Timberland Lake Fishing near North Oyster/Yellow Point, British Columbia

• Overview

  Timberland Lake sits within Regional District of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Salt water lies 9 km off. About 6 hectares of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. 8.3 km away sits North Oyster/Yellow Point, the nearest town. Chase River lies 11 km off, Cedar another 11 km. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Timberland Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name rainbow trout, Coho salmon and Chum salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Timberland Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 2°C in January and 17°C in August. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Timberland Lake. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Crystal Lake is 0.9 km distant. Nothing on Timberland Lake should be assumed from this page alone.