Amphitheatre Lake near Oyster River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Amphitheatre Lake in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia. The surface lies 1,233 metres up. The water measures roughly 5 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It is a small entry by Comox Valley Regional District standards. Oyster River sits 26 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Vancouver, 172 km distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Amphitheatre Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Comox Valley Regional District cover Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Amphitheatre Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 12°C, with December the cold end at about -2°C. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Amphitheatre Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. You can camp 1.1 km off, which suits an early start. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 890 m off. Facilities include toilets around 960 m from here. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Circlet Lake is 1 km distant. Check the position at Amphitheatre Lake before loading the car.