Chain Lake Fishing Guide, Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Chain Lake is a Strathcona Regional District water, British Columbia side. It stands 212 metres above sea level. Small at around 6 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Strathcona Regional District list. The closest town, Campbell River, is 32 km away. Further out sit Oyster River (49 km) and Gold River (56 km). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Chain Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Reported across Strathcona Regional District: sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon, Coho salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Chain Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and January reads 1°C. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. On Chain Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Welcome Lake is 1 km distant. Signs at Chain Lake carry more weight than any list.