Reginald Lake Fishing near Campbell River, British Columbia

• Overview

  British Columbia holds Reginald Lake, in Strathcona Regional District. It sits in rolling hill. Roughly 31 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. The full circuit measures close to 3.4 km on foot. For supplies, Campbell River is 21 km out. Beyond it, Oyster River at 32 km and Gold River at 44 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Reginald Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Public occurrence data for Strathcona Regional District names sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Treat Reginald Lake as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give August about 16°C and January about 1°C. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Reginald Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Beavertail Lake, 2.4 km away. Confirm before you fish Reginald Lake.