Is Rice Lake stocked?
Rice Lake is regularly stocked with catchable rainbow trout that can be extremely fun on light tackle. The setup is so easy that anyone can do it.
What kind of fish are in Rice Lake North Vancouver?
rainbow trout
The lake is stocked with catchable sized rainbow trout on a regular basis by FFSBC. A large fishing dock makes it easy to tempt passing trout with a variety of different baits and lures. There are also several access points along the lake trail that make ideal fishing spots.
Can you eat the fish from Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is one of my favourite places to catch a limit of “eaters” as is Lower Buckhorn, Stoney Lake and Sturgeon Lake (just outside our region). Walleye are such good eating because the fillets have a nice firm texture that doesn’t taste “fishy”.
What is the deepest part of Rice Lake?
8.23 m
Rice Lake/Max depth
Does Rice Lake have good fishing?
Panfish abound in these waters and provide food for the highly sought after predatory fish, such as bass, walleye, and muskie. Fishing is excellent on Rice Lake and anglers from all over Ontario and the USA, visit the lake annually.
Can you swim in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake. There are several viewpoints and trails around the lake with benches to relax and take in the natural beauty of the area. No swimming permitted.
How long does it take to walk around Rice Lake?
about 20 minutes
The lake takes about 20 minutes or so to walk around. The trail winds through the forest and views of the lake along the way are stunning.
Is there perch in Rice Lake?
Cover lots of water along the deeper channels on the south end of Rice lake. Use large body baits in perch patterns for best results, 6-9″ crankbait lures give best results. Also casting large bucktails along weedlines especially on windy days can be very effective on Rice lake musky.
Are there musky in Rice Lake?
Rice Lake is famous for it’s Muskie fishing. With the abundance of Panfish, these predator fish grow huge, with some fish tipping the scales in the 30lb range, although 10-15lb Muskie are more common. The best method to catch Rice Lake Muskie is by trolling.
Does Rice Lake have leeches?
What Can You Catch When You Fish at Rice Lake? Walleye: Look to Rice Lake’s shallow water during the night to catch walleye with minnows, leeches, and night crawlers.
What type of fish is in Rice Lake?
Muskellunge
WalleyeSmallmouth bassLargemouth bassYellow perch
Rice Lake/Fish
Where to find Rice Lake in North Vancouver?
Accessed by hiking from the Seymour Demonstration Forest parking lot (at the end of Lillooet Road, up past Capilano University) or the trails starting at the top of Lynn Valley Road, Rice Lake is part of a natural wonderland region that includes Lynn Canyon Park (with its suspension bridge) and Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.
Do you need a license to fish in Rice Lake BC?
You must have a valid British Columbia freshwater fishing license. Rice Lake is located in Region 2 in the British Columbia freshwater fishing regulations. You can check Region 2’s trout stocking database to see when stocking takes place.
Where to start the hike around Rice Lake?
To start the hike around Rice Lake, park at the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve parking lot. Walk to the ranger station, and you will see a large sign-post pointing you in the right direction for the many nearby trails. Head in the direction for Rice Lake, which is to the north, beside the paved Seymour Valley Trailway.
Is there a daily quota on Rice Lake?
Boating of any kind isn’t permitted on the lake, but there is a great dock structure that is popular to fish from, and some people will cast from the shore. The daily quota for the lake is two rainbow trout. After you catch and keep two, you need to catch and release the rest.