Belknap Lake Fishing in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Belknap Lake sits within Fraser Valley Regional District in British Columbia. The surface lies 628 metres up. At roughly 4 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Deep Cove sits 23 km from here and is the nearest stop. It is 27 km to Coquitlam, the nearest city. Within a short run: Norton Lake sits 1.9 km out, Barnes Lake just 2.5 km, Anne Lake sits 2.9 km out, Little Anne Lake just 2.9 km and Joseph Lake sits 3 km out. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Belknap Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish documented in Fraser Valley Regional District include white sturgeon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Belknap Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 15°C at the top of summer and -1°C at the bottom of winter. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Belknap Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Norton Lake at 1.9 km is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Belknap Lake if anything is unclear.