Top 11 Urban Fishing Cities in North America
North America is undergoing an urban fishing revival. In the United States, the Clean Water Act of 1972 kicked off a nationwide clean-up of city waters created many challenging urban fisheries from New York to Vancouver.
Region 1: Vancouver Island > Family Fishing Spots
Mayo Lake
Nearest town/city: Between Lake Cowichan and Duncan
Driving directions: From Duncan, drive west along Highway 18, turn left off the highway towards Skutz Falls and then immediately left on Cowichan Lake Rd. Drive east for approximately 1 km and turn right onto Mayo Rd. The lake is on your right.
Facilities: Small fishing pier
Fish in the lake: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tip: Good fishing from shore or the pier
Lookout Lake
Nearest town/city: Colwood (Triangle Mountain area)
Driving directions: Travelling west on Highway 14 (Sooke Rd), turn south onto Fulton Rd and access the lake via Batting Place off of Sunheights Terrace.
Facilities: None
Fish in the lake: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout and smallmouth bass
Tip: Best fishing is from shore in the spring and fall
Somenos Lake
Nearest town/city: North of Duncan
Driving directions: From Highway 1, turn east on Drinkwater Rd and drive to parking area at the pier.
Facilities: Pier
Fish in the lake: Stocked catchable-sized rainbow trout
Tip: Best time to fish from the pier is in the spring and fall.
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