Fishing
Fishing at sunset (Picture BC photo)
Fabulous fishing is a trademark of Pitt Meadows, just like its next-door neighbour, Maple Ridge.
Just 45 minutes east of Vancouver, this rural community nestles on the banks of the Fraser River, which abounds with huge sturgeon and salmon. For freshwater fishing, fishers can turn to local lakes to reel in rainbow trout, cutthroat, and other fish.
Fishing in Local Rivers
Five Types of Salmon
The Fraser River, Pitt River, and Harrison River are all great bets for reeling in big salmon in this world-class fishing region. There are five major types of salmon that can be caught here at different times of the year: Chinook, Chum, Pink, Sockeye, and Coho. Chinook, also known as "king salmon," can weigh more than 18kg/40lbs apiece. The best salmon fishing is typically between June and November.
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Sturgeon Fishing
Sturgeon fishing is a year-round attraction on the Fraser River, although the peak times are spring and fall. Sturgeon are a true test of strength for anglers. Covered in bony plates, they weigh anywhere from 27kg/60lbs to 136kg/300lbs and range in length between 120cm/4ft and 180cm/6ft. The oldest recorded sturgeon lived to be nearly 160 years old.
Pitt River Lodge
Accessible by helicopter, float plane, or boat, the rainforest-surrounded Pitt River Lodge offers a luxurious fishing experience year-round. Equipment and gourmet meals are supplied, and the river's glacier-fed waters teem with steelhead, cutthroat, and salmon. Rafting adventures with professional guides are available. Prominent business leaders and Hollywood stars have enjoyed the lodge's amenities.
Fishing Guides & Charters
Looking for fishing guides or charters? Reputable area outfitters include Double Header Sport Fishing and REM Salmon Guiding. Stock up on fishing gear at Maple Ridge's Hatch Match'r Fly & Tackle (#9, 22935 Lougheed Hwy.)
Fishing in Local Lakes
Head to scenic Alouette Lake in Golden Ears Provincial Park to catch Dolly Varden and cutthroat. This deep lake, 13km/8mi northeast of Maple Ridge, benefits from an annual stocking program that also replenishes the population of rainbow trout.
Another hotspot for anglers is Rolley Lake Provincial Park, blessed with plenty of rainbow and cutthroat trout. Trolling or casting from shore are both viable options here. Like Alouette Lake, Rolley Lake doubles as a popular spot for picnicking and camping. To get there from Maple Ridge, turn north at 287th Street, take a right on Dewdney Trunk Road, turn left on Bell Road and drive north to Rolley Lake.
Bell-Irving and Allco Hatcheries
Want to discover what's being done to keep local fish stocks high? Don't miss the Bell-Irving Hatchery in Kanaka Creek Regional Park, where thousands of salmon struggle to surmount the fish fence in the autumn spawning season. Another notable hatchery is the Allco Hatchery, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2009, and has released close to 30 million salmon into the Alouette watershed.
For more information about fishing, catch-and-release policies, and guided fishing tours in the Pitt Meadows area, stop by the Visitor Centre (12492 Harris Rd). Always remember to get a BC fishing license before embarking on a fishing adventure.
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