Ellen Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Ellen Lake in the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot part of British Columbia. The water sits 79 metres up. The shoreline runs about 5.7 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Few waters listed in Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot are bigger. Supplies mean a trip to Gold River, 38 km off. The nearest city of size is Vancouver, 226 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Ellen Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot: Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, Coho salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Ellen Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 15°C for August and 3°C for December. Fishing continues through most of the calendar, with quiet spells rather than closures. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Ellen Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Camp Lake, 2.4 km out. Where Ellen Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.