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Langford Lake - Victoria (Langford)

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Facilities: Fishing dock, trails, and boat launch.

Species: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, introduced smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed sunfish.

Tip: Fish from the dock on the Ed Nixon trail or launch your own boat from Leigh Road.

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

Thetis Lake - Victoria (View Royal)

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Facilities: Boat launch, trails, toilets, swimming beach, and picnic area.

Species: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout, introduced brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, and smallmouth bass.

Tip: Fish from shore or from a small boat.

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

Elk/Beaver Lakes - Victoria (Saanich)

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Facilities: Fishing pier, boat launches, trails, toilets, swimming beaches, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Species: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout, introduced yellow perch, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead.

Tip: Use the extensive trail system to access numerous shore fishing opportunities. Fish from the pier on the NW shore, or launch your own boat (make sure you follow the boating restrictions).

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

Lookout Lake - Colwood (Victoria)

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Facilities: None.

Species: Stocked catchable rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass.

Tip: Best fishing is from shore in the spring and fall.

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

Diver Lake - Nanaimo

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Facilities: Fishing pier and boat launch.

Species: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout.

Tip: Fish from the small pier on the south end of the lake.

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

Colliery Dam Lakes - Nanaimo

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Facilities: Shore fishing and swimming.

Species: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout.

Tip: Numerous shore fishing locations.

Regulations: May vary and are subject to change, please consult local regulations.

An alternative to carrying a ruler when fishing is to buy a plastic adhesive ruler and stick it on the side of your tackle box.
When tying nymphs, streamers, or wet flies with weighted bodies, use a specific colour of thread to form the head. For example; red denotes heavily-weighted; yellow for light-weighted; black for un-weighted.
When you're trolling with plugs, spinners, spoons or flies, drop your rod tip back once in a while rather than maintaining a steady pull. Dropping back causes the lure to tumble momentarily, triggering strikes from any fish that may be following.
If you're not sure where the most productive waters are when trout fishing on streams, look for a flowing line of foam. Most of the insects that wash into the pool from upstream will be in these foam lines.
When angling in a stream or river on a sunny day, stand out of the sunlight as you cast. You're less likely to spook the trout if you do this.
While wading through rivers and streams avoid wearing bright colours or plain white, as it often spooks fish. Wear drab colours to blend in with the background as much as possible.
Always be watching where the birds are hanging out in the lake, as they may be feeding on a hatch.
Dull lures means dull results. Polish all your lures and make sure you thoroughly rinse off all traces of the cleaner after polishing.

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