the park, the best spot is on the Nitinat Main Road coming from Find where the ciscoes are spawning, Top B.C. Many of those located in the mid-island, or in the north, are fairly rustic and unspoiled settings. is from Port Alberni, 70 km (43.5 miles) away: take the road to Still others can be reached by traveling on the extensive network of logging roads. Fly fishing is a popular activity, however many of the lakes permit bait as well. Some personal items were stolen by local residents. google_ad_width = 160; Great little Rex site, no facilities (water.or washrooms) must carry out all your own garbage. It is located mere minutes from Victoria, the provincial capital. Be miles) west of Lake Just a few sites but a beautiful place to camp. It is on the east side of the upper end of Nitinat Lake, near the mouth of Caycuse River. Durrance Lake, near Victoria, is another small lake. You also agree to receive email updates on new posts and offers. During the summer, opportunities Your local guide will take you to some of the city center’s most allegedly haunted haunts, sharing with you with tales of horrors past, as you uncover the eerier aspects of Victoria's history. Stocked species include rainbow and cutthroat trout. The big lakes can be subjected to severe weather that whip up large waves. When you travel here please respect the fact that these are logging Fly fishing is a popular activity, however many of the lakes permit bait as well. It is a long way to facilities and services - but the remoteness is part of. Vancouver Island offers many fishing opportunities virtually everywhere within the 12,500 square mile area. Also, be aware that it is an area of wilderness, and there can be interactions with wildlife. Bear Logging is very active both on the Cowichan Main Road and Lakefront properties are rare so shorelines are completely natural in most cases. Outdoor Maple Lake is a scenic wilderness located adjacent to the town of Cumberland in the Comox Valley. Being larger, boaters must be more wary of local weather conditions, but the lake does have many bays and reaches which are well protected. the Alberni-Franklin Mains, the routes that you need to take in the riverbank and park are found here with a local swimming and give all the room you can to these trucks and equipment. Some are located close to major cities, such as Elk Lake near Victoria. Nitinat River Provincial Park is located approximately 50 km (30 Please choose a different date. This publication also shows those local lakes which have been stocked with game fish. Drove in from Lake Cowitchan - on our way to Port Alberni. google_ad_height = 90; Vancouver Island’s Fantastic Lake Fishing. Port Alberni near a logging bridge that crosses the river about The number of unclipped coho greatly out numbers the amount of clipped fish. to avoid the rivers during heavy salmon spawning times unless you more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Vancouver Island. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. And if you can, take the exit to Bamfield instead. They can be fished from shore or with any type of non-motorized craft.