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.
Region 2: Lower Mainland > Fishing in the City
Como Lake
Nearest town/city: in Coquitlam
Driving directions: South of Como Lake Avenue, off of Gatensbury Street.
Facilities: 2 floating piers, washrooms, walking trail, playground.
For more information on Como Lake Park, visit:
http://www.coquitlam.ca/Residents/Recreation+and+Community/Parks+and+Trails/_Alphabetical+Parks+Listing+-+C.htm
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tips/Techniques: Best fishing is from the two floating piers in the spring and fall.
Lafarge Lake
Nearest town/city: in Coquitlam
Driving directions: At the corner of Pinetree Way and Guilford Way; adjacent to City Hall, Douglas College, and the Recreation Centre.
Facilities: A fishing pier (new for spring 2008), washrooms, walking trail, playground.
For more information on Town Centre Park, visit: http://www.coquitlam.ca/Residents/Recreation+and+Community/Parks+and+Trails/_Alphabetical+Park+Listing+-+T.htm
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tips/Techniques: Best fishing is from shore in the spring and fall. Fish from the new pier scheduled to be complete for spring 2008.
Green Timbers Lake
Nearest town/city: in Surrey
Driving directions: In the Green Timbers Urban Forest; the parking lot is accessed from the 14600 block of 100 Avenue.
Facilities: A fishing pier, washrooms, nature trails.
For more information about Green Timbers Urban Forest, visit: http://www.surrey.ca/Living+in+Surrey/Parks+and+Recreation/Parks+and+Env...
Park+Locations+and+Amenities/Parks+by+Community+Area/Whalley/Green+Timbers+Urban+Forest.htm
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tips/Techniques: Fish from shore or from the small pier. Best fishing is in the spring and fall.
Deer Lake
Nearest town/city: in Burnaby
Driving directions: From Highway 1, take the Kensington exit south to Canada Way and follow signs to Deer Lake Park. A parking lot off of Sperling Ave offers the best access to the small dock.
Facilities: A dock, washrooms, walking trails, playground. For more information on Deer Lake Park, visit: http://www.city.burnaby.bc.ca/residents/leisure/prkstr.html#deer
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tip: Fish from the small dock at the east end of the lake in the spring and fall; the dock is used for boat rentals during the summer months.
Sasamat Lake
Nearest town/city: in Port Moody
Driving directions: From Loco Rd, drive north on 1st Ave and turn left on Bedwell Bay Rd. A parking lot is located at White Pine Beach. Walk south on the loop trail to fish from the floating walkway.
Facilities: A floating walkway with 2 platforms; washrooms; walking trails and a swimming beach.
For more information on Belcarra Regional Park, visit: http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks_lscr/regionalparks/Pages/Be...
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tip: Fish from the floating walkway at the south end of the lake in the spring and fall to avoid the summer crowds.
