Blackjack Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
Blackjack Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 11 km W of East Wellington and 16 km W of Nanaimo (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout and Coho Salmon.
- Nearest town: East Wellington, 11 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Nanaimo, 16 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Blackjack Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Cutthroat Trout, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon in Blackjack Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Cutthroat Trout ice fishing guide · Dolly Varden ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Blackjack Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Blackjack 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 Blackjack 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Blackjack Lake
- Cottle Lake
- Boomerang Lake, 12 ha
- Okay Lake
- Nanaimo Lakes, 2.14 km²
- Round Lake
- Kidney Lake
- Lucid Lake
- Barsby 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.