Whiskey Slough near South Pender Harbour: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In British Columbia, Whiskey Slough falls inside Sunshine Coast Regional District. It stands 26 metres above sea level. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our British Columbia listings. South Pender Harbour at 2 km is the nearest place to stop. Then Madeira Park, 2.1 km, and Halfmoon Bay, 16 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Whiskey Slough

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Public occurrence data for Sunshine Coast Regional District names Chum salmon, Coho salmon, pink salmon, sockeye salmon and Chinook salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Whiskey Slough where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August near 18°C and January near 4°C on the long-run figures. No part of the year shuts this water. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Whiskey Slough.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. You will be walking about 720 m from the nearest car park. There is a pier recorded roughly 460 m away. Public toilets are recorded roughly 710 m off. Francis Point Ecological Reserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Lily Lake, 2.2 km away. Confirm access to Whiskey Slough locally before you travel.