Blind Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Blind Lake lies in Regional District of Nanaimo, in British Columbia. Tidal water begins 6.4 km from here. At roughly 5 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. Head to Chase River, 6.3 km away, for anything you forgot. Richmond is the closest city, 60 km away. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Blind Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Regional District of Nanaimo cover rainbow trout, Coho salmon, Chum salmon and Chinook salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Blind Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 17°C and January near 2°C. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Blind Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. A platform or pier sits within 60 m. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Myles Lake is 1 km off. Check the position at Blind Lake before loading the car.