Beckon Lake near Ucluelet: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Beckon Lake belongs to Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. It stands 171 metres above sea level. At 6 hectares it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. Ucluelet lies 25 km from the water. Saanich sits 145 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Beckon Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot records list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Chum salmon among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Beckon Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about 3°C. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Beckon Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Amedroz Lake, 0.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. For Beckon Lake in particular, ask before you travel.