Long Lake (Nanaimo) fishing

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

Long Lake (Nanaimo) sits in the Vancouver Island region at 1183 m elevation, a small water (< 50 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

Long Lake (Nanaimo) is a small water in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 34.5 ha and runs to 18.8 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1183 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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Long Lake (Nanaimo) at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-1
Elevation
1183 m
Maximum depth
18.8 m
Surface area
34.5 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 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 Long Lake (Nanaimo)

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 Long Lake (Nanaimo)

Getting to Long Lake (Nanaimo)

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

Coordinates: 49.0536, -123.7928

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Long Lake (Nanaimo) fishing regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Long Lake (Nanaimo)

Long Lake (Nanaimo) 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 Long Lake (Nanaimo)

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Trout lakes near Long Lake (Nanaimo)

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