Lightning Lake (Manning Park) fishing

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

Lightning Lake (Manning Park) sits in the Lower Mainland region at 950 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) with access typical of the region. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Lightning Lake (Manning Park) is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 45.0 ha and runs to 10.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 950 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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Lightning Lake (Manning Park) at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-1
Elevation
950 m
Maximum depth
10.0 m
Surface area
45.0 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 Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

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 Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

Getting to Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

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

Coordinates: 49.9658, -121.1928

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Lightning Lake (Manning Park) 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 Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

Lightning Lake (Manning Park) 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 Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Lightning Lake (Manning Park)

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