Fishing at Little Lake, Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia

• Overview

  The Strathcona Regional District end of British Columbia holds Little Lake. It lies 253 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 8 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Our Strathcona Regional District list holds plenty of bigger water. Campbell River sits 22 km from here and is the nearest stop. The big place round here is Vancouver, 196 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Little Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Public occurrence data for Strathcona Regional District names 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. Anyone new to Little Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and January reads 2°C. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Little Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Crane Lake, 1.7 km away. The position on Little Lake is worth confirming on the day.