Phyllis Lake Fishing near Port McNeill, British Columbia

• Overview

  Set in Regional District of Mount Waddington, British Columbia, this is Phyllis Lake. The surface lies 26 metres up. The water covers some 40 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Around 3.2 km of margin, front to back. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. The nearest town is Port McNeill, 30 km away. Vancouver sits 316 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Phyllis Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Regional District of Mount Waddington include Coho salmon, rainbow trout and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work Phyllis Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 3°C in January to roughly 15°C in August. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. 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 Phyllis Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Overnight stays are possible about 810 m out, where camping is mapped. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, May Lake is 1.7 km off. Rules at Phyllis Lake are worth checking on the day.