Ivey (Horseshoe) 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 833 m elevation, this is a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 49.5 ha and runs to 18.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 833 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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Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-1
Elevation
833 m
Maximum depth
18.8 m
Surface area
49.5 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
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 Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

Targeting Rainbow Trout in Lower Mainland.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

Getting to Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

Forestry road access in Lower Mainland (MU 2-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.3386, -122.7583

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Ivey (Horseshoe) 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 Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

Ivey (Horseshoe) 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 Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake

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