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Victoria, Fishing
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The South Island is usually the first place in the province to experience the spring fishing bight, and Victoria is no exception. It is no wonder that the earliest fishing derby of the year is on Elk/Beaver lake in early April. The fish can also be surprising large rivalling even the much lauded lakes of the Thompson/Nicola. Rumor has it that this year's derby winner was a 4 1/2 pound rainbow! That's no small potatoes. That fish would have been about double the size of the one you see in this photo. However, I did get three fish the week before the derby all over two pounds. I caught them all on a Wigglewood plug that I got from Black Creek Fly and Tackle. The Watermelon plug is what did the trick. Some other lakes on the South Island that hold larger than average trout to try out in April include Fuller lake, Cowichan Lake and Loon lake near Port Alberni. Have fun.
April 15, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Victoria, Fishing
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The South Island is usually the first place in B.C. to experience the new season's spring fishing, and Victoria is no exception. It is no wonder that the earliest of the freshwater derbies is held on Elk/Beaver lake in early April. And wonder of wonders the fish can be surpirisingly large. Rumor has it that a four pound rainbow took the prize this year. That will be about double the size of the fish you see in this photo. I caught it on a Wigglewood plug that I obtained from Black Creek Fly and Tackle. The Watermelon plug caught me three fish of that size the weekend before the derby. A few other lakes down that way to check out for good size fish are Fuller, Thetis and Loon lake near Port Alberni. I love getting out in the early part of the season. The weather is comfortable, the water skiers aren't out yet and the fishing is fantastic.