Roberts Lake

Roberts Lake sits in the Vancouver Island region at 900 m elevation, a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Use the map view for exact coordinates and turn-by-turn directions.

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Roberts Lake at a glance

Region: Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit: MU 1-1
Elevation: 900 m
Maximum depth: 48.0 m
Surface area: 160.0 ha
Trout strain: Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout
Typical size: 2 to 5 lbs (Quality Trout) -- no trout over 50 cm, a real slot limit protecting large fish
Stocking: Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules: 🚤 Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing: Open, confirmed

When to fish it

May - June
September - October

Getting there

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Vancouver Island (MU 1-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 50.2222, -125.5431

Regulations

Single barbless hook. Standard regional regulations apply (check 2025-2027 synopsis).

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

Camping and rec sites at Roberts Lake

Roberts Lake Recreation Site
Rustic lakeside campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, pit toilets, and direct shoreline access for Roberts Lake.
Facilities: Boat Launch, Pit Toilets, Fire Rings, Tables
Access: Maintained 2WD forestry road access in Vancouver Island.
Coordinates: 50.226316, -125.535538 Official page

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.