Fishing Vancouver Island Is Some Of The Best Fishing In The World

Campbell River is known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the Cowichan River is the “Fly Fishing Capital of Canada’ and you will find both these rivers on Vancouver Island. Fishing Vancouver Island is therefore some of the best fishing in the world, but this extends to both fresh and saltwater fishing, as the Island is surrounded by the waters of the Pacific Ocean

For seven years consecutively this Island has been found to be the “Top North American Island” for fishing by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. From the Pacific Rim to Port Hardy in the north and Victoria in the south the sport fishing is excellent all-year-round. The First Nations sites, wildlife and Whale watching in this region are also popular activities.

As far as fishing goes the opportunities are unlimited, whether you are new to the hobby, or it has been your sport for as long as you can remember, there is something available that you will enjoy. Island communities are all close to the coastal areas and this makes tours and other services excellent. Because the climate is mild and the seas are protected, all year round vacationing is available too.

As far as the species of fish you can expect to catch the British Columbia coast is the home to some of the Chinook salmon and you find five species of salmon altogether coho, sockeye, pink and chum. Steelhead is another game fish which puts up a hard fight and they are highly prized. Cutthroat and rainbow trout abound and are found in most of the lakes and rivers, and Halibut is famous for being caught her as it is simple to catch and reach very large sizes. The coastal waters off the Island are also well populated with Rockcod and Lingcod.

If you take you family with you, there is no shortage of activities for them while you are off fishing and being sea-sick off the side of a boat. Shrimping, clamming and crabbing are great fun and can easily be accomplished from the sea shore. Served together with your prize catch, the seafood platters you can make will be fit for Royal consumption.

Ocean kayaking and whale watching is extremely popular in Telegraph Cove and fishing from the Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago is indescribably wonderful.

Speaking of Whale watching, there no other experience quite like this, especially when done from the deck of a se-going vessel. Whales such as Humpback, Grey and Orca frolic in the waves, like children in a pond, and besides the great fishing, a once in a life time experience like watching these thousand pound beasts at play is an absolute must.

If fishing is your passion and if you are truly looking forward to a great destination for fishing, Fishing Vancouver Island is a perfect destination. You can go for Salmon fishing and can have great experience to keep memories alive for a lifetime.