10 Top Spots to Fish in BC

Here are a few of our favorite fishing areas we love to visit in British Columbia and recommend as top spots to fishing in BC!

: Fraser River
At 1375 km long the Fraser River is the longest river in British Columbia and drains the entire province.When flying in to Vancouver you will see the Fraser as it flows into the Pacific. The best fishing on the Fraser River can be found in the farming community of Chilliwack, approximately 90 minutes east of Vancouver. This is where you will find the best fishing for white sturgeon, the largest freshwater gamefish in North America. These sturgeon can get up to 12 feet but often range in the 6 foot category. Along with sturgeon fishing you will also find great salmon fishing in the late summer and fall.
For fishing trips on the Fraser River we recommend: Fraser River Sturgeon Fishing

: Bulkley River
Located in the northern part of British Columbia, the Bulkley River is one of the most famous steelhead rivers in the world. Each year the Bulkley enjoys strong returns of steelhead during the months of August through November. The river winds its way through the beautiful Bulkley Valley where snow capped peaks surround anglers. The Bulkley's real charm comes from both its fish and its fishability. Every bend you drift around on the Bulkley exposes another great run to fish. The water flow and river's geography makes it perfect fishing steelhead, and anglers.
For fishing trips on the Bulkley River we recommend: Bulkley River Steelhead Packages

: Kamloops Lakes
The best lake fishing in North America is in the area around the small town of Kamloops in BritishColumbia's Interior region. A five hour drive from Vancouver will have you in Kamloops and from there you can explore countless lakes for huge rainbows. The long warm summers and abundance of insect life make the perfect combination to grow big trophy rainbow trout. You'll want to fish the Kamloops area lakes in the spring time after ice off. This is when the lakes come to life and trout feed heavily after a long winter. The fall time is also a wonderful time to be in this area, as leaves change and trout gorge themselves before winter.
For lake fishing in the Kamloops area we recommend: Kamloops Area Trophy Lake Package

: Elk River
The Elk River is known as one of the most pristine and premier dry fly fisheries in the world. Located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies, the Elk River is a spectacular freestone river filled with deep pools, dancing riffles, and various back channels. The Elk River holds a very healthy population of Wild and Native Westslope Cutthroat Trout, along with Bull Trout and Mtn Whitefish. It is the dry fly action, the abundance of wild trout and the mixed insect hatches that makes this river so popular. The summer season opens June 15 every year and carries through with dry fly fishing well into late October.
For flyfishing on the Elk River we recommend: Rocky Mountain Flyfishing Trips

: Squamish River
Only an hour drive north from Vancouver and a 45 minute drive south from Whistler, the Squamish River is the most famous river in Sea to Sky country. In the summer and fall months the Squamish River sees thousands of chinook salmon, coho salmon, pink salmon and chum salmon return to spawn. The salmonfishing picks up in late summer and continues to be solid all the way into November. In the winter and early spring months hard fighting ocean bright wild winter steelhead move into the Squamish system. This is an exciting fishery and a great opportunity to fish for steelhead within close proximity to Vancouver. Along with salmon and steelhead, the Squamish River is also home to a large population of dolly varden, bull trout, sea-run cutthroat and wild rainbows.
For steelhead and salmon fishing on the Squamish River we recommend: Guided Flyfishing in Whistler

: Queen Charlotte Islands
Also known as Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands are a two hour flight from Vancouver. They are located only 75 km from the Alaska border. The Queen Charlottes are made made up of the northern Graham Island and southern Moresby Island. The saltwater salmon fishing in the Queen Charlottes is arguably the best in the world. The nutrient rich waters of the area holds lots of bait and this area acts as a major feeding station for hungry salmon coming off of the open Pacific Ocean. Along with great salmon fishing anglers will also find incredible halibut fishing in the Queen Charlottes.
For all-inclusive fishing packages in the Queen Charlottes we recommend: Queen Charlotte Island Salmon Fishing Packages West Coast Queen Charlotte Salmon Fishing Packages

: Langara Island
Langara Island is located on the northern tip of the Queen Charlottes. This is as rugged and remote a fishing spot as one will find anywhere in British Columbia. Langara Island can boast and say its small area is home to BC's best saltwater salmon and halibut fishing. With short runs to fishing grounds from the lodge, plenty of protected water, spectacular salmon fishing, abundant wildlife and a luxury lodge, Langara Island is perfect for destination for anglers looking for the best.
For all-inclusive fishing packages to beautiful Langara Island we recommend: Langara Island Salmon Fishing Packages

: Tofino
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the town of Tofino has long been a destination for visitors to British Columbia. You will find great saltwater salmon fishing and halibut fishing during the spring and summer months here. Along with the fishing, Tofino also has many other draws that make it a perfect destination for a family or corporate group. The long beaches area favorite of surfers, the Pacific Rim National Park is a favorite of outdoor enthusiasts and the whale watching opportunities will be sure to please everyone in the family.
For fishing charters and all-inclusive packages in Tofino we recommend: Vancouver Island Salmon Fishing Packages

: Kyuquot Sound
Kyuquot Sound is located on the northern coast of Vancouver Island. Accessible by air or land, Kyuquot Sound is home to uncrowded fishing, unspoiled natural beauty and lots of whales and wildlife. Kyuquot Sound is an unsung salmon fishing paradise and most people have never heard about Kyuquot as this area is truly an undiscovered jewel and a sport fishing paradise.
For all-inclusive fishing packages to undiscovered Kyuquot Sound we recommend: Kyuquot Sound Salmon Fishing Packages

: Rivers Inlet
Rivers Inlet, a 35 km fiord on BC's central coast, was one of the first remote destinations where anglers travelled for saltwater salmon fishing in BC. With a rich history filled with Canadiana, River Inlet is home to the largest chinook salmon on the British Columbia coast. The world record chinook salmon comes from these waters, it was caught in a commercial net and weighed over 120 pounds! Nowadays there are chinook salmon caught each year in Rivers Inlet that weigh in the 70 pound range! If you are looking for a fish of a lifetime Rivers Inlet is where you should head.
For all-inclusive fishing packages to Rivers Inlet we recommend: Rivers Inlet Salmon Fishing Packages