Malaspina Lake fishing
Fishing near Nanaimo, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. See all Vancouver Island lakes.
Malaspina Lake is a small water of 9.4 ha on Vancouver Island. The Malaspina Lake recreation site is 58 m from the shoreline. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Malaspina Lake is a small water on Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo.
This week at Malaspina Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one; the score stays in the app.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 10 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 10° | 10 km/h, gusts 34 | dry | Steady |
| Fri 11 Sep | Moderate drizzle | 16° / 8° | 7 km/h, gusts 27 | 2 mm | Falling (-3.2 hPa) |
| Sat 12 Sep | Light drizzle | 23° / 8° | 7 km/h, gusts 24 | 1 mm | Falling (-2.9 hPa) |
| Sun 13 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 11° | 8 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Steady |
| Mon 14 Sep | Overcast | 19° / 10° | 8 km/h, gusts 32 | dry | Rising (+7.5 hPa) |
| Tue 15 Sep | Overcast | 23° / 9° | 8 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 16 Sep | Clear sky | 24° / 10° | 6 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+2.2 hPa) |
Moon tonight: New Moon.
Open Malaspina Lake in the app for the 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check
Trophy fish at Malaspina Lake
Malaspina Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 2 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 2 lb
- Cutthroat trout to 2 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. From our own big fish list.
Malaspina Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-12
- Surface area
- 9.4 ha
- Lake size
- Small Water (< 50 ha)
- Species
- Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat TroutThe province's newest fish record here is from 2019.Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
Getting to Malaspina Lake
Coordinates: 49.856085, -126.563456
Malaspina Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Malaspina Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Malaspina Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Malaspina Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
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.
Malaspina Lake, in brief
What fish are in Malaspina Lake?
Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout. Species from the province's fish observation records and angling reports.
How big is Malaspina Lake?
Malaspina Lake covers about 9.4 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Malaspina Lake in?
Malaspina Lake is in MU 1-12, on Vancouver Island. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Camping and rec sites at Malaspina Lake
- Malaspina Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 49.856416, -126.566673
Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island
- River Sportsman, 2115 Island Highway, Campbell River, BC
Island stillwater flies, sinking lines, rental gear & coastal lake intel
River Sportsman website - Island Outfitters, 1681A Island Highway, Victoria, BC
Vancouver Island trout gear, pontoon boats & custom fly tying
Island Outfitters website - Gone Fishin' (Nanaimo), 600-2980 North Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC
Gone Fishin' (Nanaimo) website - Gone Fishin' (Port Alberni), 4985 Johnston Road, Port Alberni, BC
Gone Fishin' (Port Alberni) website - Gone Fishin' (Courtenay), 3-2720 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC
Gone Fishin' (Courtenay) website - Timberland Sports, 2-1705 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, BC
Timberland Sports website
Trout lakes near Malaspina Lake
- Perry Lake 3 km away
- Vernon Lake 22 km away
- Bull Lake 23 km away
- Muchalat Lake 26 km away
- Zeballos Lake 28 km away
- Woss Lake 29 km away
- Irving Lake 33 km away
- Twaddle Lake 34 km away
Reading the water
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.