"The glacial till is what gives Green Lake its gorgeous hue, and the fishing is some of the best in the Whistler area. Green Lake is also the deepest lake in the area.

The shoals and inlets are some of the best bets for locating the fish. The three creeks that feed the lake -- Fitzsimmons Creek, 19 Mile Creek, and the River of Golden Dreams -- are popular starting points, as they bring in the nutrients for the fish.

The inlet to the River of Golden Dreams on the southwest end of the lake is a popular fly fishing spot. Many of your standard flies work well here. Leech patterns, minnow imitations and Woolly Buggers are good choices. Aim for the larger sizes, as these fish tend to feed on larger prey such as other fish. Insect hatches to watch for are Stoneflies, Chironomids and Black Ants. The east side of the lake is said to be a productive location for Chironomid fishing in particular.

If you’re fishing with gear, Flatfish and Apex plugs are good choices for the trout. If it’s kokanee you’re after, a Wedding Band or a Dick Nite spoon, trolled along the drop offs, can pay off nicely.

If it’s bull trout you’re after, your first choices might be a spoon or spinner. They tend to be aggressive, and prefer to ambush their prey. The vibration of the lure is hard for them to resist. They like cooler water and deeper pools; Danny Coyne from BC Fishn’ says that anglers should look for areas that offer the trout cover, such as fallen logs and other debris. He suggests that a red and white bucktail may be a good choice because it mimics the kokanee that they prey upon.

For some excellent fishing tips for both bull trout and kokanee, take a look at Coyne’s website at BCFishn.com.

LAKE ACCESS

Located alongside Hwy. 99 approximately 3 km north of Whistler Village. Multiple access points are provided via Valley Trail. Public parking is limited.

Green Lake Park is on Lakeshore Dr just south of the official boat launch. There are washrooms and the shore is suitable for launching a cartopper or canoe.

The best boat launch is at the north end in the Emerald Estates subdivision on Summer Lane. Boaters are requested to follow markers to prevent washouts on private property and a 10 km/h speed limit is in effect at the south end. Also, boaters should be aware of floatplane traffic during the summer.

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