07-01-2004, 02:35 PM
Local Lake - South Vancouver Island - June 24th, 2004
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FISHING: Fair
Local Lakes
Trout fishing continues FAIR, slower than in previous weeks. Most of the action is now coming in the early mornings and evenings, with the trout being deeper in the day. However, if you fish the thermocline, you can get activity all during the day. Elk Lake continues to produce the most and largest trout on average (14-18 inches) and some rainbows up to 23 inches are still being caught. The highway side has been good as well. Langford Lake has also produced a few very large holdover rainbows lately. Prospect Lake has also been consistent for trout action. Fly anglers can stay with the old reliables (Black Leeches, Green Wooly Buggers) and expect good action. Chironomids have been good and Pheasant Tail, Halfback and Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear nymphs also work well. For trolling try #6 Len Thompson spoons, Flatfish or Wee Tads in frog patterns, red & white, or yellow with red spots. Willow Leaf Lake trolls and worms will almost always work if fished at the thermocline too. Spring stocking of trout has been completed and future stocking times for catchable rainbows are September 15-25 and October 20-30.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing has been GOOD for smallmouths up to 4 ½ lbs. The bass have finished spawning in most lakes and are moving into the post spawn pattern. Some of the bass though are moving into deeper water during the day. Anglers have reported good smallmouth action in Beaver, Elk, Langford and Prospect lakes while fishing close to shore. Shawnigan Lake has been outstanding and Quennel should also be good for smallmouths now. For largemouths, fish Elk or Beaver Lake. In the shallower waters try spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or soft plastics fished close to structure or docks.
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FISHING: Fair
Local Lakes
Trout fishing continues FAIR, slower than in previous weeks. Most of the action is now coming in the early mornings and evenings, with the trout being deeper in the day. However, if you fish the thermocline, you can get activity all during the day. Elk Lake continues to produce the most and largest trout on average (14-18 inches) and some rainbows up to 23 inches are still being caught. The highway side has been good as well. Langford Lake has also produced a few very large holdover rainbows lately. Prospect Lake has also been consistent for trout action. Fly anglers can stay with the old reliables (Black Leeches, Green Wooly Buggers) and expect good action. Chironomids have been good and Pheasant Tail, Halfback and Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear nymphs also work well. For trolling try #6 Len Thompson spoons, Flatfish or Wee Tads in frog patterns, red & white, or yellow with red spots. Willow Leaf Lake trolls and worms will almost always work if fished at the thermocline too. Spring stocking of trout has been completed and future stocking times for catchable rainbows are September 15-25 and October 20-30.
Bass Fishing
Bass Fishing has been GOOD for smallmouths up to 4 ½ lbs. The bass have finished spawning in most lakes and are moving into the post spawn pattern. Some of the bass though are moving into deeper water during the day. Anglers have reported good smallmouth action in Beaver, Elk, Langford and Prospect lakes while fishing close to shore. Shawnigan Lake has been outstanding and Quennel should also be good for smallmouths now. For largemouths, fish Elk or Beaver Lake. In the shallower waters try spinnerbaits, crankbaits, or soft plastics fished close to structure or docks.