Ellis Lake Fishing Guide, Central Coast Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Ellis Lake falls in Central Coast Regional District, part of British Columbia. It lies 1,834 metres above sea level. Around 11 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 1.7 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Central Coast Regional District. Anahim Lake is the closest place, 40 km off. For a city, Vancouver is 417 km off. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Ellis Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Central Coast Regional District: Chum salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Ellis Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 10°C in August and bottoms out near -9°C in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Winter locks it down, and mid May brings it back. From about mid May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Time your trip to Ellis Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. McCauley Lake, 1.2 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Ellis Lake.