Mckay Lake
McKay Lake is located 16 km (10 mi) north of Ladysmith via the Island Highway to Spurston Road, at the end of which the lake is found.
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Mckay Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-5
- Elevation
- 155 m
- Maximum depth
- 8.0 m
- Surface area
- 10.0 ha
- Trout strain
- Pennask & Blackwater Rainbow Trout
- Typical size
- 0.75 to 1.5 lbs (Stocked Catchables)
- Stocking
- Stocked / Wild Fishery (FFSBC)
- Boat launch
- Cartop / Small Boat Launch
- Motor rules
- 🚤 Gas & Electric Motors Permitted
- Ice fishing
- No closure on file
When to fish it
- May - June
- September - October
Getting there
Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 49.7631, -125.2917
Regulations
Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check synopsis).
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Camping and rec sites at Mckay Lake
- McKay Lake Access Point
No designated vehicle campground on this lake (Day-use / backcountry access only)
Facilities: Day-Use Shoreline, Cartop Launch
Access: Public access / forestry recreation site or provincial park boat launch.
Coordinates: 49.7631, -125.2917
Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island
- River Sportsman, Campbell River, BC
Island stillwater flies, sinking lines, rental gear & coastal lake intel
River Sportsman website - Island Outfitters, Victoria, BC
Vancouver Island trout gear, pontoon boats & custom fly tying
Island Outfitters website
Other lakes nearby
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.