Harewood (Extension) Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Vancouver Island region at 1258 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) with access typical of the region. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Harewood (Extension) Lake is a medium lake in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 57.0 ha and runs to 18.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1258 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout.

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Harewood (Extension) Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-1
Elevation
1258 m
Maximum depth
18.8 m
Surface area
57.0 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Harewood (Extension) Lake

Targeting Coastal Cutthroat Trout in Vancouver Island.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Harewood (Extension) Lake

Getting to Harewood (Extension) Lake

Forestry road access in Vancouver Island (MU 1-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.0942, -123.9428

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Harewood (Extension) Lake fishing regulations

HASLAM CREEK

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Harewood (Extension) Lake

Harewood (Extension) Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Harewood (Extension) Lake

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Trout lakes near Harewood (Extension) Lake

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