Kammat Lake near Port Alberni: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Kammat Lake, in Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. It lies 890 metres above sea level. Small at around 7 hectares: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot. The nearest place of any size is Port Alberni, 17 km away. Beyond it, Coombs at 19 km and Qualicum Beach at 23 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kammat Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Fish documented in Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot include Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Chum salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Kammat Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 14°C, with December the cold end at about 0°C. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It holds true on Kammat Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. 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. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Peak Lake sits 1.8 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Kammat Lake is worth confirming on the day.