Waugh (Worm) Lake
Tucked into the Lower Mainland region at 1005 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.
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Waugh (Worm) Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 2 - Lower Mainland
- Management unit
- MU 2-18
- Elevation
- 1005 m
- Maximum depth
- 15.5 m
- Surface area
- 37.5 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Fraser Valley Triploid Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 1.5 to 2.5 lbs
- Stocking
- Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚫 No Powered Boats (Human Powered Only)
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Forestry road access in Lower Mainland (MU 2-18). Cartop / Small Boat Launch available.
Coordinates: 49.7433, -123.9439
Regulations
2-5 2-8 2-4 2-8 2-3 No Fishing No Fishing May 1-June 30 No Fishing downstream of the falls situated approximately 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River No Fishing upstream of the falls situated approximately 200 m upstream of Chilliwack River, May 1-June 30 No powered boats
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Waugh (Worm) Lake
- Waugh (Worm) Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside recreation access and campsites for Waugh (Worm) Lake in Lower Mainland.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Parking
Access: Maintained 2WD/4WD forestry road access in Lower Mainland.
Coordinates: 49.744642, -123.966942 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
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.