Lower Mainland BC Fishing - PDF

Welcome to the 1st edition of the Fishing Mapbook for Lower Mainland, BC!

The Lower Mainland region offers some of the best variety of fishing in BC, with a myriad of fishable waterbodies ranging from large lakes such as Harrison Lake and Stave Lake, to rivers of all shapes and sizes. Anglers will find cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, kokanee, dolly varden, steelhead and salmon in lower mainland waterbodies. Opportunities abound, from urban fishing holes easily reached by transit or car to remote hike-in lakes found hours from the nearest highway down four-wheel drive backroads.

As we continue to work to provide the best and most recent information, users of this Fishing Mapbook will find that fishing descriptions, access and facilities have been reviewed and fully updated, including campsite, lodge and resort details. We have also included new and improved bathymetric lake depth charts, as well as the most up to date information available for fish species and stocking information for all lakes and rivers. We have even included the newest fishing docks to our maps.

The printed version of this fishing mapbook comes in the convenient 21.5 x 28 cm (8.5 x 11 inch) mapbook format with a heavy-duty spiral-bound cover. Containing Region 2 (Lower Mainland), the 124 page book includes over 95 lakes and rivers, showing you where to fish and how to best fish any given area. We have loaded it with fishing tips, breakdowns of various fish species, fly hatches and specific information on each lake and stream. Inside, you will find maps and depth charts for popular lakes, plus bar or hot spot maps of the main rivers in this region. Nowhere else will you find this combination of detailed regional information plus angling expertise all in one place.

Fish Species

This mapbook begins with a comprehensive guide to the sportfish of the Lower Mainland. With detailed descriptions and photographs of eastern brook and bull trout, burbot, dolly varden, kokanee, lake trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, several salmon species, steelhead, whitefish and yellow perch, we share how to identify the Lower Mainland region's various fish species with tips on how to catch them. Local fish species can also be found on each individual lake or river page. Whether you are a stream angler or more into fly-fishing lakes, we have got you covered.

Lakes & Bathymetric Charts

Ranging from large lakes such as Harrison Lake and Stave Lake, to rivers of all shapes and sizes, there are over 95 fishing lakes and rivers covered by the Lower Mainland BC Fishing Mapbook. Each fishing lake and river receives a full-page description with bathymetric (depth) lake charts, river maps, descriptions, directions, access points, and fish species. Just like fishing with the most seasoned and expert angler, we give you all the fishing info you need for this fantastic region.

Fishing Tips & Techniques

Backroad Mapbooks knows that fishing is a skill to be mastered over a lifetime, but everyone appreciates a little insider information. We have filled our Lower Mainland BC Fishing Mapbook with detailed tips on fishing methods like fly-fishing, ice fishing, spincasting, trolling and more. We also provide the rundown on fishing flies and the regionâÂ

Print Features

• Map Key & Legend
• Fish Species
• Fishing Tips & Techniques
• Over 95 featured Lakes & Rivers
• 82 Lakes with Lake Depth Charts
• 16 featured River systems with River Hot Spot Maps
• Stocking Charts
• Hatch Chart
• BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Service Directory
• Index
• Trip Planning Tools