Vancouver Island Fishing 2020 by Angler's Atlas

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2020

9th Edition

SOOKE CHINOOK

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Duncan 2929 Green Rd Duncan, BC 250-748-0161

North Saanich 10300 McDonald Park Rd Sidney, BC 778-746-4120

Port Alberni 3550 Johnston Rd Port Alberni, BC 250-720-0085

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ON THE COVER! “... We skirted the kelp beds and pulled the gear up to 20 ft. I could literally see the bottom. We were using a green glow hoochie with a green glow flasher when the fish hit ...”, says Angler’s Atlas member Adam Sypus.

Vancouver Island KEY MAP

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ver the past year, Angler’s Atlas has been hard at work preparing a new series of ﬁshing maps for BC’s coastal waters. The ﬁrst of these maps are featured in this magazine, Vancouver Island Fishing 2020, covering 14 Management Areas that wrap around the island. The maps are also included on our mobile app, MyCatch so you can easily access them through y o u r smart phone as well.

The production and publishing of these maps is part of a larger research project around Rockfish conservation in British Columbia. This project includes researchers from University of Victoria, Ball State University, Galiano Conservancy and Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Our role in the project is to improve angler awareness of the more than 30 species of Rockfishes found in BC, to assist anglers in knowing where the Rockfish Conservation Areas are located, and to increase the use of descending devices when releasing Rockfish. For more information about this project, please see pages 6-10 of this guide. Also included in this magazine are more than a dozen freshwater destinations around the island, each with detailed maps provided. These waters are home to rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, kokanee, brown trout and even smallmouth bass. Many of these lakes are stocked with rainbow trout and cutthroat trout as part of a provincial stocking program operated by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

FEATURES

ROCKFISH REVIVAL We are launching a new research project this year that is aimed at helping the recovery of rockfish on BC’s coast.

NEW — SALTWATER MAPS

This 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 at AnglersAtlas.com

This year we release a full set of saltwater maps. This includes mapping of all Rockfish Conservation Areas.

FRESHWATER MAPS And for those loving the freshwater world of Vancouver island, we’ve featured 12 lakes plus the Cowichan River.

PUBLISHER Sean Simmons PRODUCTION Jane Gauthier, Fraser Hayes, Jamie Svendsen CONTRIBUTORS Bruce Bolton, Jon Bond, Ward Bond, drewbags, Lorna Duncan, John Falavolito, Shane Hagen, Tory Howe, Al Kennedy, Marcus Kennett, Richard Kennett, Sam LaForge, Jesse Legg DIGITAL + DESIGN Joel Knudsen, Clayton Green, Eric Pinfold, Jamie Svendsen ADVERTISING Jim Clarke, Jane Gauthier, Dallas Kirkpatrick, Dave Ouellette, Sean Simmons, plus advertising staff at the Victoria Times Colonist. Angler’s Atlas is owned by Goldstream Publishing Inc. Suite 210-500 Victoria St. Prince George, BC V2L 2J9 (250) 596-6277 mail@anglersatlas.com www.AnglersAtlas.com

FRESHWATER REGULATIONS Freshwater Fishing regulations are included again at the back.

FISH STOCKING Find out which lakes got stocked in 2019.

Angler’s Atlas has been hard at work preparing a new series of ﬁshing maps for BC’s coastal waters.

VANCOUVER ISLAND FISHING 2020 9TH EDITION

To assist Rockfish recovery in British Columbia, Angler’s Atlas is partnering with research partners at University of Victoria, Ball State University, and Fisheries & Oceans Canada.

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is entering its third year of connecting anglers with important fisheries research. This year we are lauching a new conservation project called Rockfish Revival. Our role in this project is to improve angler awareness of the more than 30 species of Rockfishes found in BC, to assist anglers in knowing where the Rockfish Conservation Areas are located, and to increase the use of descending devices when releasing Rockfish. To learn more visit RockfishRevival.com

Your Mission

Take a picture of your live rockfish on a descending device with MyCatch mobile app. Each rockfish entered qualifies for a chance to win one of three $1,000 prizes in 2020!

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Meet the research team

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Inshore Rockfish and Professor, Biology, President & Founder, Associate ProfesLingcod Program University of Victoria, Angler’s Atlas sor of Fisheries, Ball Head, Fisheries and State University Oceans Canada

Rockfish Revival is part of a larger research project into the recovery of rockfish in British Columbia. This project is supported through the Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund.

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Surviving Barotrauma Barotrauma occurs when Rockfish are brought up from deep water. It is caused by their swim bladder expanding as the fish is brought to the surface. Using a descending device to quickly get them back down to the depth they were caught will fix the problem.

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Area

Northern Johnstone Strait Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Quadra Island, Cortes Island Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Oyster River, Parksville Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

LOCATION

SPECIES

BROWN BAY

CHINOOK, COHO, CHUM

DEEP WATER BAY

CHINOOK, COHO, PINK, CHUM

DOGFISH BAY

PRAWNS @ 400’

GOWLAND HARBOUR

CRAB

GREEN CAN

CHINOOK, COHO

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Nanoose Bay, Galiano Island Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Area

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Mayne Island, Saanich Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Area

Saanich, William Head Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

A descending device is used to release this Quillback rockﬁsh in deep water so it can survive.

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Area

Sooke, Bonilla Point Lighthouse Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

LOCATION

SECRETARY/DONALDSON ISLAND

GORDON’S BEACH

SHERINGHAM POINT

MUIR CREEK

SOOKE BLUFFS/MUIR POINT

O’BRIEN POINT

SOOKE RIVER ESTUARY

OTTER POINT

“TRAILER PARK”

POSSESSION POINT

WHIFFIN SPIT

RACE ROCKS

WHIRL BAY

xcellent salmon and halibut fishing, and breathtaking scenery in Sooke. Tory Howe from Goin Coastal Fishing Charters tells us “The Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Sooke Harbour is friendly water,” he adds. “There aren’t too many people who get seasick.” Fishing is great year-round in this area but winter salmon fishing can be particularly productive. Bottom fishign for halibut and ling cod is popular as well as trapping dungeness crab. Crab traps can be purchased or rented at the Sooke Harbour. There are several available fishing charters with reasonable rates that provide you with everything you need for a successful day on the water. 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 make sure we’re staying in our limits!” Prestige Hotels sponsors the Sooke Saltwater Series, a combined salmon and halibut tournament. For $150, you can compete in three derbies. Points are awarded, with several chances to score big and win huge prizes. Al Kennedy from Reel Excitement Charters says, “Even if you don’t win the halibut derby, you’ve got two more chances to win overall”. 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 with the Halibut Derby in May, 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. Recent closures and restrictions have been put in place for the Sooke area. Make sure you are fully informed of the current regulations before heading out on the water. If you are not from the area, we strongly encourage hiring a guide to increase your chances of success, and to make sure that you are in compliance with current regulations. Caution: Do not use this map for navigational purposes. This map may not reflect current conditions. Uncharted hazards may exist. Map Produced by Angler’s Atlas, ©2020.

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Tzuquanah Point, Nitinat Lake Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Cape Beale, Ucluelet Sponge Reef Closure

Rockfish Conservation Area

TIMING AND SPECIES

LOCATION

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

TIMING AND SPECIES

LOCATION

Spring and summer chinook

Amphritite Point to Red Can

Good winter chinook

Vernon Bay

Spring and summer chinook

Outer Straight

Summer chinook / fall coho

Pill Point to Blood Bay

Early spring and summer chinook

Great Bear

Summer chinook

Cross Point

Winter and early summer chinook

Sail

Both winter / summer chinook

Diplock to Hollford

Summer chinook and coho

Janit

Summer chinook

Robbers

Winter and summer chinook, and also coho

Meares Bluff to Cree Island

Summer chinook

Fleming

Summer chinook

Gibralter to Entrance

Summer chinook

Sandford

Winter and summer chinook

Swale Rock

Summer chinook and coho

Kirby

Winter and summer chinook

Howard

Both winter and summer chinook, and coho

Ships to Edward King

Winter and early summer chinook

Lyall to Mayne Bay

Winter and summer chinook

Cape Beale to Brady's Beach

Winter and early summer chinook

Mayne Bay

Winter/summer chinook, coho summer/fall

Bamfield to Kelp Bay

Both winter and summer chinook

Outer Swale Rock

Summer chinook

Yankee Bay

Winter Chinook into June

Back Door

Summer chinook (mainly August)

Assits

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. 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. Barkley Sound is home 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. Local angler Shane Hagen 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 sev-

eral 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. 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 well-travelled 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.) 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 tripplanning can be especially important, and if at all possible, try to avoid peak seasons. Be sure to consult regulations for this area before heading out, closures and restriction changes are ongoing so make sure you have the most up-to-date information prior to your trip.

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Area

Cox Point, Estevan Point Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Nootka Sound, Esperanza Inlet Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

owner of Westview Marina and Lodge in aquinna Point, at the south end of Nootka Tahsis, says prawns are near steep drop-offs in Island, is one of the first hot spots as about 75 to 100 metres of water. the Connuma fish enter Nootka Sound. This is Falavolito gives one final tip for prawning. because the bait stacks up here, along the big Whether you are going after the world-class “Don’t use fresh fish of any kind. If you do, rocks. prawning grounds in Tahsis Inlet, some big ling your traps will be full of slime eels rather than Moving into the sound, along the south side cod and halibut along the coast, or the famous loaded with delicious prawns.” of the island, anglers can try out Wash Rocks, Conuma River salmon run in late July, Tahsis speranza Inlet has experiences to offer San Miguel Islands and Friendly Cove for more offers year-round fishing adventures. anglers, any time of the year. Just off the great places to fish. 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.

There are four major fishing areas easily coast is Six Mile Reef and The Pinnacles. Both A lot of salmon travel up Zuciarte Channel—a reached from Tahsis—Tahsis Inlet, Esperanza are great locations to fish for halibut. You can narrow but deep stretch of water. Fish the walls also catch the salmon as they head into the inlet. up and down the channel, mainly the downInlet, Nootka Sound and Tlupana Inlet. Each one of these locations holds a unique fish- “Lots of people fish the ebb tide [of Six Mile island side. Chinook fishing is good from May Reef] for halibut and then get their salmon“ to August. ing experience.

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

lupana Inlet begins just past the north tip of Bligh Island and this is where the Conuma Moving into Esperanza Inlet, you will pass River salmon run converges. Fishing this run a number of great fishing locations, such as starts mid-July and runs about two to three Double Island, Rosa Harbour and Blind Reef. weeks. He describes the Whale’s tail as “worth its weight in gold. Its structure on the bottom looks “Anywhere from 250,000 to 400,00 fish come just like a whale’s tail ... and the fish hold in this back,” says Falavolito. “You can fish the mouth of the river, into the estuary and up the river as depression.” well, from the hatchery down.” Exceptional fishing opportunities exist throughout the inlet, from If you time the run right, the fishing is unbelievearly spring to late fall. With able. Three good spots to cover are Hoiss Point, a little help from Westview San Carlos Point and Camel Rock. says Falavolito.

Marina, you can be sure to find the hottest fishing spots any time of the year.

LOCATION

For more information about fishing this section of Vancouver Island’s west coast, call John at Westview Marina and Lodge. Call 250-9347672 or email to info@westviewmarina. com. Also visit anglersatlas.com and search for Esperanza, Nootka, and Tahsis.

LOCATION

Grassy Island

Kendrick Inlet

The Pinnacles

Boston Point

Six Mile Reef

Friendly Cove

Tatchu Point

Wash Rocks

Catala Island

Maquinna Point

Blind Reef

Escalante Point

Ferrer Point

Burdwood Point

Whales Tail

Zuciarte Channel

Double Island

Anderson Point

Fairway Island

Hanna Channel

Rosa Harbour

Camel Rock

Centre Island

San Carlos Point

Saltery Bay

Hoiss Point

Hecate Channel

Argonaut Point

Tahsis Inlet

Conuma River

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There are also number of volunteer hatcheries that enhance the quality and quantity of fishing opportunities in the Campbell River area.

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Area

Union Island, Solander Island Rockfish Conservation Area

Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Solander Island, Lawn Point, Cape Scott

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Sponge Reef Closure

Pacific Fisheries Management Area

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Cameron Lake 477 Hectares (1,179 Acres)

43 metres (141 feet)

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. 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

186 metres (610 feet)

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. LAKE ACCESS

ameron Lake is located east of Port Alberni along Highway 4. From Port Alberni, head east along Highway 4 for about 26 kilometres.

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need to take appropriate precautions when venturing into Cameron Lake. There are great opportunities for swimming and sailing on Cameron Lake, and nearby hiking trails are an excellent way to explore the area. McMillan Provincial Park with its spectacular old-growth forest, and Little Qualicum Falls are other prime attractions here.

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. Boaters need to be aware that the lake is subject to sudden strong gusts of wind. Anglers with smaller boats

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

109.1 metres (358 feet)

134 metres (440 feet)

Cowichan Lake

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6,204 Hectares (15,330 Acres)

152 metres (499 feet)

163 metres (535 feet)

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for Comox Lake at anglersatlas.com LAKE ACCESS

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.

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

Small Tomic plugs, Flatfish and Rapalas are popular trolling New regulations for Comox lures in the lake. Lake read “no wild rainbow In the summer, fly fishing can be trout over 50 cm.” very productive in “The Stump” Comox Lake is a part of the area, where the Puntledge River Cutthroat Trout Reward Tag runs into the lake. Program. $100 reward tags are “It’s quite shallow and just full being used to assess the cutof stumps...a really good place throat trout fishery. Refer to the to work a fly.” regulations guide for instrucSome of the key hatches are tions on what to do if you catch chironomids and ants. “The ant a fish with a reward tag. hatch comes out the end of May, but you want to fish this pattern just before the big hatch happens.

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Local fishing guide, Marcus Kennett, fishing guide offers some great tips to help you make the most of your trip.

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

rom Cumberland, follow Dunsmuir Ave. west to Sutton Rd., then turn left. About 200 metres later turn right onto “Some of the lakes just get Comox Lake Road and follow it covered in ants, so you really about four km to the Cumberland want to fish them before the real Lake Park Campground. hatch, and then after. Otherwise you are just throwing a fly in There is also a BC Hydro Picnic area at the outlet to Puntledge there with ten million more.” River at the north end of the Bolton also recommends trying lake. out the higher elevation lakes, up to Paradise Meadows. Once the snow goes, it can be great fishing up there.

“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.”

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 Kennett’s lures of choice for Cowichan Lake very popular trout in Cowichan Lake are with tourists and locals alike. 3” Tomic Plugs. His favouThere is a lot to explore. One rite 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 Dr Minnow 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.

Flies, Sedge, Irresistibles and Mosquitoes,” says Kennett. LAKE ACCESS

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.

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 There are several accommoFly works very well and is dation options as well, rangvery popular. ing from rustic camping to “Some other favourites are more serviced campsites to Doc Spratlies in red and motels and hotels in town. black and green, Muddler Minnows, Wooly Buggers, Stone Flies, Cased Caddis Flies, Tom Thumbs, May

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Drum Lake 20 Hectares (49 Acres)

24 metres (79 feet)

305 metres (1,000 feet)

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HOT SPOTS 1. Skultz Falls

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 January 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 Adams and Hoppers. Fall, as the salmon run, eggs patterns are good.”

2. Stoltz Pool Park

3. Sandy Pool Park

The Cowichan River also supports a good brown trout population. Bond suggests that Streamers are best in the early spring, moving to dry flies and mouse patterns as the season progresses. Streamers are also the flies of choice for the cutthroat trout, he adds, as are dry flies and nymphs. For some anglers, the highlight of the season are the chum and coho runs in the late fall. Spoons and spinners are good choices for salmon. Fly fishers will want an 8-weight or heavier, and Bond suggests streamers and rabbit patterns.

There are several date changes in the new regulation guide for the Cowichan River. Make sure you read through the new regulations before heading out on the river. RIVER ACCESS

here are many access points to the Cowichan River. Cowichan Provincial Park offers camping and a cartop boat launch. Accommodations are available in the town of Lake Cowichan, and at many campsites nearby.

Bond notes that there are several drift-boat access points along the river, but he cautions that it’s extremely important to know the river and its extreme hazards before boating. If you’re unfamiliar, hiring a guide is your best option.

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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 habitat. Prime time to fish is in the spring and fall months. Rainbow trout seem unable to resist small plugs in this lake. Small spoons and spinners produce results as well. Drum Lake has a good chironomid hatch. Other standard patterns, like Leeches and Nymphs are useful.

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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.

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ccess is right off Hwy 28 on a paved road, 19 kilometres northeast of Gold River, or 73 km west of Campbell River. There are two parking areas. One is located at Crest Creek on the lower basin, although the best spot to park is the pullout at the Elk River trailhead between the lower and upper basins. The cartop boat launch is 150 metres west of the Elk River lot. Although the lake is quite near the highway, access can be tricky: you might need to park your vehicle and walk to get fishing. There is a cartop boat launch across the highway from the Elk River trailhead parking lot, a picnic spot and a pebble beach for swimming in a day-use park. Don’t plan on an overnighter, though: there aren’t any campsites or resorts nearby. As always, be careful and make sure to pack emergency gear, food, and warm clothes, especially if you intend to go off-trail. Other fishing lakes within the park are Upper Campbell Lake and Buttle Lake.

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Echo Lake 24 Hectares (59 Acres)

14 metres (46 feet)

240 metres (787 feet)

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or red / nickel Dick Nite spoons are good producers.

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.

Echo Lake supports a thriving fishery for cutthroat, kokanee, and Dolly Varden, and rainbows are stocked regularly to round out the fishing experience. In 2019, 2,500 rainbow trout were released in Echo Lake.

This is an exceptional size, and many more are in the still-large 5 pound range.

Echo Lake is also somewhat unique in that it can challenge experts while still being easy enough for beginners to fish. You One of the lake’s unique features can try out your new fly patterns Each June, the BC Freshwater is that it is fed by a very large and lures, and you’ll often still Fisheries Society hosts events for number of underground springs. catch fish with basic gear. Family Fishing Weekend. Echo This not only keeps the water If you want to get fancy, though, Lake is one of Vancouver Island’s in the lake circulating, but also good colour choices for Echo Family Fishing Waters. In 2020, brings in an abundance of food Lake are chrome or nickel comFamily Fishing Weekend is June for the fish. As a result, some binations. Krokodiles in chrome / 19-21. of Echo Lake’s trout have been orange, silver speckled Kwikfish known to reach over 15 pounds.

The Carey Special and the Doc Spratley are excellent attractor patterns any time of the year. Other common patterns that produce good results are the Pheasant-tail Nymph, 52 Buick, Halfback and Baggie Shrimp. Flies can be trolled with a full sink line in 20–38 cm (8–15 inches) of water, close to the bottom, or cast and retrieved. Varying your speed while trolling or retrieving the fly can be effective at enticing fish to bite. LAKE ACCESS

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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190 Hectares (469 Acres)

16.7 metres (55 feet)

41 metres (135 feet)

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.

and let it sink. Give it little twitches every five to seven seconds,” says Bond.

Adding to the lakes’ accessibility, there is a fishing pier on the northwest side of Elk Lake. Elk Lake was stocked with over 18,000 rainbow trout in 2019. There are bass and perch in Elk / Beaver Lakes, too. These were introduced some years ago.

Regulations for Beaver and Elk Lakes have been updated with a smallmouth bass quota of four.

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The Elk Lake pier on the NW shore via Brookleigh Road is wheelchair accessible.

The lake page for Elk and Beaver Lakes at anglersatlas. com is packed full of tips, map markers and coming events.

“Powerbait has been really good lately,” says Jon Bond, Pro Staff LAKE ACCESS at Island Outfitters. lk Lake: From Victoria take “Talked to some people recently the Pat Bay Hwy towards and they’ve had 20-30 trout a Sidney. Take left on Sayward day just from shore.” drive and then left on Hamsterly Bond recommends bubblegum Road. Continue to Brookleigh Powerbait as it’s been producing Road and take a right. Just ahead very well so far this year. He is park entrance. says the most effective colours Beaver Lake: From Victoria seem to be pink, white, and take the Pat Bay Hwy towards flourescent yellow. Sidney. Take the Royal Oak For bass fishing, Bond recom- Drive exit, cross over the highmends Yum Dingers (soft plastic way, and take right onto Elk bait), as well as a new product Lake Drive. Park entrance is on your left. called the Jackal.

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Fuller Lake 24 Hectares (59 Acres)

17 metres (56 feet)

45 metres (148 feet)

Prospect Lake Unknown

uller Lake provides the rare opportunity to pursue larger trout in a picturesque, easily accessible, semi-urban environment. For these reasons, the lake is a favoured destination for resident and visiting freshwater anglers. Both bass and rainbows are here, which is a boon to anglers who can enjoy very different kinds of fishing in different kinds of conditions. In 2019, Fuller Lake was stocked with over 7,000 adult and catchable-sized rainbow trout. Local angler, Richard Kennett, says that Fuller Lake is a real family fishing lake, and is oriented towards helping kids learn to fish. There’s a wharf at Fuller Lake which is an ideal spot for kids. “A few times a year, the local clubs put on learn-to-fish programs,” he adds. Fuller Lake is good all year, and Kennett says there are big fish in the lake. “Even at midday, I’ve caught fish there,” he says, noting that morning and later afternoon might be better, but not crucial for catching fish. Kennett suggests that flies are a great choice for Fuller Lake. “Lots of leeches, chironomids. Red Spratleys are good. Even

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trolling a Wedding Band and worm will work well,” though he reminds anglers that only electric motors are allowed on Fuller Lake. If the trout fishing slows down in the heat, the bass get going. This fishery has been described as lively. Work with surface lures, especially in the morning or evening. Head to shallow water and try soft plastics or crank baits. Please release the bass as soon as possible and as close to where you hooked them as possible; once removed from their nests, their eggs and fry are very vulnerable. There are special restrictions for Fuller Lake. Be sure to check the regulations before heading out on the water. LAKE ACCESS

uller Lake Park is located on the east side of the Island Highway immediately south of Chemainus Village. Signs mark the turnoff and the lake is accessed by a paved road. There is a boat launch next to a day-use park with a picnic area and washroom facilities. Electric motors only.

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rospect is a popular swimming, fishing, and boating lake 20 minutes northwest of Victoria in the municipality of Saanich. With mild winters, lush forests, and abundant wildlife, Prospect Lake is cherished by its permanent residents and visitors alike. Prospect benefits from a vibrant volunteer community who work to improve the health of the lake and maintain sensitive habitat through establishment of natural protected areas and invasive management programs.

14 metres (46 feet)

15 metres (49 feet)

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Rd on your left which will take the northeast corner of the lake you to Whitehead Park. but note that parking is limited. There are two carry-in boat There are seasonal toilets at both launches with access from Whitehead Park and the Echo Estelline Park and Whitehead Boat launch.

tions on Prospect Lake as well as a mandatory counter-clockwise direction of travel within the buoys. Make sure you know the restrictions before heading Park. A trailer boat launch is Boaters should be aware that out on the water and be respectavailable from Echo Drive on there are speed and noise restric- ful of private residents.

The lake is stocked yearly and also supports a healthy population of smallmouth bass. 1,347 cutthroat and 8,004 rainbow trout were stocked in 2019. There is shore access but fishing from a boat is by far the preferred method here. Anglers have success casting into the shallows and working the lake’s natural structure. Bass and trout can both be targeting using small spinners and plastics. For some extra excitement, try a topwater bait like a frog, popper, or prop bait. There’s nothing quite like seeing a bass hammer your lure on a fast retrieve. For the fly anglers, leech patterns with floating line works and chironomid fishing can also be quite productive. LAKE ACCESS

rom Victoria, follow Hwy 17 for 8km and take exit 11, turning left on Royal Oak Dr. After less than a km, turn right on West Saanich Rd and follow north for 4km to Prospect Lake

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Roberts Lake 161 Hectares (400 Acres)

53 metres (174 feet)

popular local lake just outside Campbell River, Roberts Lake supports a thriving rainbow and cut-

167 metres (547 feet)

Spider Lake

June 1987

throat fishery. Fishing is consistently good through the spring, summer and fall, peaking from April to June and through September and October. 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. Willow Leafs a n d plugs are the m o s t popular, Duncan notes, a n d pink o r

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white are good colour choices. Simple techniques work well, she says. Duncan adds that fly fishing is great in the summer, and that it’s definitely becoming more popular on the lake. 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. 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. LAKE ACCESS

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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58 Hectares (130 Acres)

13 metres (42 feet)

135 metres (443 feet)

June 1986

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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. Spider Lake is a healthy waterbody with large hatches. This allows for larger than average bass and rainbow trout. Bait fish are a good choice for this lake. Flyfishers have success with wooly buggers and chironomids perform well although windy conditions on this lake can make presentation difficult. Note that the regulations for Spider Lake have changed this year with a smallmouth bass quota of 4. In 2019, Spider Lake was stocked with 8,250 rainbow trout. LAKE ACCESS

pider Lake Provincial Park is located 16 km west of Qualicum 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.

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Sproat Lake 3,775 Hectares (9,328 Acres)

195 metres (640 feet)

29 metres (95 feet)

Wolf Lake 1951

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1,564 Hectares (3,865 Acres)

39 metres (128 feet)

215 metres (705 feet)

olf Lake is a popular fish- February and March are huge months ing destination for freshwater for this lake. anglers, with catches up to six pounds. “The fish are getting ready to spawn Bruce Bolton is the trout special- at that time,” says Bolton, adding ist at Tyee Marine in that the fish like “big presentations Courtenay. He says like Crokodiles, big leeches and big that late Muddler Minnows ... five, sometimes six inches long.” The goal is to show strong movement, articulating the lures and flies so they move around. Cutthroat trout will take both insects and smaller fish, and keep in mind that most of the early-season insects will be under the water.

proat Lake is very large, deep and quite popular for all manner of water recreational pursuits from swimming to fishing. Despite its size and depth, the water is relatively warm, adding to its value as a destination lake. April and May are good months for steelhead with April through June being especially productive for rainbow trout. The cutthroat fishery on Sproat Lake is catch-andrelease only, and all wild rainbows over 60 cm must be released as well. Although the spring provides the best rainbow trout fishing, Sproat can produce well year-round.. Many anglers go deep in the heat of the summer and troll slowly through the depths. Flatfish and Ford Fenders can work

well, and many anglers report great sucess with plugs. While the most productive method of fishing this large beauty is with hardware, fly fishing also nets great results. Try a small marabou leech, trolled slowly around the drop-offs. Another worthwhile method for both gear and flies is to still fish. Anchor in shallower water and cast out. The Sproat River is an excellent fishery, and is also known locally for great swimming in parts. There are special restrictions in place for Sproat Lake, make sure to consult the Freshwater Fishing Regulations for information.

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rom Port Alberni, follow Highway 4 (not 4A), or Johnstone Road through town. Sproat Lake is approximately 14 km west of town. Follow the signs to Sproat Lake Provincial Park. Sproat Lake boasts several campgrounds, each with its own character. Sproat Lake Provincial Park, on the north shore, has two campgrounds. Numerous private campgrounds exist as well.

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but in 2018, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC stocked it with 2,500 cutthroat trout. Visit the lake page for Wolf Lake at anglersatlas.com. This is a great spot to post your fishing tips, photos and map markers. LAKE ACCESS

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.

During the summer, trolling and fly fishing are popular on the There is a boat launch and camping lake. Worms always work site located on Wolf Lake. According to Angler’s Atlas member drewbags, well. “Northwest boat launch is accessible; Wolf was not Southeast boat launch is gated off stocked in from main road.” 2019

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Changes as of April 1, 2020 highlighted. 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 within Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve (on Haida Gwaii) and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS Summer closure: No fishing in any stream in Management Units 1-1 to 1-6 from July 15 to August 31 (see water specific regulations table for exceptions). 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. STREAMS include rivers, creeks and sloughs. CUTTHROAT TROUT REWARD TAG PROGRAM Comox Lake, Cowichan Lake, Horne Lake and Oyster River: $100 reward tags are being used to assess the cutthroat trout fishery. Refer to page 86 for instructions on what to do if you catch a fish with a reward tag. MERCURY ADVISORY Mercury levels in larger Smallmouth Bass in lakes on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands may be above national guidelines. Mercury levels tend to increase with the size of the fish and larger Smallmouth Bass generally have higher levels of mercury. The general public, especially children and women of child bearing age, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, are recommended to limit their consumption of Smallmouth Bass. More information on mercury in fish and fish consumption can be found in the HealthLinkBC Food Safety: Mercury in Fish at https:/www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthlinkbcfiles/mercury-fish. It is advised to regularly check the online Freshwater Fishing Regulation Synopsis for more up-to-date information (http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/).

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. In Region 1, hatchery origin trout from streams can be distinguished 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 information please contact regional fisheries staff at (250) 751-7220.  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

ADIPOSE PRESENT

HEALED SCAR IN PLACE OF ADIPOSE FIN

POSSESSION QUOTAS Possession quotas = 2 daily quotas ANNUAL 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 90* for Salmon Regulations.

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Changes as of April 1, 2020 highlighted. REGION 1 DAILY QUOTAS (EXCLUDING HAIDA GWAII)(See tables for exceptions) Trout: 4, not more than • 1 over 50 cm (2 hatchery steelhead over 50cm allowed) • 2 from streams (must be hatchery) And you must release: • All wild steelhead • All wild trout from streams • All char (includes Dolly Varden)

ADAM RIVER (EXCEPT Eve River)* AHNUHATI RIVER* CW ALICE LAKE AMOR LAKE AMOR DE COSMOS CREEK

1-10 1-15 1-13 1-10 1-10

“ANDERSON” LAKE

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ANTLER LAKE CW ARTLISH RIVER*

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ASH RIVER

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BAINBRIDGE LAKE

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BEAR LAKE BEAR RIVER BEAVER LAKE  BENSON RIVER* “BIG QUALICUM” RIVER BLACK CREEK* BLACKBURN LAKE BLACKWATER LAKE BONANZA LAKE BOOT LAKE  BRANNEN LAKE  BROWNS RIVER BUTTLE LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES (Lower) CAMPBELL LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES CAMPBELL RIVER

1-4 1-10 1-1 1-13 1-6 1-6 1-1 1-10 1-11 1-10 1-5 1-6 1-9 1-6

CARNATION CREEK* CATHERINE CREEK CAYCUSE RIVER CHEMAINUS RIVER

1-3 1-10 1-3 1-5

CHICADEE LAKE  CLAUD ELLIOTT CREEK CLAUD ELLIOTT LAKE CLEAR LAKE (Quadra Island) CLUXEWE RIVER * 

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Note:: There is no general minimum size limit for trout in lakes or hatchery origin trout in streams. Bass: unlimited (see water specific regulations table for exceptions and mercury advisory below) Crayfish: 25 Kokanee: 5 (none from streams) White Sturgeon: CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY Yellow perch: unlimited

HAIDA GWAII DAILY QUOTAS (See tables for exceptions): Trout/char: 5, but not more than • 1 over 50 cm • 3 Dolly Varden • 2 from streams And you must release: • Trout/char under 30cm from streams • All wild steelhead Kokanee: 10 (none from streams)

Artificial fly only upstream of Eve River, to Highway 19 bridge Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1-June 30 Bait ban, single barbless hook, No trout over 50 cm Trout daily quota = 2 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 in the Walbran Creek Watershed approximately 7 km W/ SW of Mt. Walbran No powered boats No Fishing upstream of the boundary signs at the bridge crossing approximately 10 km from the mouth, Nov 1-Apr 30 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 No angling from boats; ∂ Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water year round (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) See Cowichan Lake See Amor de Cosmos Creek Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) Fly fishing only See Qualicum River No Fishing Dec 1-May 31 and July 15-August 31 No powered boats Trout daily quota = 2 Bait ban, single barbless hook, no trout over 50 cm Bait ban, single barbless hook, trout daily quota = 2 Speed restriction on parts (60 km/h) No Fishing Fly fishing only; Except Thelwood Creek is closed all year No Fishing Feb 1-July 15 including Campbell River between Strathcona Dam and (Lower) Campbell Lake 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 Quinsam River), Dec 1-May 31 From John Hart Dam Power Station to power line crossing approximately 200 m upstream of Quinsam River confluence: fly fishing only year-round Artificial fly only downstream of power line crossing approximately 200 m upstream of Quinsam River: Dec 1-May 31 No boats between Elk Falls and John Hart Dam Power Station No Fishing No Fishing Fly fishing only upstream of and including Hatton Creek, No Fishing July 15-August 31 No Fishing downstream of Bannon Creek* July 1-Sept 30 No Fishing upstream of Bannon Creek* Dec 1-Sept 30 No Fishing from Copper Canyon Falls downstream 100 m to the fishing boundary signs Electric motors only No Fishing No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only No Fishing upstream of the West Main logging road bridge (approximately 7.5 km upstream of the Highway 19 bridge), Dec 1-May 31

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COLQUITZ RIVER* COMOX LAKE CONSORT CREEK* COPPER CREEK CW

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COURTENAY RIVER COUS CREEK COWICHAN LAKE (including Bear Lake)

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COWICHAN RIVER (see map below)

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CRAIGFLOWER CREEK* CRANE LAKE CRESCENT LAKE CRUICKSHANK RIVER* CUSHEON LAKE  DATLAMEN CREEK* CW DAVIE RIVER* DEENA CREEK CW

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DICKSON LAKE DIMPLE LAKE DIVER LAKE  DONNER LAKE DOUGAN LAKE  DURRANCE LAKE  ECHO LAKE  ELK LAKE 

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ELK RIVER (Also see Buttle Lake*) ENGLISHMAN RIVER

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ESARY LAKE EVE RIVER*

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FAIRY LAKE

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FAREWELL LAKE FICKLE LAKE FLORA LAKE FORBUSH LAKE FRENCH CREEK * FULLER LAKE 

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GLEN LAKE  GOLD LAKE

1-2 1-9

No Fishing No wild rainbow trout over 50 cm No Fishing No Fishing from Skidegate Lake to signs at second bridge 6km upstream of 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), No Fishing Nov 1 - Apr 30 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 July 15-August 31, No Fishing from weir (dam) at Cowichan Lake’s outlet to Greendale trestle, Nov 15-Apr 15 No Fishing in tributaries upstream of and including Holt Creek Fly fishing only upstream of CNR trestle (Mile 66) Sept 1-Nov 15 No Fishing downstream of the CNR Mile 66 trestle between Sept 1-Nov 15 Fly fishing only from signs at Greendale trestle to CNR bridge (mile 70.2) Speed restriction (8 km/h) and engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) on parts No Fishing Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing Electric motors only Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 No Fishing downstream of Schoen Lake, Dec 1-May 31 No Fishing upstream of fishing boundary signs posted at second bridge approximately 5 km upstream of the tidal boundary*, Feb 1-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 Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only;  wheelchair accessible fishing platform located in Diver Lake Park No powered boats Electric motors only Electric motors only Electric motors only Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4 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 No Fishing July 15-August 31 No Fishing from lower falls in Englishman River Park to signs approximately 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 No Fishing upstream of the fishing boundary signs (near the South Main bridge crossing) located approximately 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 No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing Dec 1 - May 31 and July 15-August 31 Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; Electric motors only;  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Fuller Lake Park Electric motors only; fishing platform is located in Glen Lake Park No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook

Changes as of April 1, 2020 highlighted.

GOLD RIVER

1-9

GOLDSTREAM RIVER* GORDON RIVER*

1-2 1-3

GRACIE LAKE  GRAHAM LAKE GREAT CENTRAL LAKE

1-7 1-6 1-7

GREEN LAKE  GREENSTONE CREEK* GUNFLINT LAKE HAGUE LAKE HARRIS CREEK* HAREWOOD (Extension) LAKE HASLAM CREEK HAWARTH LAKE HEALY (Panther) LAKE HEALY LAKE’S OUTLET STREAM HEBER RIVER

1-5 1-10 1-15 1-15 1-3 1-5 1-5 1-9 1-5 1-5 1-9

HEMMINGSEN CREEK* HENRY LAKE HIGGENS LAKE HOLLAND LAKE HONNA RIVER* CW

1-3 1-5 1-10 1-5 6-13

IDA LAKE ILLUSION LAKES JASPER LAKE JOHN HART LAKE’S TRIBUTARIES JUNE LAKE KAKWEIKEN LAKE KAKWEIKEN RIVER* CW KEMP LAKE  KEOGH RIVER

1-11 1-6 1-10 1-10 1-7 1-15 1-15 1-2 1-13

KINGCOME RIVER* CW KOKISH RIVER

1-14 1-11

KOKSILAH RIVER* LAKE WESTON (“Weston Lake”) LANGFORD LAKE 

1-4 1-1 1-2

“LINK” RIVER 1-13 LITTLE MAIN LAKE (Quadra Island) 1-15 LITTLE QUALICUM RIVER 1-6

LIZARD LAKE 

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1-3

No Fishing upstream of, but excluding the Muchalat River* No Fishing downstream of the Muchalat River*, Dec 1-May 31 (see Muchalat River and Heber River for specific restrictions) No Fishing between the cascade falls (located approximately 6.5 km upstream of Muchalat Inlet, UTM 709137E, 5512420N) and fishing boundary signs approximately 80 m downstream No powered boats No Fishing No Fishing July 15-August 31 No Fishing upstream of Bugaboo Creek, Dec 1 - Apr 30; artifical fly only upstream of Bugaboo Creek when open Electric motors only Electric motors only No Fishing Jan 1-Apr 30, from the dam to fishing boundary signs approximately 50m upstream (southwest) of the Ash Main bridge Single barbless hook, no wild rainbow trout over 50 cm Electric motors only No Fishing Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only Electric motors only No Fishing July 15-August 31, No Fishing upstream of and including Hemmingsen Creek*, Trout daily quota = 2 No Fishing No Fishing Trout release; fly fishing only, bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing No Fishing downstream of top of the lower canyon, located approximately 1.3 km 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 Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats 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 No powered boats Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No fishing Apr 15-July 15 (includes channel downstream of Ladore Dam) Trout daily quota = 2 Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1-June 30 No powered boats No Fishing downstream of lower fish counting fence near tidewater No Fishing in all parts*, Dec 1-May 31 Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1-June 30 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 approximately 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 and July 1-Sept 30 Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; Electric motors only; fishing platforms are available off Leigh Road and the Nixon Trail See Marble River Bait ban and single barbless hook, Nov 1-Apr 30; electric motors only No Fishing July 15-August 31, No Fishing - All tributaries No Fishing from the falls in Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park downstream to the hatchery fence, Dec 1-May 31 The standard 100 m closure around a fish rearing facility has been reduced to a no fishing area from the hatchery fence to signs approximately 35 m downstream Fly fishing only, Sept 1-Nov 30 (where open) Trout daily quota = 2; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

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Vancouver Island Fishing Regulations

2019 to 2021

Vancouver Island Fishing Regulations

Changes as of April 1, 2020 highlighted.

LIZARD POND LOIS LAKE  LONG LAKE (Nanaimo) 

1-7 1-4 1-5

LOON LAKE  MACKTUSH CREEK MAGGIE LAKE MAHATTA RIVER MAIN LAKE (Quadra Island) MAMIN RIVER* CW

1-7 1-7 1-8 1-13 1-15 6-13

MAPLE LAKE  MARBLE (“Link”) RIVER (only between Victoria and Alice lakes) MARTHA LAKE  MATHESON LAKE  “MAXWELL LAKE” (Lake Maxwell) MAYO LAKE  MCKENZIE LAKE MCNAIR LAKE MEGIN LAKE MICHAEL LAKE MILLER CREEK* MINE LAKE MISTY LAKE MOHUN CREEK*

1-6 1-13 1-10 1-2 1-1 1-4 1-2 1-10 1-8 1-5 1-6 1-15 1-13 1-10

MORTE LAKE MUCHALAT RIVER* MYRA LAKE NAHMINT LAKE NAHMINT RIVER

1-15 1-12 1-10 1-7 1-7

NANAIMO RIVER

1-5

Trout daily quota = 1; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 1; Artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Speed restriction on parts (60 km/h);  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Loudon Park Electric motors only No Fishing No wild rainbow trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing Nov 1-Apr 30 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 Fly fishing only*

NOLA LAKE O’CONNELL LAKE OYSTER RIVER 

1-9 1-13 1-6

PALLANT CREEK* CW PANTHER LAKE PERRY LAKE “PETE’S POND” Unnamed lake at the head of San Juan River PRIOR LAKE  PROSPECT LAKE 

6-12 1-5 1-12 1-3

Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only Electric motors only ∂ Youth/Disabled Accompanied Water (see page 5 in the Provincial Regulations) No powered boats Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook No powered boats No Fishing Engine power restriction - 7.5 kW (10 hp) No Fishing (located in an Ecological Reserve) No Fishing Dec 1-May 31 No Fishing from Menzies Bay logging mainline bridge crossing to Morton Lake Electric motors only No Fishing Dec 1 - May 15; No wild rainbow trout over 50 cm No Fishing No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook; engine power restriction 7.5 kW (10 hp) No Fishing Nahmint River (upstream and downstream of the lake), Dec 1-Apr 30; flyfishing only upstream of Nahmint Lake when open No Fishing July 15-August 31 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 approximately 400 m 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 Note: Nitinat Lake is tidal water; tidal regulations apply and a (federal) Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence is required Exempt from July 15-August 31 summer closure No Fishing upstream of Parker Creek No Fishing between fishing boundary signs approximately 100 m upstream of and downstream of “Red Rock Pool,”approximately 2 km (by road) south of the Nitinat River bridge, Aug 25-Dec 31 No Fishing between boundary signs approximately 50 m upstream of and downstream of the Nitinat River bridge, Aug 25-Oct 15 No Fishing No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Exempt from July 15-August 31 summer closure No Fishing upstream of the confluence with Little Oyster River*, Dec 1-June 30 Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 See Healy Lake Trout daily quota = 1 (none over 50 cm); bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook

1-2 1-2

No powered boats Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4 ; Speed restriction on parts (8 and 60 km/h)

NIMPKISH RIVER* NITINAT LAKE

1-11 1-3

NITINAT RIVER*

1-4

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1-5 1-6

QUALICUM RIVER

1-6

QUATSE RIVER* 

1-13

QUENNELL LAKE  QUINSAM RIVER*

1-5 1-6

REGAN LAKE REGINALD LAKE  ROBERTS LAKE ROSELLE LAKE ROSEN LAKE (Read Island) ROWBOTHAM LAKE ST. MARY LAKE  SALMON RIVER*

1-6 1-6 1-10 1-11 1-15 1-5 1-11 1-10

SAN JUAN RIVER* SEYMOUR RIVER CW SHAWNIGAN LAKE  SOMASS RIVER 

1-3 1-14 1-2 1-7

SOOKE RIVER*

1-2

SPIDER LAKE  SPROAT LAKE SPROAT RIVER

1-6 1-7 1-7

STAMP RIVER 

1-7

STEWART LAKE

1-10

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No powered boats Exempt from July 15-August 31 summer closure No Fishing downstream of the BC Hydro diversion dam (approximately 3.5 km downstream of Comox Lake) to the base of Stotan Falls (approximately 450 m downstream of the Duncan Bay Mainline logging road bridge) No Fishing between fishing boundary signs approximately 100 m upstream and downstream of the confluence with Morrison Creek No Fishing from fishing boundary signs located 50 m upstream of the BC Hydro generating station tailrace to signs located 75 m downstream of the Puntledge River hatchery fence (total distance approximately 500 m); No Fishing tributaries; Fly fishing only upstream of the BC Hydro diversion dam (approximately 3.5 km downstream of Comox Lake), including tributaries No Fishing downstream of boundary signs located approximately 100 m downstream of the hatchery counting fence; No Fishing from E&N trestle to boundary signs located approximately 100 m downstream of the hatchery counting fence, Aug 10-Oct 15; No Fishing tributaries single barbless hook, no hooks greater than 15mm from point to shank Exempt from July 15-August 31 summer closure,  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 (approximately 1.4 km upstream of Dick Booth Creek), Dec 1-June 15 Bait ban, May 1-Nov 30 Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; Speed restriction on parts (8 km/h) No Fishing from the fishing boundary signs at power line crossing (approximately 25 m upstream of Quinsam Hatchery weir) to fishing boundary signs approximately 300 m downstream of weir No Fishing from the falls situated downstream of Middle Quinsam Lake to the fishing boundary signs at power line crossing (approximately 25 m upstream of the Quinsam hatchery weir) , Dec 1-June 30 Exempt from July 15-August 31 summer closure;  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located near the Hwy 28 bridge Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Trout daily quota = 2 No powered boats Trout release; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Electric motors only 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, No Fishing July 15-August 31 Class II water Aug 15-Oct 31*; Steelhead Stamp not required unless fishing for steelhead Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; Speed restrictions on parts (8 and 65 km/h) 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 July 15-August 31, No Fishing from the base of the lower “potholes” falls to signs approximately 100m downstream Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4; no powered boats Cutthroat trout release, no wild rainbow trout over 50 cm; single barbless hook No Fishing from Sproat Lake to fishing boundary signs approximately 300 m downstream of Hwy #4, June 15-Nov 15 Bait ban, May 1-Oct 31 No Fishing between fishing boundary signs 200m upstream of and 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 Guide Falls” (approximately 250 m 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 (10 hp), on parts No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only

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Vancouver Island Fishing Regulations Changes as of April 1, 2020 highlighted.

STOCKING LAKE “STOWELL LAKE” (Lake Stowell)  STRAMBERG LAKE STRATHCONA PARK WATERS

1-5 1-1 1-15 1-9

TADJISS LAKE  TAYLOR RIVER THELWOOD CREEK THETIS LAKE  TLELL RIVER* CW

1-4 1-7 1-9 1-1 6-13

TLOWILS LAKE TLOOLS LAKE TOQUART LAKE TOQUART RIVER*

1-10 1-9 1-8 1-8

TOY LAKE TRENT RIVER* TSABLE RIVER* TSABLE LAKE TSITIKA RIVER

1-7 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-10

TSOLUM RIVER* UNNAMED LAKE “A” - MAP A, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “B” - MAP A, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “C” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “D” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “E” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “F” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “G” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “H” - MAP B, on p.20 UNNAMED LAKE “I” - MAP B, on p.20 VILLAGE BAY LAKE

1-6 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-10 1-15

WAHPEETO CREEK

1-14

WAKEMAN RIVER* CW “WESTON LAKE” WESTWOOD LAKE 

1-14 1-1 1-5

WHITE RIVER*

1-10

WILLEMAR LAKE WOWO LAKE 

1-6 1-6

YAKOUN RIVER* CW

6-13

ZEBALLOS LAKE ZEBALLOS RIVER*

1-12 1-12

No powered boats Electric motors only Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook; electric motors only No powered boats on any water within Strathcona Park except Gold, Upper Campbell and Buttle lakes Trout daily quota = 1; artificial fly only, bait ban, single barbless hook Fly fishing only No Fishing Electric motors only Cutthroat trout rlease; Class II water Sept 1-Apr 30; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Dec 1-Apr 30 Tidal waters regulations apply to waters downstream of tidal boundary sign located 1.5 km upstream of Hwy 16 bridge Electric motors only No Fishing No trout over 50 cm; bait ban, single barbless hook Flyfishing only upstream of the Toquart mainline logging bridge when open; No Fishing upstream of the boundary 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 No Fishing Dec 1-May 31 and July 15-August 31 No Fishing Dec 1-May 31 and July 15-August 31 Trout release; bait ban, single barbless hook No Fishing upstream of Catherine Creek, Nov 1-Apr 30, fly fishing only downstream of Catherine Creek No Fishing Trout release; 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 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 the falls situated approximately 4.5 km upstream of Wakeman River Class II water Apr 1 - Oct 31; Steelhead Stamp mandatory Apr 1-June 30 See Lake Weston Smallmouth bass daily quota = 4  wheelchair accessible fishing platform is located in Westwood Lake Park No Fishing between fishing boundary signs at the salmon viewing pool No Fishing upstream of the Sayward Road Bridge crossing, Nov 1-Apr 30 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 approximately 13km to posted fishing boundary 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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2019 Vancouver Island Fish Stocking Report Waterbody

ANTLER BEAVERTAIL BLIND BOOT BRANNEN CHEMAINUS CLUXEWE R COLLIERY #1 COLLIERY #2 COLLIERY #3 COLWOOD CUSHEON DARKIS DIVER DOUGAN DURRANCE DURRANCE ECHO ELK FLORA FULLER GLEN GRAY

Species

RB RB RB RB RB RB ST RB RB RB RB CCT RB RB RB CCT RB RB RB RB RB RB RB

Released

750 1500 500 1500 4250 3250 21616 3600 3000 2000 500 500 500 3500 4000 1000 4500 2500 18688 500 7000 2000 1000

Waterbody

GREEN IDA ANNE KEMP KISSINGER LANGFORD LANGFORD LIZARD LONG LOOKOUT MALASPINA MAPLE MARTHA MATHESON MAYO MCCLURE OYSTER R POIRIER PROSPECT PROSPECT QUAMICHAN QUAMICHAN QUENNELL QUINSAM R

Species

RB RB RB RB CCT RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB RB CCT ACT RB CCT RB CCT RB RB ACT

Released

4000 950 2500 2000 1000 7495 750 6000 1500 1000 7500 500 2000 1550 2000 10263 850 1347 8004 1500 750 5100 6855

Waterbody

Species

REGINALD SHAWNIGAN SOMASS R SOMENOS SPECTACLE SPIDER ST. MARY ST. MARY STAR STOWELL THETIS WESTWOOD

RB RB ST RB RB RB CCT RB RB RB RB RB

Released

600 78592 38000 1000 2500 8250 2000 4600 500 500 4000 9000

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

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