Flora Lake fishing
Fishing near Nanaimo, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. See all Vancouver Island lakes.
55 km (34 mi) southwest of Port Alberni via Franklin, South Main and Flora Lake logging roads.
Flora Lake is a small water on Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 17.1 ha and runs to 15.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 198 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 0.75 to 1.5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout. Flora Lake is stocked by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC on top of a wild fishery.
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Flora Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-5
- Elevation
- 198 m
- Maximum depth
- 15.2 m
- Surface area
- 17.1 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
- Standard Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No ice fishing closure on file
How to fish Flora Lake
Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.
Consistent numbers of catchable trout make this a dependable choice when you want fish in the net, not just on the line.
Best times of year at Flora Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Getting to Flora Lake
Camping areas with limited facilities. Car top boat launching sites are available.
Coordinates: 48.8625, -124.7222
Boat launch: Standard Boat Launch.
Flora 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 Flora Lake
No ice fishing closure is recorded for Flora 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 Flora Lake
- Flora Lake Recreation Site
5 vehicle campsites (RSTBC REC3130)
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Forestry Service Road (South Island Natural Resource District)
Coordinates: 48.862617, -124.720899 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
Trout lakes near Flora Lake
- Francis Lake 10 km away
- Nitinat Lake 14 km away
- Lizard Pond 23 km away
- Cowichan Lake 34 km away
- Cowichan Lake (Including Bear Lake) 34 km away
- Henry Lake 36 km away
- Bainbridge Lake 38 km away
- Nahmint Lake 40 km away
- Fairy Lake 41 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.