Local Lakes Jan 23 2012

Local Lake rainbow trout are released at “catchable size”, usually have an average weight of 300g.

The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery has finished stocking catchable rainbow trout into all urban lakes for 2011. When 2012 stocking is resumed the information will be posted in the Region 2 stocking database at “http://www.gofishbc.com/stockingreports/default.htm“  Fishing is generally slow during this time of the year due to the cold water and the lack of stockings. It is always worth trying of course. For best result, bait fishing on the bottom can be productive. Stockings will resume in late March.

Back in early December, the hatchery also released batches of brood stock  into Lafarge, Green Timbers and Mill Lakes. If you are interested in catching a big trout, these three lakes are your best option around the Lower Mainland.

Fly guys should fishing larger patterns like leeches, buggers and dragonfly nymphs will produce fish.

Gear fisherman can still float or bottom fish bait and catch good numbers of fish. If that doesn’t seem appealing try throwing spoons and spinners while moving and working areas. This can be a lot of fun because you stay active and occupied instead.

3/16 oz Fire-Stripe Crocs are my personal favorite

-Shea O’Grady

Local Rivers Febuary 2011!

The local rivers have been fishing very well for steel so far this month, particularly the Vedder (Chiliwack River). We’ve heard of fish being caught on a daily basis, with some guys tagging into multiple fish on a single outing.

As is the norm this time of year fish are steadily moving into all the river systems influenced by fluctuating water levels. This has spread good numbers of steelhead throughout the Upper, lower and mid-river sections.

When you head out be sure to swiftly and effectivley cover as much water as possible using dew worms, roe, shrimp, gooey bobs, plastic worms (White, Pink, Purple and Orange) as well as jigs. Anglers also have a good chance of catching fish on spinners & spoons.

If your a fly guy, dont forget to pick up some of Christian’s excellent custom intruders. He will have recommendations as to what will be working at the time.

~Shea O’Grady

Local Lakes August 3rd

With the warm summer weather in full heat, lake fishing has slowed and lake stockings are put on hold till the end of summer. Many of the good early spring fishing lakes have now gotten too warm and should probably be left in favor of the deeper, cooler lakes such as Buntzen! Buntzen is probably the best local lake for summer fishing as it stays the coldest. If you don’t mind making a small drive, try the lakes in the Squamish/Whistler area for some bigger fish and faster fishing. For all you young and/or adventurous anglers, try hiking up to some of the high altitude lakes on Burke Mountain! Tight lines and enjoy the awesome weather!

~Michael Thom

Trout Fishing Locally July 2010

Summer is here! School is out, time to grab your rods and hit the water.  All our local lakes were just heavily stocked in the last 2 weeks of June. With thousands of new fish in our local lakes and the cool temps fishing has been really good.   Dick nites and Hildebrandts have been the spoons of choice on the local lakes.  For the fly guys try using micro leeches and half backs as well as bull dogs and pumpkin heads.  As it heats up try going deeper to find the fish.

Local Lakes are Heavily Stocked June 2010

Most of the Local lakes are fishing really well with a heavy stocking program over the past  two years.  The most heavily stocked lakes are  Lafarge, Como and Rice Lake.  Most anglers are bottom fishing these lakes with powerbait in Orange, Chartreuse and Lemon Lime colorations.  Small Panther Martins and Mepps are popular spinners, with Skookum Spinners being the most popular.  For the Fly Fishers try micro leeches such as pumpkin heads, Rick Scotts, and Kaufmann mini leeches with olive being the most popular colour.  Mayflies such as Pheasant Tail’s and 52 Buicks work well either trolled or retrieved.  For the Chronie fisher use Double Shea’s in black and olive.

Trout Fishing Local Lakes April 2010

Well it’s official now spring is here the waters are warming and the local lakes are being stocked! Check the link on our website to find out which lakes have recently stocked and with how many fish. The best time to target these new fish is about 2 days after they have been stocked. This gives them time to become adjusted to their new surroundings and start looking for food. Some of the best baits have been the power baits and Berkleys Gulp Alive. Either one of these will get you fish the main difference is the Gulp Alive is far more potent leaving a longer flavour trail for the fish to follow to your bait. The proven colours tend to be Chartreuse, Lemon-Lime, Yellow, White and Pink. Don’t forget to get your new fishing licence as they expired March 31, 2010. You can get it online if you want at www.fishing.gov.bc.ca or come on in and let us do it for you and we can hook you up with the right gear for the local lakes you want to target.

Local Lakes Now Being Stocked MARCH 2010

It’s that time of year again, stillwater season has arrived. As of the beginning of this month, local stockings have begun with just a handful being stocked so far, however the stockings will continue all Spring and into the beginning of Summer. The mild winter this year has permitted an earlier starting stillwater season than usual so don’t hesitate to get out as soon as possible. Stockings have started out in Maple Ridge, Abbotsford (Mill Lake), and Coquitlam, however the official updated stocking report has not been released yet this month, which contains information such as size and number of fish released into the lakes. Although the exact size of the fish released aren’t known yet, you can be sure that all are “catchable”, meaning they are all in the 10 to 13 inch range with some being stocked much larger.
As you may know some lakes fish better than others at certain times of the year. Honourable mentions for good early spring fishing lakes go to Whonnock, Lafarge, and Mike as they are smaller and shallower than most meaning they warm up faster. Both gear fishing and fly fishing are very effective this time of year. My favourite flies for this time of year are Woolly Buggers (Olive is a favourite for many), micro leeches (dubbed), and #14/16 half backs. For gear fishers try power bait fished off the bottom and worms or krill mooched off the bottom or under a float. Regardless of your methods fishing is picking up quickly so get out there! For more info or questions, come into the shop, we’re happy to help you.

~Michael Thom

Trout fishing Feb 2010

The local lakes have been fishing fairly well with the nice mild winter  we’ve been experiencing.  The lakes have cooled off but not too much the trout are still pretty active.  Try the lakes a little  further out of the way, such as Weaver, Whonnock, Rolley Lake rather than Lafarge and Buntzen.  The lakes were all stocked at the end of last year and have hardly seen any pressure.  So on those nice warm winter days go try some trout fishing and I’m sure you will be pleasantly surprised.

 

Don’t forget the BC Sportsmen’s Show is coming up on March 5, 6, and 7th at the Abbotsford Tradex.  See you there

Trout Fishing Jan 2010

The local lakes have still been producing  good numbers of fish.  In particular, Lafarge lake and Buntzen Lake have been producing the best out of the local lakes.   Worms and power bait are still the most effective techniques.  Watch for stable weather patterns and sunny weather, this will get the fish moving and biting.  Stay at it and you will be rewarded with some good days.

Local Lakes Fishing Well Dec 09

Despite the cold, wet weather the local lakes are fishing well, especially on those rare sunny days.  The local lakes were stocked for the last time this year in the first half of  November.  A lot of fish were put in to Lafarge(2200), Buntzen and Mill (1150), and Rice Lake(1650).  Now with the cooler weather we have the fish are very sluggish, but not impossible to catch.  Talking with the people who have been fishing in the rain the are still easily catching the daily limit.  But the best days are still the sunny ones.  The water warms near the surface and the fish actively feed on these days.  Power Bait and dew worms are fishing well.  Take advantage of the late stocking and get out there.

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