Lee Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Sunshine Coast Regional District end of British Columbia holds Lee Lake. It sits at 218 metres above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. On size it sits at the modest end of our Sunshine Coast Regional District list. For a base, South Pender Harbour sits 11 km out. Vancouver is the closest city, 88 km away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Lee Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. County-wide records name Chum salmon, Coho salmon, pink salmon, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Lee Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about 4°C. It fishes twelve months of the year. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Plan around that when you fish Lee Lake. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Zoe Lake at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Lee Lake locally before you travel.