Healy Lake (Panther Lake) fishing

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

The lake is located 37 km (24 mi) west of Nanaimo via the Nanaimo Lakes Road to the Branch C logging road.

Healy Lake (Panther Lake) is a small water in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 8.0 ha and runs to 5.5 m at its deepest point, sitting at 532 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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Healy Lake (Panther Lake) at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-5
Elevation
532 m
Maximum depth
5.5 m
Surface area
8.0 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
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

An easy, high-confidence water for newer anglers or a straightforward evening trip.

Best times of year at Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

Getting to Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

A BCFS campground with limited facilities and a cartop boat launch are provided.

Coordinates: 49.1394, -124.3192

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Healy Lake (Panther 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 Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

Healy Lake (Panther 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 Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island

Trout lakes near Healy Lake (Panther Lake)

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