Inland Lake fishing
Fishing near Vancouver, Chilliwack and the rest of the Lower Mainland. See all Lower Mainland lakes.
Inland Lake sits in the Lower Mainland region at 761 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.
Inland Lake is a medium lake in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 62.2 ha and runs to 49.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 761 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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Inland Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-1
- Elevation
- 761 m
- Maximum depth
- 49.2 m
- Surface area
- 62.2 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 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 Inland 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 Inland Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Inland Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 49.9417, -124.4936
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Inland 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 Inland Lake
Inland 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 Inland Lake
- Inland Lake 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: 49.9417, -124.4936 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
Trout lakes near Inland Lake
- Haslam Lake 6 km away
- Powell Lake 9 km away
- Ireland Lake 12 km away
- Nanton Lake 12 km away
- Dodd Lake 14 km away
- Horseshoe Lake 16 km away
- Windsor Lake 17 km away
- Goat Lake 20 km away
- Emily (Turtle) Lake 22 km away
- Case Lake 25 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.