Fishing
Fishing at sunset (Picture BC photo)
Whether out at sea, knee-deep in the Campbell River, or trolling across a still wilderness lake, sport fishers are in paradise here.
"There are some achievements which are never done in the presence of those who hear of them," wrote the British author Anthony Trollope. "Catching salmon is one." So it goes for thousands of Campbell River fishing enthusiasts annually as they rave about their reel-time adventures to friends and family back home.
Four Season Fishing
Ocean and freshwater fishing is a year-round passion. Chinook (with their black gums and spotted tail) can be caught (and, in most cases, released) 12 months a year in local waters. The four other varieties of Pacific salmon – coho, pink, chum, and sockeye – can reliably be reeled in from May to November. During the winter, the focus turns inland to lakes jumping with steelhead and cutthroat trout. Prawns, rockfish and mussels are also plentiful in local waters.
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Discovery Pier
Fishing can be an inexpensive family sport. Numerous kid/parent combos line Canada's first-ever saltwater fishing pier near the government wharf on the downtown waterfront. Purchase a license at the concession stand and then settle in for the breezy duration in a wooden chair as potential catches swim by on flood and ebb tides.
Tyee Club
Dedicated to giving fish a fighting chance, the Tyee Club is a legend amongst anglers worldwide. Using a rowboat, single barbless hook, and relatively lightweight line, prospective members attempt to reel in a chinook weighing at least 13.6kg/30lb. Thousands of catches get away annually, and just 1,200 proud fishers have managed the feat since the club was founded in 1924.
Haig-Brown Heritage House
Campbell River's most celebrated citizen was Roderick Haig-Brown (1908-76), the conservationist, author, and fly-fishing authority. Anglers follow in his footsteps each summer and fall as they cast lines into the Campbell River not far from Haig-Brown's riverside cottage. It operates as a B&B from May to October.
Hatcheries
The heaviest spawning runs up the Campbell and Quinsam rivers occur from Labour Day through to the end of November. That's the best time for a visit to the Quinsam Hatchery (seven minutes east of town off Highway 28). The river is thick with adult fish as they pass through the hatchery's counting fence, and tens of thousands of fry and adult fish can be seen in holding and rearing ponds. Bring a picnic or hike the riverside trails.
Charter Guides
Campbell River's fishing pros provide boat, bait, fuel, tackle, and encyclopedic knowledge about where the fish are biting. Ask for a list of 15 plus area guides at the Visitor Centre. Many are affiliated with local resorts and hotels. Painter's Lodge, to cite the area's landmark fishing headquarters, routinely pairs guests with guides.
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Quathiaski Cove
Quadra Island, British Columbia
V0P 1N0
Websitehttp://www.agfish.net
Toll-free
Phone250-285-2770
AG-Fish Enterprises specializes in saltwater salmon fishing charters in & around Quadra Island and Campbell River. A short 15-45 min cruise from the Quadra Island or Campbell River dock puts you in the middle of some of the best salmon fishing action. The waters around Quadra Island area are sheltered & offer calm seas. For your comfort, our fishing is from 7 m (23 ft) covered sport fishing cruiser, which is Transport Canada Certified & Approved, offering on-board toilets & the best equipment on the market. Join us for the fishing adventure of a lifetime!
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900 April Point Rd
Quadra Island, British Columbia
V0P 1N0
Websitehttp://www.aprilpoint.com
Toll-free800-663-7090
Phone250-598-3366
Some of the most exciting salmon runs in BC come past our doorstep.
Set off from the resort in a 17-foot Boston Whaler & fish the waters of Discovery Passage with an experienced guide who shares your passion & excitement for fishing. Our guides are BC salmon fishing experts with a vast knowledge of the region & a deep respect for the sport. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, your guide can set the hooks, offer new tips & techniques & help you reel in the catch you've been waiting for.
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705 South Island Hwy
Campbell River, British Columbia
V9W 2C2
Websitehttp://www.archersfishing.com
Toll-free866-663-1800
Phone250-287-6881
Salmon Fishing Charters departing from Pier #1 at Fisherman's Wharf, near the Fishing Pier. Warm, comfortable 24 foot cruisers with top of the line electronics & gear, very experienced fishing guides, marine toilet, inside & outside seating. Famous for salmon fishing with five species of salmon to target our waters, which are protected from the open ocean by Vancouver Island & are teaming with fish & wildlife. It is usual to see an abundance of marine life including killer whales, porpoises, sea lions, seals, seabirds & bear on shore. Be sure to bring your camera to capture your memorable trip.
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Websitehttp://www.fishersadventures.com
Toll-free
Phone250-871-3474
We provide Fishing Charters & Marine Tours - Year round. Whether it be fishing on the East Coast, West Coast or interior of Vancouver Island, we are ideally placed to move to where the fish are. We love salmon fishing, halibut fishing, bottom fishing & prawning/crabbing on the ocean & trout or salmon fishing on the Island's lakes & rivers.
We are passionate about providing safe & exciting fishing adventures. Our boats are comfortable & certified. Our guides are experienced, licenced & fully insured. We provide Charters in and around Courtenay/Comox, /Hornby/Denman, Port McNeil, Senora Island, Tahsis, Zeballos, Esperanza, Quatsino, Strathcona Park.
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1625 MacDonald Rd
Campbell River, British Columbia
V9W 4S5
Websitehttp://www.painterslodge.com
Toll-free800-663-7090
Phone250-598-3366
Explore the rich tradition of BC salmon fishing in renowned Campbell River, 'The Salmon Capital of the World,' at the doorstep of one of the world's most impressive salmon migrations.
Set off from the resort in a 17 foot Boston Whaler & fish the waters of Discovery Passage with an experienced guide who shares your passion & excitement for fishing. Our guides are BC salmon fishing experts with a vast knowledge of the region & a deep respect for the sport. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, your guide will help you reel in the catch you've been waiting for.
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4265 Discovery Dr
Campbell River, British Columbia
V9W 4X9
Websitehttp://www.peniukssportfishing.com
Toll-free888-287-2550
Phone250-830-7108
Brant Peniuk started guiding at 14 years old & has been a Top Salmon fishing guide in Campbell River for the past 40 years. Brants Charter boat is a near New Grady White Gulfstream that is Transport Canada certified , comes with onboard washroom, huge deck for fishing, comfortable seating for up to 4 , heater & full electronics for safety. Brant is a Certified Tidal Angling Guide & will row his guests a chance for Tyee in August & early September for membership into the Tyee Club of BC. Fishing in our area is fantastic so fish with one of the best , Peniuks Sportfishing Adventures.
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