Freshwater Licensing Requirements for fishing in British Columbia:
If you are 16 years or older,
you must have a valid basic license to sport fish you must purchase appropriate supplementary licenses and stamps you must carry your license while sport fishing and, if asked; produce it for inspection by a Conservation Officer, Fishery Officer, RCMP constable, or a Park ranger in a park., basic and supplementary licenses and stamps are not valid in National Parks.
If you are under 16 and a resident of British Columbia,
you may sport fish without any license or stamp
you do not need to be accompanied by a license holder
you are entitled to your own quota of fish.
If you are under 16 and a non-resident of British Columbia:
you do not require any license or stamp to sport fish, but you must be accompanied by a person (resident or non-resident) who has the appropriate licenses and stamps any fish you keep, must be counted as part of the catch and possession of your accompanying license holder. If you want to catch and keep your own quota of fish, you may buy a license and any necessary stamps.
Note: British Columbia fishing requires different licenses for each of: Saltwater, Freshwater and Parks.
Coquitlam Fishing Spots and surrounding area:
Burrard Inlet (Port Moody)
A breathtaking four kilometer shoreline trail, allows easy access for salt
water fishing. Fishing possibilities include rockfish, ling cod, perch,
bullheads, and salmon. Please note: Saltwater fishing licenses are
required from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. (available at most
tackle shops and sporting goods stores stocking fishing equipment)
Buntzen Lake (Anmore)
This 182 ha lake is located 4km north of Ioco road. The facilities include
a beach, picnic site, dock and boat launch. Cutthroat trout are sustained
annually and reach 25-40 cm. The lake also contains kokanee, dolly
varden and small rainbow trout. No power boats are allowed.
Como Lake (Coquitlam)
This small 5 ha lake is located on Gatensbury Street in Central Coquitlam.
Fishing is open to seniors and children under 16. Species include rainbow
trout (20-30cm) stocked yearly, carp, catfish, and the occasional
cutthroat.
No power boats allowed.
Coquitlam River (Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam)
From May 1 - June 30, there is no fishing above the Mary Hill Bypass
Bridge. Fishing is open between the Lougheed Hwy. and Mary Hill
Bypass bridges July 1 - October 15. A maximum of two 20-30 cm
hatchery trout can be taken. Coho are present between September 1 and
March 31. other fishing possibilities include cutthroat trout, dollies, and
winter
steelhead. No power boats are permitted on the river.
Cypress Lake (Port Moody)
A 4 ha lake which is found 3 km east of Buntzen Lake, on Eagle Ridge
Mountain. Access is via Pipeline Road in Coquitlam. Hiking and/or 4
Wheel Drive is required. The lake supports rainbow trout.
De Boville Slough (Port Coquitlam)
The slough runs into the Pitt River in Port Coquitlam. It is situated east
of
Cedar Drive and north of Lincoln Ave. Fish to be found are cutthroat in
spring and fall, and a few Coho in the fall. There is a two Coho (under 50
cm) limit.
Dennett Lake (Coquitlam)
Burke Mountain Park is home to this 8 ha lake. Head north on Coast
Meridian Rd. in Coquitlam. A truck and hike in are required. Best fishing
is early in summer for cutthroat trout and small eastern brookies.
Fraser
River (Coquitlam)
Bar fishing is popular along the Fraser. A single pointed hook (barbless)
must be used (November - March). Numerous types of fish can be caught,
including rainbow trout, dolly varden, cutthroat, spring, sturgeon
and chinook. (Regulations vary - call 666-2768 for more information)
Lafarge Lake (Coquitlam)
A 5 ha lake, just north of Coquitlam Centre Mall, on Pinetree Way.
Rainbow trout are stocked annually, and the lucky angler could reel in a 40
cm fish. Brown bullhead are also catchable.
Munro Lake (Coquitlam)
A 22 ha lake in Burke Mountain Park, about 1 km east of Dennett Lake.
Located off Quarry Road. in northern Coquitlam. A demanding hike-in is
required. Fishing is for brookies in the 20 cm range.
Pitt River (Port Coquitlam)
The river flows through Port Coquitlam before draining into the Fraser
River.
Chinook fishing is closed from April 1 to March 31, and there is also no
fishing within Garabaldi Park. Coho restrictions are: 2 per day, 25 - 35
cm., from September 1 to March 31. Other fish available include, dollies
and cutthroat trout.
Sasamat Lake (Port Moody)
This 45 ha lake is 3 km north of Ioco Road. The lake is supplied annually
with rainbow trout which can reach 25 - 30 cm., and also contains
cutthroat up to 45 cm. First choice fishing season is spring, followed by
autumn. Power boats are prohibited between May 1 and September 30,
but electric motors are permitted from October 1 - April 30.