The Pacific Ocean
on the west coast of British Columbia is a big draw for fishing enthusiasts. Charter companies, fishing guides and sports fishing stores are located in most of the ocean communities like Victoria, Naniamo, Campbell River, Port Hardy, Gold River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Sechelt, Gibsons, Prince Rupert and the Queen Charlotte Islands. The prize of an ocean fishing trip in BC is to hook onto a very large salmon or halibut.
To fish in British Columbia it is important to know the rules, regulations and do your research. For example it is important to know that some lakes and rivers are catch and release. Some lakes are fly fishing only. Some fish can only be caught in a certain time of season.
Fishing in BC, Canada can be enjoyed with a fishing charter company or with a guide from a fishing lodge. Arrive in BC, Canada with your own boat, fishing gear and good map and you can partake in a self guided fishing adventure. Just remember that In BC you need a fishing licence.
However, local guides and charter companies do know the best spots to fish. Some guides travel by floatplane to remote lakes and rivers. Some boat into remote lodges on a distant island. Guides have the transportation, accommodations and knowledge to enhance any fishing trip.
There are many saltwater
marinas dotting the coastline. There are fresh water marinas along lakeshores. Some marinas are very remote and primitive
with little to offer but a place to tie up, while other marinas
are modern with showers, Internet, power, accommodations and/or
restaurants.
The fish that receives the most attention in BC,
Canada are the Salmon family - Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Pink and
Chum Salmon to be exact. And for some they prefer to fish for Halibut, Sole, Rockfish or Cod.
Fishing tours and
charters in British Columbia vary in many ways
so do ask questions. Some questions to consider would be - How many are fishing per boat? Is a fishing licence included? What transportation to and from accommodation is involved? Are meals provided?
Fishing in BC is seasonal in many
regions and operating hours vary per charter company. Plan accordingly as accommodations
with fishing packages are limited with some tours not
having accommodations onsite or included as part of the package.
Thank you for planning your fishing vacation with us on our BCeh.com Travel Planning Network!
Be well, Be active,
The EH Team. |
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