Fisheries cabins have to hike past 3 wash outs roads are unmaintained

Confirmed Kokanee in the lake! 3 in 3 hrs

Alouette Lake is the perfect lake for families. Not only is it a great place to catch fish, but visitors may also camp, hike, swim, and enjoy various other water sports. Being only a short drive from Maple Ridge, Alouette Lake offers a piece of wilderness amongst the hustle and bustle of the Fraser Valley. The lake is clean and filled with cold, crisp water. Local angler, Ray Parsi, tells us that the lake holds a large amount of kokanee, rainbow and bull trout, dolly varden, and even some unconfirmed lake trout. Bull trout and dolly varden may be fished year round, while kokanee is only available spring through fall. The lake does not freeze over in the winter, so ice-fishing is not an option on Alouette Lake. Parsi explained that fly fishing and fishing from a boat are equally popular. If opting to fly-fish, Parsi recommends hiking along the shoreline until you find a creek mouth. Fish tend to pool in these areas. Trout, kokanee, and dolly varden all tend to head close to shore during dusk and dawn in order to feed, making these times the best for fly-fishing. When fishing here Parsi says many different techniques and lures work well. It is best to try a few different options in order to determine what works best for you. Kokanee tend to be attracted to the colour red. Parsi recommends trolling along the shoreline with red microleeches, or Chironomids. When further out on the lake, try using a Dodger with a Wedding Band and downrigger. Keep in mind that kokannee prefer cold water and will therefore be in deeper water during the hot summer months. One of the great aspects of the lake Parsi notes is its shape and size. During the summer months, Alouette Lake can become quite populated with families and anglers. However, its long shape creates a lot of space for anglers and boaters. It is also protected by trees meaning the wind doesn’t often pick up while out on the lake. Lake Access From Langley, head north on 200 St, Golden Ears Way and 128 Ave to 132 Ave/Fern Crescent in Maple Ridge for 22.9 KM. Follow Fern Crescent and Golden Ears Pkwy for another 18.1 KM to your destination.

Beautiful concrete launch within Golden Ears Provincial Park.

Stocking in Alouette Lake

Corrected link to stocking data: http://www.gofishbc.com/fish-stocking-reports/recent-fish-releases/ReportOutputResult.aspx?StockSpecies=all&StockStrains=all&StockGenotypes=all&FishStages=all&Town=all&WaterBodyID=00456LFRA&DateFrom=10/1/2008&DateTo=9/30/2013

Extensive Stocking

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has recently stocked Alouette lake with trout, both catchables and fry: http://www.gofishbc.com/fish-stocking-reports/recent-fish-releases/ReportOutputResult.aspx?StockSpecies=all&StockStrains=all&StockGenotypes=all&FishStages=all&Town=all&WaterBodyID=00456LFRA&DateFrom=10/1/2008&DateTo=9/30/2013