Lower Campbell Lake fishing

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

The lake is located 11 km. (7 m.) northwest of Campbell River via Highway 28.

Lower Campbell Lake is a medium lake in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 59.2 ha and runs to 75.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 178 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 2 to 5 lbs and the stock is Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout.

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Lower Campbell Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-5
Elevation
178 m
Maximum depth
75.6 m
Surface area
59.2 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Trout strain
Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
Typical size
2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout)
Size class
Large Quality (2 - 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 Lower Campbell Lake

High quality, hard-fighting larger trout.

Nothing exotic required here: the usual stillwater program for the season will get it done.

Best times of year at Lower Campbell Lake

Getting to Lower Campbell Lake

Several BCFS recreation areas providing fully facilitated campgrounds and boat launching ramps are located on the lake. Accommodations and boat rentals are available from local businesses on the lake.

Coordinates: 50.0247, -125.4653

Boat launch: Standard Boat Launch.

Lower Campbell Lake fishing regulations

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

Quality Fishery.

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

Ice fishing at Lower Campbell Lake

No ice fishing closure is recorded for Lower Campbell 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 Lower Campbell Lake

Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island

Trout lakes near Lower Campbell Lake

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