Crystal Lake fishing

Fishing near Nanaimo, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. See all Vancouver Island lakes.

Located 8 km (5 mi) west of the Island Highway. Access is via Spurston Road (14.5 km or 9 mi north of Ladysmith) and 1.6 km (1 mi) of logging road.

Crystal Lake is a small water in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 39.0 ha and runs to 11.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 150 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Crystal Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-5
Elevation
150 m
Maximum depth
11.0 m
Surface area
39.0 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
Size class
Standard / High-Numbers (< 1.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Cartop / Small Boat Launch
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
Ice fishing
No ice fishing closure on file

How to fish Crystal Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

A steady producer of catchable-size stocked trout, reliable action, and a good pick for a first trip to new water.

Best times of year at Crystal Lake

Getting to Crystal Lake

Wilderness camping is permitted and a car top boat launch is available.

Coordinates: 49.0447, -123.9581

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Crystal Lake fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).

General Regional Regulations.

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Crystal Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Crystal 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.

Camping and rec sites at Crystal Lake

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Trout lakes near Crystal Lake

Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.