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Fishing Access Trails in British Columbia

Angling trails leading to remote trout lakes, salmon rivers, and quiet fishing spots in BC.

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Jug Island Beach Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Jug Island Beach Trail

Try this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
1 h 39 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Alouette River Dykes Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Alouette River Dykes Trail

Explore this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop

Discover this 6.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+151m
Time
1 h 34 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake and Gambier Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Gambier Island

Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake and Gambier Lake

Experience this 10.5-km loop trail near Anvil Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for fishing and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+605m
Time
3 h 57 min
Forest Lake Views
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Skagit River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.5 km
Elevation
+365m
Time
3 h 57 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail

Discover this 5.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+261m
Time
1 h 50 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lower Alouette River Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway

Get to know this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Sumas River Paddle trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Sumas River Paddle

Try this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for birding, fishing, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+24m
Time
2 h 7 min
Forest River Views
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Cultus Lake Paddle trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Paddle

Check out this 12.1-km loop trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for fishing and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+62m
Time
3 h 17 min
Beach Lake Views
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Derby Reach Regional Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Derby Reach Regional Park

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.