Wrigglesworth Lake Fishing near Langford, British Columbia

• Overview

  Wrigglesworth Lake falls in Cowichan Valley Regional District, part of British Columbia. It stands 361 metres above sea level. At roughly 3 hectares, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Cowichan Valley Regional District. Langford is the closest place, 9.4 km off. It is 15 km to Saanich, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Wrigglesworth Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Cowichan Valley Regional District records list Chinook salmon, sockeye salmon, Coho salmon, Chum salmon and rainbow trout among the fish reported. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Wrigglesworth Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  August runs about 16°C on average, January about 3°C. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Wrigglesworth Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Devereux Lake is 2.8 km distant. Treat Wrigglesworth Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.