Region 1: Vancouver Island > Fishing in the City

Langford Lake

Nearest town/city: in Langford
Driving directions: Access the fishing dock on the Ed Nixon trail (boardwalk on the western edge of the lake) from Goldstream Ave at the TransCanada Highway. A public boat launch is located at the end of Leigh Rd.
Facilities: A fishing dock, trails and boat launch.
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout; cutthroat trout and introduced smallmouth bass, yellow perch, and pumpkinseed sunfish are also present.
Tip: For a location map

Thetis Lake

Nearest town/city: in Langford
Driving directions: From Victoria, follow the TransCanada Highway and take the Colwood exit; follow the Old Island Highway and turn right on Six Mile Road.
Facilities: A boat launch, trails, toilets, swimming beach and picnic area. For more information about Thetis Lake Regional Park: >MORE INFO
Fish in the lake: stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout; introduced brown bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish and smallmouth bass are also present.
Tip: Fish from shore or from a small boat.