Mystery Lake near Deep Cove: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Mystery Lake is a Metro Vancouver Regional District water, in British Columbia. The setting is farm and woodlot on every side. On water this small, stealth matters more than range. Our Metro Vancouver Regional District list holds plenty of bigger water. The nearest place of any size is Deep Cove, 4.6 km away. Beyond it, Cove Cliff at 5.8 km and Indian River at 6 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Mystery Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Species logged across Metro Vancouver Regional District include white sturgeon, Coho salmon, sockeye salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Mystery Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year August sits at 15°C and January at 0°C. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Mystery Lake fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest mapped parking is 1.1 km away, so the last stretch is on foot. A toilet block sits 990 m away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Goldie Lake at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. For Mystery Lake in particular, ask before you travel.