An introductory program for youth and their families, as well as adults. Learn the basics of freshwater fishing, including angling ethics, tackle selection, and fishing and casting techniques. Lessons are held at our visitor centre fishing ponds and at lakes in municipal and provincial parks throughout the province. All equipment is provided and every session includes hands on fishing time.
Use the filter below to find a program near you. Note that some programs require pre-registration.
Public Learn to Fish programs are paused until the spring. However, we are still taking a limited number of birthday party, school and private group bookings at our Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery. Conditions permitting, we may also offer Learn to Ice Fish programs at select locations this winter. Please check back.
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March 18, 2025, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Learn to Fish: Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, Abbotsford
Learn to Fish: Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery – March 18, 2025
Learn to Fish: Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, Abbotsford
In this 3 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing at our onsite ponds. Included is a tour of our Visitor Centre which has live fish displays and informative exhibits!
Fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required.
Cost: $10 per youth participant. No charge for adults.
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Event Cost: $10/youth participant
Learn to Fish: Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, Abbotsford
Location:
Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, Abbotsford BC Directions:
Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery & Visitor Centre
Located at 34345 Vye Rd, Abbotsford BC
Please park in the Visitor Centre Parking Lot as shown on the map- there are 2 metal gates that will be open. Please do not park in the staff lot (entrance with large chainlink fence gate).
Once in the Visitor Centre parking lot, head up the ramp and into the Visitor Centre building where a staff member will greet you! Get Map Directions
In this two-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Luhr Jensen fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required through City of Coquitlam prior to attending (close this pop-up to see ‘REGISTER’ button)
Meet at the south side of the lake
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Contact Info: Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada.
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Como Lake
Location:
Como Lake Park, Coquitlam Directions:
Meet at the south side of the lake, look for a blue tent! Get Map Directions
In this two-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Luhr Jensen fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required through City of Coquitlam prior to attending (close this pop-up to see ‘REGISTER’ button)
Please meet on the west side of the lake, off of Pinetree Way
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Contact Info: Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada.
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Lafarge Lake
Location:
Town Centre Park, Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam Directions:
Please meet on the west side of Lafarge Lake, off of Pinetree Way! Look for a blue tent set up on the grass. Get Map Directions
In this two-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Luhr Jensen fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required through City of Coquitlam prior to attending (close this pop-up to see ‘REGISTER’ button)
Meet at the south side of the lake
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Contact Info: Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada.
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Como Lake
Location:
Como Lake Park, Coquitlam Directions:
Meet at the south side of the lake, look for a blue tent! Get Map Directions
In this two-hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Luhr Jensen fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine
Registration required through City of Coquitlam prior to attending (close this pop-up to see ‘REGISTER’ button)
Please meet on the west side of the lake, off of Pinetree Way
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Contact Info: Please email [email protected] with any questions you may have.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada.
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Lafarge Lake
Location:
Town Centre Park, Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam Directions:
Please meet on the west side of Lafarge Lake, off of Pinetree Way! Look for a blue tent set up on the grass. Get Map Directions
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
Pre-registration required.
Meet at Water Ski Beach on the northwest side of the lake (off of Bear Hill Rd). Park in first parking lot on your left.
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Elk/Beaver Lake
Location:
Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake, Saanich BC Directions:
Meet at Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake in Saanich which is on the northwest side of Elk Lake. From Hwy 17 take Brookleigh Rd until you reach Bear Hill Rd, then turn left onto Bear Hill Rd. Continue to the first parking lot on your left. From the parking lot, head to Water Ski Beach where there will be a blue tent set up! Get Map Directions
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
Pre-registration required.
Meet at Water Ski Beach on the northwest side of the lake (off of Bear Hill Rd). Park in first parking lot on your left.
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Elk/Beaver Lake
Location:
Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake, Saanich BC Directions:
Meet at Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake in Saanich which is on the northwest side of Elk Lake. From Hwy 17 take Brookleigh Rd until you reach Bear Hill Rd, then turn left onto Bear Hill Rd. Continue to the first parking lot on your left. From the parking lot, head to Water Ski Beach where there will be a blue tent set up! Get Map Directions
Join the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC and the Richmond Library for this 2-hour session where you will learn about hatchery roles, fish identification, proper fish handling, tackle, rod rigging and casting, followed by hands on fishing at the River!
What you need to know before attending:
Tidal licenses must be purchased for all ages prior to the event.
Children must be accompanied by and adult.
Rods and tackle are provided, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment.
Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) are not required and will not be provided. Please bring your own for the program if you would like to have one.
We will be meeting on-site at No. 2 Road Fishing Pier in London Wharf Park (AKA: London’s Landing). Please look for the blue tent set up on the grass (location shown on map).
Please dress appropriately for the weather- this program will occur rain or shine!
Getting to No. 2 Road Fishing Pier:
There is a small gravel parking lot next to the pier, and there is street parking at various locations along Dyke Road.
Most of the walking paths to the pier are gravel.
The 402 bus route will take you to the nearest bus stop at Moncton and No. 2 Rd., a 15-minute walk from the pier.
If you have any questions or require more information, please contact [email protected].
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: No. 2 Road Fishing Pier, Richmond
Location:
No. 2 Road Fishing Pier/London Wharf Park, Richmond Directions:
Please look for the blue tent set up on the grass off of Dyke Road (location indicated on the map). We will be fishing at the wharf, just north west of the meeting spot!
There is a small gravel parking lot next to the pier, and there is street parking at various locations along Dyke Road.
Most of the walking paths to the pier are gravel.
The 402 bus route will take you to the nearest bus stop at Moncton and No. 2 Rd., a 15-minute walk from the pier. Get Map Directions
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
Pre-registration required.
Meet at Water Ski Beach on the northwest side of the lake (off of Bear Hill Rd). Park in first parking lot on your left.
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Elk/Beaver Lake
Location:
Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake, Saanich BC Directions:
Meet at Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake in Saanich which is on the northwest side of Elk Lake. From Hwy 17 take Brookleigh Rd until you reach Bear Hill Rd, then turn left onto Bear Hill Rd. Continue to the first parking lot on your left. From the parking lot, head to Water Ski Beach where there will be a blue tent set up! Get Map Directions
In this 2 hour session you’ll learn the basics of freshwater fishing including: hatchery roles, fish identification, tackle, rod rigging, casting, and hands-on fishing.
Fishing rods provided
For children ages 5 to 15. Parent participation required.
Programs run rain or shine, please dress for the weather!
Pre-registration required.
Meet at Water Ski Beach on the northwest side of the lake (off of Bear Hill Rd). Park in first parking lot on your left.
Important! Please ensure you arrive on time as the introductory information on fishing techniques and ethics are important to your participation in the hands-on fishing portion. We reserve the right to deny entry to those arriving after the program has started.
Thank you to our sponsors: Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Luhr Jensen, 13 Fishing, BC Ram Dealers, Province of British Columbia, Mosaic Forest Management, Backroad Mapbooks and Yamaha Motor Canada
Event Cost: Free!
Learn to Fish: Elk/Beaver Lake
Location:
Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake, Saanich BC Directions:
Meet at Water Ski Beach, Elk Lake in Saanich which is on the northwest side of Elk Lake. From Hwy 17 take Brookleigh Rd until you reach Bear Hill Rd, then turn left onto Bear Hill Rd. Continue to the first parking lot on your left. From the parking lot, head to Water Ski Beach where there will be a blue tent set up! Get Map Directions
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