McCombe Lake in Metro Vancouver Regional District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  In British Columbia, McCombe Lake falls inside Metro Vancouver Regional District. Tidal water begins 4.1 km from here. The water covers some 17 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. About 1.9 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. The closest town, Anmore, is 5.9 km distant. Further out sit Deep Cove (7.6 km) and Twin Creeks (7.8 km). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on McCombe Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Metro Vancouver Regional District include white sturgeon, Coho salmon and sockeye salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At McCombe Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, August reads 16°C and January reads 1°C. The freeze here is occasional rather than annual. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Time your trip to McCombe Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A pier or jetty stands 550 m away, which helps on a crowded bank. There are toilets 580 m off. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Failing this one, try Buntzen Lake, 4.3 km away. Rules at McCombe Lake are worth checking on the day.