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DRUM LAKES (49.8410, -125.8819), located in Vancouver Island Region, British Columbia, Canada spans 32.1 hectares (approximately 79 acres or 320899 square meters).
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About DRUM LAKES
Drum Lake is located on the western boundary of Strathcona Provincial Park, a 200,000-hectare wilderness reserve that extends from the central regions of the island northward between Campbell River and Gold River. Drum Lake’s two basins have great shore fishing opportunities. Shore fishing works well along the narrow section between the two basins. Boating is popular here as well, providing access to the deeper sections.
There are great fisheries for rainbows, Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout. Stick to some of the shallower areas in the spring and fall if you’re trolling. The weedy areas around the shore are prime habitat. Small plugs are great for a variety of trout, particularly rainbows. Small spoons and spinners produce results as well. Drum Lake has a good chironomid hatch. Other standard patterns, particularly leeches and nymphs, are always good to have on hand. Try a Doc Spratley, Carey or a Halfback.
LAKE ACCESS
Access is directly off Highway 28 on a paved road, 19 kilometres northeast of Gold River, or 73 km west of Campbell River. There are two parking areas. One is located at Crest Creek on the lower basin, although the best spot to park is the pullout at the Elk River trailhead between the lower and upper basins. The cartop boat launch is located 150 metres west of the Elk River lot. Reports on Angler's Atlas indicate that although the lakes are directly beside the highway, access can be challenging in spots and requires sure footing.
There is a cartop boat launch across the highway from the Elk River trailhead parking lot, an area for picnicking (without tables) and a pebble beach for swimming in a day-use B.C. park. There are no resorts or campsites in the immedi- ate vicinity. Drum Lake is located along the western boundary of Strathcona Provincial Park. This is a wilderness area, and special regulations apply here. As well, it’s important for anyone venturing into the park to be entirely self-sufficient, particularly those who are going off-trail. Other fishing lakes within the park are Upper Campbell Lake and Buttle Lake. Just west of here are Mud and Crest lakes, which also support fisheries.
