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Apr 8, 2009 0

Fishing Reports, Regulations & Limits

Fishing Reports for Campbell River & Surrounding Areas

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Fisherman keep the best fishing spots and techniques to themselves…even getting basic info out of a local fisherman can feel like pulling a hook through yer finger. And of course, guided fishing is big business here — what’s biting where are sometimes trade secrets.

Similarly, online fishing reports for Campbell River are not plentiful. But I’ve gathered the best links around:

Local outfitter Tyee Marine publishes detailed saltwater and freshwater fishing reports for Campbell River.

Fishing Regulations, Closures, and Licenses

Keep in mind that regulations & licenses for saltwater and freshwater are completely separate in BC.

Saltwater

Fisheries and Oceans Canada have a lot of handy info on their website including: 2009-2011 British Columbia Sport Fishing Guides, current regulations, limits, openings and closures, Finfish (other than salmon) – species and limits Table, and the Shellfish species and limits table.

We are “Area 13″ according to the DFO (map here).

Remember that fishing regulations change often, so check them immediately before going out. Also don’t forget to check out the DFO’s info about Red Tide Myths and saltwater recreational fishing licensing information.

Freshwater

Check here for freshwater fishing license info, and here for the
2009-2011 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis. We are Region 1 – Vancouver Island.

Mar 15, 2009 0

The Willy Fry Fly

Here is a fantastic local fly-tying pattern:

Originated by local fly-fisherman William Allen, the "Wooly Fry-Fly" has proven to be at successful fly-pattern for Sea-Run Cutthroat off the beach in Campbell River, BC and surrounding areas.

"Willly Fry-Fly"

Originated by local fisherman William Allen, the “Willly Fry-Fly” has proven to be at successful fly-pattern for Sea-Run Cutthroat off the beach in Campbell River and surrounding areas on Vancouver Island.

Tying Materials & Instructions

  • Hook: Size 10, 3XL
  • Thread: Black
  • Tail: 6-8 Strands Golden Pheasant Breast Feather
  • Body: Silver Tinsel Wrapped Tight
  • Throat: Red Wool, Length Same as Hook Gap
  • Wing: Two Strips of Teal to the End of the Tail
  • Topping: 4-5 Strands of Olive Marabou Fiber
  • Head: Black

Campbell River, British Columbia is located near the south end of the Discovery Passage in northern Vancouver Island. We are known as the "Salmon Capital of the World" and the "Gateway to Strathcona Park and the Discovery Islands"