Hatzic Lake Fishing in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Out in Fraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia, sits Hatzic Lake. Height above sea level is 2 metres. It measures some 3.78 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. At about 19 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Few waters listed in Fraser Valley Regional District are bigger. Hatzic is the closest place, 1.4 km off. After that come Cedar Valley at 5.2 km and Mission at 5.5 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hatzic Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. 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, Chum salmon and Chinook salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Hatzic Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 18°C and January near 2°C. Fishing runs all year, with summer the awkward season. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. That is the shape of the year on Hatzic Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Expect a 750 m walk in from where the car goes. A pier or jetty stands 1.1 km away, which helps on a crowded bank. Toilets are 710 m away, which matters on a long session. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Page Lake is 3.6 km off. Nothing on Hatzic Lake should be assumed from this page alone.