May Lake, British Columbia: ice fishing
May Lake is a lake in British Columbia, about 38 hectares in size, about 15 km NE of Bamfield and 81 km W of Nanaimo (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Atlantic Salmon.
- Size: 38 ha
- Nearest town: Bamfield, 15 km NE (straight line)
- Nearest city: Nanaimo, 81 km W (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in May Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Atlantic Salmon in May Lake. The list may not be complete.
Is the ice safe on May Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on May 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 May 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 May Lake
- Bewlay Lake, 11 ha
- Sarita Lake, 1.21 km²
- Frederick Lake, 38 ha
- Pachena Lake, 54 ha
- Rosseau Lake, 15 ha
- Sugsaw Lake, 60 ha
- Uchuck Lake, 1.15 km²
- Calamity Lake, 14 ha
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.