Fishing Dyke Lake in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Dyke Lake falls in Strathcona Regional District, part of British Columbia. The surface lies 699 metres up. Surface area runs to about 6 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Most waters listed here for Strathcona Regional District are larger. Gold River is the closest place, 15 km off. The nearest city of size is Vancouver, 235 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Dyke Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Strathcona Regional District records list sockeye salmon, Chum salmon and pink salmon among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. At Dyke Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 1°C to 14°C. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Expect Dyke Lake to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is Bull Lake, 0.8 km out. For Dyke Lake in particular, ask before you travel.