Lillooet Lake fishing
Fishing near Vancouver, Chilliwack and the rest of the Lower Mainland. See all Lower Mainland lakes.
Lillooet Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Lower Mainland region, sitting at 999 m elevation, with access typical of the region. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.
Lillooet Lake is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 42.2 ha and runs to 40.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 999 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.
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Lillooet Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-5
- Elevation
- 999 m
- Maximum depth
- 40.8 m
- Surface area
- 42.2 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- no wild trout over 50 cm, a real slot limit protecting large fish
- Size class
- Large Quality (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 Lillooet Lake
Targeting Large Quality (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 Lillooet Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Lillooet Lake
Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-5). Gravel Boat Ramp available.
Coordinates: 50.2456, -122.4961
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.
Lillooet Lake fishing regulations
LILLOOET LAKE, LILLOOET RIVER 2-8 2-6 2-1 2-10 2-9
Quality Fishery.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Lillooet Lake
Lillooet 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 Lillooet Lake
- Lillooet Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Lillooet Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Lower Mainland.
Coordinates: 50.248577, -122.490954 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 Lillooet Lake
- Little Lillooet Lake 15 km away
- Ivey (Horseshoe) Lake 21 km away
- Stein Lake 24 km away
- Lost Lake (Near Whistler) 34 km away
- Birkenhead Lake 35 km away
- Alta Lake 38 km away
- Nita Lake 39 km away
- Alpha Lake 40 km away
- Seton Lake 59 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.