De Pencier Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  De Pencier Lake lies in Metro Vancouver Regional District, in British Columbia. It sits 4.6 km in from the sea. Some 5.4 km away sits Deep Cove, the nearest settlement. Cove Cliff follows at 6.5 km, then Indian River at 6.7 km. Nearest other option: Mystery Lake after 0.9 km, 0.9 km out stands Chettleburgh Peak, Goldie Lake after 1.2 km, 1.5 km out stands Percy Lake and Gopher Lake after 1.8 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on De Pencier Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Metro Vancouver Regional District names white sturgeon, Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. De Pencier Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical August readings run about 15°C; by January the average is down near 0°C. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Plan any trip to De Pencier Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. The water borders Mount Seymour Provincial Park, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Mystery Lake, 0.9 km away. What applies at De Pencier Lake may have changed since it was mapped.