Paterson Lake fishing

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

Paterson Lake is a medium-sized lake of 190.9 ha on Vancouver Island. The Paterson Lake recreation site is on its shore. Depth, elevation, stocking and regulations are not on file for this lake yet.

Paterson Lake is a medium lake on Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo.

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Paterson Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-10
Surface area
190.9 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Kokanee, Chinook Salmon, Chum Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Steelhead

Getting to Paterson Lake

None

Coordinates: 50.059435, -125.655913

Paterson Lake fishing regulations

None

Always check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you go. Regulations change in season.

Ice fishing at Paterson Lake

We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Paterson 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 Paterson Lake

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Trout lakes near Paterson Lake

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