Garden Bay Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Lower Mainland region at 1072 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Garden Bay Lake is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 34.4 ha and runs to 44.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1072 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

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Garden Bay Lake at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-1
Elevation
1072 m
Maximum depth
44.4 m
Surface area
34.4 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Garden Bay Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Rainbow Trout in Lower Mainland.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Garden Bay Lake

Getting to Garden Bay Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.6431, -124.0206

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Garden Bay Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Garden Bay Lake

Garden Bay 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 Garden Bay Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Garden Bay Lake

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