Klein 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 662 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.

Klein Lake is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 40.0 ha and runs to 14.4 m at its deepest point, sitting at 662 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout. Klein Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC alongside natural wild production.

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Klein Lake at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-5
Elevation
662 m
Maximum depth
14.4 m
Surface area
40.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard Stocked (0.75 - 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Hand Launch
Motor rules
No Powered Boats (Human Powered Only)
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Klein Lake

Targeting Trophy Monster (5 - 10+ lbs) Rainbow Trout in the 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 Klein Lake

Getting to Klein Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in the Lower Mainland (MU 2-5). Cartop / Hand Launch available.

Coordinates: 49.7289, -123.9683

Boat launch: Cartop / Hand Launch.

Klein Lake fishing regulations

No Fishing upstream of Mary Hill Bypass Bridge, May 1-June 30; No powered boats on parts Hatchery trout daily quota = 2 (20-30 cm only), from Lougheed Highway Bridge to Mary Hill Bypass Bridge, July 1-Oct 15 Trout/char daily quota = 2; single barbless hook Bait ban No Fishing Single barbless hook; No powered boats No wild trout over 50 cm, 1 bull trout over 60 cm; no vessels on parts; speed restriction (5 km/h) at north end, as buoyed and signed Kokanee catch and release No powered boats Trout/char daily quota = 2; single barbless hook; no powered boats

General Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Klein Lake

Klein 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 Klein Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Klein Lake

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