Cusheon Lake Fishing Guide, Capital Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Cusheon Lake lies in Capital Regional District, British Columbia. The shore lies 1.4 km out. Around 28 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 3.9 km of margin, front to back. Few waters listed in Capital Regional District are bigger. Nearest town is Ganges, 4.8 km off. It is 30 km to Saanich, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Cusheon Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Cusheon Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 16°C, while January sits near 4°C. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Cusheon Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is a pier recorded roughly 90 m away. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Should this one be busy, Blackburn Lake is 1.4 km off. Check the position at Cusheon Lake before loading the car.