2009 Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley rainbow trout stocking information

2009’s spring is approaching and rainbow trout fishing in lakes across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley will begin shortly. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, will be starting their rainbow trout stocking during the week of March 9th. Stockings will take place 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.

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 on this page. You can also find archived reports of catchable rainbow trout stockings across BC in this section of the website.

Additional Readings

Region Two fishing locations
A dozen stocked lakes are featured!

It’s Trout Season in Vancouver!
Rainbow trout fishing in the Lower Mainland can be excellent between March and June.

Bait Fishing for Stocked Rainbow Trout
The most basic method used when fishing for stocked rainbow trout is bait fishing.

Lure Fishing for Stocked Rainbow Trout
Lure fishing is another effective fishing method in urban lakes. It is preferred by anglers who want to be active.

Regulations

Before heading out, please be aware of the followings:

• 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 hook is allowed on each fishing line.
• There are exceptions/specific regulations for some lakes (such as catch and release only, requirement of single barbless hook, boating restrictions), please see the table in Region Two’s regulations where each lake is listed for exceptions.
• If you witness a violation, please phone 1-877-952-7277 (RAPP) and report it.

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