Royal Roads

Saltwater
Bay

Royal Roads

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 5.4
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 10

Royal Roads is a significant coastal feature located in the Capital Regional District, encompassing the tidal waters and foreshore adjacent to the Royal Roads University property and the entrance to Esquimalt Lagoon. This area is characterized by a mix of open coastal waters and a protected lagoon system, creating diverse habitats for marine life. The landscape includes forested university grounds, a golf course, and residential areas that drain into the watersheds feeding the lagoon. The ecological focus here is on the interface between freshwater creek systems and the saltwater environment, supporting various salmonid species that move between these habitats.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Royal Roads and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Cabezon

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

Coastal Cutthroat Trout

Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Copper Rockfish

Sebastes caurinus

Kelp Greenling

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus

Pacific Halibut

Hippoglossus stenolepis

Pacific Herring

Clupea pallasii

Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

Wolf-eel

Anarrhichthys ocellatus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Royal Roads. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Key fishing locations include the mouths of Colwood Creek and Bee Creek as they enter Esquimalt Lagoon, where migrating fish stage. The lagoon itself, with its mix of shallow flats and deeper channels, holds fish. The rocky shoreline and foreshore of the Royal Roads coastline provide structure that attracts bait and predators. The lower reaches of the creeks as they flow through the forested areas of the Royal Roads property also offer opportunities.

Know where you can legally fish on Royal Roads

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Bc licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Bc.

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