Brigade Lake near Port Alberni: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Brigade Lake falls inside Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. It lies 892 metres above sea level. Around 14 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The whole outline is near 2.3 km, and most of it is walkable. For a base, Port Alberni sits 35 km out. Ucluelet is 42 km and Cumberland 42 km. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Brigade Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Brigade Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 1°C in January and 14°C in August. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Brigade Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Doran Lake at 5.3 km is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Brigade Lake before loading the car.