Pumpkin seed 2 feet off shore

"Loon Lake is a small gem situated in the mountains east of Port Alberni. In these clear, cool waters, fishing is good, and the trout here will take to a variety of flies and lures. There are decent rainbow catches to be had as well, of about eight to fourteen inches. Shane Hagen from Alberni Chrysler, is an avid angler. He likes fishing at Loon Lake because it’s an all-around great lake, whether it be for kids or a quick evening trip. “Loon Lake is a great family lake,” he says. It’s fairly shallow, so you can fish either from shore or by boat,” Hagen says. “Kids can do really well, and you can just set up a worm and bobber, and that works,” he suggests. “Spinners work, too,” he adds, “and your colour depends on the weather. You can use black for cloudy days, or gold and silver on sunny days.” From the boat launch on the southwest side of the lake, try a slow troll directly north through the deeper sections of the lake. Hagen says that Loon Lake has been really productive so far this year. Because it’s stocked, it’s popular with families for catching rainbow and cutthroat trout. It’s so easy to get to, he says, and it fishes well all year. Fly fishing is often successful in Loon Lake. Chironomid fishing is good in the spring, and caddisflies are abundant in the midsummer. Later in the season, into the fall, most of the insect hatches have eased off, and yet this is when the trout are feeding intensely to prepare for winter. Staples such as leeches, bloodworms and damselflies are good choices for this time of the season. Try a Woolly Bugger, trolled very slowly, and retrieve with an equally slow pull. Alberni Chrysler has all of your vehicle needs, and Shane Hagen from the Service Department is happy to share fishing tips! LAKE ACCESS Travel east from Port Alberni on Hwy. 4 for 11 km. Turn left opposite the access road to the Mount Arrowsmith ski area and travel a short distance on a gravel road. A car is adequate. There is a cartop boat launch. Only electric motors are allowed. Please note: Reports on the Angler’s Atlas website indicate that sunken logs in the northwest corner can be quite a hazard. Please exercise caution."

Map of The Day: July 5, 2016

Loon Lake is a small gem situated in the mountains east of Port Alberni. In these clear, cool waters, fishing is good, and the trout here will take to a variety of flies and lures. There are decent rainbow catches to be had as well, of about eight to fourteen inches. Shane Hagen from Alberni Chrysler, is an avid angler. He likes fishing at Loon Lake because it’s an all-around great lake, whether it be for kids or a quick evening trip. “Loon Lake is a great family lake,” he says. It’s fairly shallow, so you can fish either from shore or by boat,” Hagen says. “Kids can do really well, and you can just set up a worm and bobber, and that works,” he suggests. “Spinners work, too,” he adds, “and your colour depends on the weather. You can use black for cloudy days, or gold and silver on sunny days.” From the boat launch on the southwest side of the lake, try a slow troll directly north through the deeper sections of the lake. Hagen says that Loon Lake has been really productive so far this year. Because it’s stocked, it’s popular with families for catching rainbow and cutthroat trout. It’s so easy to get to, he says, and it fishes well all year. Fly fishing is often successful in Loon Lake. Chironomid fishing is good in the spring, and caddisflies are abundant in the midsummer. Later in the season, into the fall, most of the insect hatches have eased off, and yet this is when the trout are feeding intensely to prepare for winter. Staples such as leeches, bloodworms and damselflies are good choices for this time of the season. Try a Woolly Bugger, trolled very slowly, and retrieve with an equally slow pull. Alberni Chrysler has all of your vehicle needs, and Shane Hagen from the Service Department is happy to share fishing tips! LAKE ACCESS Travel east from Port Alberni on Hwy. 4 for 11 km. Turn left opposite the access road to the Mount Arrowsmith ski area and travel a short distance on a gravel road. A car is adequate. There is a cartop boat launch. Only electric motors are allowed. Please note: Reports on the Angler’s Atlas website indicate that sunken logs in the northwest corner can be quite a hazard. Please exercise caution.

Sunken logs

Back down right to water

Loon Lake

Also known locally as "Summit Lake". Be alert for sunken logs in NW. corner. They will catch lures, hooks and sink tips.