Vancouver boasts superb fishing opportunities for recreational- and sport fishing enthusiasts. The temperate climate makes angling possible all year long, although the fishing experience doesn't stop at the advantageous weather. Visiting anglers often report catching salmon weighing in 10-25 kg (22 to 55 lb)!
Salmon and giant lingcod are just two of the more than a dozen sport fish found in Vancouver's surrounding ocean waters. Opportunities for crabbing and smelt fishing also abound.
Horseshoe Bay on the North Shore is a great place from which to organize freshwater fishing expeditions.
A word or two on your excursion:
- Appropriate fishing license(s) required
A word or two on safety:
- Life jackets are mandatory in BC
Horseshoe Bay
The Horseshoe Bay area is known for its spectacular fishing. A charming community nestled by the ocean's shore, its unique location central to multiple prime fishing locales makes it a favourite among the fish savvy. The Fraser River, Capilano River, Strait of Georgia and Howe Sound all feed into this fishing oasis.
In addition to fish, anglers visiting Horseshoe Bay are likely to spot harbour seals, eagles, river otters and deer.
Horseshoe Bay is just a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver.