| LOWER MAINLAND/FRASER VALLEY LAKE RAINBOW TROUT FISHERY Spring is finally showing itself in 2008 and rainbow trout fishing in lakes across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley is once again starting to heat up. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, has started its rainbow trout stocking this week. Stockings will continue until June, so fishing is expected to be excellent in the next several months. These angling opportunities are fantastic for families, youth and entry-level anglers due to high catch success rate. (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2007/th_071127-4.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2007/071127-4.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/th_080306-01.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/080306-01.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/th_080306-02.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/080306-02.jpg) (http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/th_080306-03.jpg) (http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc90/fishingwithrod/2008/080306-03.jpg) 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). ADDITIONAL READING MATERIAL It's Trout Season in Vancouver! (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2005/0605_03.html) Thanks to the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, lake fishing in the Greater Vancouver is fantastic between April and September! Rice Lake, North Vancouver (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2002/0702_05.html) Located in Seymour Conservative Reserve, Rice Lake has easy foot access and offers good trout fishing for kids during the summer. Sasamat Lake, Belcarra (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2002/0502_01.html) Within 30 minutes of driving from Downtown Vancouver, Sasamat Lake in Belcarra is a popular trout fishing hot spot for anglers of all ages. Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2006/0406_01.html) Located at the heart of Coquitlam, Lafarge Lake is just one of a dozen urban lakes that provides convenient access and fast fishing for entry-level and youth anglers. REGULATIONS - You must have a valid BC freshwater angling license. - You are permitted to keep four trout in Region 2 lakes. - 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 SINGLE (POINT) hooked is allowed on each fishing line. - There maybe exceptions for some lakes, please see the table where each lake is listed for exceptions: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/docs/fish-synopsis_2007-08_region2.pdf 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. | (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/image/advertise02-1.jpg) (http://www.gofishbc.com/) (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/image/advertise02-33.gif) (http://www.fishing.gov.bc.ca/) (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishy_news/pic/080211.jpg) (http://www.gofishbc.com/docs/r2guide.pdf?RD=1) |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Como | 1,000 |
| Lafarge | 1,000 |
| Sasamat | 800 |
| Whonnock | 600 |
| Mike | 500 |
Como is for old farts(65+) and piss ants(15 and younger), not for fathers whos kids are "coming down in a bit"
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Mill | 600 |
| Green Timbers | 500 |
| Deer | 800 |
Como is for old farts(65+) and piss ants(15 and younger), not for fathers whos kids are "coming down in a bit"
Como is for old farts(65+) and piss ants(15 and younger), not for fathers whos kids are "coming down in a bit"
Como is for old farts(65+) and piss ants(15 and younger), not for fathers whos kids are "coming down in a bit"
So true! I live near Como lake and I am always telling adults (well over 16 but no where near 65+) to bugger off and read the signs. I always love the excuse that thier kid is actually the one fishing, he's just across the lake in the playground right now.. he'll be right back.
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 1,000 |
| Rice | 1,000 |
Is it deer lake in bunaby or in harrison. That gets stocked.
Do they still stock Sardis Park?????
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Rolley | 1,450 |
| Como | 750 |
| Sasamat | 750 |
| Buntzen | 1,450 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Alice | 500 |
| Edith | 800 |
| Deer (Burnaby) | 800 |
| Lafarge | 1,000 |
| Rice | 1,000 |
| Schkam | 550 |
| Errock | 400 |
| Elbow | 400 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Alice | 500 |
| Edith | 800 |
| Deer (Burnaby) | 800 |
Hi Rod
Regarding Rice lake in particular, are these stocking numbers much higher compared to years past? Was the rate of attrition over the winter higher than normal? Seems like they've dumped 1000 of them in there per month since this past November.
Cheers
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 1,045 |
| Rice | 1,045 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Alouette | 3,000 |
| Errock | 400 |
| Mill | 600 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Schkam | 550 |
| Elbow | 400 |
| Green Timbers | 600 |
| Mill | 400 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 1,200 |
| Rice | 1,200 |
| Como | 700 |
| Sasamat | 700 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Alouette | 3,000 |
| Mike | 400 |
| Rolley | 600 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Rice | 1,000 |
| Lafarge | 1,000 |
| Buntzen | 1,000 |
MAY 15TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS
Lake name Number of fish Rice 1,000 Lafarge 1,000 Buntzen 1,000
Average weight of these fish is 330 grams.
Did they stop stocking Trout Lake in Vancouver?Yup, water quality is very bad. Caugght a few there last year, most had lesions or scabs.
Did they stop stocking Trout Lake in Vancouver?Yup, water quality is very bad. The hatchery guy told me it wont be stocked again until the wtaer gets better. Caught a few there last year, most had lesions or scabs.
Yuk ! :'(
Due to time constraint, Rolley, Mike, Como and Sasamat will not be stocked today as they were originally planned. They will most likely be stocked just after the long weekend instead. I will update when that happens.
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Como | 990 |
| Sasamat | 495 |
I think the plan is to fatten up the Otter in Lafarge.
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 1,000 |
| Mike | 437 |
| Alouette | 800 |
| Rice | 1,000 |
I think the plan is to fatten up the Otter in Lafarge.I believe its not an Otter but a Beaver (but i could be wrong)
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Alpha | 500 |
| Nita | 200 |
| Lost | 1,000 |
| Loggers | 500 |
| Brohm | 250 |
| Buntzen | 1,000 |
| Rolley | 500 |
| Browning | 1,500 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Whonnock | 300 |
| Mill | 400 |
| Rice | 1,500 |
Guess i need to get out to Mill lake soon 8)
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 1,340 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Rice | 1,290 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Mill | 700 |
| Green Timbers | 340 |
| Rice | 1,100 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 840 |
| Como | 1,100 |
| Buntzen | 900 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Rolley | 700 |
| Whonnock | 300 |
| Sasamat | 700 |
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Mike | 550 |
| Errock | 300 |
| Grace | 500 |
| Browning | 400 |
The fish are averaging just under 200 grams which is smaller than the spring releases. We are not able to get our fish to size as easily for the fall. We want to try and get the fish in as early in the fall as possible but we also recognize the desire for the fish to be of reasonable size. 200 grams is our target for this year and we are now at it. Unfortunately, we are late in getting the fish out. The next round of stocking in later October will see fish over 200 grams but unlikely we will see any reach 300 as in the spring.
We do have a tentative plan to have larger fish for next fall. We are hoping to over summer some fish from the 2008 production year (at Chehalis) through to next fall (2009). These fish will be quite large (400 + grams) and we will hopefully be able to start stocking in mid September (water temp dependant) to try and give people a longer fall fishing season.
Why bother stocking Lafarge anymore? Should it not be given the rotenone treatment to remove the bass before it is re stocked?since when has lafarge had bass in it ? You must be joking
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Buntzen | 1,235 |
| Sasamat | 400 |
| Whonnock | 250 |
Why bother stocking Lafarge anymore? Should it not be given the rotenone treatment to remove the bass before it is re stocked?
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Green Timbers | 260 |
| Como | 1,000 |
| Rice | 1,000 |
Surrey is the second biggest city in BC and they get chump change from these stocking programs. Really what the heck gives. ::)
its pathetic because so many people take more then they are allowed and all the stocked fish are basically gone in a week or two >:(
| Lake name | Number of fish |
| Lafarge | 255 |
NOVEMBER 6TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS
Lake name Number of fish Lafarge 255
Average weight of these fish is 2.5lb (from 300g to 2.3kg).
NOVEMBER 6TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS
Lake name Number of fish Lafarge 255
Average weight of these fish is 2.5lb (from 300g to 2.3kg).
Going to be a gong show there on the weekend. Fist to cuffs over casting turf. :) Good thing they didn't let those chowder hounds loose in Surrey or there would be a gun battle!
Hey Rod any news on island stockings? I was on gofishbc but could not see any future stockings for this year. I see a bunch were done in October but thats it.
Hey Rod any news on island stockings? I was on gofishbc but could not see any future stockings for this year. I see a bunch were done in October but thats it.
Sorry, missed this post earlier. I should be getting updates from Victoria soon regarding this.
Do you have much luck if you email the people at gofishbc? I sent them an email November 7th and no response. If you dont want to discuss this on here I can PM you if you like.
Do you have much luck if you email the people at gofishbc? I sent them an email November 7th and no response. If you dont want to discuss this on here I can PM you if you like.
I think it has to do with some problem with the email server at gofishbc. Quite a few (actually, just about all of them) emails have bounced back to me in the last two weeks. Another way to get updated info is to phone the hatchery front desk directly, they are always very willing to provide stocking updates (at least the front desk lady at the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery is).
| Lake name | Number of fish | Weight |
| Lafarge | 700 | 300g |
| Lafarge | 120 | 2,000g |
| Lake name | Number of fish | Weight |
| Rice | 900 | 300g |
| Mill | 700 | 300g |
| Browning | 150 | 300g |
| Lake name | Number of fish | Weight |
| Lafarge | 1,000 | 305g |
| Como | 100 | 305g |