Cultus Lake fishing

Fishing near Vancouver, Chilliwack and the rest of the Fraser Valley. See all Lower Mainland lakes.

Popular Fraser Valley lake with excellent early spring and late fall trout fishing.

Cultus Lake is a large water in the Fraser Valley, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 630.0 ha and runs to 42 m at its deepest point, sitting at 45 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Rainbow Trout & Coastal Cutthroat.

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Cultus Lake at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Fraser Valley
Management unit
MU 2-3
Elevation
45 m
Maximum depth
42 m
Surface area
630.0 ha
Lake size
Large Water (> 500 ha)
Trout strain
Rainbow Trout & Coastal Cutthroat
Typical size
1 to 2.5 lbs (Active Feeders)
Size class
Medium / High-Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
15,000 catchables & yearlings
Boat launch
Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Cultus Lake

High catch-rate action with solid keeper sizes.

Trolling deep spoons and plugs in cooler months, casting spinners at Vedder River outlet.

Best times of year at Cultus Lake

Getting to Cultus Lake

Chilliwack. Paved highway access, public concrete boat ramps, docks.

Coordinates: 49.0542, -121.9847

Boat launch: Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly).

Cultus Lake fishing regulations

Standard regional regulations. Multiple boat ramps in Cultus Lake Prov. Park.

General Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Cultus Lake

Cultus Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.

Camping and rec sites at Cultus Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Fraser Valley

Trout lakes near Cultus Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.