Vancouver Island BC Fishing 2018

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The Freshwater Fishing Regulations for Region One, Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii, beginning on page 40.

If you’re looking for a resort, fishing lodge or a guide, check out the listings on pages 48-49.

Freshwater Fisheries Society Stocking tables for Region One.

OCEAN FISHING From Tahsis to Sooke and up the eastern shore, we’ve got your ocean bases covered.

Vancouver Island has lakes and rivers that are home to rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, brown trout and even smallmouth bass.

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ancouver Island is located in the southwest corner of British Columbia, part of a temperate rain forest that hugs the Pacific coast.

The Island is known for fabulous fishing, both saltwater and freshwater.

lakes and rivers that are home to rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, brown trout and even smallmouth bass. In this guide, we have featured several types of lakes and one river (Cowichan). Many of these lakes are stocked with On the freshwater side, the rainbow trout and cutthroat Island has trout as part of a provincial stocking program operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. Many of the region’s best fishing lakes are a little out of the way. Wolf Lake, northwest of Courtney, and both Nahmint and Great Central Lake, past Port Alberni, are all well worth traveling for.

Still, don’t rule out the lakes closest to home!

Quennel, Elk and Beaver, and Cameron Lakes are all easily accessible, and offer some of the best fishing for bass, brown trout, and much more.

land is famous for its salmon fishery. Halibut and ling cod fisheries are also important, and there are plenty of opportunities for prawning.

We have featured four famous West Coast fisheries in the guide this year. They include Barkley Sound, the area around Nootka Island (including Esperanza Inlet), Campbell River and Sooke.

The guide provides a taste of the fishing opportunities on the Island, but for more detailed maps for downloading and many other fishing hot spots visit our website: AnglersAtlas.com FEATURING

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everal new features appear in 2018, including a revamped listing of resorts and guides, covering both salt water and freshwater opportunities. Lake maps now show detailed access information, including roads and boat launches. As well, we again feature the freshFor saltwater, water fishing regulations for the Is- Vancouver Island region.

The guide also includes all of the fish stocking data for the lakes in the region, courtesy of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

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Atluck Lake 308 Hectares (762 Acres)

77.4 metres (254 feet)

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here’s a reason our license plates say “Beautiful British Columbia”, and Atluck Lake, south of Port McNeill on Vancouver Island, is a prime example of this pristine natural landscape.

Atluck Lake is long and deep with a complex underwater structure. At the southern end of the lake, islands abound.

Take your family there to investigate a network of trails and caves, fit for exploring and adventuring.

Atluck Lake is stocked with rainbows. The lake also has a healthy stock of cutthroats and dolly varden that keep this a little slice of heaven for anglers. The best fishing is in late spring, and early to mid autumn.

Atluck Lake is somewhat of a secret, and the fish can be quite easily enticed by plugs, spoons, or spinners. Troll out from the boat launch and through the dropoff areas.

Some of the best structure is around the islands nearer the south side. Be wary of sudden winds whipping round the narrower parts of the vast lake, and be sure to use caution in small boats!

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A tluck Lake flows into Nimpkish Lake to the north.

Nimpkish Lake attracts people for all types of fun, from windsurfing on the wilder southern end, and fishing and hiking in the calmer north end. For cutthroat and rainbow trout, head to nearby Mukwilla Lake, 48 kilometres south of Port McNeil.

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Atluck Road and follow this for about 14 km to the rec site at the north end of the lake.

The rec site has pit toilets and a boat launch. During the week, be wary of active logging trucks in the area.

If you’re looking for spectacular cutthroat trout, hit up Tskio Lake, where fish of up to 40 cm are not uncommon! As well, Wolf Lake abounds with cutthroat, and is

just a hop, skip, and jump away from Atluck— a nice little day trip if you want a change of scenery.

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tluck Lake is located about 50 km south of Port McNeill. Head down Hwy. 19 for about 42 km. Turn onto

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Antler Lake 20 Hectares (49 Acres)

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retty little Antler Lake, while not that deep or large, supports a thriving fishery. This popular spot just north of Gold River works well for a quick evening troll or a weekend getaway. As well as fishing, the lake offers beautiful natural landscapes and the opportunity to view wildlife such as bears, cougars, and deer. Be sure to pack the camera!

Antler Lake offers abundant habitat in the form of shoals and aquatic plants, particularly at the southeast end at Yellow Pond, an ideal location to start your search.

Richard Powell, avid local angler, notes that there is a sunken boat just after the first picnic spot. Keep your

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eyes peeled for that.

Both cutthroat and rainbows are present in Antler Lake; the cutthroat are native, and the catchable-sized rainbows are stocked. [Check out the stocking tables included in this guide!]

A creek at the opposite end of the lake empties into the Gold River. Coho can be seen spawning in the creek in the fall, and there are always Cutthroat Trout in the creek— check the top end, where you will also find pleasant little beaver ponds.

The best time to fish Antler Lake is in the spring. Early fall is productive too, as the fish intensify

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activity and feeding. The owner of the Tuta Marina and Campgrounds notes that for table fare, spring and fall is best.

All sorts of lures work well here, and your best bet is to stock your standards, though at times the cutthroat will prefer larger lures or Flatfish.

Kwikfish or small spoons are good bets as well.

For those casting or trolling flies on Antler Lake, there are a number of reliable patterns to have on hand. Leeches are always promising. Damsel and dragonfly nymph patterns work well for mid-summer.

Caddisflies and sedges are also good mid-season patterns. Later in the sea-

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son, egg patterns can work wonders.

General searching fly patterns, such as Woolly Buggers, Careys, Halfbacks and the Spratleys imitate a range of food sources for rainbow and cutthroat trout. They make excellent attractors any time of the year. The flies can be trolled with a full-sink line close to the bottom.

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ntler Lake is located 3 km north of Gold River off the Gold River Main Rd. (also known as East Rd. and Hwy. 28). Turn right at the fork in the road before the bridge. There is a cartop boat launch beside the lake and a picnic site. Power boats are not allowed. Camping is available at Muchalet Lake, about 8 km further up the road towards Woss, or at the Peppercorn RV Park in Gold River. A third camping site is a 400 metre hike to access the lake, so any boat must be carried that far. 4x4s are also recommended to ease access.

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Beavertail Lake 103 Hectares (255 Acres)

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eavertail Lake is a popular fishing and camping destination in the Campbell River area.

Several species of fish inhabit the lake, making it a perfect choice for novice anglers or for those who just want to head out and cast a line.

Sam LaForge has this to say about Beavertail Lake: Like so many of the pocket lakes in the northern region of Beautiful Vancouver Island Beavertail is a wonderful place to fish away a weekend or much-deserved day off.

Located a modest 20 minute drive from down town Campbell River, Beavertail offers anglers the opportunity to try just about every method in their repertoire to land a respectable trout.

Your best success will be with the tried and true split shot hook and worm, though

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for a more exciting day, small spinners and spoons will work. Try bright reds and pinks. Blues and greens also turn some success in certain conditions. For the fly fisherman the sky is the limit. No need to break out a shooting head line as you’ll find plenty of fish close to shore. In early spring the hatches are plentiful so dry fly casting works quite well. In the colder months the sinking tip line with your choice of Muddlers, Leeches even Chironomids should yield a hit or two. The banks are treed but if you look around you can find a few small beaches to try your luck.

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This is a manmade lake, so picture a forest under water. Be wary of stumps and logs and other hidden things that wait to gather up your gear by the bushel!

Travis Atkinson from Campbell River Boatland, says that people come off the lake with “trout every time.”

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rive west of Campbell River on Hwy. 28 (Gold River Hwy.) for 16 km. At Camp 8 (the Timberwest marshalling yard and offices), turn right (west) onto the Elk River Mainline, an all-season, gravel logging road. Drive for six km until the lake comes into view on the north side of the road.

The boat launch is directly off the Elk River Mainline

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pullout on the south side of the lake. Travis Atkinson of Campbell River Boatland says that 4WD is absolutely necessary to get to these areas. He also notes that they’re not suitable for tow-trailers without clearance or larger RVs. Please note that there are no amenities at these sites.

Beavertail Lake has a boat launch and two rustic camping areas. One of these camp areas is located at the pullout off the Elk River Mainline at the south side of the lake, the other is off the spur road at the west side of the lake.

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Cameron Lake 477 Hectares (1,179 Acres)

43 metres (141 feet)

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ot a remote lake, Cameron Lake is located within driving distance of most mid-Island centres. Despite a generally beautiful and warm summer, this lake remains cold, and the fish remain active throughout the warm weather.

Fishing is great all year round, with the trophy sized fish being caught after the kokanee spawn of late fall.

Courtney Ogilvie, owner of Nile Creek Fly Shop boasts about the size and abundance of the brown trout living in the lake. lthough, known to come out of Cameron the average brown trout is between Lake. Along with kokanee and cut3-5 lbs, trophy sized fish have been throat trout, this waterbody is loaded for any angler.

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During the summer, fish tend to be hiding along the south side of the lake, close to the camping areas of McMillian Provincial Park.

Although not particularly deep, there are many channels with cool water that house many fish. Brown trout in particular are night-feeders, meaning late evening or at night is when the lake is most active.

Try using a large coloured minnow pattern in the 4-6” range. Reds and burgundies are known to have some success, however the fish are fairly open to most colours. If you’re a fly fisher, Dark Bunny leeches or dragonfly patterns work well.

Ogilvie explains that some local anglers swear by a trolling plug

Boaters need to be aware that the lake is subject to sudden strong gusts of wind. Anglers with smaller boats Courtney Ogilvie is extremely need to take appropriate precautions knowledgeable about Cameron when venturing into Cameron Lake.

Lake and many others in the area.

He is a great resource to be uti- There are great opportunities for lized! Contact him (250) 757-2095, swimming and sailing on Cameron or stop in at Nile Creek Fly Shop in Lake, and nearby hiking trails are an excellent way to explore the area.

Bowser, BC. McMillan Provincial Park with its LAKE ACCESS spectacular old-growth forest, and ameron Lake is located east of Little Qualicum Falls are other Port Alberni along Highway 4. prime attractions here.

From Port Alberni, head east along Highway 4 for about 26 kilometres. and large wedding band set-up for brown trout.

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Several camping and accommodation options exist around Cameron Lake. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park has campsites and amenities. Cameron Lake Lodge is a private campground on Cameron Lake offering camping and a boat launch.

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Comox Lake 1,998 Hectares (4,936 Acres)

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rom Cumberland, follow Dunsmuir Ave. west to Sutton Rd., then turn left. About 200 metres later turn right onto Comox Lake Road and follow it about four km to the Cumberland Lake Park Campground.

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ovember is the best month for fishing Comox Lake,” says Bruce Bolton, trout specialist at Tyee Marine. The most popular lure is a Tomic plug.

Some of the key hatches are chironomids and ants. “The ant hatch comes out the end of May, but you want to fish this pattern just before the big hatch happens.

These plugs are used to represent kokanee, often with orange on the bellies. Spoons also work well.

“Some of the lakes just get covered in ants, so you really want to fish them before the real hatch, and then after. Otherwise you are just throwing a fly in there with ten million more.”

In the summer months a lot of anglers use Flatfish and run Rooster Tails, says Bolton. Spin casting with Panther Martins andCrokodiles is also popular.

Small Tomic plugs, Flatfish and Rapalas are popular trolling lures in the lake.

In the summer, fly fishing can be very productive in “The Stump” area, where the Puntledge River runs into the lake.

“It’s quite shallow and just full of stumps...a really good place to work a fly.”

There is also a BC Hydro Picnic area at the outlet to Puntledge River at the north end of the lake.

Bolton also recommends trying out the higher elevation lakes, up to Paradise Meadows. Once the snow goes, it can be great fishing up there.

Check out the lake page for Comox Lake at www.anglersatlas.com/place/99887/comoxlake.

If you’ve got information on upcoming events, or if you want to add your own fishing tips, check out our lake pages, now available as an app!

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Cowichan Lake 6,204 Hectares (15,330 Acres)

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owichan Lake is one of the jewels of British Columbia. It offers easy access and excellent fishing and recreational opportunities. Its stunning scenery showcases some of the best of Vancouver Island, making Cowichan Lake very popular with tourists and locals alike.

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There is a lot to explore. One could spend a very long time on Cowichan Lake and still not experience all it has to offer.

Marcus Kennett, fishing guide and owner of Marcus Kennett Fishing Charters, offers some great tips to help you make the most of your trip.

“There is good trout fishing for rainbows and cutthroat trout all year, but I like to fish it in the winter and spring,” he suggests. “It is a bigger lake, so fishing out of a boat does give you more options and opportunities. I like to fish in front of some of the tributaries that flow into the lake in the winter when the fish eggs are coming out of the creeks, when the salmon are spawning, and in the spring when all of the salmon fry are coming out of the creeks.”

Kennett’s lures of choice for trout in Cowichan Lake are 3” Tomic Plugs.

His favourite colours are: #632iig, #231, #351, #602 #256ii, #232, and #619. Also try 3.5” Coyote spoons in Army Truck, Cop Car and Glo Green;

Diawa D r M i n n o w in Prizm shade; Rainbow Trout from 2” to 3 1/2”; Rapala plugs in black and silver; and Rainbow Trout in sizes CD11 or F11.

Kennett notes that his favourite fly patterns for lake are “all of the same flies that I use in the river for trout.” The Cowichan River Guide Fly works very well and is very popular. It is available at Bucky’s Sport Shop.

“Some other favourites are Doc Spratlies in red and black and green, Muddler Minnows, Wooly Buggers, Stone Flies, Cased Caddis Flies, Tom Thumbs, May Flies, Sedge, Irresistibles and Mosquitoes,” says Kennett.

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rom the town of Lake Cowichan, west of Duncan, there are several access points to the lake. Visit the info centre in town or one of the local tackle shops for information about the many places to launch boats in the lake.

There are several accommodation options as well, ranging from rustic camping to more serviced campsites to motels and hotels in town.

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Cowichan River HOT SPOTS 1. Skultz Falls

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he Cowichan River is a worldclass fishing river, and even if you’ve never fished it, you’ve likely heard tales of its fabulous fishery.

Ward Bond, co-owner of Island Outfitters in Victoria, says that the season begins with steelhead from Januray through April. “Fly fish with traditional steely flies as well as Intruders and Stone flies. Single hand, Switch and Spey rods are all used. [Try] drift fishing with floats and pink worms, bead eggs and spin and glows. Cast with spoons and steely jigs.”

Trout are a year-round favourite.

Bond’s fly suggestions are early spring nymphs like March Browns and Hair’s Ears, egg patterns and stones. “Late spring and early summer dry fly fishing gets good with

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Adams and Hoppers. Fall, as the river and its extreme hazards before salmon run, eggs patterns are good.” boating. If you’re unfamiliar, hiring a guide is your best option.

The Cowichan River also supports a good brown trout population. Bond Island Outfitters is an excellent suggests that Streamers are best in place to start. Not only do they run the early spring, moving to dry flies first-class river and ocean charters, and mouse patterns as the season their store is also fully equipped to progresses. Streamers are also the get you on the water with everyflies of choice for the cutthroat trout, thing you need. Stop by their store he adds, as are dry flies and nymphs. on Douglas Street, or call 250-4754969. Visit their website at For some anglers, the highlight of the season are the chum and coho fishingvictoria.com. runs in the late fall. Spoons and spinners are good choices for salmon. RIVER ACCESS Fly fishers will want an 8-weight or here are many access points heavier, and Bond suggests streamto the Cowichan River. ers and rabbit patterns.

Cowichan Provincial Park offers Bond notes that there are sever- camping and a cartop boat launch. al drift-boat access points along Accommodations are available in the river, but he cautions that it’s the town of Lake Cowichan, and at extremely important to know the many campsites nearby.

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Drum Lake 20 Hectares (49 Acres)

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ocated on the western boundary of Strathcona Provincial Park, Drum Lake is a beautiful lake, stocked with trout and excellent for fly fishing.

Drum Lake’s two basins have great shore fishing opportunities, especially on the section between the two basins. If you feel like exploring deeper sections, boating is good too, though be wary of the shallower west basin.

Drum Lake is stocked with cutthroat and rainbow trout, and is a natural habitat for Dolly Varden and kokanee. Stick to some of the shallower areas in the spring and fall if you’re trolling. The weedy areas around the shore are prime hab-

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itat. Prime time to fish is in the launch is 150 metres west of the Elk River lot. Although the lake spring and fall months.

Rainbow trout seem unable to is quite near the highway, access resist small plugs in this lake. can be tricky: you might need Small spoons and spinners pro- to park your vehicle and walk duce results as well. Drum Lake to get fishing. There is a cartop has a good chironomid hatch. boat launch across the highway Other standard patterns, like from the Elk River trailhead Leeches and Nymphs are use- parking lot, a picnic spot and a pebble beach for swimming in a ful. day-use park. Don’t plan on an LAKE ACCESS overnighter, though: there aren’t ccess is right off Highway any campsites or resorts nearby.

28 on a paved road, 19 As always, be careful and make kilometres northeast of Gold sure to pack emergency gear, River, or 73 km west of food, and warm clothes, espeCampbell River. There are two cially if you intend to go offparking areas. One is located at trail. Other fishing lakes within Crest Creek on the lower basin, the park are Upper Campbell although the best spot to park Lake and Buttle Lake. is the pullout at the Elk River trailhead between the lower and upper basins. The cartop boat

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Echo Lake 24 Hectares (59 Acres)

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ocated in the majestic and towering Sayward Forest, one of Echo Lake’s best features is that it is accessible for everyone (including people who use wheelchairs). It was developed to encourage families and visitors to get out and get fishing.

Each June, the BC Freshwater Fisheries Society hosts events for Family Fishing Weekend.

Echo Lake is one of Vancouver Island’s Family Fishing Waters.

In 2017, Family Fishing Weekend is June 16-18.

Echo Lake supports a thriving fishery for cutthroat, kokanee, and Dolly Varden, and rainbows are stocked regularly to round

If you want to get fancy, though, good colour choices for Echo Lake are chrome or nickel combinations.

Krokodiles in out the fishing experience. In chrome / orange, silver speckled 2016, 3,000 rainbow trout were Kwikfish or red / nickel Dick released in Echo Lake.

Nite spoons are good producers.

One of the lake’s unique features The Carey Special and the Doc is that it is fed by a very large Spratley are excellent attractor number of underground springs. patterns any time of the year.

This not only keeps the water Other common patterns that in the lake circulating, but also produce good results are the brings in an abundance of food Pheasant-tail Nymph, 52 Buick, for the fish. As a result, some Halfback and Baggie Shrimp. of Echo Lake’s trout have been Flies can be trolled with a full known to reach over 15 pounds. sink line in 20–38 cm (8–15 This is an exceptional size, and inches) of water, close to the many more are in the still-large bottom, or cast and retrieved.

5 pound range.

Varying your speed while trollEcho Lake is also somewhat ing or retrieving the fly can be unique in that it can challenge effective at enticing fish to bite. experts while still being easy enough for beginners to fish.

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cho Lake is located 20 km southwest of Campbell River on Hwy 28 to Gold River and is easily accessed at two locations directly off the highway. Boat launch. Electric motors only. Campsites are located nearby, as well as at Echo Lake Resort. The Fish and Game Society, along with the Freshwater Fisheries Society, is currently upgrading the dock and the day-use area.

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Elk and Beaver Lakes 190 Hectares (469 Acres)

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or popularity and ease of access, Elk and Beaver Lakes are tough to beat. These conjoined lakes are located directly in Saanich, just north of Victoria.

Adding to the lakes’ accessibility, there is a fishing pier on the northwest side of Elk Lake. Elk Lake is stocked with rainbow trout. There are bass and perch in Elk / Beaver Lakes, too. These were introduced some years ago.

The fishery was highly productive last year, with hopes for the same in 2018. “Powerbait has been really good lately,” says Jon Bond, Pro Staff at Island Outfitters.

“Talked to some people recently and

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they’ve had 20-30 trout a day just from shore.”

Bond recommends bubblegum Powerbait as it’s been producing very well so far this year. He says the most effective colours seem to be pink, white, and flourescent yellow.

For bass fishing, Bond recommends Yum Dingers (soft plastic bait), as well as a new product called the Jackal.

When fishing for bass, “you want to be casting close to weed beds and rock structures. Cast and let it sink. Give it little twitches every five to seven seconds,” says Bond.

The lake page for Elk and Beaver Lakes is packed full of tips, map markers and coming events. Check out the page at anglersatlas.com/ place/100071/elk-lake.

Before heading out to the lake drop into Island Outfitters and talk to one of their helpful staff for more great tips fishing this lake.

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lk Lake: From Victoria take the Pat Bay Hwy towards Sidney.

Take left on Sayward drive and then left on Hamsterly Road. Continue to Brookleigh Road and take a right. Just ahead is park entrance.

Beaver Lake: From Victoria take the Pat Bay Hwy towards Sidney. Take the Royal Oak Drive exit, cross over the highway, and take right onto Elk Lake Drive. Park entrance is on your left.

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Fuller Lake 24 Hectares (59 Acres)

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en Carlson, Sportfishing Manager at Canadian Tire Nanaimo, gave us some great tips about fishing in Fuller Lake in the spring of 2016.

He had just made his first float tube trip there.

“I went out in a float tube with a fly rod. The fish didn’t appear to be rising so I put a full sink line on. I pulled around an olive green W o o l l y Bugger with a gold beadhead, as well as a black leech. What I found in that lake is that most of the bigger fish are down deeper.”

The lake is very popular as it’s easily accessible off the highway and has some excellent shore fishing opportunities. It is well suited

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for those who want to go out for only a few hours without trekking the backroads.

To learn more about fishing Fuller Lake, drop into Canadian Tire Nanaimo and talk to Ken “There is a dock there now,” Carlson at the sportfishing desk. says Carlson, adding that “one LAKE ACCESS fellow had just finished getting uller Lake Park is located his fourth fish off the dock,” on the east side of the Island when he was last there.

Highway immediately south Powerbait works well in Fuller of Chemainus Village. Signs Lake. “People like the eggs in mark the turnoff and the lake is orange, green or pink —the accessed by a paved road. There floating Powerbait eggs,” says is a boat launch next to a dayCarlson. use park with a picnic area and Fuller Lake is stocked with washroom facilities. Electric catchable size rainbow every motors only. year, and local clubs often hold events there to teach kids how to fish.

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There are also bass in Fuller Lake, so when the trout fishing slows down, bass fishing tends to pick up.

When fishing for bass, Carlson prefers fishing the worms or the plastics. “[But] every once in a while I’ll throw a crank bait out. “ Carlson suggests that if the fish aren’t biting the crank bait, adjust the technique.

“I’ll reel it in four or six feet and just stop reeling. When it pauses is sometimes when they come in and slam it.”

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Great Central Lake 4900 hectares (12108 acres)

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almon, steelhead, numerous feeder creeks and a fish hatchery are just some of the highlights of Great Central Lake. It’s close to Port Alberni, yet largely inaccessible. It experiences very low fishing pressure, yet it is popular with anglers.

Great Central Lake is incredible for fishing. At one time, Great Central Lake was stocked with steelhead. However, since that program ended, the lake is home to a thriving population of steelhead from the Stamp River, which is one of the most popular steelhead rivers on Vancouver Island. As well, there is a naturally producing population of rainbow trout.

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Courtney Ogilvie, owner of Nile Creek Fly Shop, says, “During the late summer and into the fall large schools of Sockeye Salmon will make their way up to where they will Spawn in the small streams located at the top end of the lake. This is a tip for those wanting to catch record size trout feeding on drop back eggs and pieces of decaying carcasses. Sockeye fry hatch and fall back into the lake where they will live for the next year or so and ultimately for those that survive will make their way back into the River gaining access to the ocean.

These fry are a main staple for all Trout species during their time in the lake.

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“The Cutthroat Trout of Great Central Lake are serious fish eaters and can reach trophy size up six plus pounds. The rainbow trout are likely juvenile steelhead that also travel in and out of the lake.

Although the Dolly Varden char are in serious decline they are present and a natural species for the lake.”

Ben Potter, who runs the Della Falls Water Taxi, agrees that the fish get big in Great Central Lake.

In fact, in the past couple of years, he says that the winners in the Trestle RV Park fishing derby were just under five pounds.

The water clarity can mean that anglers need to be stealthy in

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their tactics. As well, steelhead are strong, and they fight hard.

Spoons and spinners are reliable lures, though you’ll want to cast out fairly far to help avoid detection.

Steelhead are not terribly fussy, but they can be put off if you’re too obvious in your presentation.

The whole lake has great fishing, but some of the best spots are at the Pumphouse and the Rock. Ben Potter adds, “The best places to fish are where creeks enter the lake as trout gather here for the food being carried in. Quite a few fish have been caught in front of the hydro station, but watch out for strong currents. Another productive spot, although it

Ant hatches and never overlook tying on a Cicada Nymph or even very large dragon Fly Nymps up to 2” long. For those non fly-fishers, small Spoons and spinners work well all season long. Of course all good fly and gear fishers alike must have colourful bead head Leech patterns along in variety of sizes and mixed colours, a staple food source. Check bait regulations before heading out.”

Other good spots can be at the east end of the lake, he adds. “For the locals Great Central Lake is a place to come and pass the time fishing off the Ash Main Bridge located at the lower end of the lake’s drainage creating the Upper Stamp River.

Often you can see Steelhead and large Trout manoeuvering for protected lays under the bridge.”

town. Explorers will want to make certain they have the most recent backroads maps available, as there are numerous logging roads.

and offers campsites and a boat launch. As well, there are several fish hatcheries in the area, which are well worth the visit.

There are hundreds of smaller streams and lakes nearby, and a person could explore and fish for years here without ever going to the same place twice. From the world-class fishing in the Stamp River, to the much smaller View Lake, there are endless fishing opportunities in the area. Please make sure you consult the Freshwater Fishing Regulations for each individual waterbody you plan to fish. Many rivers and streams are subject to special regulations.

Before you get there, stop in and talk with Courtney Ogilvie at Nile Creek Fly Shop just north of Qualicum Beach. They have everything you need for a great fishing trip, from lessons and clinics to topnotch gear. See nilecreekflyshop. com for more.

Ogilvie notes that these fish are keen to take a well-presented fly.

is a long run of about 23 miles, is at the mouth of either Drinkwater or McBride Creek.”

Courtney Ogilvie agrees. “The better fishing locations are at the far end of the Lake near stream mouths, close to and into the outlet and along the East side of the Lake where there are many small streams entering. Large gravel deposits typify most stream entries making excellent hiding places for fry and holding stations for large predatory Trout. Dry fly fishing can be exceptional during the annual Black

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Lowry Lake 58 Hectares (130 Acres)

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olling hills and lush forests in hundreds of shades of green surround the beautiful clear waters of Lowry Lake. Located just outside of Strathcona Provincial Park, Lowry Lake is an excellent spot for new and experienced anglers. An excellent fishing lake, Lowry supports a good fishery for Dolly Varden, as well as rainbows, cutthroats and kokanee. The lake does have natural spawning grounds, and is stocked regularly with cutthroat trout. The lake is home to trumpeter swans during the winter.

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Be cautious of the swans: while graceful, their wings are strong enough to break bones if they are disturbed.

Lowry Lake is more of a boat lake than shore fishery. The shoreline is steep in many places, and is better explored on the water. Both flies and gear succeed on Lowry Lake. Troll flies, small spoons, or plugs. Casting spinning gear with small lures is another reliable method. Of the hundreds of reliable spinners that can be found in tackle stores, Mepps and Bluefox spinners remain some of the most common choices and are good options for beginner or experienced anglers to try.

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black leeches,” he adds.

When the bite is on, both gear and fly fishers may want to try new patterns and lures. Keep note of the conditions; sometimes all it takes is the difference between a cloudy day and sunshine for a particular pattern or lure to entice the trout.

Stop by and talk to Ogilvie at Nile Creek Fly Shop. They have all the gear you need, along with clinics and some great suggestions to help you succeed on the water.

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owry Lake is located 30 km northwest of Port Alberni off Hwy. 4 on the Great Central Lake Road. A car is adequate. An access road leads to the shoreline on the east side of the lake. A small, rustic campground managed by the B.C. Forest Service and a launching site for cartop boats are available.

Courtney Ogilvie, owner of Nile Creek Fly Shop, says that he has some definite preferences when it comes to Lowry Lake.

“My favourite fly on Lowry Lake is the Royal Coachman followed closely by a large Elk Hair Caddis. Also worth the effort is using a #6 Pumpkin Head with grey coloured Map based on material providGrizzly Hackle. Using a Full ed by the Freshwater Fisheries sinking line increases your odds Society of BC. for the larger fish.”

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Horne Lake 960 Hectares (2,372 Acres)

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pectacular caves full of stalactites and stalagmites are the chief draws of Horne Lake Provincial Park, but the area still offers a great fishing experience for the dedicated angler. Horne Lake has good fishing even through the winter, but your best bet is to try your luck in the spring. Trout are the big draw for anglers.

Targeting cutthroat trout can be similar to fishing for rainbows.

Fished through the dropoffs, small

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spinners and spoons are reliable producers all season. Try the southwest bay, or near the inflow and outflow of the river. As well, there is a small island in the eastern basin. The deeper section near there is a good place to start in the heat of the summer.

Famous for its excellent salmon fishing, Qualicum River is a treat in itself. From the West side, Horne Lake Caves Provincial Park provides access to a bridge, as well as access to the river where small boats can be launched from the rough shoreline. To control the water flow from Horne Lake, a dam and a sluice g a t e have

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been installed. This maintains protection from flood and drought and increases the survival of fish fry.

If you want to make your trip a family affair, a world-famous caving park and family adventure camps round out the experience at Horne Lake Provincial Park.

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rom Highway 19, take the Horne Lake Road exit (#75), drive inland to Horne Lake Caves Road, turn right and follow the north shore of the lake all the way to the parks. It is about 13 kilometres from the highway to the parks. The road is gravel with narrow blind corners, actively used by logging trucks every day.

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Please drive with your headlights on and obey the traffic and speed limit signs.

Horne Lake Provincial Park offers camping (single and group), along with boating, day-use picnicking and swimming.

The communities of Qualicum Bay and Bowser are situated about 25 kilometres to the east along the oceanfront, and provide the nearest location for gas, groceries, restaurants and other amenities.

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Nahmint Lake 799 Hectares (1,974 Acres)

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ahmint Lake is long, deep and cool, surrounded by old-growth fir, fragrant cedar and spectacular mountain views. The fishing, though, is the real draw.

Courtney Ogilvie, from Nile Creek Fly Shop, says that there is, “really good trout fishing in Nahmint Lake.”

Most of the fish here are rainbows, and there are

D o l l y Varden and steelhead, too.

“The Dollies are very big,” Ogilvie says, “and your best bet is to use large fly patterns.” He suggests that minnows up to two inches, and leeches up to three inches, are the way to go for these lunkers.

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river comes in. The fish feed there.

Ogilvie says that the dry fly fishing around the debris area in the summer is excellent. “You may even get a steelhead then,” he says.

Most people fish around the Rec site, though Ogilvie says that if you’ve got a boat, you can get down to the east end. There are a few creeks there, and there is really good fishing at the creek mouths (the creeks themselves are closed).

The water in Nahmint is clean. Ogilvie suggests black and blue for your minnow patterns. “Pink is always good,” he adds.

Ogilvie says that there are also stonefly and caddis hatches at Nahmint Lake. While much of the Island is not known for its huge insect population, these hatches are worth noting.

“There’s also a really good damsel fly hatch. You can use these patterns on the shoals on the west side, again up to two inches.

They’re huge,” Ogilvie notes.

He suggests trolling at the drop-off.

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Along with the fish, Ogilvie says that the wildlife in the area is exceptional.

There are lots of elk, eagles and bears.

This area is considered remote. Please use bear-safe backcountry practises.

Also consult the regulations for the restrictions in place for Nahmint Lake, and the rivers and creeks.

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he road to Nahmint Lake can be rough in places, though Courtney Ogilvie, from the Nile Creek Fly Shop, says that the access is generally pretty good.

From Port Alberni, cross the Somass River on Highway 4 toward Tofino.

Take McCoy Lake Road on the left and follow for 4.7km. Turn left onto Stirling Arm Main (unmarked first left after Herbert Road). Turn right on the Stirling Arm Forest Service Road and continue 21km on to Gracie Main. Turn left on to Gracie Main which becomes Gracie Hook-up. The site is on the right at just past 16km.

There are several campsites, with picnic tables and pit toilets.

Please be sure to consult good backroad maps, as logging roads and access points can change without notice.

Nile Creek Fly Shop has everything you need for a short jaunt or a longer trip. They’ve got specialty equipment and expert staff. They host all kinds of clinics and demos, from women’s fly fishing weekends to single-hand casting demos. Stop by and talk with Courtney Ogilvie and the staff for all your fly fishing needs.

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Quennell Lake 120 Hectares (297 Acres)

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anked in the Top Ten in Canada for bass fishing, Quennell Lake is unique for Vancouver Island. It contains may twists and arms making it interesting to explore and exciting to fish.

The bass in the lake are abundant and thrive. Due to the nutrients from the surrounding farmland, plant life and insect growth flourish, in turn creating a perfect habitat for bass and trout.

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Robin Fearn from Wholesale Sports Nanaimo says, “the lily pads act like a nursery and cover for juvenile fish, allowing for a high success rate.”

Fearn says that fishing for bass starts in early spring. They like to eat other trout as well as the chironomids, so when fly-fishing he recommends using a leech pattern. Try the Woolly Bugger, he suggests.

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Bass are warm water fish making them hardest to catch early in the season.

Fearn explains that “when the water is 45-50 degrees bass tend to be suspended in the water.” This can make picking a depth very difficult. Fearn advises using large-tipped crankbaits or jerkbaits. This will allow anglers to target at different depths in order to determine where the bass are suspended. Fearn suggests fishing from shore during first and last light while the bass are seeking warmer waters.

water and is very flashy, so the bass will be attracted to it.

Bass tend to ambush their prey. As the water warms up it’s best to use soft plastics with a spinner bait. This combination makes a lot of noise in the

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Keep in mind that the bass fishery is catch and release. After being released multiple times bass will begin to catch on to what is happening and can grow wary. Fearn reminds anglers to “not be afraid to change your methods or techniques.”

Be sure to visit Robin Fearn at Wholesale Sports Nanaimo to learn more about Quennell Lake and others in the area.

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uennell Lake is located between Ladysmith and Nanaimo, near the village of Cedar, within the resort area of Yellow Point.

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Roberts Lake 161 Hectares (400 Acres)

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popular local lake just outside Campbell River, Roberts Lake supports a thriving rainbow and cutthroat fishery. Fishing is consistently good through the spring, summer and fall, peaking from April to June and through September and October.

Willow Leafs and plugs are the most popular, Duncan notes, and pink or white are good colour choices. Simple techniques work well, she says.

Lorna Duncan, from Roberts Lake Resort, says that the best thing about Roberts Lake is that it is a perfect family fishing lake. There is a floating dock, funded jointly between government and private enterprise, that has really helped to made the lake easy to fish. It is a perfect way to get kids out without needing a boat. Duncan adds that there’s also good shore fishing.

Roberts Lake is deep and cool. The northern shore has large rocks under the water’s surface, making for good trout habitat. Many of the dropoffs are steep, perfect places to start a troll or even to still fish. A sandy beach along the southern part of the eastern side is more gentle. There is a boat launch on the western shore, right down the access road off the highway.

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Duncan adds that fly fishing is great in the summer, and that it’s definitely becoming more popular on the lake.

Cutthroat and rainbows can be caught by many of the same methods. Small Flatfish, Kwikfish and Hotshots are really good choices. In general terms, anglers will often catch both rainbows and cutthroats with the same gear.

Early hatches on Roberts Lake are a boon to fly fishers. Chironomids can begin as early as March. While in many places the mayfly hatch doesn’t occur until May, these flies work well as early as April in Roberts Lake.

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oberts Lake is located next to the Island Hwy. (Hwy. 19) 25 km northwest of Campbell River. Access is excellent on a paved road. Cartop boats can be launched from the lake’s sandy beach, a short walk from the road on a forest service trail to a user-

maintained camping area.

Please consult the B.C. Freshwater Fishing Regulations before heading out.

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Spider Lake 58 Hectares (130 Acres)

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ith its many legs of winding inlets it’s easy to imagine how the forest-ringed centrepiece of Spider Lake Provincial Park came by its name.

Explore Spider Lake’s many bays, and take your time; power boats are not allowed here.

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“There are some real nice fish in the lake,” says Ken Carlson, Sportfishing Manager at Canadian Tire Nanaimo.

pect that is due to the fact there is a lot of food and some real big bug hatches that occur in that setting,” says Carlson.

“There is a very healthy, clearer water ecosystem and the trout and bass seem to grow a little faster in Spider lake than other lakes in the area. I sus-

Carlson made his very first kayak fishing trip there in early May of 2016, and trolled around a little wet fly behind the kayak. He got several trout and one two and half pounder that he kept for dinner.

When recommending flies, Carlson says “always take at least one minnow pattern. Anything that represents a tiny bait fish, like a rainbow smelt.”

“For searching patterns, the big leeches or Woolly Buggers work amazing in all Vancouver Island lakes, seemingly year round.”

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Beach off Hwy. 19. Turn left on the Horne Lake exit then immediately left again and follow signs to Spider Lake Park on a paved road. When the pavement ends, there is a short section of gravel. Watch for the lake on your right.

There is a boat launch beside the parking lot. Motorboats are prohibited. The picnic area and parking lot are open 7 am to 11 pm, mid-May to mid October.

A smaller day-use area, open yearround, can be found off Lakeview Rd. less than a kilometre before the main park entrance. This area has two picnic tables, a pit toilet and parking for up to eight vehicles. Small craft can be easily launched from this location.

For dry flies, Carlson recommends typical mayfly patterns, like the Adams or Irresistable. “Another good pattern in the evenings would be sedge, like a size 12 Caddis.” “[When dry fly fishing] it’s a matter of how windy it is and are the fish rising,” says Calrson.

“It’s hard to finesse a dry fly if it’s windy out ... [and] if you throw a dry fly out there, it can sit all day unless the fish are rising.”

For further details on fishing Spider Lake, drop by Canadian Tire and talk to Ken in the fishing department.

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he Parksville-Qualicum Beach area is famous for its pacific salmon fishing. Although there is always some type of salmon fishing available throughout the year, the best months are between May and November.

The most commonly targeted species are chinook, sockeye, and coho salmon.

From May to August, these chinook salmon are the most aggressive and give up the biggest fight. For the less experienced angler, it is recommended that they fish with a fishing guide. Chinook can often be very difficult to locate, and the experience of a guide can be very helpful.

One of the popular techniques to use for chinook include trolling with herring, sardines, hootchies, and other artificial lures that resemble bait fish. After locating the salmon, anglers can usually see multiple fish being hooked at once. Another popular technique is mooching, which involves dragging a dead or live herring beneath the boat. Again, this can see a

very large yield of salmon and makes for an exciting angling experience.

Sockeye salmon are generally targeted during July and August. Similar to chinook, trolling is a popular technique used by fishermen. However, they are known to be picky, so patience is needed. Try trolling with spoons or hootchies. Sockeye salmon often run and jump when hooked. Although chaotic, this gives any angler an exciting rush when reeling it in.

Into August, anglers are able to move their efforts closer to the beach, where the coho and pink salmon pool near the kelp beds. A good way of targeting these fish is to fly fish. For the fly-fishermen, try wading into the water, casting spoons or saltwater flies. The coho and pink salmon hunt for needlefish, so a fly that is similar

should work well. They tend to stay close to the surface, making for an exciting and entertaining show.

October and November start to see the decline of many salmon species as they migrate into the nearby rivers. Anglers may have better luck targeting silver chum salmon during these months. Not known for being the most tasty fish while in the river systems, they are at their most delicious during late fall. These fish are known for giving anglers a good fight, so try trolling with similar chinook baits.

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Wolf Lake 1,564 Hectares (3,865 Acres)

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olf Lake is a popular fishing destination for freshwater anglers, with catches up to six pounds.

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Bruce Bolton is the trout specialist at Tyee Marine in Courtenay. He says that late February and March are huge months for this lake.

articulating the lures and flies so they move around.

Cutthroat trout will take both insects and smaller fish, and keep in mind that “The fish are getting ready most of the early-season to spawn at that time,” says insects will be under the Bolton, adding that the water. fish like “big presenta- During the summer, trolling tions like Crokodiles, big and fly fishing are popular leeches and big Muddler on the lake. Worms always Minnows ... five, some- work well. times six inches long.” In 2017, the Freshwater

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olf lake is located about 16 km northwest of Courtenay. From the town, follow the Comox Logging Road. Just before passing the Island highway turn right onto the Duncan Bay logging mainline.

There is a boat launch and camping site located on Wolf Lake.

The goal is to show Fisheries Society of BC strong move- stocked 2,500 cutthroat m e n t , trout in Wolf Lake.

The Angler’s Atlas page for Wolf Lake is at anglersatlas.com/place/101630/wolflake. This is a great spot to post your fishing tips, photos and map markers.

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ll species of salmon can be found in Barkley Sound, as it sits along major migratory path for salmon from Alaska, as well as being connected to extensive streams and rivers that provide excellent spawning grounds.

Amphritite Point, near the town of Ucluelet, is popular for chinook salmon in the summer, with Newcomb Channel also providing some earlier spring fishing. Moving east into the sound, Toquart Bay is another popular fishing location. The area is relatively sheltered and can provide some cover from the open ocean. Another sheltered location that is good for trolling is along Sechart Channel.

Barkley Sound is also the gateway to Port Alberni, via the Alberni Inlet.

There are a number of great fishing locations near the inlet. Try hugging the shore along Junction Passage and into Rainy Bay. Trevor Channel runs from the Alberni Inlet to Cape Beale, providing a number of excellent fishing spots all along the southern shore. Cape Beale is known as a hot spot, especially for moochers and jiggers. The village of Bamfield is also located along this channel.

A series of islands (Tzartus Fleming, Diana, Edward King) separate Trevor Channel from the open water of Imperial Eagle Channel. Where Imperial Eagle Channel meets the open Pacific, a cluster of islands (the largest being Effingham) are also great fishing locations. Try trolling around the islands.

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arkley Sound is known for its sheltered waters and excellent fishing.

According to Tourism Ucluelet, Barkley Sound has the best fishing in the Pacific Northwest.

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to cod, flounder, halibut and sole, not to mention all species of Pacific salmon, ling cod, and all kinds of shellfish. While West Coast salmon is often the draw, anglers have the chance to catch dozens of other types of fish, or just sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Sound.

Shane Hagen, from Alberni Chrysler, says that year-round, you can catch all types of fish migrating up through different river systems along the coast. “Find the right bait, and you’ll definitely catch something,” he says.

Hagen notes that from June through August, sockeye run right up to the Robertson Creek Hatchery. For all species, you’re allowed to keep between two and four per person, depending on the species. Sockeye run between three and ten pounds, he says.

In July, the Chinook runs begin. These go up to the hatchery as well, and can be from 15 to 60 pounds, “if you’re lucky,” Hagen says. Chinook run until October.

Anglers will be lucky around this time as well, because the coho are also running, usually between August and October.

Hagen suggests that his first choice of bait is anchovy. He finds that the salmon are keen on these, though you can try others as well. “Try Coyote Spoons, or green and white Hoochies,” he says.

“For sockeye, I’d go with a pink and red Hoochie. Sockeye seem to like pink and red,” he says.

Head for Nahmint Bay and China Creek for sockeye, Hagen suggests. For Chinook and Coho, try Kirby Point, Cree, or Effingham Island. Also Muir’s Bluff is a good place to try.

Later on, for coho or chinook, try Pill Point or Diplock.

People fishing in Barkley Sound are

going for other types of fish besides salmon. The halibut and ling cod fisheries are very popular.

“Anchor up on a high spot, any muddy or sandy area, for halibut between 250 to 300 feet deep. Anchor up, and jig for halibut.” For bait, Hagen says that herring, octopus, or salmon bellies are all good choices.

For ling cod, Hagen says that any pinnacle or rocky section can be a good starting point. “The only thing to watch for, though, is the Broken Group Islands, because that area is closed to ling cod fishing. It’s a juvenile breeding ground, and the ling cod are protected from interference there.”

Hagen reminds anglers that while Barkley Sound as a whole is sheltered compared to the open ocean, it can still be “weathery.” Anglers really need seaworthy boats and navigation equipment.

The latter becomes particularly critical in the fog, and Hagen says that in August and September, “you will get fogged in, without a doubt.”

The other important point to note is that Barkley Sound is a working inlet, and there are several commercial vessels passing through the area. Hagen reminds people to watch for logs, and to always read the regulations. There are many closed areas, and there is always something that requires extra checking, whether it be catch quotas or size limits.

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eyond the fishing, there is a huge array of options, from hiking to diving, with kayaking being among the most popular activities.

The Broken Group Islands, and the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, are kayak-friendly waters that give paddlers a chance to see humpback whales, eagles, sea lions, and bears. The Broken Group Islands Unit is made up of over

100 islands and rocky areas scattered between Loudoun Channel and Imperial Eagle Channel in the middle of Barkley Sound.

There are various spots to camp, and experienced kayakers can follow welltravelled kayak routes throughout the area. (Be sure you have guidance equipment, and as always, we recommend hiring a guide or going with a tour group if you’re unfamiliar with the area.)

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nglers and tourists will also find no shortage of accommodation options in and around Barkley Sound. The towns of Ucluelet and Port Alberni offer a range of lodging from campgrounds to hotels, as well as mooring for boats.

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is another option, with campsites on the more rugged side throughout the park. Please be mindful that most of these spots do not offer amenities of any sort, and require campers to pack out everything they pack in. There are seven different campgrounds in this group, most of which are small, and again, unserviced. They are popular, however, so trip-planning can be especially important, and if at all possible, try to avoid peak seasons.

There is a Rec Site at Toquart Bay, with 80 campsites and parking for anglers and kayakers. There is a marina next door offering boat moorage and a boat launch. There is a store nearby. Toquart Bay is accessed off of Highway 4 and logging roads.

Tourists should also note that while there is camping in the Deer Group Islands, most spots are unsuitable due to inaccessible landings, dense forest and high tides with no beach areas. Always allot extra time to reach your overnight stopping point, particularly noting that winds typically pick up in the afternoons.

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Amphritite Point to Red Can

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Good winter chinook

Vernon Bay

Spring and summer chinook

Outer Straight

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Summer chinook / fall coho

Pill Point to Blood Bay

Early spring and summer chinook

Great Bear

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Summer chinook

Cross Point

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Winter and early summer chinook

Sail

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Both winter / summer chinook

Diplock to Hollford

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Summer chinook and coho

Janit

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Summer chinook

Robbers

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Winter and summer chinook, and also coho

Meares Bluff to Cree Island

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Summer chinook

Fleming

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Spring and summer chinook

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Summer chinook

Gibralter to Entrance

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Summer chinook

Sandford

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Winter and summer chinook

Swale Rock

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Summer chinook and coho

Kirby

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Winter and summer chinook

Howard

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Both winter and summer chinook, and coho

Ships to Edward King

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Winter and early summer chinook

Lyall to Mayne Bay

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Winter and summer chinook

Cape Beale to Brady's Beach

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Winter and early summer chinook

Mayne Bay

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Winter/summer chinook, coho summer/fall

Bamfield to Kelp Bay

Summer chinook

Yankee Bay

Summer chinook (mainly August)

Assits

12

Both winter and summer chinook

Outer Swale Rock

25

13

Winter Chinook into June

Back Door

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ampbell River is known as the Salmon Capital for the abundance of salmon fishing opportunities. But the area also offers other fishing experiences as well, from catching crab in Menzes Bay to prawning east of Wilby Shoals.

Dan Drover, local angler, has revealed several hot spots around Campbell River for us to showcase in this edition of Angler’s Atlas, and then backed it up with great tips for each place.

CRABBING

“The pinks will start coming through around July 15 to September 1,” says Drover, adding that Chum are around September 15 to November 1.

“Most of the time we want to fish chinooks right off the bottom. The rule of thumb is if you are in 190 feet of water you fish 180 feet deep,” says “Typically people would fish Drover. downriggers with flashers and “It’s not uncommon for people hoochies there,” says Drover, to do what we call ‘bottomsuggesting “green flashers ming up’. Drop your cannonwith small pink squirt hooch- ball, hit bottom and then bring ies at roughly 36” leader length it up ten feet.” from flasher to hoochie.”

THE HUMP In years with the sockeye run, they will typically be around The Hump can be productive on either tide, but can be difthe month of August. ficult to fish due to the extreme NEAR THE CITY currents.

Two great places to catch crab The chinook run right past the are Menzes Bay and Gowlland city in August and can present Harbour. some amazing fishing right on “Typically people crab from 30 the town’s doorstep. to 70 feet of water, and at any Drover says to be aware of tide,” says Drover. He suggests regulations for this fishery as traps stay out for at least three they have a no flasher zone. To hours, with some people leav- be sure you are fishing within ing them out up to 12 hours. the rules, drop by and talk to When setting crab traps, typically meat is the best. “Most people will use old salmon heads, salmon guts, things like that, but we do sell pellet and catfood.”

PLUMPER BAY North of town lies Plumper Bay, a popular spot for sockeye, pink and chum.

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“Fishing deep we recommend 15 pound cannonballs minimum,” says Drover.

“The tide can really dog you out there so it’s really important to fish a lot of lead. [That way] you don’t have to worry about downrigger line getting pushed into props or rubbing someone at River Sportsman against your boat.” and they will clarify the regs GREEN CAN and where they apply.

On the east side of Wilby CAPE MUDGE Shoal, just past the green can, On the ebb tide, people often there is a steep drop off, and fish south to north, running salmon can hang anywhere with the tide, beginning at the from 110 to 200 feet deep. tip of the point and then pulled Just beyond the drop off, there along until they are flush with is great prawning opportunity. the lighthouse.

“For prawns, people will hang

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further off the trough into 330 to 360 feet of water.”

VINER POINT When the major runs of salmon have come and gone, Viner Point offers more opportunities. “It is a popular spot in the off season [for] feeder chinook,” says Drover.

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Menzes Bay. Crab

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Plumper Bay. Sockeye and Pinks. Flood tide.

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Gowlland Harbour.

Crab.

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City of Campbell River.

Chinook from July 25 to Sep 10.

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Cape Mudge at Lighthouse. Chinook Ebb Tide 180’ to 260’

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The Hump. Flood Tide

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The Hump. Ebb Tide

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Green Can. Chinook Either Tide. 180’ to 260’

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Green Can. Prawns at 330’

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Read Island. Chinook.

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ESCAPE THE CROWD, IN THIS LAST FRONTIER OF SPORT FISHING.

Place yourself aboard a fully-equipped charter boat on the Pacific Ocean, feeling the salt spray and sea wind as you wait for the first strike on your line. Imagine pausing before your first cast to admire the breathtaking mountain vistas along the Skeena River, or a glasslike mountain lake, deep in haunting wilderness with not a soul in sight.

This is the fishing experience that awaits you in Prince Rupert, a sport fishing destination to rival any in the world.

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xcellent salmon and halibut fishing, breathtaking scenery, calm waters and luxury accommodations is at Prestige Oceanfront Resort, in Sooke. Anglers are right at the water’s edge. Even non-anglers will find everything they want. Tucked in the rainforest, yet close to Victoria, Prestige Oceanfront Resorts is the best place to combine fishing with, well, everything else!

The fishing is non-stop action, too. Howe tells of a time when he was guiding a couple who were out for halibut. While they waited for the tide to be right, they decided to take a chance on some chinook, resulting in an epic 15 minute battle with a forty pound salmon.

“Our fish totes are often full of big fish. When the bite goes off you get carried away, and we have to keep recounting to Al Kennedy, from Reel Excite- make sure we’re staying in our ment Charters, says that Pres- limits!” tige Oceanfront Resort is the Prestige Hotels sponsors the perfect place to stay. “You’re Sooke Saltwater Series, a on the water fishing in five min- combined salmon and halibut utes,” he says. tournament. For $150, you “It’s just too easy. Walk out of the hotel, and you’re fishing,” agrees Tory Howe, from Goin Coastal Fishing Charters. “The Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Sooke Harbour is friendly water,” he adds. “There aren’t too many people who get seasick.”

can compete in three derbies.

Points are awarded, with several chances to score big and win huge prizes. “Even if you don’t win the halibut derby, you’ve got two more chances to win overall,” Al Kennedy says.

Jesse Legg, from Sea Leggs

Fishing Adventures, adds that the derby is also a chance to do some good. “At the end of each derby, if you buy a ticket and donate a fish, you win a prize.

The fish are vacuum sealed and donated to a local shelter for food. Everyone wins.”

The Saltwater Series begins in May with the Halibut Derby, followed by the Coho Derby in October, and the Boxing Day Derby in December. Prestige Oceanfront Resort hosts a reception at the end of each derby.

See more at sookesaltwaterseries.ca.

Prestige Oceanfront Resort is as much of a vacation as an angling hub. The West Coast Grill is out of this world, and the spa pampers guests with sweet onsite relaxation. The indoor pool and hot tub are big draws for kids, too. The resort is a luxury experience, with a romantic atmosphere for couples and

priced reasonably for families.

While anglers are out on the sea, spouses can have their own adventures, or go for total relaxation in the spa. Kayak, golf, see the whales, and go ziplining, all in the same day. Take in the seaside culture, or go surfing.

There is nothing rustic about this experience! The resort really is all things to all people.

They’re also dog-friendly!

To show anglers just how easy it is, Prestige Oceanfront Resort has put together the ultimate fishing package in a fishing charter for four, with luxury accommodations and exquisite food. Enjoy three nights’ accommodation in two Deluxe Two Queen rooms, two 5 hour private, guided fishing charters, and two days of premium boxed lunches.

1 GORDON’S BEACH

6 RACE ROCKS

2 MUIR CREEK

7 SECRETARY/DONALDSON ISLAND

3 O’BRIEN POINT

8 SHERINGHAM POINT

11 “TRAILER PARK”

4 OTTER POINT

9 SOOKE BLUFFS/MUIR POINT

12 WHIFFIN SPIT

5 POSSESSION POINT

10 SOOKE RIVER ESTUARY

13 WHIRL BAY

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Catch Big Fish Out Of Tahsis–Year Round T

Falavolito gives one final tip for prawning. “Don’t use fresh fish of any kind. If you do, your traps will be full of slime eels rather than loaded with delicious Whether you are going after the prawns.” speranza Inlet has experiencworld-class prawning grounds in es to offer anglers, any time Tahsis Inlet, some big ling cod and halibut along the coast, or the of the year. Just off the coast is famous Conuma River salmon Six Mile Reef and The Pinnacles. run in late July, Tahsis offers year- Both are great locations to fish for halibut. You can also catch the round fishing adventures.

There are four major fishing areas salmon as they head into the inlet. he west coast of Vancouver Island is one of the most productive fishing waters in the world and Tahsis is centred right in the middle of it.

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easily reached from Tahsis— Tahsis Inlet, Esperanza Inlet, Nootka Sound and Tlupana Inlet.

Each one of these locations holds a unique fishing experience.

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ahsis Inlet is famous for its productive prawning, and is the only place open year-round.

John Falavolito, owner of Westview Marina and Lodge in Tahsis, says prawns are near steep drop-offs in about 75 to 100 metres of water.

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“Lots of people fish the ebb tide [of Six Mile Reef] for halibut and then get their salmon“ says Falavolito.

Moving into Esperanza Inlet, you will pass a number of great fishing locations, such as Double Island, Rosa Harbour and Blind Reef.

He describes the Whale’s tail as “worth its weight in gold. Its structure on the bottom looks just like a whale’s tail ... and the fish

hold in this depression.”

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lupana Inlet begins just past the north tip of Bligh Island and this is where the Conuma River salmon run converges.

Fishing this run starts mid-July and runs about two to three weeks.

Exceptional fishing opportunities exist throughout the inlet, from early spring to late fall. With a little help from Westview Marina, you can be sure to find the hottest fishing spots any time of the year. “Anywhere from 250,000 to aquinna Point, at the south 400,00 fish come back,” says end of Nootka Island, Falavolito. “You can fish the is one of the first hot spots as mouth of the river, into the estuthe Connuma fish enter Nootka ary and up the river as well, from Sound. This is because the bait the hatchery down.”

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stacks up here, along the big If you time the run right, the fishrocks. ing is unbelievable. Three good Moving into the sound, along the spots to cover are Hoiss Point, south side of the island, anglers San Carlos Point and Camel can try out Wash Rocks, San Rock.

Miguel Islands and Friendly Cove For more information about fishing this section of Vancouver for more great places to fish.

A lot of salmon travel up Zuciarte Island’s west coast, call John at Channel—a narrow but deep Westview Marina and Lodge. stretch of water. Fish the walls up Call 250-934-7672 or email to and down the channel, mainly the info@westviewmarina.com. Also down-island side. Chinook fish- visit The Angler’s Atlas website ing is good from May to August. and search for Esperanza, Nootka and Tahsis.

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Vancouver Island Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2018 highlighted.

Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

GENERAL RESTRICTIONS Single barbless hook: must be used in all streams of Region 1, all year.

Bait ban: excluding Haida Gwaii, applies to all streams of Region 1, all year, with some important exceptions. Check the tables.

Steelhead fishing: Your basic licence must be validated with a Steelhead Conservation Surcharge Stamp if you fish for steelhead anywhere in B.C. In addition, a Steelhead Stamp is mandatory when fishing most Classified Waters regardless of the species being angled for. Please see page 7* for details.

When you have caught and retained your daily quota of hatchery steelhead from any water, you must stop fishing that water for the remainder of that day.

REGIONAL DAILY CATCH QUOTAS (Excluding Haida Gwaii, see tables for exceptions) • Trout: 4, not more than 1 over 50 cm (2 hatchery steelhead over 50 cm allowed) • 2 from streams (must be hatchery) And you must release: • All wild trout and wild steelhead from streams • All char (includes Dolly Varden) Note: There is no general minimum size limit for trout in lakes or hatchery origin trout in streams.

• Kokanee: 5 (none from streams) • Bass: 4 (largemouth and smallmouth combined) • White Sturgeon: catch and release only • Crayfish: 25 • Yellow perch: 20 Haida Gwaii Daily Quotas (See tables for exceptions): Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1over50cm • 3 Dolly Varden • 2 from streams And you must release: • Trout/char under 30cm from streams • All wild steelhead Kokanee: 10 (none from streams)

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WILD TROUT RELEASE ALL STREAMS REGULATION Anglers note there is a region wide regulation (excluding Haida Gwaii) requiring the release of all wild origin trout in streams. This regulation allows only hatchery origin trout in streams to be harvested, except where prohibited by water specific regulation. In Region 1, stream hatchery origin trout can be dis-tinguished from wild origin trout by the presence of a healed scar in place of the adipose fin. Please note, this regulation does not apply to lakes. For more infor-mation please contact regional fisheries staff at (250) 751-7220.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Freshwater angling regulations and fisheries management for Haida Gwaii (Management Units 6-12 and 6-13) are now within Region 1. Refer to the Region 1 section for angling regulations on Haida Gwaii and contact Region 1 for any Haida Gwaii freshwater angling enquiries.

Note: There is no freshwater fishing permitted in Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve (on Haida Gwaii).

ADIPOSE PRESENT

HEALED SCAR IN PLACE OF ADIPOSE FIN

No Fishing from Elsie Lake to Dickson Lake

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Changes as of April 1, 2018 highlighted.

Pages with an * refer to the 2017-2019 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis  Stocked Lake or Stream (not all stocked lakes listed, see p. 87*) CW Classified Waters Licence required to fish Class I or Class II waters, see p. 8* * Including tributaries  Wheelchair Accessible  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water

POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas Annual Catch Quotas Annual catch quota for all B.C.: 10 steelhead per licence year (only hatchery steelhead may be retained in B.C.) Daily & Annual Catch Quotas for Salmon Please refer to the NOTICE on page 4* for Salmon Regulations.

ADAM RIVER (EXCEPT Eve River)*

1-10

Artificial fly only upstream of Eve River, to Highway 19 bridge

AHNUHATI RIVER* CW

1-15

Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - June 30

ALICE LAKE

1-13

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

AMOR LAKE

1-10

Trout daily quota = 2

AMOR DE COSMOS CREEK

1-10

“ANDERSON” LAKE

1-3

ANTLER LAKE  ARTLISH RIVER*

No Fishing from upper falls downstream 1 km to (Bear River) logging road bridge 3 km from tidewater No Fishing from mouth to falls about 4 km upstream, Dec 1-May 31 Artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook.

Trout and kokanee release* Unnamed lake approx. 7 km W/SW of Mt. Walbran No powered boats

1-12

No fishing upstream of the boundary signs at the bridge crossing approximately 10 km from the mouth, Nov 1-Apr 30

ASH RIVER

1-7

No Fishing from Elsie Lake to Dickson Lake ;No fishing from Dickson Lake to signs 200 m downstream of Lanternman Falls, Dec 1-Apr 30; No Fishing from Dickson Falls downstream 30 m to signs

1-9

BAINBRIDGE LAKE

1-7

BEAR LAKE

1-4

No angling from boats;  Youth/Disabled Accompanied Year Round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) See Cowichan Lake

BEAR RIVER

1-10

See Amor de Cosmos Creek

BEAVER LAKE  BENSON RIVER*

1-1

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

1-13

Fly fishing only

“BIG QUALICUM” RIVER

1-6

See Qualicum River

BLACK CREEK*

1-6

No fishing Dec 1-May 31

BLACKBURN LAKE

1-1

No powered boats

BLACKWATER LAKE

1-10

Trout daily quota = 2

BONANZA LAKE

1-11

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

BOOT LAKE 

1-10

Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

BRANNEN LAKE  BROWNS RIVER

1-5

Speed restriction on parts (60 km/h)

1-6

See Puntledge River*

BUTTLE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

1-9

Fly fishing only; Except Thellwood Creek is Closed All Year

(Lower) CAMPBELL LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

1-6

No fishing Feb 1-July 15 including Campbell River between Strathcona Dam and (Lower) Campbell Lake

CAMPBELL RIVER

1-10

CARNATION CREEK*

1-3

No Fishing between Elk Falls and John Hart Dam Power Station No Fishing from Strathcona Dam downstream 100 m No fishing from the boundary sign at the end of Maple Street downstream to the boundary sign at the cement block, Aug 1-Oct 31 No fishing in any tributaries (except QuinsamRiver), Dec 1-May 31 From John Hart Dam Power Station to powerline crossing approximately 200m upstream of Quinsam River confluence: fly fishing only year-round Artificial fly only downstream of power line crossing located approx 200m upstream of Quinsam River confluence: both Dec 1-May 31 No boats between Elk Falls and John Hart Dam Power Station No Fishing

CATHERINE CREEK

1-10

No Fishing

CAYCUSE RIVER

1-3

Fly fishing only upstream of and including Hatton Creek

CHEMAINUS RIVER

1-5

CHICADEE LAKE  CLAUD ELLIOTT CREEK

1-6

No Fishing from Copper Canyon Falls downstream 100 m to the fishing boundary signs No fishing upstream of Bannon Creek*, Dec 1-June 30 Electric motors only

1-10

No Fishing

CLAUD ELLIOTT LAKE

1-10

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban; single barbless hook

CLEAR LAKE (Quadra Island)

1-15

Electric motors only

CLUXEWE RIVER * 

1-13

COLQUITZ RIVER*

1-1

No fishing upstream of the West Main logging road bridge (about 7.5 km upstream of the Highway 19 bridge), Dec 1-May 31 No Fishing

COMOX LAKE

1-6

No cutthroat trout under 30 cm or over 50 cm; Bait ban and single barbless hook

CONSORT CREEK*

1-10

No Fishing

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COPPER CREEK CW

6-12

No Fishing from Skidegate Lake to signs at second bridge 6km above tidal boundary, Feb 1-Apr 30 Cutthroat trout release Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30*; Steelhead stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30* No Fishing Dec 1-Sept 30; Speed restriction on part (8 km/h)

COURTENAY RIVER

1-6

COUS CREEK

1-7

No fishing Nov 1 - Apr 30

COWICHAN LAKE (including Bear Lake)

1-4

COWICHAN RIVER (see map inset)

1-4

Cutthroat trout daily quota = 2 (none over 50 cm) Bait ban and single barbless hook, Nov 15-Apr 15 Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h), plus overall 10 km/h speed restriction within 60 m of shore No fishing from weir (dam) at Cowichan Lake’s outlet to Greendale trestle, Nov 15 - Apr 15 Tributaries upstream of and including Holt Creek No Fishing No Fishing downstream of the CNR Mile 66 trestle between Aug 1-Nov 15 Fly fishing only from signs at Greendale trestle to CNR bridge (mile 70.2) Speed restriction (8 km/h) & engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) on parts No Fishing

CRAIGFLOWER CREEK*

1-1

CRANE LAKE

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

CRESCENT LAKE

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

CRUICKSHANK RIVER*

1-6

No Fishing

CUSHEON LAKE  DATLAMEN CREEK* CW

1-1

Electric motors only

6-13

Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30

DAVIE RIVER *

1-11

No fishing downstream of Schoen Lake, Dec 1-May 31

DEENA CREEK CW

6-12

No Fishing upstream of fishing boundary signs posted at second bridge approximately 5 km upstream of the tidal boundary*, Feb1-May 31; Cutthroat trout release Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

DICKSON LAKE

1-7

DIMPLE LAKE

1-3

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

DIVER LAKE  DONNER LAKE

1-5 1-9

Electric motors only;  wheelchair accessible fishing platform located in Diver Lake Park No powered boats

DOUGAN LAKE 

1-4

Electric motors only

DURRANCE LAKE 

1-1

Electric motors only

ECHO LAKE 

1-6

Electric motors only

ELK LAKE 

1-1

Engine power restriction on parts - 7.5 Kw (10 hp); no vessels on parts, no powered boats on parts, no towing on parts  A wheelchair accessible fishing pier is located on the lake’s NW shore via Brookleigh Road Fly fishing only

ELK RIVER (Also see Buttle Lake*)

1-9

ENGLISHMAN RIVER

1-5

ESARY LAKE

1-6

EVE RIVER*

1-10

FAIRY LAKE

1-3

FAREWELL LAKE

No Fishing from lower falls in Englishman River Park to signs about 100 m downstream No fishing downstream of the lower falls in Englishman River Falls Provincial Park to the Top Bridge crossing at the end of Allsbrook Road*, Dec 1-May 31 Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

1-10

No fishing upstream of the fishing boundary signs (near theSouth Main bridge crossing) located approx. 5.4 km downstream of the Hwy 19 bridge, Dec 1-May 31 Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

FICKLE LAKE

1-10

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

FLORA LAKE

1-4

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

FORBUSH LAKE

1-6

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

FRENCH CREEK *

1-5

No fishing Dec 1 - May 31

FULLER LAKE 

1-5

GLEN LAKE  GOLD LAKE

1-2

Electric motors only;  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Fuller Lake Park Electric motors only; fishing platform is located in Glen Lake Park

1-9

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

GOLD RIVER

1-9

GOLDSTREAM RIVER*

1-2

No fishing from boundary signs about 300 m upstream of the Lions Campground upstream to the confluence with Muchalat River*, Apr 1 - May 31 No Fishing upstream of but not including Muchalat River* No Fishing between the cascade falls (located about 6.5 km upstream of Muchalat Inlet) and fishing boundary signs about 80 m downstream No powered boats No Fishing

GORDON RIVER*

1-3

Artifical fly only upstream of Bugaboo Creek when open; No fishing upstream of Bugaboo Creek, Dec 1 - Apr 30

GRACIE LAKE  GRAHAM LAKE

1-7

Electric motors only

1-6

Electric motors only

GREAT CENTRAL LAKE

1-7

No Fishing Jan 1-Apr 30, from the dam to fishing boundary signs approximately 50m upstream (southwest) of the Ash Main bridge. No wild rainbow trout over 50 cm; single barbless hook

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1-5

Electric motors only

1-10

No Fishing

GUNFLINT LAKE

1-15

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

HAGUE LAKE

1-15

Electric motors only

HARRIS CREEK*

1-3

No Fishing upstream of and including Hemmingsen Creek*

HAREWOOD (Extension) LAKE

1-5

Trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing

HASLAM CREEK

1-5

HAWARTH LAKE

1-19

No Fishing

HEALY (Panther) LAKE

1-5

Trout release; fly fishing only, bait ban, single barbless hook

HEALY LAKE’S OUTLET STREAM

1-5

No Fishing

HEBER RIVER

1-9

HEMMINGSEN CREEK*

1-3

No Fishing downstream of top of the lower canyon, located approximately1.3km upstream of the Gold River confluence No fishing upstream of top of the lower canyon, Dec 1 - Apr 30 Fly fishing only downstream of Saunders Creek to the top of the lower canyon, May 1 - Nov 30 No Fishing

HENRY LAKE

1-5

Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

HIGGENS LAKE

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

HOLLAND LAKE

1-5

No powered boats

HONNA RIVER* CW

6-13

Cutthroat trout release; Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30

IDA LAKE

1-11

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

ILLUSION LAKES

1-6

No powered boats

JASPER LAKE

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Apr 15-July 15 (includes channel downstream of Ladore Dam)

JOHN HART LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES

1-10

JUNE LAKE

1-7

Trout daily quota = 2

KAKWEIKEN LAKE

1-15

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

KAKWEIKEN RIVER* CW

1-15

Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - June 30

KEMP LAKE  KEOGH RIVER

1-2

No powered boats

1-13

No Fishing downstream of lower fish counting fence near tidewater Release all steelhead No fishing in all parts * , Dec 1-May 31 Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - June 30

KINGCOME RIVER* CW

1-14

KOKISH RIVER

1-11

No Fishing from boundary signs in Kokish canyon to Ida Lake, Nov 1-Apr 30; no fishing from the log boom located approxinately 100 m upstream of the IPP Intake to signs at the tail of the canyon pool located 250 m downstream; no fishing between signs at the IPP tail race confluence downstream approximately 500 m to signs No fishing Dec 1-May 31

KOKSILAH RIVER*

1-4

LAKE WESTON (“Weston Lake”)

1-1

Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

LANGFORD LAKE  “LINK” RIVER

1-2

Electric motors only; fishing platforms are available off Leigh Road and the Nixon Trail

1-13

See Marble River

LITTLE MAIN LAKE (Quadra Island)

1-15

Bait ban and single barbless hook, Nov 1-Apr 30. Electric motors only

LITTLE QUALICUM RIVER

1-6

LIZARD LAKE  LIZARD POND

No fishing from the falls in Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park downstream to the hatchery fence, Dec 1-May 31 All tributaries No Fishing. The standard 100 m closure around a fish rearing facility has been reduced to a no fishing area from the hatchery fence to signs approx.35m downstream. Fly fishing only, Sept 1-Nov 30 (where open, including tributaries) Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; Electric motors only

1-7

Trout daily quota = 1; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

LOIS LAKE 

1-4

Trout daily quota = 1; release all brown trout . Artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

LONG LAKE (Nanaimo) 

1-5

LOON LAKE  MACKTUSH CREEK

1-7

Speed restriction on parts (60km/h);  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Loudon Park Electric motors only

1-7

No Fishing

MAGGIE LAKE

1-8

No wild rainbow trout over 50 cm; bait ban; single barbless hook

MAHATTA RIVER

1-13

No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

MAIN LAKE (Quadra Island)

1-15

MAMIN RIVER* CW

6-13

MAPLE LAKE  MARBLE (“Link”) RIVER (only between Victoria and Alice lakes)

1-6

Bait ban and single barbless hook, Nov 1-Apr 30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 No Fishing upstream of fishing boundary signs posted on third bridge approximately 10 km upstream of the tidal boundary, Feb 1-Apr 30 Electric motors only

1-13

Fly fishing only*

MARTHA LAKE 

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

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1-1

Electric motors only

MAYO LAKE  MCKENZIE LAKE

1-4

 Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No powered boats

MCNAIR LAKE

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

MEGIN LAKE

1-8

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats

MATHESON LAKE  “MAXWELL LAKE” ( Lake Maxwell)

1-2

MICHAEL LAKE

1-5

MILLER CREEK*

1-6

No Fishing

MINE LAKE

1-15

Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

MISTY LAKE

1-13

No Fishing (located in an Ecological Reserve)

MOHUN CREEK*

1-10

No fishing Dec 1-May 31; No Fishing from Menzies Bay logging mainline bridge crossing to Morton Lake

MORTE LAKE

1-15

Electric motors only

MUCHALAT RIVER*

1-12

No fishing Dec 1 - May 15 No Fishing

MYRA LAKE

1-10

NAHMINT LAKE

1-7

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction 7.5 Kw (10 hp)

NAHMINT RIVER

1-7

NANAIMO RIVER

1-5

NIMPKISH RIVER*

1-11

No Fishing Nahmint River (upstream and downstream of the lake), Dec 1-Apr 30; flyfishing only upstream of Nahmint Lake when open No Fishing from power line crossing at “Bore Hole” upstream to fishing boundary signs at the mouth of Boulder Creek No fishing from the Cedar Road bridge upstream approx. 400m to the white square boundary signs near the Hwy 19 bridge, Sept 15-Oct 30 No fishing upstream of the Hwy 1 bridge*, Dec 1-May 31 Artificial fly only upstream of the westernmost of the two Nanaimo Lakes, known locally as “Second” Lake, including tributaries Engine power restriction on parts - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No fishing upstream of Davie River, Dec 1-May 15

NITINAT LAKE

1-3

Note: Nitinat Lake is tidal water; tidal regulations apply and a (federal) Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required

NITINAT RIVER*

1-4

No Fishing upstream of Parker Creek No fishing between boundary signs approx.100m upstream of & downstream of “Red Rock Pool, approx. 2 km (by road) south of the Nitinat R. bridge, Aug 25-Dec 31 No fishing between boundary signs approx. 50m upstream of and downstream of the Nitinat River bridge, Aug 25 - Oct 15 No Fishing

NOLA LAKE

1-09

O’CONNELL LAKE

1-13

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

OYSTER RIVER  PALLANT CREEK* CW

1-6

No fishing upstream of the confluence with Little Oyster River *, Dec 1-June 30

6-12

Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30

PANTHER LAKE

1-5

See Healy Lake

PERRY LAKE

1-12

Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook

“PETE’S POND”

1-3

Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Unnamed lake at the head of San Juan River No powered boats

PRIOR LAKE 

1-2

PROSPECT LAKE  PROVOST DAM

1-2

Speed restriction on parts (8 & 60 km/h)

1-5

No powered boats

PUNTLEDGE RIVER

1-6

QUALICUM RIVER

1-6

QUATSE RIVER* 

1-13

QUENNELL LAKE 

1-5

No Fishing downstream of the BC Hydro diversion dam (about 3.5 km downstream of Comox Lake) to the base of Stoltan Falls (about 450 m downstream of the Duncan Bay Mainline logging road bridge) No Fishing between boundary signs approx.100m upstream & downstream of the confluence with Morrison Creek No Fishing from signs located 50 m upstream of the BC Hydro generating station tailrace to signs located 75m downstream of the Puntledge River hatchery fence (total distance approx. 500m) All tributaries No Fishing Fly fishing only upstream of the BC Hydro diversion dam (about 3.5 km downstream of Comox Lake), including tributaries No fishing downstream of boundary signs located 100 m downstream of the hatchery counting fence No fishing from E&N trestle to 100 m downstream of the hatchery counting fence, Aug 10-Oct 15 No fishing tributaries Artificial fly only from the Horne Lake dam to E&N Trestle, Oct 16-Aug 31 Fly fishing only*, Sept 1-Oct15  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located at the hatchery No fishing May 1-June 15 Hatchery steelhead daily quota = 1 No fishing upstream of the Quatse River fishway (1.4 km upstream of Dick Booth Creek), Dec 1-June 15 Bait ban, May 1-Nov 30 Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h)

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1-6

No Fishing from signs at power line crossing (about 25 m upstream of Quinsam Hatchery weir) to boundary signs about 300 m downstream of weir No fishing downstream of the falls downstream of Middle Quinsam Lake to signs at power line crossing (about 25 m upstream of Quinsam hatchery weir), Dec 1-June 30  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located near the Hwy 28 bridge Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

REGAN LAKE

1-6

REGINALD LAKE  ROBERTS LAKE

1-6

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

1-10

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

ROONEY LAKE*

1-10

Brown trout daily quota = 1

ROSELLE LAKE

1-11

Trout daily quota = 2

ROSEN LAKE (Read Island)

1-15

No powered boats

ROWBOTHAM LAKE

1-5

Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

ST. MARY LAKE  SALMON RIVER*

1-11

Electric motors only

1-10

SAN JUAN RIVER*

1-3

No Fishing upstream of Kay Creek No powered boats upstream of confluence with White River; speed restriction (10 km/h) from estuary to confluence with White River No Fishing upstream of Fleet River

SEYMOUR RIVER CW

1-14

Class II water Aug 15-Oct 31* ; Steelhead Stamp not required unless fishing for steelhead

SHAWNIGAN LAKE 

1-2

Speed restrictions on parts (8 & 65 km/h)

SOMASS RIVER 

1-7

SOOKE RIVER*

1-2

SPIDER LAKE  SPROAT LAKE

No Fishing between the tidal boundary at Papermill Dam to boundary signs approximately 1.0 km upstream (Falls Road Gravel Pit and the southern most end of Collins Farm/Arrow Vale Campground on Hector Road), Aug 25-Nov 15.

Bait ban, June 1-Aug 24. Engine power restriction 7.5 Kw (10 hp) Fly fishing only downstream of Sooke River Falls, Sept 1-Nov 30 No Fishing from the base of the lower “potholes” falls to signs approx.100m downstream No powered boats

1-7

Cutthroat trout release, no wild rainbow trout over 50 cm; single barbless hook

SPROAT RIVER

1-7

STAMP RIVER 

1-7

No fishing from Sproat Lake to signs 300 m downstream of Hwy #4, June 15-Nov 15 Bait ban, May 1-Oct 31 No fishing between signs 200m upstream of & 500m downstream of Stamp Falls, June 15-Nov15 No fishing from the confluence with Ash River upstream to the Great Central Lake dam*, Jan 1-Apr 30 Bait ban all year Upstream of signs at “Girl GuideFalls” (approx.250m upstream of the mouth of Beaver Creek) * Bait ban downstream of signs at “Girl Guide Falls” (approximately 250 m upstream of the mouth of Beaver Creek), June 1-Aug 24 Engine power restriction 7.5 Kw (10hp), on parts No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

1-6

STEWART LAKE

1-10

STOCKING LAKE

1-5

No powered boats

“STOWELL LAKE” (Lake Stowell)  STRAMBERG LAKE

1-1

Electric motors only

1-15

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

STRATHCONA PARK WATERS

1-9

No powered boats on any water within Strathcona Park except Gold, Upper Campbell and Buttle lakes

TADJISS LAKE  TAYLOR RIVER

1-4

Trout daily quota = 1; release all brown trout; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

1-7

Fly fishing only

THELWOOD CREEK

1-9

No Fishing

THETIS LAKE  TLELL RIVER* CW

1-1

Electric motors only

6-13

Cutthroat trout release Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 Tidal waters regulations apply to waters below tidal boundary sign located 1.5 km upstream of Hwy 16 bridge Electric motors only

TLOWILS LAKE

1-10

TLOOLS LAKE

1-09

No Fishing

TOQUART LAKE

1-8

No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

TOQUART RIVER*

1-8

Flyfishing only upstream of the Toquart mainline logging bridge when open; no fishing upstream of the sign located near the falls approximately 800 m downstream of Toquart Lake (including the Upper Toquart River) between Nov 1-May 31.

Note: this includes the river upstream of the lake Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook

TOY LAKE

1-7

TRENT RIVER*

1-6

No fishing Dec 1-May 31

TSABLE RIVER*

1-6

No fishing Dec 1-May 31

TSABLE LAKE

1-6

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

TSITIKA RIVER

1-10

No fishing upstream of Catherine Creek, Nov 1-Apr 30; Fly fishing only downstream of Catherine Creek

TSOLUM RIVER*

1-6

No Fishing

“UNNAMED LAKE “A” - M AP A, on p.20*”

1-10

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook

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“UNNAMED LAKE “B” - M AP A, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “C” - M AP B, on p.20”

“UNNAMED LAKE “D” - M AP B, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “E” - M AP B, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “F” - M AP B, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “G” - M AP B, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “H” - M AP B, on p.20” “UNNAMED LAKE “I” - M AP B, on p.20” VILLAGE BAY LAKE WAHPEETO CREEK WAKEMAN RIVER* CW “WESTON LAKE” WEST WALBRAN RIVER* WESTWOOD LAKE  WHITE RIVER* WILLEMAR LAKE

1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-15 1-14 1-14 1-1 1-3 1-5 1-10 1-6 1-6

WOWO LAKE  YAKOUN RIVER* CW

6-13

ZEBALLOS LAKE ZEBALLOS RIVER*

1-12 1-12

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook Bait ban and single barbless hook, Nov 1-Apr 30 Engine power restriction - 7.5 Kw (10 hp) No Fishing within 100 m downstream of falls 4.5 km upstream of Wakeman River Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1 - June 30 See Lake Weston Trout and kokanee release  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Westwood Lake Park No Fishing between signs at salmon viewing pool No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only No Fishing from Yakoun Lake downstream 13km to signs, Oct 1-Apr 30 Cutthroat trout release; no powered boats Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 No Fishing No fishing Nov 1-Apr 30

Please Note: Provincial wide regulations also apply. Download the complete regulations to view these rules. www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/

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2017 Vancouver Island Fish Stocking Report Waterbody

Species

Released

ANTLER

RB

750

BEAVERTAIL

RB

1500

BLIND

RB

500

BOOT

RB

1500

Waterbody

Species

Released

Waterbody

Species

Released

KEMP

RB

3000

SHAWNIGAN

RB

8530

KISSINGER

RB

2000

SOMASS R

ST

40749

LANGFORD

RB

5161

LIZARD

RB

750

SOMENOS

RB

1000

SPECTACLE

RB

2500

BRANNEN

RB

3000

LONG

RB

6000

SPIDER

RB

7500

CHEMAINUS

RB

3750

LOOKOUT

RB

1500

ST. MARY

CT

2000

CLUXEWE R

ST

26719

LOON

RB

2500

ST. MARY

RB

5000 500

COLLIERY #1

RB

3250

MAGIC

RB

250

STAR

RB

COLLIERY #2

RB

3000

MALASPINA

RB

1000

STOWELL

RB

500

COLLIERY #3

RB

2000

MAPLE

RB

6250

THETIS

RB

4000

COLWOOD

RB

500

MARTHA

RB

500

WESTWOOD

RB

8000

CUSHEON

CT

500

MATHESON

RB

2000

WOLF

CT

2500

DARKIS

RB

500

DIVER

RB

3000

MAYO

RB

1550

MCCLURE

CT

2000

DOUGAN

RB

3239

OYSTER R

ACT

8136

DURRANCE

RB

4500

POIRIER

RB

850

ECHO

RB

2500

PRIOR

RB

500

ELK

RB

17945

PROSPECT

RB

9000

Stock Species Codes:v

FLORA

RB

500

QUAMICHAN

CT

1500

FROST

RB

500

QUAMICHAN

RB

2000

ACT Anadromous Coastal Cutthroat Trout CT Coastal Trout RB Rainbow Trout ST Steelhead For more information on Fish Stocking in British Columbia, visit: www.GoFishBC.com

FULLER

RB

7250

QUATSE R

ST

5995

GLEN

RB

2500

QUENNELL

RB

4700

GRAY

RB

1000

QUINSAM R

ACT

6725

GREEN

RB

4500

REGAN

RB

500

HAWTHORN

CT

300

REGINALD

RB

600

IDA ANNE

RB

950

ROWBOTHAM

RB

500

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