Morrell Lake in Regional District of Nanaimo: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Morrell Lake belongs to Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia. Tidal water begins 4.4 km from here. This is a pocket water of some 4 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest town is East Wellington, 3.1 km away. Beyond it, Harewood at 3.1 km and Nanaimo at 3.8 km. Round about: Westwood Lake 1.4 km off, Cathers Lake 2.1 km, Diver Lake 5.9 km off, Lucid Lake 5.9 km and Long Lake 6.7 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Morrell Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Regional District of Nanaimo list rainbow trout, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Morrell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 17°C, with January the cold end at about 3°C. No part of the year shuts this water. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Morrell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. You can launch: the ramp is 1.2 km away. Recorded parking is 1.1 km off, far enough to travel light. Toilets are 1.2 km away, which matters on a long session. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. For a change of water, Westwood Lake is 1.4 km distant. What applies at Morrell Lake may have changed since it was mapped.