Lake Beautiful Fishing in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  Lake Beautiful is one of the Comox Valley Regional District waters in British Columbia. Height above sea level is 1,137 metres. The town to know is Puntledge, 22 km out. Further out sit Cumberland (23 km) and Courtenay (25 km). Within easy reach: Mariwood Lake 0.7 km away, Meadow Lake within 0.8 km, Kwai Lake 1.1 km away, Hairtrigger Lake within 1.3 km and Panther Lake 1.5 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Lake Beautiful

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Across Comox Valley Regional District, recorded fish include Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and Chum salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Lake Beautiful rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 12°C for August and -2°C for December. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Lake Beautiful follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Mapping shows a campsite some 1 km from the water. Toilets are 1.1 km away, which matters on a long session. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. For a change of water, Mariwood Lake is 0.7 km distant. Check the position at Lake Beautiful before loading the car.