Allard Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Central Coast Regional District entry here is Allard Lake, in British Columbia. Elevation runs to 36 metres. Roughly 57 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. With 5.1 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Ground here is low by British Columbia standards. The town to know is Port Hardy, 85 km out. Vancouver is the closest city, 388 km away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Allard Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish documented in Central Coast Regional District include Chum salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Allard Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 13°C, with January the cold end at about 1°C. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Allard Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. The nearest alternative is Boomer Lake, 2.5 km out. Confirm access to Allard Lake locally before you travel.