Fishing Spot in Vancouver, British Columbia
Lafarge Lake Fishing Access
Lafarge Lake sits inside Coquitlam's Town Centre Park, where anglers can fish from the Innovation Centre pier or work around the paved loop trail for shore access. It is an easy urban trout stop by SkyTrain and park parking, with washrooms and food nearby, but spring and fall stocking periods are better bets than hot summer afternoons.
Lafarge Lake Fishing Access
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Town Centre Park in Coquitlam.
City sources identify the fishing pier; GoFishBC notes north and south shore options.
The lake is stocked in spring and fall, with 2026 releases listed in the stocking report.
GoFishBC says the shallow lake warms quickly in summer.
The City lists ample free parking and also maps time-limited or paid nearby options.
Lafarge Lake-Douglas station is beside Town Centre Park.
Town Centre Park and GoFishBC list washrooms; City pages list concessions and a nearby cafe.
Most anglers 16 and older need a valid licence.
Best For
Good To Know
The City map labels the Innovation Centre fishing pier, and GoFishBC says the paved pathway gives anglers a choice of sandy north-side and rockier south-side shore spots.
GoFishBC's stocking report lists multiple Lafarge Lake rainbow trout releases in March 2026, so checking the report before a trip is worthwhile.
Town Centre Park has several lots, but the map and parking rules show that some nearby spaces are time-limited or paid, so rely on posted signs at the lot you use.
Fishing Setup
- Pier access
- The City says Lafarge Lake invites fishing from the pier, and the Town Centre Park parking map labels the Innovation Centre fishing pier beside the lake.
- Shore access
- GoFishBC says a paved path circles the lake and identifies the sandy northern side and rockier southern section as fishing options.
- Fish present
- GoFishBC lists rainbow trout, bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, and common carp at Lafarge Lake.
Access And Parking
- Park lots
- The City says Town Centre Park has ample free parking and publishes real-time counters for several Town Centre Park lots.
- Map orientation
- The parking map labels Lots A through E, Pipeline Lot B, accessible parking, the fishing pier, and the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station.
- Posted rules
- Coquitlam says posted parking signs take priority and describes City pay-lot and street-parking payment rules.
Regulations
- Licence
- B.C. residents aged 16 and older need a valid basic freshwater fishing licence for non-tidal waters unless an exemption applies.
- Daily limit
- GoFishBC lists a daily trout limit of two for Lafarge Lake.
- Region 2
- The B.C. regulations page points anglers to the current Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis and in-season updates; use the Lower Mainland Region 2 material before fishing.
Official Info
- Town Centre Park
- Use the City facility page for park amenities, address, transportation, concessions, event links, and current park upgrade notes. Open City park page
- Stocking report
- Use GoFishBC's Lafarge Lake stocking report to see recent rainbow trout releases before planning a fishing trip. Open stocking report
Questions People Ask
Where do you fish at Lafarge Lake?
Use the Innovation Centre fishing pier shown on the City map, or walk the paved loop to fish the sandy northern side and rockier southern section described by GoFishBC.
What fish are in Lafarge Lake?
GoFishBC lists rainbow trout, bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, and common carp. The main stocked target is rainbow trout.
Do I need a fishing licence at Lafarge Lake?
Most anglers 16 and older need a valid B.C. freshwater fishing licence for non-tidal waters. Check the current B.C. licence page and regulations before fishing.
Is Lafarge Lake good for beginner fishing?
Yes for access. It has a simple park setting, paved paths, washrooms, transit, and stocked rainbow trout, but GoFishBC says spring and fall are better than hot summer periods.
Is parking free at Town Centre Park?
The City facility page says Town Centre Park has ample free parking, but the map and parking rules also show time-limited or paid nearby options, so check the signs for the exact lot or street space.
Are washrooms and food nearby?
Yes. Town Centre Park and GoFishBC list washrooms, and City pages list concessions plus the Praguery Cafe at Town Centre Park Community Centre.
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Official And Operator
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page
- Freshwater Fisheries Society of BCOfficial page
- Freshwater Fisheries Society of BCData file
- Government of British ColumbiaOfficial page
- Government of British ColumbiaOfficial page
- City of CoquitlamOfficial page