Cowichan Lake

[Bobby Bass]

Has anybody been fishing Cowichan Lake the last month?. Anything worth reporting. Thanks

 

[Fins -n- Skins]

As of a week ago the report i got was slow. The fish were small so not sure where all the big ones went ?

 

[nomad14]

its spawning season for rainbows they may be dropping out of the lake to spawn. Cutties have mostly finished already but may be waiting around for free eggs or staying for the smolt migration.

 

[Bobby Bass]

its spawning season for rainbows they may be dropping out of the lake to spawn. Cutties have mostly finished already but may be waiting around for free eggs or staying for the smolt migration.

Thanks for the info. The weather is not helpful either

 

[kingspring]

Asking for feedback on fishing Cowichan lake from October thru to Christmas.
Fishing from a boat with riggers etc.
Thanks

 

[Bobby Bass]

Asking for feedback on fishing Cowichan lake from October thru to Christmas.
Fishing from a boat with riggers etc.
Thanks

fished last tuesday for 4 hrs on riggers on the so called hot spots. It was pretty slow going. I find it hard to get info
on fishing this lake

 

[kingspring]

fished last tuesday for 4 hrs on riggers on the so called hot spots. It was pretty slow going. I find it hard to get info
on fishing this lake

Thanks I get it though, I’ll go and figure it out.

 

[jim morrow]

fishing must be picking up?
Tomics fished without weight, 3 and 4 inch models.
What colours are good, little different than Rainbows would like?

 

[CR Bill]

Many years ago, we used to fish mouth of Shaw Creek - big flatfish and spoons - in Feb/ March.

 

[Slabbedout]

Anyone have recent info on Cowichan lake recently ?


Going to be at Heather for a few nights and will bring the 10’ Jon out.

I have fished around Shaw and Nixon in the fall but never in the warmer months.

Just asking if I should work the same areas/ depths and use large spoons & plugs like I would in the fall?

 

[Soup Knot Sea]

Anyone have recent info on Cowichan lake recently ?


Going to be at Heather for a few nights and will bring the 10’ Jon out.

I have fished around Shaw and Nixon in the fall but never in the warmer months.

Just asking if I should work the same areas/ depths and use large spoons & plugs like I would in the fall?

Same question, year later… Can anyone give some very basic info/pointers? Not looking for anyone’s hard earned secrets, but any general info would be great. Staying at Heather campsite mid July. Will have a 14’ tinny with riggers. That time of year, what’s the best bet?

Thanks!

 

[Whole in the Water]

Troll the mouth of Nixon and Shaw Creeks from 20-60 ft off the rigger with 3 inch Tomic plugs for cutthroat. Has always worked well for me. The warmer the weather/water the deeper you need to go. Early morning and evening are usually better times. For Rainbows use a gang troll and a worm or a small kwik fish or a 2-3 inch spoon. Lotsa different lures will catch a rainbow.

 

[onefish]

good advice!!!

 

[Soup Knot Sea]

Troll the mouth of Nixon and Shaw Creeks from 20-60 ft off the rigger with 3 inch Tomic plugs for cutthroat. Has always worked well for me. The warmer the weather/water the deeper you need to go. Early morning and evening are usually better times. For Rainbows use a gang troll and a worm or a small kwik fish or a 2-3 inch spoon. Lotsa different lures will catch a rainbow.

Awesome, thanks, appreciate the info. I’ll report back on how I do