| > | | | | Steelhead which puts up a brilliant fight and are highly |
| Campbell River is known as the "Salmon Capital of the | | | | prized. Rainbow and Cutthroat trout are plentiful in the |
| World" and the Cowichan River is the "Fly Fishing | | | | lakes and rivers of the Island, and Vancouver is |
| Capital of Canada' and you will find both these rivers | | | | famous for Halibut fishing. These fish grow to large |
| on Vancouver Island. Fishing Vancouver Island is | | | | sizes and are simple to fish for. The Island waters also |
| therefore some of the best fishing in the world, but this | | | | attract large populations of Lingcod and Rockcod. |
| extends to both fresh and saltwater fishing, as the | | | | The family will enjoy crabbing, clamming and shrimping |
| Island is surrounded by the waters of the Pacific | | | | on the shores of the island, while you are out at sea |
| Ocean For seven years consecutively this Island has | | | | trying to land the catch of the day. If you come back |
| been found to be the "Top North American Island" for | | | | empty handed, not to worry, you can make a meal |
| fishing by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. From the | | | | that is fit for a king with these fresh seafood |
| Pacific Rim to Port Hardy in the north and Victoria in | | | | ingredients |
| the south the sport fishing is excellent all-year-round. | | | | The Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago |
| The First Nations sites, wildlife and Whale watching in | | | | are marvelous areas to spend your time fishing and |
| this region are also popular activities. | | | | vacationing and, in the south, Telegraph Cove is a |
| Serious and even new anglers have the opportunity | | | | popular centre for whale watchers and fans of ocean |
| for virtually unlimited fishing opportunities as most of | | | | kayaking. |
| the tours, services and communities of Vancouver | | | | If you do just happen to visit Vancouver Island to get in |
| Island are situated near to the ocean. The climate is | | | | some great fishing, then don't leave without taking at |
| mild, the waters are protected and this is what makes | | | | least one whale watching trip if you can. This is an |
| this island so famous and great for all-year-round | | | | experience everyone should have at least once in their |
| fishing. | | | | lifetime, and these waters attract, Grey and Humpback |
| There are five species of salmon available to fish, | | | | whale as well as Orca, other-wise known as killer |
| from the largest prize, Chinook, the sockeye, coho, | | | | whale. |
| chum and pink. Another very popular game fish is | | | | |
