September Lake Fishing near Campbell River, British Columbia

• Overview

  September Lake falls in Strathcona Regional District, part of British Columbia. Tidal water begins 3.2 km from here. This is a pocket water of some 4 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Most waters listed here for Strathcona Regional District are larger. Campbell River is the closest town at 17 km. Oyster River is 34 km away, with Courtenay at 56 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on September Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Strathcona Regional District include sockeye salmon, Chum salmon, pink salmon and Coho salmon. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At September Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put August near 17°C and January near 2°C. It fishes twelve months of the year. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It holds true on September Lake more years than not. A rising level after rain switches things on for a day or two.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Stramberg Lake at 2.5 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on September Lake before loading the car.