Nimpkish Lake fishing
Fishing near Nanaimo, Campbell River and the rest of Vancouver Island. See all Vancouver Island lakes.
Nimpkish Lake is a large lake of 3814.3 ha on Vancouver Island. The Nimpkish Lake recreation site is 61 m from the shoreline. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.
Nimpkish Lake is a large water on Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo.
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Nimpkish Lake at a glance
- Region
- Region 1 - Vancouver Island
- Management unit
- MU 1-11
- Surface area
- 3814.3 ha
- Lake size
- Large Water (> 500 ha)
- Species
- Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout, Sockeye Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Steelhead, Threespine Stickleback, Prickly Sculpin, Slimy Sculpin, Unidentifiable Trout - only fry <70mm in lengthThe newest of these fish records is from 2022.
Getting to Nimpkish Lake
Coordinates: 50.399257, -126.972492
Nimpkish Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Nimpkish Lake yet.
Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.
Ice fishing at Nimpkish Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Nimpkish 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.
Camping and rec sites at Nimpkish Lake
- Nimpkish Lake
12 designated campsites (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Coordinates: 50.335446, -126.922578
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 Nimpkish Lake
- Anutz Lake 11 km away
- Ida Lake 13 km away
- Roselle Lake 13 km away
- Bonanza Lake 14 km away
- Maynard Lake 17 km away
- Keogh Lake 18 km away
- Three Isle Lake 18 km away
- Atluck Lake 21 km away
- Kathleen Lake 22 km away
- Soatwoon Lake 41 km away
- Broughton Lake 49 km away
Data from the BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, the BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, and Sites and Trails BC.