Rice Lake (North Vancouver) fishing

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

Tucked into the Lower Mainland region at 771 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.

Rice Lake (North Vancouver) is a small water in the Lower Mainland, the trout country reached from Vancouver. It covers 46.5 ha and runs to 33.1 m at its deepest point, sitting at 771 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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Rice Lake (North Vancouver) at a glance

Region
Region 2 - Lower Mainland
Management unit
MU 2-1
Elevation
771 m
Maximum depth
33.1 m
Surface area
46.5 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 Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

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 Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

Getting to Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

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

Coordinates: 49.3556, -123.0139

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Rice Lake (North Vancouver) fishing regulations

RODGERS CREEK

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

Rice Lake (North Vancouver) 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 Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

Local shops and lodges in the Lower Mainland

Trout lakes near Rice Lake (North Vancouver)

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