Most people come to Brohm to swim. Anglers know it as a handy stocked trout lake ten-odd minutes from downtown Squamish, with no motorboats and an easy hand-carry launch.
What's in the lake
Brohm is stocked with rainbow trout. Stocked lakes are a good bet for newer anglers and kids, because there are fish to catch, and a decent way to get a line wet without a long drive.
Licences and rules
- Get a BC freshwater fishing licence online before you come. There's no cell coverage guarantee at the water, so sort it at home.
- Check the current freshwater fishing regulations for the region for daily limits, gear rules and any closures. Regulations change, so look every season.
- No motors. Brohm is paddle-only.
When to go
Time of year
Spring and early summer, while the water is still cool, and again in fall once it cools down after August, are generally the better trout seasons. In the heat of midsummer, fish tend to go deeper, and the lake is busy with swimmers.
Time of day
Early morning and evening are best for fishing, and they're also when the lake is quietest. Midday on a hot weekend is swim time; there will be people jumping off every ledge.
Where to fish
- From shore: there's shoreline access around the lake and along the trails. Look for drop-offs and spots away from the swimming areas.
- From a canoe or float tube: getting off shore opens up the whole lake, especially the quieter north end. A canoe also makes it easy to bring kids along.
Don't want to strap a canoe to the car? Squamish Canoe Rental delivers canoes to the Brohm Lake pull-off, with paddles and PFDs included.
Simple setups that work
You don't need anything fancy for stocked trout. A light spinning rod with a small spinner or spoon, or a float with bait where permitted, will catch fish. Fly anglers do well with small nymphs and, on calm evenings, dry flies when fish are rising. Always check that your bait and gear are allowed under the current regulations.
Share the lake
- Stay well away from the ledges, rope swings and swimming areas. Hooks and swimmers don't mix.
- Take all fishing line and hooks home. Discarded line tangles birds and swimmers.
- Keep only what you'll eat, within limits, and handle fish you release gently and quickly.
- Pack out everything. Brohm is popular, and it shows.
Questions
What fish are in Brohm Lake?
Brohm Lake is stocked with rainbow trout.
Do I need a licence to fish Brohm Lake?
Yes. Anyone who needs one under BC rules must carry a BC freshwater fishing licence, which you can buy online before you go. Check the current BC freshwater fishing regulations for the area for limits and any special rules.
Can you use a boat to fish Brohm Lake?
Yes, but no motors. Brohm is a hand-carry, paddle-only lake, so canoes, kayaks, float tubes and paddleboards are the way to get off shore.