Stave Lake in Fraser Valley Regional District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Stave Lake is one of the Fraser Valley Regional District listings for British Columbia. The surroundings are rolling hill. At roughly 56.25 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The bank is deeply indented, so shelter is easy to find in any wind. It ranks high for size among our Fraser Valley Regional District listings. For a base, Cedar Valley sits 23 km out. Whonnock follows at 24 km, then Hatzic at 25 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Stave Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Fraser Valley Regional District cover white sturgeon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Work Stave Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 17°C and January near 1°C on the long-run figures. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan around that when you fish Stave Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a reservoir by origin, with the deepest water near the dam. Mapping shows an empty shoreline: no ramp, no jetty, no marked entry. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Florence Lake is 3 km off. Confirm access to Stave Lake locally before you travel.