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.
I’ve received a few email requests for obituary info for Campbell River, here are the best resources I have collected:
For recent (2002-present) obituaries see the Mirror’s Obituary page.
Additionally, this is an alphabetical index of Obituaries, “In Memoriums” and “Thank You” notices related to deaths collected from local Campbell River newspapers. The majority includes: 1987 – present with gaps from 1992 – 1994.
You can also try the Campbell River Genealogy Society’s website.
Here is the list of radio stations you can hear in Campbell River:
Jetfm 98.9 from Courtney – “The Islands Best Rock” http://www.jetfm.ca/
The Eagle 97.3 – “The Island’s Best Music Music Mix” http://www.973theeagle.com/
The River 99.7 – “Cool, Deep, Current”
http://www.997fm.ca/
Tourist Info Station 93.1
90.5 / 104.5 FM CBC Radio One
In Campbell River, we enjoy one of Canada’s mildest climates with temperatures usually between 0°C and 32°C year-round.
Current conditions, temperatures, radar and forecast for Campbell River:
Detailed forecasts can be found at: http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-19_metric_e.html
Tide Tables & Marine Info:
Monthly Tide Tables for Campbell River here: http://www.dairiki.org/tides/monthly.php/cam
And Daily Tide Tables are here: http://www.dairiki.org/tides/daily.php/cam
Current Marine conditions and forecast here for the Johnstone Strait.
Climate / Temperature Charts for Campbell River:
Check out Campbell River climate graphs, plus temperature, daylight charts, sunrise/sunsets, and other data from climate-charts.com
Campbell River Clear Sky Chart
The astronomer’s forecast of when Campbell River, BC, will have good weather for astronomical observing.
Campbell River Transit
If you need to look up local bus routes, fares and schedules for Campbell River, than this is the link you are looking for: Campbell River Transit .
You can contact them by phone at : (250) 287-7433
For HandyDART info call: (250) 286-3278
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Greyhound Canada
For Greyhound Canada bus scheduales and fares see:
the Greyhound.ca website
Or phone: (250) 287-7151
