First post from Cloverdale BC

Hello everyone.
I have just purchased and I'm the process of rigging up my Jackson Cruise 12. I know it's not specifically a fishing yak but the price was too good to pass up and I fly fish mostly and liked the un cluttered deck.
I have not been fishing for all that long and kayaking even less so I am looking for local knowledge from the guys who have been at it longer than I.
Eventually I want to expand my skills to ocean and river but I have to get out in the still water a few more times so I don't kill myself.
If any locals can suggest some moving water I can home my skills on it would be much appreciated.