Fairy Lake
Located near Port Renfrew , 65 km (40 mi) west of Mill Bay via logging road from either Lake Cowichan or Port Renfrew.
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Fairy Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-5
- Elevation
- 30 m
- Maximum depth
- 5.0 m
- Surface area
- 8.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- trout daily quota = 1, none over 50 cm, a real slot limit protecting large fish
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Concrete Ramp (Trailer Friendly)
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- Open, confirmed
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
A BCFS campground and recreation area and cartop boat launches are available
Coordinates: 48.5847, -124.3458
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Fairy Lake
- Fairy Lake Recreation Site (RSTBC)
36 vehicle campsites, cartop boat launch, famous submerged bonsai fir tree
Facilities: Cartop Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables, Beach
Access: Pacific Marine Circle Route off Port Renfrew (Paved access)
Coordinates: 48.587854, -124.3541 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.