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  • 'Fraser River Known the world over for its salmon fishing, the Fraser River is home to all five salmon species. The river can be fished from a motorboat or from gravel bars that line the shore. Countless salmon migrate here from early May until late November. While the estimated salmon population numbers between 10 and 20 million, sturgeon counts are also impressive thanks to strict catch-and-release regulations. One of the world's largest freshwater fish, the sturgeon can live more than 150 years! Commercial fishing guides are recommended for those unfamiliar with the river. Chilliwack-Vedder River Just south of Chilliwack - about a two-hour drive east from Vancouver - most of the Chilliwack-Vedder River is accessible by road. Famous for its year-round recreation options, this is one of the region's most popular fishing rivers. Sports anglers from across the continent make their way here for steelhead. Each of the four seasons boasts great fishing opportunities: winter steelhead, chinook and coho salmon, rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and Rocky Mountain whitefish can all be found at various times throughout the year. Skagit River The Skagit River flows through both Manning and Skagit Valley Provincial Parks, about a three-hour drive from Vancouver. Walkable for most of its length, this mountain stream is an ideal spot for fly-fishing with mayfly, caddis and stonefly hatches. While casting for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden are one of the main draws to the area, don't forget to stop once in a while to gaze at the magnificent mountain peaks and old-growth Douglas-fir trees that surround you. From 150-year-old sturgeon in the mighty Fraser River, to trophy salmon in the saltwater fjords of the Sunshine Coast, to fly fishing for trout in the Skagit River, this area offers a diversity of species and experiences. > More Vancouver The temperate climate makes Vancouver a year-round fishing destination with easy access to the Fraser River, Capilano River, Straight of Georgia, and Howe Sound. Horseshoe Bay, just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver offers boat and gear rentals, with excellent saltwater fishing just minutes from the dock. > More Whistler Fish the secluded, glacier-fled lakes and rivers of the Whistler region for spring runs of steelhead, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and salmon or catch the coho migration in the fall. Popular spots include: Cheakamus Lake, Callaghan Lake, Garibaldi Lake, Alta Lake, and Green Lake. > More Vancouver Island Sport fishermen determined to catch their trophy salmon have been flocking to the island for more than a hundred years. But should the big one elude the hook, there are always halibut, cod, herring, groundfish, prawns and crabs to compensate. More than 100 lakes and rivers offer their own bounty, the most popular of which is the steelhead trout. Fishing hot spots include: Campbell River, Port McNeill, Port Alberni, Gold River, Cowichan River, and Salmon River. > More Victoria No time to go beyond the city? Fortunately Victoria is ideally located on the Strait of Georgia and local charter operations are geared up to ensure an unforgettable saltwater fishing experience. > More Cariboo Chilcotin This region offers it all - five species of salmon with chinook topping out at 32 kg (70 lb), red snapper, lingcod, halibut, trout, Dolly Varden, whitefish, steelhead, and a unique strain of rainbow trout that reach up to 11 kg (25 lb). The region includes: Chilko River, Dean River, Quesnel Lake, Hakai Pass, Shearwater, and "The Fishing Highway" with over a hundred lakes. > More Northern British Columbia The waters off the northern coast offer one of the province's most productive fishing grounds with species that include: halibut, river steelhead, lingcod, rockfish, dungeness crab, and prawns. And of course, the salmon who migrate through this area to their spawning grounds. Fishing grounds include: Lakes District, Skeena River System, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, and the Queen Charlotte Islands. > More Thompson Okanagan Spectacular scenery nestles over 1,000 lakes teeming with salmon, kokanee, steelhead, whitefish, and trout. Great fishing is found at: Kamloops, Wells Gray High Country, Okanagan, and Shuswap Lakes. > More Kootenay Rockies Mountain lakes and sparkling streams set in a secluded wilderness are home to trout, landlocked sockeye, kokanee, bigmouth bass, bull and rainbow trout, whitefish, burbot, and cutthroat trout. The region includes: Kootenay Lake, Arrow Lakes, Columbia River, and Kootenay River.' http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/SightsActivitiesEvents/NaturalSightsParksWildlife/Fishing/BritishColumbia.htm http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/SearchResultsListings/BritishColumbia.htm?CATID=4619&LOCID=3&KWDS=&NBY=False&FLID=3&FL2ID=172&PN=1 http://www.hellobc.com/en-CA/SearchResultsListings/BritishColumbia.htm?CATID=4621&LOCID=3&KWDS=&NBY=False&FLID=3&FL2ID=172&PN=1

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