Pike Lake near Rural Saanich: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Pike Lake lies in Capital Regional District, in British Columbia. The ground around here is oak and grass. The water measures roughly 7 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. It lies lower than most water we list in British Columbia. Some 3.1 km away sits Rural Saanich, the nearest settlement. Six Mile is 3.6 km and View Royal 3.7 km. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Pike Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Capital Regional District cover Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon and rainbow trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work Pike Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 4°C to 17°C. The year never really closes; it just gets uncomfortable in summer. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Pike Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A carry of 970 m from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There is a mapped landing stage 1.5 km away. Toilets are 1.5 km away, which matters on a long session. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. The nearest alternative is McKenzie Lake, 1.2 km out. Check the position on Pike Lake before loading the car.