Silverhope Creek
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Winter fishing on Silverhope Creek
Silverhope Creek is in fishing Region 2 (Lower Mainland). BC has no separate ice fishing season, so the regular rules apply through the ice: the 2025-2027 synopsis lists rules of its own for this water, shown below, on top of the regional quotas.
- No Fishing upstream of Silver Lake, Nov 1-June 30
- Fly fishing only and bait ban upstream of Silver Lake, July 1-Oct 31
- No Fishing from Silver Lake down to the Bailey Bridge situated approximately 8 km upstream of Hwy 1
- Bait ban downstream of Bailey Bridge situated approximately 8 km upstream of Hwy 1
- Trout/char: 4, but not more than 1 over 50 cm (2 hatchery steelhead over 50 cm allowed), 2 from streams (must be hatchery) and 1 char (bull trout, Dolly Varden or lake trout), none under 60 cm. Release wild trout/char from streams, all wild steelhead and hatchery trout/char under 30 cm from streams.
- Bass: 20
- Crappie: 20
- Crayfish: 25
Nearest snow station: Ford Mountain (372 m, 32 km away), 0 cm on November 6.
Source: BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027, matched to this water by name and management unit. Check in-season changes on the same page. No regulation makes ice safe: test it yourself. Ice fishing in BC guide.
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Practical Info
- Water type Stream
- Region Vancouver Coast and Mountains
- Access Crown Land (Free)
- Coordinates 49.3706, -121.4631
A provincial sport fishing licence is required. Check local regulations and fishing zones before your trip.