Zeballos Lake fishing

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

Tucked into the Vancouver Island region at 991 m elevation, this is a medium lake (50 - 500 ha) reachable via the region's usual road and trail network. Tap through to the map for the exact route in.

Zeballos Lake is a medium lake in Vancouver Island, the trout country reached from Nanaimo. It covers 54.9 ha and runs to 31.2 m at its deepest point, sitting at 991 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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Zeballos Lake at a glance

Region
Region 1 - Vancouver Island
Management unit
MU 1-1
Elevation
991 m
Maximum depth
31.2 m
Surface area
54.9 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 (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 Zeballos 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 Zeballos Lake

Getting to Zeballos Lake

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

Coordinates: 50.08, -126.7397

Boat launch: Gravel Boat Ramp.

Zeballos Lake fishing regulations

MU 1-1 No Fishing

Standard Regional Regulations.

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

Ice fishing at Zeballos Lake

Zeballos 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 Zeballos Lake

Local shops and lodges in Vancouver Island

Trout lakes near Zeballos Lake

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