Mohun Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Mohun Lake, in Strathcona Regional District. Tidal water begins 9.4 km from here. Surface area runs to roughly 6.34 sq km, so plan for one area rather than the whole. The outline measures near 33 km, so a boat opens up water the bank never reaches. Few waters listed in Strathcona Regional District are bigger. For supplies, Campbell River is 21 km out. After that come Oyster River at 38 km and Gold River at 54 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Mohun Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Strathcona Regional District include sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Mohun Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put August at about 16°C and January near 2°C. In milder years the surface never sets. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Mohun Lake. A settled week fishes better than a changeable one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. The nearest car park we can see is 1.4 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. There is a campsite 600 m from the water. This sits inside Morton Lake Provincial Park, so read the reserve notices first. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Morton Lake, 1.7 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at Mohun Lake as something to verify.