There are a few spots other than the main wharf you could try to fly fish from shore. There is another wharf at the foot of Leigh Road just before the old launch ramp, and also one at the park (can't remember its name) just before Dunford off Leigh Rd. The main beach off Goldstream also has potential if you bring waders. All of these spots offer at least a reasonable back cast assuming they aren't crowded. Especially in the last hour or so of daylight, Langford trout can be really close to shore so you don't need to cast far. Try a pumpkin head on either a floating or slow sinking line.
I too really enjoy fly fishing our local lakes and its my preferred method for trout for a bunch of reasons, not the least of which is that I can catch WAY more than the folks off the beach and easily release them all without undue harm, but I still enjoy seeing folks getting out and enjoying catching a few trout for dinner off the docks. Especially families with kids! I never lose sight of the fact that a heavily stocked lake like Langford justifies the cost of stocking by getting people out fishing and keeping them fishing by having success.
I started my fishing career almost 50 years ago fishing Como Lake for stocked trout. I can still remember the excitement and pride I felt when I brought a few home to Mum and Dad, and we always had them for dinner that night. I think its a good thing that families, youngsters and adults new to fishing can still enjoy the same experience today.
FYI - the only strains stocked in Langford are either Fraser Valley catchables in the fall and spring, or fingerling Blackwaters in the spring. The large catchables (avg 750gm this latest batch!) and the Blackwaters are part of what I believe is a successful program to avoid cormorant predation.
Kudos to FFSBC, and especially the past Duncan Hatchery manager for a progressive approach to stocking Langford Lake. The cormorants almost destroyed that fishery a few years back, but by listening to local anglers and trying new ideas the lake is pretty much back to its former glory. Good news for all trout fishermen who enjoy fishing the lake IMO.
CP