Matheson Lake Fishing near Metchosin, British Columbia

• Overview

  Capital Regional District in British Columbia is where Matheson Lake sits. Elevation runs to 33 metres. Roughly 22 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. With about 3.3 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. Metchosin lies 5.3 km from the water. Beyond it, East Sooke at 6 km and Sooke at 9.3 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Matheson Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. County-wide records name Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon, rainbow trout and sockeye salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Matheson Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 3°C in January up to 16°C in August. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Matheson Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Expect a 720 m walk in from where the car goes. There is a toilet block some 540 m out. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Quarantine Lake, 1.9 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Matheson Lake locally before you travel.