Illusion Lakes, British Columbia: ice fishing
Illusion Lakes is a lakes in British Columbia, about 8.7 km W of Dashwood and 45 km SE of Courtenay (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.
- Nearest town: Dashwood, 8.7 km W (straight line)
- Nearest city: Courtenay, 45 km SE (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Illusion Lakes?
Provincial survey and observation records list Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass in Illusion Lakes. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Illusion Lakes?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Illusion Lakes yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Illusion Lakes?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Illusion Lakes
- Spider Lake, 54 ha
- Horne Lake, 8.14 km²
- Cameron Lake, 4.37 km²
- Marshy Lake
- Lacy Lake, 13 ha
- St. Mary Lake
- Esary Lake, 14 ha
- Summit 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.