edith_lake.html), Deer (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/deer_lake_burnaby.html), Mill (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/mill_lake.html), Lafarge (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/lafarge_lake.html), Green Timbers (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/green_timbers_lake.html) and Rice (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/rice_lake.html) were stocked this week. Just waiting for confirmation with numbers from the hatchery tomorrow. Have a great fishing weekend! :)
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Saw the fish truck pulling out of Deer Lake in Bby yesterday afternoon ;)
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Numbers are updated: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
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Brohm (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/brohm_lake.html), Browning (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/browning_lake.html), Edith (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/edith_lake.html), Deer (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/deer_lake_burnaby.html), Mill (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/mill_lake.html), Lafarge (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/lafarge_lake.html), Green Timbers (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/green_timbers_lake.html) and Rice (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/rice_lake.html) were stocked this week. Just waiting for confirmation with numbers from the hatchery tomorrow. Have a great fishing weekend! :)
Thanks Rod, same to you.
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was in one of the lakes today baby mosquito and fly are so many! I guess it's spring and almost summer it's kinda annoying
and fishing is not really productive just caught 2 found tons of mosquito in one of fish's belly lol i guess they are all fed up
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Buntzen Lake (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/buntzen_lake.html) was stocked earlier this week.
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Buntzen Lake (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/buntzen_lake.html) was stocked earlier this week.
good news Rod, I'll be up there Sunday and or Monday!!
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Numbers for this week's stockings are available now:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
I was at Buntzen briefly yesterday, just taking a look but did not see any surface activity except one jump along the eastern shoreline. Perhaps it is still too cold?
Lafarge and Como Lakes are still producing well for those who are taking advantage of this weekend's good weather. ;) Green Timbers is not bad too from what I have heard. Rice and Mill are probably not bad either.
There is a road bike race happening on Saturday along the road through Golden Ears Park in case anyone is considering going up to Mike Lake. The road is open for vehicle traffic but expect some delays.
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No stockings are expected this week as the hatchery is busy with anadromous cutthroat trout and juvenile steelhead stockings at some Lower Mainland streams.
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Buntzen and Sasamat were stocked late last week. Numbers to come.
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Numbers are available now: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
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any stocking this week?
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No stockings are planned for this week.
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Thanks - as always - for all of the updates, Rod! :)
PS - weird to see the lake temp of Buntzen dropped so much over the course of a week ,when things *seemed* to be getting warmer.
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The water temperature is taken right beside the bank where those fish are dumped in so it varies quite a bit. Somebody probably peed in it right before the measurement was taken a few weeks ago. ;D
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The water temperature is taken right beside the bank where those fish are dumped in so it varies quite a bit. Somebody probably peed in it right before the measurement was taken a few weeks ago. ;D
LOL!!! ;D
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any stocking this week.
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ynot - instead of continuing to ask the same question on this thread weekly why dont you call the Fraser Valley hatchery directly and ask.....jeez
here I will even do the work of getting the number for you ::)
Fraser Valley hatchery 604-504-4709
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or check here:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking.html
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checking Rod's updates are good however if you call the hatchery directly they can tell you what days of the week certain lakes will be stocked. the lady that answers the phone usually doesnt know the amount of fish but are we going to not go because only 500 were put in instead of 1500 ?? i doubt it
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agreed!
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HOOK , the last time i phoned the hatchery they told me to go to fishing with rod to get the info,i have been phoning for 3 yrs so now i will start phioning again.
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I haven't heard Rod complain. :)
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ynot - I have never been told that when i call, perhaps you call to often lol ;)
seriously thought once the lake has been stocked once there is always some fish there, yes fishing may be faster and better right after a stocking but thats not always the case. I have had days with over 100 fish and i have had days where i only get a few whether its the week of the stocking or not. I have never been skunked though on either of the urban lakes that i frequent until the interior starts to thaw ;D
HOOK - might be hitting Lafarge this sunday to test out the new boat and catch some shakers
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FYI, if you are looking for updates on stockings that have been done, then this website and gofishbc.com have the information for you. If you are looking for upcoming stocking plans, then the best way is to phone the hatchery directly as they have a tentative plan. Occasionally, hatcheries will let me know a week in advance which lakes they plan to release fish at. When that happens, the information is usually posted here. If you don't see anything posted, it means I have not received anything, so asking is no better than not asking, you'll still get the same answer, which is no answer until I receive an answer, from the hatchery.
With that being said, FWR does offer a premium membership that costs $150/yr and at that price I'll phone the hatchery for you when you have a question. Your answer is delivered in a customized html email with coloured background and font of your choice. Sign up now as space is limited (there are only 9 spots left, as Fish Assassin has already received one in exchange of ten meals at MacDonalds which I have not seen yet). :)
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This was hilarious:
With that being said, FWR does offer a premium membership that costs $150/yr and at that price I'll phone the hatchery for you when you have a question. Your answer is delivered in a customized html email with coloured background and font of your choice. Sign up now as space is limited (there are only 9 spots left, as Fish Assassin has already received one in exchange of ten meals at MacDonalds which I have not seen yet). :)
But this was hilariouser:
If you don't see anything posted, it means I have not received anything, so asking is no better than not asking, you'll still get the same answer, which is no answer until I receive an answer, from the hatchery.
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No catchable rainbow trout stockings have been scheduled this week in the Lower Mainland. The hatchery is busy doing stockings at interior lakes.
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No catchable rainbow trout stockings have been scheduled this week in the Lower Mainland. The hatchery is busy doing stockings at interior lakes.
Good. I'm going tomorrow so i hope the fish there are cleaner.
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Stockings updated:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
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Stocking numbers updated:
http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html
Spring's catchable rainbow trout stockings are now completed. Stockings will resume in late September. Many thanks to all the staff at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery for making all of this possible.
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Water temps seem a little wonky ???
Deer Lake in Burnaby has the coldest June water temp?
And how the heck is Alice Lake warmer then the average temperature outside?
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Yep. I'm not totally sure those temperatures given to me are accurate so trying to find out if they need to be corrected.