Upper Quinsam Lake near Campbell River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Set in Comox Valley Regional District, British Columbia, this is Upper Quinsam Lake. Height above sea level is 368 metres. At 5.04 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 19 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It ranks high for size among our Comox Valley Regional District listings. Campbell River is the closest place, 27 km off. Oyster River lies 30 km off, Gold River another 37 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Upper Quinsam Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Species logged across Comox Valley Regional District include Coho salmon, sockeye salmon, rainbow trout and Chum salmon. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Upper Quinsam Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 15°C in August and bottoms out near 1°C in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. That shapes the year on Upper Quinsam Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Overnight stays are possible 1.2 km away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Wokas Lake sits 3.2 km off and takes the overflow. What applies at Upper Quinsam Lake may have changed since it was mapped.