Sports: Fishing around Abbotsford
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Background Hiking is a popular recreational pastimes, as a get-away from the hustle and bustle of urban living, while enjoying the beauty and wildlife of nature. Hiking season runs mid-May until October, thorough the snow-free season. Of course, with unpredictable weather, trails may be closed anytime during the season. The provincial or national park wardens will inform you of any closures or cautions.
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Equipment Day hike, where you expect to return home before evening, doesn't require as much equipment as an overnight hike. You should wear a good pair of hiking boots (sturdy running shoes will do), and clothing that is appropriate for the weather conditions. Because weather conditions can change quickly in the outdoors, it is safer to overdress, in layers, than to be under-dressed. For a day hike bring water, food, sunscreen, a map, a compass, a rain coat, knife, matches, and of a hiking buddy.
For an overnight hike, you'll also need a tent, food bags, a change of underwear and socks, and standard camping supplies. Check with your hiking partner to prevent packing duplicate gear, to minimize gear weight.
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Here are a number of the more popular fishing areas around Abbotsford.
All wild trout caught in any stream must be released. Only hatchery trout may be kept. All hatchery fish have their adipose fin missing.
| Fraser River: |
Steelhead and Chinook salmon (July - October) head north on hwy 11 towards Mission River, runs parallel to Hwy 7 and fishing activity in area of Mission Bridge.
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| Mill Lake: |
Some large and lots of small Rainbow stocked annually. Fishing best in spring and fall. Beautiful boardwalk. No power boats allowed. Near town center - Mill Lake Road off Bourquin Crescent East.
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| Morris Lake: |
Cutthroat and Rainbow fishing best in spring and fall. Coho Salmon in the fall. Occasionally, Steelhead are caught in the winter. Can be reached by car - 12 km NE of Harrison Mills on Morris Valley Road. Follow the road turning off to the east just past Weaver Creek Spawning Channel.
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| Rolley Lake: |
Has cutthroat,
dolly Varden and Brown Bullhead and is frequently stocked with Rainbow. Fishing is best in spring and fall. No power boats allowed. Head west on Hwy 7 to Hayward, north on Hayward to Dewdney Trunk, East on Dewdney Trunk, left on Bell Street and North to Rolley Lake. Approx 13 km NW of Mission.
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| Stave Lake: |
Cutthroate to 1 kg Rainbow, Kokanee and Dolly Varden. This lake is hazardous due to submerged snags, floating logs, code water and high winds. Reach south end of the lake by car at Slave Falls, north of Ruskin.
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| Stave River: |
Cutthroad, Dolly Varden, Coho (best in the fall), Whitefish (besting spring), Steelhead (winter). Spring Salmon are caught at the mouth during spring and summer. 5 km fishable - flows from Ruskin Dam to Fraser river. Accessible by car at Stave Falls, via Loughheed Hwy 7 at Ruskin.
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| Sumas River: |
Coho (mid-Sept - Dec), Dolly Varden, Coho, Cutthroat, Steelhead and Sturgeon (Spring & Fall) East on hwy 1 left at Sumas Mtn. Road immediate right on North Parallel Road, proceed approx. 3km East. Boat launching, site/parking at Sumas Pumping Station 1.5 km from junction of Vedder Canal.
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| Vedder River: |
Coho (mid-September - December) Steelhead (December - March) Limited Whitefish (April - September) Head east on Hwy 1 exit at Sardis, proceed to Vedder Crossing to bridge, turn left at river.
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| Weaver Creek: |
Steelhead (December-March). The Weaver Creek salmon spawning area is a popular attraction with viewing in October. The fish enter the artificial channels, constructed in a series of hairpin bends, through entry gates from the creek. Fish spawn and die in the Weaver Creek channels as part of their lifecycle. Head east on Hwy 7 from Mission Approx 10 km NE of Harrison Bay.
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