Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) fishing

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

Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) sits in the Vancouver Island region at 781 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.

Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) is a medium lake in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 61.5 ha and runs to 16.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 781 m of elevation. Fish here typically run 1.5 to 2.5 lbs and the stock is Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout.

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Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-1
Elevation
781 m
Maximum depth
16.6 m
Surface area
61.5 ha
Lake size
Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
Species
Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs
Size class
Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs)
Stocking
Stocked / Natural Wild Production (FFSBC)
Boat launch
Gravel Boat Ramp
Motor rules
Gas & Electric Permitted
Ice fishing
Open to ice fishing, confirmed

How to fish Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

Targeting Coastal Cutthroat Trout in Vancouver Island.

Chironomid pupae under indicator (#14-#18), micro-leeches, and traveling sedges along shoreline drop-offs.

Best times of year at Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

Getting to Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

Forestry road access in Vancouver Island (MU 1-1). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 48.7814, -123.4433

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) fishing regulations

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

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell) is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.

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 Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

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Trout lakes near Stowell Lake (Lake Stowell)

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