B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend Reels in Big Fun
This Father’s Day weekend, British Columbia’s lakes and streams will play host to free events aimed at getting families hooked on fishing.
Past events in 2008.
NOVEMBER
The 2008 Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival
Please join us the weekend of November 15th and 16th, at one of our 14 venues between Mission and Chilliwack
to explore the variety of sites that have exhibits, food, live eagles
and entertainment. There is something for everyone; many sites are free
of charge and designed with families in mind.
OCTOBER
Salmon Come Home a free family event
Join Coquitlam Leisure and Parks and the Hoy/Scott Creek Watershed Society to welcome the salmon home on Sunday, October 26, 2008. This free family event will be held at the Hoy Creek Fish Hatchery from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm.
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SEPTEMBER
Flying Fish in the B.C. Interior
Thousands of rainbow trout are taking to the air this fall as part of
the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. efforts to improve
recreational fishing opportunities at numerous Interior lakes.
World Rivers Day
On Sunday, September 28th the Chilliwack Vedder River Cleanup
Coalition (CVRCC) is hosting a river cleanup and celebration as part of World
Rivers Day. The CVRCC and its partners take part in three river cleanups on the Chilliwack/Vedder River each year. Go to http://www.cleanrivers.ca/ for more
information.
AUGUST
August 9th - Sturgeon Survivor Day!
Visit the Kootenay Trout Hatchery August 9th to participate in Sturgeon
Survivor Day, a kid's activity day including a talk, crafts and
scavenger hunt!
Learn to Fish in the Kootenays!
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is offering Learn to Fish
programs at their Kootenay Trout Hatchery in Fort Steele, B.C. this
summer.
Learn to Fish at Lightning Lake in E.C. Manning Provincial Park
Programs are offered:
- Friday, August 22nd 9:00am - 11:00am & 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 23rd 9:00am – 11:00am & 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Sunday, August 24th 9:00am – 11:00am
Learn to Fish at Okanagan Lake in Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
The Summerland Trout Hatchery is offering Learn to Fish programs at
Okanagan Lake South Campground every Friday until August 15th, plus
Saturday, August 23rd. Come join the fun!
Learn to Fish at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park
Two programs run every Wednesday from 10:00am-noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm,
starting Wednesday, July 2nd and running until Wednesday, August 27th.
Learn to Fish at Cultus Lake in Cultus Lake Provincial Park
Programs run every Friday from 10:00am-noon, starting Friday, July 4th and running until riday, August 29th.
Learn to Fish at Hicks Lake in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Two programs running every Saturday from 10:00am-noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm, starting Saturday, June 28th and running until
Saturday, August 30th.
Learn to Fish at Rolley Lake in Rolley Lake Provincial Park
Programs run every Tuesday from 10:00am-noon, starting Tuesday, July 8th and running until Tuesday, August 26th.
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Learn to Fish at Green Timbers Lake in Surrey
When: Every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Wednesday June 11th and ending Wednesday August 27th.
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Learn to Fish at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam
When: Every Thursday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Thursday, June 5th and ending Thursday, August 28th.
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Learn to Fish Rice Lake in North Vancouver
Every Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm until August 24th.
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JULY
Learn to Fish at Okanagan Lake in Okanagan Lake Provincial Park
The Summerland Trout Hatchery is offering Learn to Fish programs at
Okanagan Lake South Campground every Friday until August 15th, plus
Saturday, August 23rd. Come join the fun!
Learn to Fish in the Kootenays!
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is offering
Learn to Fish programs at their Kootenay Trout Hatchery in Fort Steele,
B.C. this summer.
Rice Lake stocked Wednesday July 2
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, in
partnership with the Ministry of Environment, stocked catchable rainbow
trout into Rice Lake in North Vancouver for the 9th time this year.
Learn to Fish at Green Timbers Lake in Surrey
When: Every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Wednesday, June 11th and ending Wednesday, August 27th.
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Learn to Fish at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam
When: Every Thursday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Thursday, June 5th and ending Thursday, August 28th.
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Learn to Fish at Rice Lake in North Vancouver
Every Sunday 10:00am-12:00pm until August 24th.
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Learn to Fish at Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park
Two programs run every Wednesday from 10:00am-noon and
2:00pm-4:00pm, starting Wednesday, July 2nd and running until
Wednesday, August 27th.
Learn to Fish at Cultus Lake in Cultus Lake Provincial Park
Programs run every Friday from 10:00am-noon, starting Friday, July 4th and running until Friday, August 29th.
Learn to Fish at Hicks Lake in Sasquatch Provincial Park
Two programs running every Saturday from 10:00am-noon and
2:00pm-4:00pm, starting Saturday, June 28th and running until Saturday,
August 30th.
Learn to Fish at Rolley Lake in Rolley Lake Provincial Park
Programs run every Tuesday from 10:00am-noon, starting Tuesday, July 8th and running until Tuesday, August 26th.
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Learn to Fish at Nicola Lake in Monck Provincial Park
Location: Meet at the amphitheatre in Monck Provincial Park on Nicola Lake, near Merritt, B.C. No pre-registration necessary!
Dates:
- Friday, August 8th 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- Saturday, August 9th 10:00am - noon and 2:00pm - 4:00pm
JUNE
100th birthday of Gibbs/Nortac Fishing Industries Ltd
This month B.C.’s sport fishing industry celebrates the 100th birthday
of Delta-based Gibbs/Nortac Fishing Industries Limited, the largest
manufacturer of fishing tackle in Canada with over 14,000 lures,
sinkers, landing nets and accessories for fishing enthusiasts.
Lafarge Lake stocked Thursday, June 26
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, in partnership with the
Ministry of Environment, stocked catchable rainbow trout into Lafarge
Lake in Coquitlam for the 8th time this year.
Ferguson Lake dock opening a success!
On Saturday, June 14 the Spruce City Wildlife Association hosted an
event at Ferguson Lake (Prince George) to celebrate BC’s Free Family
Fishing Weekend and to officially open the new 50 foot fishing dock
that was recently finished.
"Fishing in the City" Tackle Packages Now Available
Friday, June 6
Highwater Tackle in North Vancouver, Sea Run Fly & Tackle in Coquitlam and Riverside
Fly & Tackle in Port Coquitlam have begun selling special “Fishing in the
City” rod and reel combinations that will provide novice anglers will all the
equipment and tackle they’ll need to get fishing this summer.
Stocking Tyhee Lake near Smithers
Tuesday, June 10
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, in partnership with the
Ministry of Environment, will be stocking Tyhee Lake. Other
participating partners will be BC Parks, Department of Fisheries and
Oceans and a local school group. Come out and see how a lake is
stocked, and don't forget to bring your rod and reel!
Learn to Fish at Green Timbers Lake in Surrey
When: Every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Wednesday June 11th and ending Wednesday August 27th.
Learn to Fish at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam
When: Every Thursday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm starting Thursday June 5th and ending Thursday August 28th.
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Learn to Fish at Rice Lake in North Vancouver
Dates to be determined. Please contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery
Visitor Centre at 604 504 4716 to register or for more information.
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B.C. Free Family Fishing Weekend
June 13 – 15, 2008
Location: special community fishing events around the province.
Check out the Family Fishing Society of BC’s website for more
information.
Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery Family Fishing Weekend Event
Saturday, June 14
Location: 34345 Vye Road in Abbotsford
Hallamore Lake Family Fishing Weekend Event
Saturday, June 14
Location: Hallamore Lake, Barriere
Ferguson Lake Family Fishing Weekend Event
Saturday, June 14
Location: Ferguson Lake, Prince George
Check back for more information!
MAY
Stocking Ten Mile Lake near Quesnel
Saturday, May 24
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, in partnership with the
Ministry of Environment, will be stocking Ten Mile Lake with kokanee.
The stocking of kokanee provides wonderful summer and ice fisheries,
which are great opportunities for families. Other partners will be at
the lake to give fishing instruction on catching kokanee.
Learn to Fish at Green Timbers Lake in Surrey
The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is offering 5 FREE Learn
to Fish programs at Green Timbers in May as part of Surrey’s
Environmental Extravaganza celebration. The program is for youth under
16 years of age, but parent participation is encouraged.
Program Dates:
Thur May 1st 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat May 10th 10:00am -12:00pm
Thur May 15th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thur May 22nd 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat May 31st 10:00am -12:00pm
Location: Meet on the beach at Green Timbers Urban Forest. The main parking lot is on 100th Avenue between 144th street and 148th street.
To pre-register for one of these programs or for more information
please contact the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery Visitor Centre at 604 504 4716 or by email at Visit.Fraservalley@gofishbc.com
Or visit the:
Environmental Extravaganza Website
Environmental Extravaganza Event Calendar
APRIL
Fishing in the City
“We know that sometimes it’s difficult to get out of the city to go
fishing, so this year we’re bringing enhanced fishing opportunities
into the city,” said FFSBC Vice-President Brian Chan.
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Fish Stocking News
Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam (Lower Mainland) was just stocked with 1,000 catchable sized rainbow trout!
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New Angle and Website for Anglers in B.C.
“We are hoping to rekindle the joys of fishing with all anglers, but
especially with people who are learning to fish,” says Don Peterson,
President, Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.
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