Allen Lake Fishing in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Comox Valley Regional District in British Columbia is where Allen Lake sits. It sits at 231 metres above sea level. The water covers some 15 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. A shoreline of some 1.9 km keeps the choices simple. The closest town, Cumberland, is 2 km away. After that come Puntledge at 8.3 km and Royston at 8.3 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Allen Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Survey and observation records for Comox Valley Regional District include Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, Chum salmon and pink salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Work Allen Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 2°C in January and 16°C in August. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Allen Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Failing this one, try Hamilton Lake, 3.7 km away. Check the position on Allen Lake before loading the car.