Fishing Heydon Lake in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Out in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, sits Heydon Lake. It sits at 39 metres above sea level. It measures some 8.06 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The shoreline runs about 19 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Strathcona Regional District list. Campbell River is the closest place, 66 km off. Further out sit Oyster River (84 km) and Gold River (89 km). No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Heydon Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Strathcona Regional District include sockeye salmon, 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. Heydon Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 1°C to 16°C. Some winters cap it and some do not. 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. It sets the rhythm of the year at Heydon Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Heydon Bay Lake sits 4.2 km off and takes the overflow. Check the position on Heydon Lake before loading the car.