Barsby Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Barsby Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 9.7 km S of East Wellington and 12 km SW of Nanaimo (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
- Nearest town: East Wellington, 9.7 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Nanaimo, 12 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Barsby Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Smallmouth Bass in Barsby Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Barsby Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Barsby Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Barsby Lake?
Official regulations (BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis 2025-2027). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.
Catches and lures
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Other lakes near Barsby Lake
- Lucid Lake
- Nanaimo Lakes, 2.14 km²
- McKay Lake
- Overton Lake
- Westwood Lake, 64 ha
- Harewood Lake
- Blind Lake
- Blackjack Lake
Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.