Delphi Lake near Youbou: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Delphi Lake sits within Cowichan Valley Regional District in British Columbia. Salt water lies 33 km off. It covers about 2 hectares, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Most waters listed here for Cowichan Valley Regional District are larger. Youbou lies 15 km from the water. Beyond it, Lake Cowichan at 26 km and East Wellington at 31 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Delphi Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Public occurrence data for Cowichan Valley Regional District names Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho 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 Delphi Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 0°C in December to roughly 14°C in August. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Delphi Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. 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 tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Gillespie Lake at 3.2 km is the nearest alternative. Rules at Delphi Lake are worth checking on the day.