Nita 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 1409 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Nita Lake is a medium lake in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 170.8 ha and runs to 16.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1409 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout.

Open Nita Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, depth map and wildfire smoke check

Nita Lake at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-1
Elevation
1409 m
Maximum depth
16.8 m
Surface area
170.8 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 Nita 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 Nita Lake

Getting to Nita Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Lower Mainland (MU 2-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.0992, -122.995

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Nita Lake fishing regulations

NOONS CREEK NORRISH (Suicide) CREEK NORTH ALOUETTE RIVER

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Nita Lake

Nita 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 Nita Lake

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Nita Lake

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