2008 Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley rainbow trout stocking information

[Rodney]

APRIL 3RD 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Rolley	1,450
Como	750
Sasamat	750
Buntzen	1,450

Average weight of these fish is 240 grams.

[salmonlander]

I believe that enforcement MUST be increased on these local lakes as the same group of anglers go from site to site.
At Como Lake, i have witnessed many double haul limits. Fish cops were called and they checked some anglers. Most had left by the time they arrived, but there was some education given re regs. More signage is required, possible in many languages. 
Be vigilant when witnessing any infractions, call em up.

[Rodney]

The following is the stocking plan for this week. Please note that the plan may change in the last minute due to condition. These will be confirmed once completed.

APRIL 7TH

Lake name	Number of fish
Alice	500
Edith	800
Deer (Burnaby)	800

Average weight of these fish is 240 grams.

APRIL 10TH

Lafarge	1,000
Rice	1,000

Average weight of these fish is 400 grams.

APRIL 11TH

Schkam	550
Errock	400
Elbow	400

Average weight of these fish is 240 grams.

[Geff_t]

Thank you Rodney for keeping us informed. WOW another 1000 fish for Lafarge. That makes 3000 in about 6 weeks.

[Rodney]

This is how the management keeps you grumpy fishermen in Coquitlam/Ridge Meadows happy until ice-off in the Interior.

April 7th's stockings were confirmed this morning.

APRIL 7TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Alice	500
Edith	800
Deer (Burnaby)	800

Average weight of these fish is 240 grams.

[nvloc]

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

[Rodney]

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

Hi nvloc, yes I believe more fish are being stocked so far this season. A big batch is being put in this week because the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC will be doing the launch of "Fishing in the City" event this Saturday (the weather forecast looks great! 19C expected... but I'll believe it when I see/feel it ). These entry level lakes are designed to get more people into fishing in the city and the society is really pushing it to increase participation. Expect to see at least a couple more stockings until the Family Fishing Weekend in mid June.

[Rodney]

APRIL 10TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Lafarge	1,045
Rice	1,045

Average weight of these fish is 485 grams.

[Rodney]

Today's release at Lafarge:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvCm8ntnCSY

[Rodney]

APRIL 11TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Alouette	3,000
Errock	400
Mill	600

Average weight of these fish is 245 grams.

[Rodney]

APRIL 16TH 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Schkam	550
Elbow	400
Green Timbers	600
Mill	400

Average weight of these fish is 250 grams.

[Rodney]

APRIL 22ND 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Lafarge	1,200
Rice	1,200
Como	700
Sasamat	700

Average weight of these fish is 250 grams.

[Rodney]

APRIL 23RD 2008'S RAINBOW TROUT STOCKINGS

Lake name	Number of fish
Alouette	3,000
Mike	400
Rolley	600

Average weight of these fish is 250 grams.

[Rodney]

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.

[Rodney]

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.