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CowIChAN — Saltwater fishing opportunities in their natural habitat then Vancouver Island uu
all around Vancouver Island - Victoria & the Gulf
are plentiful in the Cowichan Region and char- is the place to be. Whether you are visiting the
Islands. Spectacular scenery, consistently big
ters and guides can be arranged for departure southern tip of the island, the West Coast, or the G
catches, and expert guides all contrive to make
from marinas in Cowichan Bay, Maple Bay, northern shores whale-watching opportunities
your next fishing vacation a truly unforgettable one.
Crofton, Chemainus and Ladysmith. Freshwater abound.
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fishing is also a big sport in Cowichan. The Co- One of the South Island’s most exciting outdoor
GULF ISLANDS — Saltwater fishing is available wichan River is one of the finest trout streams on experiences is a tour to see its most famous

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from all of the Gulf Islands, particularly in the Vancouver Island and is world renowned among residents, the Orcas. About eighty of these huge,
summer and fall months. Salt Spring Island also fly fishers. Cowichan has been the fly fishing glossy, black and white marine mammals, also &
offers some good opportunities for freshwater capital of Canada since the early 1900’s! called killer whales, lie in the waters off the
fishing.
North CeNtrAL ISLAND — Saltwater fishing
South Island coastline. Watching them frolic in
CeNtrAL ISLAND — Saltwater fishing charters is one of the Comox Valley’s major attractions
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Nanoose Bay and Deep Bay. Freshwater anglers Comox. The Comox Valley coastline offers the
Although they live in these waters year-round,
have several options as well, including trout fish- unique experience of salmon fishing from the
the whales are most readily seen between May
ing at Englishman River Falls Provincial Park and shore. Campbell River has been a hot spot
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shore in pursuit of salmon, the staple of a killer
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watercraft, has a reputation for bass. Fly fishing renowned for huge salmon and halibut. magnificent wilderness of Campbell River in the
for coho along the shoreline at the mouth of Nile Big trout, feisty steelhead and incredible salmon north, the sparkling beaches of Oceanside, to the
Creek and other Oceanside rivers is a popular runs lure freshwater anglers to this region with seaside villages of the Pacific Rim, golfers have a
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PACIFIC rIm — Fishing in the Pacific Rim North ISLAND — Year-round saltwater fishing FIrSt NAtIoNS toUrING — Explore the
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Salmon, halibut, lingcod and crab thrive in the the gamut from day charters and floating fishing historic sites, cultural centres, hiking and walk-
Alberni Inlet, Barkley Sound, Bamfield Harbour, operations to very high-end resorts. Saltwater ing tours, canoe excursions, music and dance
Clayoquot Sound and the waters Surrounding fishing is widely available almost everywhere performances, and cuisine.
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cutthroat trout, steelhead and salmon flourish Telegraph Cove to Winter Harbour. Freshwater
region is an award-winning vacation destination
in the lakes and rivers that flow into the ocean, fishing opportunities are just as abundant in
with holiday ideas and activities for everyone.
particularly in the Alberni Valley and in the the North Island. The Sayward Forest has the
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From luxurious spas to wilderness adventures,
Bamfield area. greatest concentration of trout fishing lakes on
arts and culture to outdoor fun, you’ll find it all
SoUth ISLAND — Catch the big one in the
vancouver Island. Farther north, great freshwater
and more on a vacation on Island Time.
waters surrounding the South Island! These
fishing spots include Muchalat Lake, Vernon
Lake, the Nimpkish River, Woss Lake, Klaklakama
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Lake, Nimpkish Lake and Shoen Lake.
501-65 Front Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9
ocean and climate conditions that surround the
Tel: (250) 754-3500 • Fax: (250) 754-3599
South Island, there are fish in these waters all
Email: info@tourismvi.ca
Web: vancouverisland.travel/fish
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