Crayfish with Kids in LML?

[Would Rather Be Fishing]

I guess for this year it's a bit late for Crayfish, but next year I thought of taking my little ones out for crayfishing? I have never done it before, but from what I read, it should be an ideal trap-fishery for kids?

We tried crabbing, but without a boat, all the good spots are flooded with asian groups with umbrellas and picnic tables from Sunrise to Sundown. From what I figure, there is a higher chance to find some "quiet spots" with crayfishing? True or false?

I am in the lower mainland, so I figured I try Hatzic slough or maybe stave river?

Anyone have any recommendations for easy access (5 year olds) spots that are not totally overrun that kids can have a fun time? Maybe spend a day there? 4x4ing to the location is totally ok.

Again, never gone crayfishing myself, so any guidance is appreciated.

[RICKADY]

I've seen some nice one's come out of the lower Vedder from the canal down,
was told the Dewdney had some too.

[sparkes3]

Try Jones lake
great spot for a trip in the day use area

[fourbyfourtoy]

Jones lake is full of them. Your best bet for sure. 25 a day no problem. Better if you soak overnight. I heard there was a commercial fishery for them on the Harrison River. Good luck!

[Arctic Lake]

I think Caddis on HBC is big on crayfish ! I’m sure he will be along ! I have caught them on the Pitt River years ago , they were pretty tasty . I’d like to try going for them again some time !
Arctic Lake

[Steeleco]

We used to drop a trap under the railway bridge where the Stave flows into the Fraser, sadly that's when i had a boat

[Livewire322]

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We tried crabbing, but without a boat, all the good spots are flooded with asian groups with umbrellas and picnic tables from Sunrise to Sundown. From what I figure, there is a higher chance to find some "quiet spots" with crayfishing? True or false?
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Are you bothered by the spots being crowded with people, or by the spots being crowded by Asian looking people?

[3than]

Like others have already said Jones is loaded with crayfish.

[Muliechaser]

Are you bothered by the spots being crowded with people, or by the spots being crowded by Asian looking people?

What are you trying to imply?

[Would Rather Be Fishing]

Are you bothered by the spots being crowded with people, or by the spots being crowded by Asian looking people?

The former. Now you could say I didn't need to put the "asian" label in my original post, and you are probably right. In my (weak) defense, though, this is simply a fact: If you go to any of the popular shore crabbing spots in the LML, I guarantee you that 9 out of the people packed in that spot will be asian (looking).

That said: You are right, I didn't have to put that in there. And just in case that offended you: I am sorry! Can we move on?