Alouette Lake, Golden Ears Provincial Park
Region 2, British Columbia
This lake is located 13 kms northeast of Maple Ridge. It’s a large and deep lake that’s used a reservoir for hydroelectric power, boating, swimming and some fishing. It’s no longer stocked but does hold Lake Trout and is the only lake in the lower mainland to do so! The most popular fishery on this lake is likely Kokanee and they can be targeted all year round but ideally the best times would be in spring. The lake offers some excellent outdoor activities from camping, horseback riding, hiking and some beautiful high elevation view points!
Lake Information
Maximum depth: 522 feet (159 meters)
Average depth: 235 feet (71 meters)
Lake Elevation: 410 feet (125 meters)
Size: 4015 acres
Features
- Boat Launch
- Multiple Parking Lots
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Picnic Site
- Campsites
- RV Camping & Trailer park
- Dam
Fish Species at Alouette Lake
- Kokanee
- Cutthroat Trout
- Lake Trout
- Dolly Varden
- Rainbow Trout
How to Fish Alouette Lake
Ideally fishing Alouette you’ll want to have a boat. You can fish from shore but a lot of the shoreline is pretty steep and tough to manage. Fish will be in the upper water columns in the spring and fall when the water is warmer.
Kokanee Fishing Setup
- 7′-8′ Foot Spinning Rod Medium action (rated 4-12 lbs)
- 2000-3000 sized spinning reel
- 8# – 10# Monofilament mainline
- #67 Gibbs Delta Willow leaf (Silver blade is the most common one). You can use a variety of different color options depending on fishing depth and lighting.
- 6# Fluorocarbon Leader (approximately 18″)
- Wedding Band (tip with a half a deworm)
The prime time for this lake for Kokanee is mid May to mid June. When the water is beginning to warm up and less lake traffic.
Alouette Lake Fishing Regulations
To fish Alouette Lake you’ll require a BC Non-Tidal Fishing License. Any angler older than 16 years of age will require this license. To obtain a BC Fishing license it can be done via online at this page.
Additional lake information
Golden Ears Provincial Park: https://bcparks.ca/explore/parkpgs/golden_ears/
COMING TO ALOUETTE LAKE on JULY 25 TH to AUGUST 3 RD , 2022 , KNOW BOAT COMING ! WHAT ABOUT FISHING FROM SHORE EITHER EARLY MORNING or IN THE EVENING AROUND 7 :00 PM UNTIL DARK ? WHAT SHOULD ONE USES TO CATCH ANY FISH AT THESE TIMES ? WE HAVE 9 FOOT SPINNG RODS and REELS WITH 10 POUND TEST LINE BRAIDED and FLORCARBON LEADERS in 4 to 8 LB TESTS and HOOKS ARE NUMBERS FROM 2 to 1/0 ? VERY LITTLE IN THE WAY OF SPOONS , BUT LOTS OF POWER BAIT IN WORMS and SMELLY BUG LIKE SHAPES to TRY IN THE LAKE ? WHAT COLOUR OF SPOONS and
GRUB LIKE BAITS , TO TRY and USE THERE IN THE LAKE ? THANK YOU ! FROM FRED and HOLLY !
Hey Fred & Holly,
I’m not an expert on the shore fishing at this lake. I’ve only fished from shore near the campground which has a lot of people near/swimming so we didn’t get any action. We were also fishing during the early afternoon which is not a great time.
That said, I would focus your fishing times early AM and an hour before last light. Look for any fish surface activity. As for baits/lures, I don’t have any recommendations on colors or specific baits for this lake. I’d connect with the local shops, or others anglers around the lake for more info once you get there. I hope you have a great trip, GOOD LUCK! Jesse