Nanaimo Lakes fishing
Fishing near Nanaimo, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. See all Vancouver Island lakes.
Nanaimo Lakes is a medium-sized lake of 176.4 ha on Vancouver Island. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Nanaimo Lakes is a medium lake on Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo.
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Nanaimo Lakes at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-5
- Surface area
- 176.4 ha
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Species
- Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Rainbow Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Prickly SculpinThe newest of these fish records is from 2004.
Getting to Nanaimo Lakes
Coordinates: 49.094086, -124.217687
Nanaimo Lakes fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Nanaimo Lakes yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Nanaimo Lakes
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Nanaimo Lakes 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.
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 Nanaimo Lakes
- Nanaimo Lakes 4 km away
- Healy Lake (Panther Lake) 9 km away
- Westwood Lake 17 km away
- Labour Day Lake 18 km away
- Brannen Lake 18 km away
- Diver Lake 19 km away
- Crystal Lake 20 km away
- Harewood (Extension) Lake 20 km away
- Cowichan Lake 25 km away
- Cowichan Lake (Including Bear Lake) 25 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.