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STAVE LAKE (49.3554, -122.2904), located in Lower Mainland Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 5643 hectares (approximately 13944 acres or 56.4 square kilometers).
Which fish can I catch at STAVE LAKE?
The most popular species caught here are Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Northern Pikeminnow. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.
What does STAVE LAKE have?
Our members have marked 1 Boat Launch at STAVE LAKE. You can view these markers on the map.
Cutthroat Trout 
Rainbow Trout 
Northern Pikeminnow 
Kokanee 
Bull Trout 
Lake Whitefish 
Spottail Shiner 
Brook Trout 
Black Crappie About STAVE LAKE
Stave Lake Reservoir ranks among the larger lakes in the Lower Mainland and has a variety of sport fish, including cuththroat trout reported up to four pounds. Anglers can take advantage of some excellent fishing opportunities, especially near the inlets of streams, and the outflow tunnel from Alouette Lake on the west shore (see map).
Large lakes require large gear. To help ensure a successful outing, try a depth finder. Your large gear will be useful here. As Stave Lake is a reservoir, it’s important to remember that water levels will fluctuate. Pay attention to warning signs, and ensure you are off the water well before the gates close. The reservoir was created nearly a century ago, and still exhibits signs of the original flooding with extensive areas of deadheads and debris in the shallow sections. Use extreme caution when boating in this lake.
Another fabulous fishery is the Stave River itself. Fishing for cutthroat trout and salmon in the Stave River is very popular. Master angler Rod Hsu (fishingwithrod.com) reports that weekends can get quite busy on the Stave River. The website riverfishingbc.com reports that shore fishing is popular along the river, and particularly so because boating is not practical or safe for most of the river.
LAKE ACCESS
From Highway 7 turn onto the Dewdney Trunk Road in Maple Ridge and continue for roughly 23 kilometres (look for signs to the Stave Lake Recreation Area). The site is operated by B.C. Hydro and offers campsites, parking, picnic areas and a boat launch.
For more information about Stave Lake, facilities and safety information, please refer to the B.C. Hydro website at bchydro.com/community/. Click through to the link for Recreation Areas.
Lodging and Camping
A beautifully constructed site adjacent to the foreshore of Stave Lake, located within Mission TFL. This site offers incredible lake views of the Stave reservoir which may fluctuate from the high water mark to as much as 300 meters of exposed foreshore. This site was designed for a range of sizes such as truck and camper units, tent camping or larger RV's. There are 30 campsites, including a group sites to accommodate larger gatherings. Cash-only.
Florence Lake Forest Service Rd.
From Lougheed Hwy, Mission area, turn onto 287 Street heading north towards 96 Avenue, 287 Street turns into Wilson Street. Continue on Wilson Street passing the Ruskin Dam, at the next junction turn right onto Dewdney Trunk Road. Just before the Stave Falls Dam turn left onto Burma/Florence Lake Forest Service Road which is a gravel road, travel to about 10 km where you turn onto right fork that leads into the recreation site.
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