Chilliwack Lake
Chilliwack Lake sits in the Lower Mainland region at 1182 m elevation, a large water (> 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
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Chilliwack Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-4
- Elevation
- 1182 m
- Maximum depth
- 50.4 m
- Surface area
- 1210.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Wild Cutthroat & Bull Trout)
- 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 2-4). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 49.0567, -121.4139
Regulations
2-4 No wild trout over 50 cm, 1 bull trout over 60 cm No Fishing upstream from a line between two fishing boundary signs on either side of the Chilliwack River 100 m downstream of the confluence of the Chilliwack River and Slesse Creek No Fishing downstream of a line between two fishing boundary signs on either side of the Chilliwack River 100m downstream of the CHILLIWACK / VEDDER RIVERS  confluence of the Chilliwack River and Slesse Creek to Tamihi Rapids Bridge, Apr 1-June 30 (does not include Sumas River) No Fishing downstream of Tamihi Rapids Bridge to Vedder Crossing Bridge, May 1-June 30 (see map on page 24) Downstream of Vedder Crossing Bridge: (a) fly fishing only, bait ban, hatchery rainbow trout catch and release (50 cm or less), and hatchery cutthroat catch and release, May 1-31; (b) No Fishing June 1-30; (c) hatchery rainbow trout of any length 50 cm or less: daily quota = 4, July 1-Apr 30
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Chilliwack Lake
- Chilliwack Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Chilliwack Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Lower Mainland.
Coordinates: 49.0567, -121.4139 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.