Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[SMo007]

Hello All,

Not only new to this forum, but relatively new to fishing as well. My wife and I did a little bit of fishing when we lived in Edmonton but are really just getting in to it. We are also getting our daughter involved, she is almost four and enjoys having a line in the water. We live in Surrey and am looking for places where I can take my daughter and wife on the "local" rivers, and by those I mean the Little Campbell, Nicomekl and Serpentine. Something with easy access to the water and away from crowds so our mistakes won't bother anybody. Most of the areas I have checked out are either private or are not the safest for a little girl. Any help would be much appreciated. As well, my wife and daughter like to sleep in so if anybody in the area is looking for some company and good, but quiet, conversation drop me a line and I'd be happy to get together. Probably the best way I'll learn is to fish with, and observe, you pros in action.

Cheers
Stephen

[colin6101]

The mouth of the Nicomekl  is right by Blackie Spit park on crescent beach and has some public access. Although you might want to stick to smaller rivers, the Fraser river pink run is a great way to get back into fishing and can be done with relatively simple tackle. There's lots of information on it around this website. Here's an article on it explaining why it is so popular as well as some tips. http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2007/0807_01.html Goodluck with the fishing and when all else fails, put some worms on a hook and throw it on the bottom of any of those rivers and you will usually be into some sort of fish just not usually salmon. (Of course check for a bait ban first)

[Rodney]

Like Colin said, your timing is pretty spot on for some good fishing in the next couple of months. In about a week, or perhaps two weeks from now, pink salmon fishing should be very good on the Fraser River and that is worth checking out if you want to catch fish between 4 and 8lb consistently.

I cannot comment much on the three small rivers that you mentioned as I am not familiar with them, but my understanding is that access is generally not great because of the terrain etc. Not that ideal for bringing a 4 year old. That being said, I'm sure there are some specific locations where you can enjoy some fishing safely with her and perhaps others who know can share that information with you by sending you an email. For the little one, there are also several other options. The lakes around Vancouver will be stocked with rainbow trout once again starting in late September/early October. The fish are usually between 200 and 400 grams. Shore access is plentiful, and you can generally find a quiet spot on the lake. In Surrey, Green Timbers Lake is the closest one from you. Other lakes worth checking out at Rice Lake, Como Lake and Lafarge Lake. Another fun idea is to take her to the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, which is also a learning centre for those who want to find out more about freshwater fishing in BC.

The lakes mentioned above can be found on this page: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/index.html

Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and visitor centre: http://www.gofishbc.com/fvhvisit.htm

[Steely]

I can comment on those rivers they are very fragile systems but have good fishing at times. I haven't fished the serp and the nic much but fish the little c regularly. Rod's right the access is tough for the rivers but they have a lot more fishable water then you think. The campbell has one of the strongest runs of fish with a coho run of 1500 to 2000 fish annualy which is not a big run but they can be caught. The biggest thing with this river is not to get frusterated and perservere because many people give up on the first try. For your daughter there are little trout in there that can keep you busy for hours but finding a spot thats safe may be tricky as I have fallen in a few times. The river is a great place to keep you occupied for a few hours and I recommend going and trying it. It is like fishing in a ditch though but still fun  and I also second green timbers for a good, safe place to take your daughter. Have fun.

[nineweight]

Hey Stephen!  Glad you found your way on here (its Mike from the hatchery),  you will find this place to be an excellent resource! 
As Rodney mentioned we have some great fishing just around the corner (starting within a couple of weeks). 

I'm really looking forward to our outing in early September, the Pink fishing should be at its peak.  I'll be sure to scout the river before then and if I start seeing any fish I will be sure to give you a call.  If you would like to take your daughter out fishing before Green Timbers is restocked in the October, you could always take your daughter out on the Fraser with you set up with a worm on the bottom, after I show you a few locations to target Pinks.   She should be able to get in to good numbers of Pikeminnow (A course fish which is very abundant in the Fraser River) which would definitely keep her excited about fishing!  The area of the Fraser we are going to is relatively slow moving with a gradual sand shoreline (safe for a 4 year old). 

Talk to you soon.

Hello All,

Not only new to this forum, but relatively new to fishing as well. My wife and I did a little bit of fishing when we lived in Edmonton but are really just getting in to it. We are also getting our daughter involved, she is almost four and enjoys having a line in the water. We live in Surrey and am looking for places where I can take my daughter and wife on the "local" rivers, and by those I mean the Little Campbell, Nicomekl and Serpentine. Something with easy access to the water and away from crowds so our mistakes won't bother anybody. Most of the areas I have checked out are either private or are not the safest for a little girl. Any help would be much appreciated. As well, my wife and daughter like to sleep in so if anybody in the area is looking for some company and good, but quiet, conversation drop me a line and I'd be happy to get together. Probably the best way I'll learn is to fish with, and observe, you pros in action.

Cheers
Stephen

[SMo007]

Thanks for all your helpful comments. I will try the mouth at Blackie spit. I know you have to be east of the tracks and just wasn't sure about access. I also believe you can fish from Elgin park, I think that's what it's called, so when I'm down there I'll try that too. I'm going to go out with Mike (see his comments a few down) for pinks on the Fraser and am really looking forward to it.

The mouth of the Nicomekl  is right by Blackie Spit park on crescent beach and has some public access. Although you might want to stick to smaller rivers, the Fraser river pink run is a great way to get back into fishing and can be done with relatively simple tackle. There's lots of information on it around this website. Here's an article on it explaining why it is so popular as well as some tips. http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/2007/0807_01.html Goodluck with the fishing and when all else fails, put some worms on a hook and throw it on the bottom of any of those rivers and you will usually be into some sort of fish just not usually salmon. (Of course check for a bait ban first)

[SMo007]

Rodney, those are good suggestions and we have been out to Green Timbers a few times. I think it is probably quite fished out at this point so we'll wait until the next stocking in Oct. When we were there last week the language got a little rough for my liking with my daughter around and the guys there were more interested in seeing who could cast the farthest rather then actually fishing. Shame because it is a very nice spot to take her. We have also been out to the hatchery, that's where we met Mike, who has been great in answering all my questions. Even the really dumb ones. I was just thinking of those local rivers so we could go fishing one night after work and not have to drive an hour to get there. We can be there in a few minutes, fish for an hour or two, and still get my daughter home in time for bed.

Like Colin said, your timing is pretty spot on for some good fishing in the next couple of months. In about a week, or perhaps two weeks from now, pink salmon fishing should be very good on the Fraser River and that is worth checking out if you want to catch fish between 4 and 8lb consistently.

I cannot comment much on the three small rivers that you mentioned as I am not familiar with them, but my understanding is that access is generally not great because of the terrain etc. Not that ideal for bringing a 4 year old. That being said, I'm sure there are some specific locations where you can enjoy some fishing safely with her and perhaps others who know can share that information with you by sending you an email. For the little one, there are also several other options. The lakes around Vancouver will be stocked with rainbow trout once again starting in late September/early October. The fish are usually between 200 and 400 grams. Shore access is plentiful, and you can generally find a quiet spot on the lake. In Surrey, Green Timbers Lake is the closest one from you. Other lakes worth checking out at Rice Lake, Como Lake and Lafarge Lake. Another fun idea is to take her to the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, which is also a learning centre for those who want to find out more about freshwater fishing in BC.

The lakes mentioned above can be found on this page: http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/index.html

Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery and visitor centre: http://www.gofishbc.com/fvhvisit.htm

[SMo007]

Steely I would love to know where you are accessing the little c. From what I have seen it either runs on Native land or private land. If you have a secret spot you don't mind sharing you could email it to me. If not I understand. I don't mind perservering, a little quiet time just me and the river doesn't sound to bad at all.

I can comment on those rivers they are very fragile systems but have good fishing at times. I haven't fished the serp and the nic much but fish the little c regularly. Rod's right the access is tough for the rivers but they have a lot more fishable water then you think. The campbell has one of the strongest runs of fish with a coho run of 1500 to 2000 fish annualy which is not a big run but they can be caught. The biggest thing with this river is not to get frusterated and perservere because many people give up on the first try. For your daughter there are little trout in there that can keep you busy for hours but finding a spot thats safe may be tricky as I have fallen in a few times. The river is a great place to keep you occupied for a few hours and I recommend going and trying it. It is like fishing in a ditch though but still fun  and I also second green timbers for a good, safe place to take your daughter. Have fun.

[SMo007]

Hey Mike. I took your advise. I have been reading for a couple of weeks, but decided it was time to get involved and post. I also am looking forward to our outing. If you want to do a recon mission before hand just let me know. Take care.

Hey Stephen!  Glad you found your way on here (its Mike from the hatchery),  you will find this place to be an excellent resource! 
As Rodney mentioned we have some great fishing just around the corner (starting within a couple of weeks). 

I'm really looking forward to our outing in early September, the Pink fishing should be at its peak.  I'll be sure to scout the river before then and if I start seeing any fish I will be sure to give you a call.  If you would like to take your daughter out fishing before Green Timbers is restocked in the October, you could always take your daughter out on the Fraser with you set up with a worm on the bottom, after I show you a few locations to target Pinks.   She should be able to get in to good numbers of Pikeminnow (A course fish which is very abundant in the Fraser River) which would definitely keep her excited about fishing!  The area of the Fraser we are going to is relatively slow moving with a gradual sand shoreline (safe for a 4 year old). 

Talk to you soon.

[Steely]

If you want give me an email with your questions at steely16@live.com I will answer some of them for you. Don't use the email on the profile as I have a new email. Rod I can't seem to change the email as I forgot my password I can't find a way to change it

[Rodney]

I've changed your email in the profile now.

[Steely]

Thanks Rod