For those interested in Fishing, look no further! Our location offers endless opportunities for world class fishing, with Agassiz at the heart of numerous lakes, rivers, and creeks.
The Antler House is perched alongside the Miami Creek, home to Coho Salmon that can be spotted spawning in November, December or January, depending on environmental conditions. Stickleback and the endangered Salish Sucker can be fond in the shallows. During summer, anglers can reel in rainbow trout, and in late October, Cutthroat and Coho at the mouth of the creek at Harrison Lake in the village of Harrison Hot Springs.
Traveling from the Village on the west side of the Lake, Rockwell Drive takes you to Sasquatch Provincial Park. Within the park, you'll find three small lakes perfect for fishing: Trout Lake, the smallest, Hicks Lake, the largest, and Deer Lake. These lakes are stocked by fisheries with Rainbow Trout and have restrictions on engine power.
The largest lake in Southwestern, BC, The Harrison Lake, is 60 km long and is home to a diverse range of fish. Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, coho salmon, chum salmon, pink salmon, rainbow trout, coastal cutthroat trout, and steelhead can all be found in this large, deep lake. Trolling is recommended for the best fishing experience, with the most productive areas being at the mouths of creeks, coves, and estuaries. However, boaters should take caution as winds can create large swells on the lake. A speed restriction of 10km/hr is in place at the south end, and the north end of the lake is fed by the Lillooet River from the Lillooet mountain ranges and the Mount Breakenridge Glacier.
Harrison River, is a top fishing spot for salmon and other species. It's popular from August to December for locals and tourists, and offers great trout and char fishing in the winter and spring. As the Harrison Lake merges into the gorgeous teal blue waters of the Harrison River, it is flanked by towering mountain walls. The river then meanders its way past the Chehalis River, one of the best local steelhead rivers, with a winter run from December to March, and a summer run in June and July. The Harrison River continues through Harrison Mills and Kilby Park before finally reaching its confluence with the mighty Fraser River.
The stunningly crisp blue of the Harrison River merges with the murky brown of the much larger and rougher Fraser River, which boasts the world's biggest sockeye supply and is a major source of pink, chum, chinook, coho, and steelhead salmon. These Pacific salmon journey to the ocean and then return to their birth streams to lay their eggs (spawn). For White Sturgeon enthusiasts, the Fraser Valley offers the ultimate catch and release fishing experience year-round. The Fraser River eventually flows into the Pacific Ocean at the Strait of Georgia near Vancouver, just a 1.5-hour drive from Harrison Hot Springs.
Each year fishing changes with the season, regulations and runs. Below are some resources to help start your fishing adventure.
RESOURCES
BC Recreational Freshwater Fishing License
Kent Outdoors - Fishing Gear & License