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Go Fish, BC! Newsletter

News and tips for B.C.'s anglers
Issue 5 - April 2011

Spring is here, and it's time to dust off the fishing gear, organize the tackle box and get your 2011 fishing licence!

Society News

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC President Don Peterson shares his excitement for the advent of spring, small lake trout fishing, FFSBC program expansion and more!

Fishing Buddies Captured on Film!

Our recent Fishing Buddies Photo Contest attracted 82 proud anglers' shots of their latest catch, and drew over 27,000 visitors to www.gofishbc.com to review the entries. More than 10,000 people voted for their favourites and three lucky winners walked away with great prizes including a guided Vancouver Island fishing adventure, rod and reel sets, and more!

Where to Fish: Lower Mainland

A video tour of Rice Lake

North Vancouver's Rice Lake is so urban you can access it by city bus (Route 228, to be exact). As Brian Chan describes below in his helpful "how-to" fish section, the easy but scenic walk to the lake is part of Rice Lake's pleasure. Preview this scenic and informational video, featuring Rice Lake anglers discussing their fondness for the easy-to-access spot, fish stocking and more!

A video tour of Como Lake

Much like North Vancouver's Rice Lake, Como Lake in Coquitlam offers an exceptional urban fishing opportunity for anglers of all ages and skill levels. Como Lake is stocked throughout the year with catchable size rainbow trout and has several easily accessible locations from which to fish.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO TOURS

How to Fish: Rice Lake

Brian Chan shares his trout-catching tips

North Vancouver's Rice Lake offers a unique "urban wilderness" fishing and outdoor experience. Located at the base of the North Shore mountains and accessed by a well-maintained trail through a lush forest of Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar, this placid, trout-filled, 7.2 hectare lake is perfect for introducing people of all ages to sport fishing.

Popular Learn to Fish Program Expands to Vancouver Island

The FFSBC's Learn to Fish program is crossing the Straight of Georgia. After years growing demand on Vancouver Island, Learn To Fish is coming to several lakes in the Victoria and Nanaimo areas.

Meeting the Demand for Kokanee Fisheries

The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC is excited about the prospect of providing opportunities for families and new anglers through the development of new kokanee fisheries.

Monitoring has shown a four-fold increase in angling participation on select lakes, but the FFSBC is treading carefully to ensure that wild populations aren't adversely affected.

Cooking Rainbow Trout, "Lower Mainland" Style

Cheese is the secret ingredient in both these mouth-watering rainbow trout recipes, courtesy of Freshwater Fishing Canada.

Anglers 9, Aliens 0 - Anglers Win!

Invasive species such as perch and bass can be a very real threat to trout. In the Thompson River drainage "spiny ray" alien species were illegally introduced into nine headwater lakes. Within a few years these aliens had eaten or displaced the trout and were threatening to expand into downstream waters, putting sport fish throughout the entire Thompson/Shuswap watershed at risk and jeopardizing some of the very best fishing in B.C.

Attention Fishing Buddies! Send Us Your Stories - And Win This Freshwater Fishing Book!

Submit your favourite Fishing Buddies story here, and you could win a signed copy of Island Fly Fisherman, edited by Island Fisherman Magazine's Larry Stefanyk and Robert H. Jones!

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