Cameron Lake
MU 1-6, Vancouver Island
49.2928° N, 124.6242° W
- Surface area
- 438.5ha
- Maximum depth
- 43m
- 141 ft
- Elevation
- 185m
Spectacular deep lake carved between Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Wesley, holding rare monster Brown Trout and wild Rainbows.
Open Cameron Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Cameron Lake
Cameron Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 lb
- Cutthroat trout to 5 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Cameron Lake at a glance
- Region
- Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee, Bull Trout, Steelhead (last recorded 1995), Prickly SculpinThe newest of these fish records is from 2007.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
- Coordinates
- 49.2928, -124.6242
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Fish on record at Cameron Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1924 | 2007 | 61 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1919 | 2007 | 25 |
| Brown Trout | 1951 | 2003 | 3 |
| Kokanee | 1993 | 2003 | 2 |
| Bull Trout | 2003 | 2003 | 1 |
| Steelhead | 1956 | 1995 | 4 |
| Prickly Sculpin | 2003 | 2003 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Cameron Lake
Deep trolling with spoons (Crocodile, Apex), flatline trolling large streamers on windy days.
Best times of year at Cameron Lake
- April - June
- September - November
Cameron Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Cameron Lake yet.
Getting to Cameron Lake
Hwy 4 towards Port Alberni / Tofino. Beaufort picnic area boat launch and roadside access.
Coordinates: 49.2928, -124.6242
Camping and rec sites at Cameron Lake
- Cameron Lake Day-Use & Beaufort Picnic Area
Scenic highway picnic area, windsurfing beach, and gravel boat launch (Day-use only)
Facilities: Gravel Boat Launch, Picnic Tables, Pit Toilets, Beach
Access: Paved Hwy 4 (2WD) - Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park Campground
107 vehicle-accessible campsites, flush toilets, showers, river canyon waterfall trails
Facilities: Vehicle Campsites, Flush Toilets, Showers, Sani-Station, Hiking Trails
Access: Paved Hwy 4 (2WD)
Depth chart for Cameron Lake
43 mdeepest
Cameron Lake runs to 43 m (141 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Cameron Lake and published the depth chart.
The ice year at Cameron Lake, modelled
Modelled from air temperature, not an ice report. It says nothing about whether ice will hold you.
In the model Cameron Lake froze in only 32 of the 65 winters since 1960, too few to give it usual dates.
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Cameron Lake, so the general regional regulations apply.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
Cameron Lake climate, 1960 to 2025
Averaged over a year, the air above Cameron Lake is 0.6 C warmer than it was in the 1960s. That is 66 years of daily readings, not a forecast.
- +0.6 Csince the 1960s
- 7.3 Caverage year now
- 6.8 Caverage year then
- -7 daysbelow freezing, change
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
each yearthe trend across 1960 to 2025
This week at Cameron Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Mainly clear | 14° / 4° | 12 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 16° / 9° | 11 km/h, gusts 17 | dry | Falling (-5.5 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Overcast | 12° / 6° | 10 km/h | dry | Rising (+1.3 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Overcast | 13° / 4° | 8 km/h | dry | Rising (+10.0 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 5° | 7 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.6 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 16° / 6° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.3 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 16° / 8° | 6 km/h | dry | Falling (-1.1 hPa) |
Cameron Lake, in brief
What fish are in Cameron Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee, Bull Trout, Steelhead (last recorded 1995). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Cameron Lake in?
Cameron Lake is in MU 1-6, on Vancouver Island. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Cameron Lake
- Spider Lake 6 km away
- Illusion Lakes 7 km away
- Horne Lake 8 km away
- Esary Lake 11 km away
- Rowbotham Lake 12 km away
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