Cap Sheaf Lakes
Cap Sheaf Lakes is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) in the Lower Mainland region, sitting at 1073 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
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Cap Sheaf Lakes at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-8
- Elevation
- 1073 m
- Maximum depth
- 45.6 m
- Surface area
- 130.5 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Alpine Cutthroat)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Gravel Boat Ramp
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-8). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 49.107, -121.9102
Regulations
2-16 Single barbless hook No Fishing upstream of fishing boundary signs at footbridge situated approximately 100 m downstream of the fish fence CAPILANO RIVER  Bait ban, Aug 1-Oct 31; steelhead catch and release
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Cap Sheaf Lakes
- Cap Sheaf Lakes Recreation Site
Day-use recreation access, boat launch, and shoreline fishing.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Lower Mainland.
Coordinates: 49.111065, -121.880165 Official page
Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland
- Sea-Run Fly & Tackle, Coquitlam, BC
Huge chironomid tying selection & Lower Mainland lake reports
Sea-Run Fly & Tackle website - Michael & Young Fly Shop, Surrey & Vancouver, BC
Premium rods, sinking lines, indicators & stillwater classes
Michael & Young Fly Shop website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.