Roe Lake near North Saanich: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Roe Lake in Capital Regional District, British Columbia. The coast is 0.9 km away. Surface area runs to about 4 hectares — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by British Columbia standards. North Saanich at 16 km is the nearest place to stop. For a city, Saanich is 26 km off. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Roe Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Records held for Capital Regional District cover Chinook salmon, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Roe Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 4°C to 16°C. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Roe Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. You can leave the car about 500 m from the water. There is a pier recorded roughly 490 m away. A campsite lies 620 m away for anyone staying over. Facilities run to toilets 500 m from the water. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Magic Lake Estates Water Reservoir No. 1 is 2.4 km off. Rules at Roe Lake are worth checking on the day.