Westwood Lake fishing

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

Westwood Lake is a small water (< 50 ha) in the Vancouver Island region, sitting at 1023 m elevation, reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. The map view has precise coordinates and driving directions.

Westwood Lake is a small water in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 25.2 ha and runs to 27.6 m at its deepest point, sitting at 1023 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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Westwood Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-5
Elevation
1023 m
Maximum depth
27.6 m
Surface area
25.2 ha
Lake size
Small Water (< 50 ha)
Species
Coastal Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout
Trout strain
Taylor & Blackwater Coastal Cutthroat & Rainbow Trout
Typical size
1.5 to 2.5 lbs (Quality Catchable)
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 Westwood Lake

Targeting Medium Action (1 - 2.5 lbs) Coastal Cutthroat Trout in Vancouver Island.

Productive stillwater fishery. Early spring chironomid emergences (sizes #14-#18) in 12-18ft depths, followed by traveling sedge and damsel nymphs along weedlines in June. Fall leeches and scuds produce aggressive takes.

Best times of year at Westwood Lake

Getting to Westwood Lake

Access via regional highway and maintained forestry road in Vancouver Island (MU 1-5). Gravel Boat Ramp available.

Coordinates: 49.1617, -124.0031

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Westwood Lake fishing regulations

WHITE RIVER 1-10

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Westwood Lake

Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake

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Trout lakes near Westwood Lake

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