Lafarge Lake is a great place for beginners and young anglers. It is conveniently located in Coquitlam and boasts high catch rates, just two of many reasons to visit this lake. You can be assured of great fishing most of the year. The heat of the summer can challenge many, and in shallow lakes such as Lafarge, the best fishing can be spring and fall. Thankfully the lake is usually open year-round, so angling opportunities are increased. Lures and flies are both productive here, and anglers can be rewarded with little effort. A simple cast with a slow, varied retrieve can be enough to interest the trout. Similar to kokanee, trout in urban lakes can be interested in red krill fished near the bottom. There are carp in Lafarge Lake, and this challenge can reward patient anglers. Working on this species, anglers will want to know that carp tend to “try out” their prey before they commit. When a carp goes after your fly or lure, you’ll want to be ready. Catchable sized trout are stocked regularly in Lafarge Lake, and this is also the site of frequent family fishing events. In June, for Family Fishing Weekend, head out to local lakes for great opportunities to introduce the kids or grandkids to a fabulous pasttime. It’s lots of fun and prizes are awarded. For more information visit bcfamilyfishing.com. The Freshwater Fisheries Society also stocks many lakes in the province with fish. Check out the stocking tables, included at the end of this guide. LAKE ACCESS North of Coquitlam Centre Mall, Lafarge Lake is located at 1299 Pinetree Way in the Town Centre Park. A paved pathway circles the lake. There is a sandy beach area on the north side. The south side is rockier, though still accessible.

Some recent rainbow trout from Lafarge Lake I caught on some spinners.

A sculpin from lafarge lake caught on size 14 hook with dangling worm.

Pumpkinseed from lafarge lake. I catch tons of these every time.

Lafarge Lake Family Fishing Event

Lafarge Lake is a great place for beginners and young anglers. It is conveniently located in Coquitlam and boasts high catch rates, just two of many reasons to visit this lake. Another good reason to head to Lafarge Lake is for the Family Fishing Weekend events on June 14. Beginning at 9:00, visitors can fish for recently released catchable-sized trout, take part in a fish release into the lake, and visit the on-shore activity booths. Cam Aronetz, event organizer, says that this is a great opportunity for both boaters and shore fishers to catch a lot of fish. He says that Family Fishing Weekend will be special this year, as a new pier will officially open that day. Aronetz notes that this is the 10th year for this event at Lafarge Lake. The lake is fully stocked gearing up for the event. So far this year more than 5,000 catchable sized rainbow trout have been released into Lafarge Lake. Lafarge Lake is the place to be this summer. Every Thursday evening the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is hosting a learn to fish program. Instructors will be teaching basic skills to youngsters, including fish identification, fishing gear, safety and casting and retrieving. Instruction runs from 6 to 8 pm, June 5 to August 28. For more information visit the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC at www.gofishbc.com/learntofish/default.htm and click on the calendar for June.