Cameron Lake
Spectacular deep lake carved between Mount Arrowsmith and Mount Wesley, holding rare monster Brown Trout and wild Rainbows.
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Cameron Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-6
- Elevation
- 185 m
- Maximum depth
- 43 m
- Surface area
- 126.4 ha
- Trout strain
- Wild Rainbow, Cutthroat & Rare Brown Trout
- Typical size
- 3 to 10+ lbs (Trophy Brown Trout & Cutthroat)
- Stocking
- Wild self-sustaining & supplemental
- Boat launch
- Standard Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- April - June
- September - November
Getting there
Hwy 4 towards Port Alberni / Tofino. Beaufort picnic area boat launch and roadside access.
Coordinates: 49.2928, -124.6242
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Check synopsis for Brown Trout rules.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
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)
Coordinates: 49.295, -124.615 Official page - 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)
Coordinates: 49.3175, -124.5539 Official page
Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island
- River Sportsman, Campbell River, BC
Island stillwater flies, sinking lines, rental gear & coastal lake intel
River Sportsman website - Island Outfitters, Victoria, BC
Vancouver Island trout gear, pontoon boats & custom fly tying
Island Outfitters website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.