Myra Lake in Strathcona Regional District: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Out in Strathcona Regional District, British Columbia, sits Myra Lake. It sits in rolling hill. Around 20 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. The edge runs 2.8 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Start from Gold River, 31 km down the road. The nearest city of size is Vancouver, 206 km away. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Myra Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name sockeye salmon, Chum salmon and pink salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Myra Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 12°C and December at -1°C. Neither winter nor summer shuts things down for long. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. The season on Myra Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. If the gate is shut, Jessie Lake at 2.6 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Myra Lake before loading the car.