This is how you get to use the boat launch. $15. Managers office open 0800 to end of day and they don't want you to exit the lake later than 2200 hours. The new owners of the campsite and launch don't speak English well nor understand the normal behavior of people who fish and camp. They have their own ideas about things and that makes communication difficult. Have patients when dealing with them and you will get your boat on the lake. Cameron Lake Resort 1313 Chalet Rd. Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S5 ph: 250-752-6707 email: [email protected]

Not a remote lake, Cameron Lake is located within driving distance of most mid-Island centres. Despite a generally beautiful and warm summer, this lake remains cold, and the fish remain active throughout the warm weather. Fishing is great all year round, with the trophy sized fish being caught after the kokanee spawn of late fall. During the summer, fish tend to be hiding along the south side of the lake, close to the camping areas of McMillian Provincial Park. Although not particularly deep, there are many channels with cool water that house many fish. Brown trout in particular are night-feeders, meaning late evening or at night is when the lake is most active. Try using a large coloured minnow pattern in the 4-6” range. Reds and burgundies are known to have some success, however the fish are fairly open to most colours. If you’re a fly fisher, Dark Bunny leeches or dragonfly patterns work well. LAKE ACCESS Cameron Lake is located east of Port Alberni along Highway 4. From Port Alberni, head east along Highway 4 for about 26 kilometres. Several camping and accommodation options exist around Cameron Lake. Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park has campsites and amenities. Cameron Lake Lodge is a private campground on Cameron Lake offering camping and a boat launch. Boaters need to be aware that the lake is subject to sudden strong gusts of wind. Anglers with smaller boats need to take appropriate precautions when venturing into Cameron Lake. There are great opportunities for swimming and sailing on Cameron Lake, and nearby hiking trails are an excellent way to explore the area. McMillan Provincial Park with its spectacular old-growth forest, and Little Qualicum Falls are other prime attractions here.

Big Cutthroat

There are some nice big trout in this lake!

New Article!

We've published a new article and shaded map for Cameron Lake, available for download!