Birkenhead Lake best fishing in British Columbia Canada
Birkenhead Lake best fishing in British Columbia Canada
Birkenhead Lake best fishing in British Columbia Canada. The gate to Birkenhead Lake provincial park is now open for the season. The park operators are busy cleaning the park, removing fallen trees and clearing debris from the trails. They should have the park open for the May long weekend. As of now the overflow campground is open for people to camp. Birkenhead lake is known for producing very large Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout and small Kokanee. Although Bull Trout are catch and release in Birkenhead Lake you can still fish for them. Always handle them with the utmost care and return them to the lake in a speedily fashion to reduce damaging impacts. The lake also has a healthy population of Rainbow Trout and Kokanee. Kokanee are a staple food for these trophy sized Bull Trout. This being said imitate the size and color of the Kokanee and this will produce large fish in Birkenhead Lake.
Fishing Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park
There are numerous good locations to fish Birkenhead Lake from shore. Two of my favorite spots are at the mouths of Phelix Creek and Sockeye Creek. Phelix Creek is located at the North end of the lake and is a short walk from the picnic area. Sockeye Creek is a 35 Minute walk up the West side of Birkenhead Lake. Both of these areas listed will produce Trophy sized Bull Trout, Rainbow Trout and Kokanee. I have witnessed numerous quality fish caught right off of the dock at Birkenhead lake provincial park. The lake also has a paved boat launch suitable for boats up to 18′ in length.
Hiking in Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park
Wilderness Trail:
A 2-kilometre hiking trail through old growth forest leads to a flat, treed area with views of the mountains across the lake and views back of the day use area beaches. A short section connects with the Birkenhead Lake Trail, allowing for a longer hike or a loop back to the trailhead. Caution Note: The lakeside Wilderness Trail and the Birkenhead Lake Trail: approximately 1.0 km from the trail head at the parking lot, both of these trails cross a 50 metre section of a rock debris avalanche path. Trail users must use caution when crossing over loose rock rubble and may be required to ford the stream. Crossings should be avoided during periods of prolonged, heavy rain.
Birkenhead Lake Trail:
The 8-kilometre trail to Birkenhead Lake Estates at the south end of the lake joins up with Birkenhead Road and Tenas Valley logging road. This trail is used by both hikers and cyclists. There may also be horseback riding on the west half of the Birkenhead Lake trail up to Sockeye Creek. Motorized vehicles are not permitted on this trail.
Goat Lookout Trail:
This 1-kilometre trail on the south side of the valley is a bit rough and steep in places, but offers a view of the lake at it’s end and in the spring and fall mountain goats may be seen on the cliffs above the campground. Cautionary Note: During the spring snow melt (April – June), Phelix Creek water levels rise and may crest the log bridge approximately 100 metres from the start of the trail. High water conditions may require temporary seasonal closure of the trail. Best you otherwise hike the trail in the mornings during May and June.
Birkenhead Lake Fishing Video
Below is a short fishing video from Birkenhead Lake Provincial Park. The video was filmed April 27, 2016. In the video the boys are fishing from the shore at the mouth of Phelix creek. If you are needing some more fishing information or help selecting fishing gear or fly fishing supplies for Birkenhead Lake stop by Spud Valley Sporting Goods Ltd. in downtown Pemberton, BC at 1380 Birch Street. We also offer guided fly fishing and trolling tours on Birkenhead lake visit our website for more information, rates and contact information.
We look forward to fishing with you,
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Birkenhead Lake best fishing in British Columbia Canada.
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