Quarry Lake, British Columbia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Capital Regional District, Quarry Lake is a British Columbia water. It lies 64 metres above sea level. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It is a small entry by Capital Regional District standards. Brentwood Bay lies 2.5 km from the water. Central Saanich follows at 2.7 km, then Keating at 4.1 km. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Quarry Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Public occurrence data for Capital Regional District names Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon and walleye pollock. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Quarry Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 17°C on average, January about 4°C. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Quarry Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. Anglers Anchorage Marina is 1.4 km from the water and covers boat needs. The closest car park is 610 m away, so pack accordingly. Fishing from a pier is possible 1.1 km away. Facilities include toilets around 1 km from here. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Should this one be busy, Durrance Lake is 2.2 km off. Check the current arrangement for Quarry Lake.