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[jettabambino]

Went over to Rice Lake this past sunday to see how my ol reflexes were after a long winter.  Wow... I got to be honest with you I only landed one... Not a bad size. What go me though is that after 10 O'Clock its a gong show over there.  A bunch of kids jumping and running on the dock, playing with your gear and reeling in your line for you.  Don't get me wrong.  They are only kids but I don't blame them I blame the parents that are pretending that they are there for the kids but really are just fishing themselfs and letting others babysit the kids.  There was a man who was there that kept on getting bits but he was using a leader the length of  3 inches.  He kept telling me that mine was way to long...    guess who caught and who didn't......

Anyways It was a tonne of fun but parents please take your kids fishing and teach them the sport.....BUT for god sakes make sure you keep an eye on them.  The gentleman who was fishing beside me with the two boys told me about this website so hope that he reads this... When you are done with the boys are done with the Twix bar please throw it in the garbage.....   OK enough from me now

[DragonSpeed]

Welcome to the site!   I don't know that I would allow anyone to touch my fishing gear, unless invited by me.  You'd get a stern, but polite warning the first time.  After that it's a chat with the parents.  I think you've run into the issue that many of have.  With the increased pressure on the resource and all the billybob shows about bass fishing in Florida, etc, that people don't realize that things are different here, and that if we don't act respectfully around others, then it will in turn come back to bite us.  These kids need to informed about the ettiquette of fishing...if it's not going to be the parents, it might just have to be you

[HereFishyFishy]

how many bites did you get and what were you using?

[jettabambino]

Thanks for the welcome.  I actually really like this site!!Hats off to the creater and the crew

as for bites I got a few but nothing great.  I usually dominate when it comes to trout fishing.. I was using a fly rod at first when it was quiet but then used the old worm off the bottom and then with a float.  Its way to packed there though i suggest trying lakes a little further out.

[Rodney]

Welcome to the forum jettabambino, I'm glad you are enjoying it. Rice Lake is one of many family friend lakes in the Lower Mainland. The Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery works very hard to ensure those such as yourself and the kids around you have an enjoyable fishing day when you are out there.

My advice to those who bring their kids to fishing is...

If you are bringing your kids or someone who is learning to fish, they become your responsibility. The quality of that fishing day is not based on how many fish you catch, but how much fun your companions have, how many fish they catch, how much they want to come back in the future, and how safe are they at the waters. While it is fantastic to see kids out fishing, too often they simply become a licence holder so the parent can have an extra daily quota.

Anyways, other lakes:

Alice Lake, Squamish
This is just past the town of Squamish on Sea to Sky. Shore fishing available, rainbow trout are abundant at times.

Sasamat Lake, Port Moody
There is a floating dock where it is popular for anglers. Pretty good trout fishing around sun down.

Buntzen Lake, Port Moody
Pretty lake, shore access is pretty good. The pier is a bit crowded most of the time as it is small. This lake contains bigger rainbow trout at times.

Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
Small urban lake, good shore access, lots of casting room. Stocked with rainbow trout.

Whonnock Lake, Mission
Shore access is so so, better with a boat. Rainbow trout and crappies. It gets a bit busy with other users in the summer.

Mill Lake, Abbotsford
Another urban lake. Good shore access. A variety of species: Rainbow trout, crappies, largemouth bass, broodstock cutthroat trout up to 4lb.

[HereFishyFishy]

I went to Alice Lake today for a couple hours around 6 o'clock. Stood on one of those fallen trees and caught 2 small rainbows after about 10 minutes with a rooster tail. I got alot of bites (they were jumping at my feet) but I gotta keep practicing how to set the hook.

Does anyone know how one could get to Squamish if one doesn't have a car?

[Fish Assassin]

Does anyone know how one could get to Squamish if one doesn't have a car?

You're pretty SOL unless you have a good friend.

[bbronswyk2000]

try one of the buses like Greyhound, or the train.

[HereFishyFishy]

Thanks man, its only 15 bucks there and back on greyhound!!!! I wonder how much gas it costs to get there. anyone take a guess?

[Fish Assassin]

You're taking the Greyhound to Squamish to go fishing ?

[HereFishyFishy]

You're taking the Greyhound to Squamish to go fishing ?

what's wrong with taking a bus to go fishing? I don't have a car or a lisence.

[Fish Assassin]

Absolutely nothing wrong with taking a bus to go fishing. That's dedication.

[bbronswyk2000]

I totally agree let us know how it works out. Good on you buddy!!!

[redside1]

try your thumb, I see lots of snowboarders and skiers hitch hiking.

[bbronswyk2000]

Dont listen to that last comment their are too many crazy people out there. We dont need to read about you in the paper the next day.