Easter Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Easter Lake belongs to Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot, British Columbia. The sea is 2.4 km distant. At 1.98 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The perimeter runs near 10 km, so plan the walk before you start. It is among the larger waters listed here for Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. The nearest place of any size is Tofino, 37 km away. Gold River is 39 km away, with Ucluelet at 72 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Easter Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Across Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot, recorded fish include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Easter Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 3°C in December up to 15°C in August. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Easter Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The water borders Kiišḥniqʷus Conservancy, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Cecilia Lake is 2.6 km off. Confirm before you fish Easter Lake.