Question for our members from BC

Mentor

Mentor

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Hi All,

I'm going to be in BC very briefly in September. I wish I was there longer, so that I could arrange to meet up with some of the west-coast W&SS crowd, but it seems as though I will only have one day 'off'. And my girlfriend wants to spend it fishing. I'm a lucky fellow. :D

So my question for you is this: I will be staying in Vancouver. Is there a good place to take a day-trip (could be the whole day, but not overnight) to go fishing in the vicinity? I could rent a canoe or do shore fishing, but I'm keen on enjoying a nice setting. I would want to keep and cook something reasonable for lunch / dinner, so little bass ponds are out of the question. ;)

Any advice?

Also, what's the situation out there re: campfires right now? Are most locations operating a strict ban? I would assume so - based on the news we're getting here, half of BC seems to be on fire at the moment.

Thanks, and all the best,

- Mike
 
AFAIK there is a strict fire ban and campfires are not allowed. However, according to CBC "The ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes as long as the flame does not exceed 15 centimetres."

So a bbq should be alright.

i dont think theres anything specifically in vancouver that would cater to your needs. driving an hour or two out is your best bet.

Nice setting wise? Buntzen lake is a good place to head to but you've got to get their relatively early as it gets packed in the summer months. Decent trout fishing, you could probably ring in a few with the bobber and worm or try spinning. Theres also alot of trails in the area that you could hike if you get tired of fishing.

I've been over seas for a while so i cant exactly say whats good right now but if you've got access to a 4x4 you could head on over to peg leg bar in chilliwack and try your hand at catching some springs.

here are some resources that'll help you make your trip worth while.

http://www.sharphooks.com/club.aspx

http://www.fishingwithrod.com/

sharphooks provides a nice trip planner that allows you to find a fishing hole to your needs. rod's website provides fairly up-to-date info on fishing conditions around the lower mainland.

also, you'll need a day licence for fishing as the fines are fairly hefty if you're caught without one. if you're going for salmon you'll need salmon tags.


have a great one

JC

edit: from the bc campfire regulations guide

Do the new regulations apply to propane stoves, charcoal-burning Hibachis or tiki
torches/candles?

"Not explicitly, no. However we ask that people use common sense and be aware that
these items may be specifically prohibited under certain conditions.

In general, never leave these devices unattended, and if you have tiki torches, ensure the
flame is no bigger than 15 centimetres tall and that you have the means to extinguish
them fully. "

also, up-to-date fireban info:

http://bcwildfire.ca/hprscripts/wildfirenews/bans.asp
 
I live about 4 min away from Buntzen lake and they are repairing a generator at the dam so the lake level is REALLY high.

I say Fraser river for salmon.

I fish weekly at Cypress lake but it's really out of the way and requires a very brutal hike but best trout fishing as it's a near virgin lake.
 
petah said:
I live about 4 min away from Buntzen lake and they are repairing a generator at the dam so the lake level is REALLY high.

I say Fraser river for salmon.

I fish weekly at Cypress lake but it's really out of the way and requires a very brutal hike but best trout fishing as it's a near virgin lake.
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not if you've got a 4x4 and a key to the gate at eagle :D:D:D
 
Thanks much for the recommendations, gents. I have fished BC before - always a great experience - but not the coast, so this info is really helpful.

All the best,

- Mike
 
Hey Mentor, as mentioned salmon might be the ticket......IF you don't mind going shoulder to shoulder with the unwashed masses. It is a stressful meat fishery if you do not have a river boat to get to uncrowded sandbar's.

Are you going to be staying in vancouver or somewhere else.

If you bring a little inflatable boat and your vehicle can handle a logging road
(my wife's mazda3 makes it no prob, just takes longer than my toyota 4x4)

Send me a pm with your itinerary and I will let you know where a beautiful lake with kokanee, rainbows and triploid cutthroat is 1.5 hrs from Vancouver.
Nice campsites and drop toilets. You can see what is left of the glacier from the lake.

Don't want to post where it is or it will become like everywhere else.
 
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