Matheson Lake fishing

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

Located within Matheson Provincial Park which is 27 km (17 mi) southwest of Victoria by way of Rocky Point Road.

Matheson Lake is a small water in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 12.0 ha and runs to 5.0 m at its deepest point, sitting at 20 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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Matheson Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-5
Elevation
20 m
Maximum depth
5.0 m
Surface area
12.0 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 Matheson Lake

Eager catchable trout, great for families & beginners.

Consistent numbers of catchable trout make this a dependable choice when you want fish in the net, not just on the line.

Best times of year at Matheson Lake

Getting to Matheson Lake

Camping and boat launch are provided.

Coordinates: 48.3644, -123.6036

Boat launch: Cartop / Small Boat Launch.

Matheson 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 Matheson Lake

Matheson 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 Matheson Lake

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Trout lakes near Matheson Lake

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