BC Fishing Articles and Stories
Featured Fisheries
Chilliwack River Winter Steelhead
This popular winter fishery typically begins in late November or early December. Here is a brief overview.
Fraser Valley Cutthroat Trout
Coastal cutthroat trout can be caught in the Fraser Valley between August and April by either bait, lure or fly fishing.
Trout Fishing in BC Lakes
British Columbia has thousands of lakes where good fishing for rainbow trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout and kokanee can be found.
Fraser River White Sturgeon Fishing
The largest freshwater fish species is found in the might Fraser River. Find out where, when and how to catch them!
How-to Articles
Gravlax
This traditional, delicious appetizer from Scandinavia is made from salmon being cured by salt, sugar and dill.
Taking Your Own Hero Shots
What do you do when you wish to take a photo with your fish but you are by yourself? Here are some tips to make this task easier.
Float Fishing with a Spinner
This article explains how float fishing with a spinner for salmon in British Columbia rivers is done.
Float Depth Adjustment for River Fishing
Having the correct float depth in river float fishing can improve your catches of salmon, trout and steelhead.
Fishing Spots
Nanaimo River, Nanaimo
Nanaimo River near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island offers fishing opportunities for salmon, steelhead, rainbow and cutthroat trout.
Garry Point Park, Steveston
This urban fishing spot at the Fraser River mouth offers fishing opportunities for both fresh and saltwater species.
Lafarge Lake, Coquitlam
In the middle of Coquitlam is a little urban lake that is regularly stocked with rainbow trout for entry level anglers.
Fish Species
Chinook Salmon
Also known as kings and tyees, chinook salmon are widely targeted in both salt and freshwater during summer and fall months.
Coastal Cutthroat Trout
Coastal cutthroat trout are anadromous trout that travel between coastal streams and estuaries.
White Sturgeon
This prehistoric-like species in the Fraser River is the largest freshwater fish species in the world and a popular catch and release species.
Fisheries Overview
There are many different recreational fisheries in British Columbia for both local and visiting anglers throughout the year.
Fishing Blog
This section features our fishing trips on a regular basis. The archive contains hundreds of past trip entries.
Estuary Fishing
Estuary is where rivers meet the ocean. While it can be a productive fishing area, conditions are often challenging.
Fish Biology
Can you tell the differences between all five Pacific salmon species? Why do some fish live in a particular area?
Fishing Locations
This large section contains articles on both freshwater and saltwater fishing spots in British Columbia.
Fly Fishing
This unique fishing technique is both fun and challenging. Find out the what's, how's and why's in fly fishing in this section.
International Fishing
Beside featuring British Columbia's fisheries, we also travel at times. This section contains articles on fishing in other parts of the world.
Saltwater Fishing
British Columbia's saltwater fisheries produce excellent catches of salmon, halibut and other groundfish species.
More Articles
Getting Started
If you have never tried recreational fishing in British Columbia, then this section has a list of articles to guide you into this fantastic pastime!
Coarse Fishing
Minnows and other less known fish are fantastic target species for parents to introduce fishing to their children. Find out how to catch them!
Fishery Issues
These articles discuss issues on conservation, ethics, regulations in British Columbia's recreational fisheries.
Fish Recipes
If you are wondering what to do with your catches in the kitchen, then this section has a few ideas for you.
Fishing Photography
Photography and fishing often come together in our trips. Find out how you can take better photographs of your fish and fishing partners!
Fly Patterns
This section offers a selection of freshwater and saltwater fly patterns that are commonly used in British Columbia.
Lake Fishing
British Columbia's lake fishing is considered world class. Find out how to catch trout, kokanee and bass in these articles.
River Fishing
These articles offer information on salmon, steelhead and trout fishing techniques in rivers of British Columbia.
