Explore Fishing on Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is famous for its abundance of saltwater and freshwater fish. Serious anglers from all over the world enjoy fishing on Vancouver Island year-round. You can fish for salmon, different varieties of trout, halibut, steelhead, and several other types of sporting fish. The island offers fishing excursions that are led by fishermen who have fished in the area all of their lives, and can help you use the techniques that work to bring in the big fish. You can even fish for shellfish like crabs, shrimp, and oysters when you’re tired of angling for the bigger game. Saltwater Fishing Many touring companies offer boat tours to the deeper parts of the Pacific off the coast of Vancouver Island, where the saltwater fishing is plentiful. Most of the tour boats are outfitted with toilets and other amenities to help keep your saltwater adventure a little more comfortable. Fishing charters range from small, family run excursions that give you more one-on-one contact with your guide, to large corporate affairs that carry large numbers of fishermen out to sea daily. The large outfits may be more comfortable, but you will probably learn a lot more about fishing on Vancouver Island from the smaller fishing tours. Freshwater Fishing Vancouver Island is a fly fishing paradise. Several swift-moving streams cut through the island, providing the perfect breeding ground for all manner of trout. You can hire a fishing guide to show you the best spots to fish from, or you can strike out on your own to explore the rivers and streams. Either way, you’re sure to come back with at least one or two good-sized trout that will be perfect for the evening meal. Several of the fishing tour companies offer both freshwater and saltwater excursions.
