subject: Fishing Vancouver Island The Best Salt And Fresh Water Sites [print this page] For the best fresh and saltwater fishing sites, you can't beat Fishing Vancouver Island in British Columbia. It is consistently voted the "Salmon Capital of the World" in the Campbell River area and "Fly Fishing Capital of Canada" in the Cowichan River are and this is hardly surprising as the Island is surrounded by the rich waters of the Pacific Ocean.
For seven years consecutively this Island has been found to be the "Top North American Island" for fishing by Cond Nast Traveler magazine. From the Pacific Rim to Port Hardy in the north and Victoria in the south the sport fishing is excellent all-year-round. The First Nations sites, wildlife and Whale watching in this region are also popular activities.
As far as fishing goes the opportunities are unlimited, whether you are new to the hobby, or it has been your sport for as long as you can remember, there is something available that you will enjoy. Island communities are all close to the coastal areas and this makes tours and other services excellent. Because the climate is mild and the seas are protected, all year round vacationing is available too.
Being Canada, there has got to be great salmon fishing and you will find no less than 5 species of this famous game fish, the prize being the large Chinook and lesser salmon species being Chum, Coho, Pink and Sockeye. Steelhead fishing is extremely popular and they are highly prized for being fighters. Fly fishing in the lakes and rivers fro Cutthroat and Rainbow trout is also popular and Halibut is one of the largest, most famous and easiest to catch of the Vancouver Island fish. Populations of Rockcod and Lingcod are also attracted to these shores.
The family will enjoy crabbing, clamming and shrimping on the shores of the island, while you are out at sea trying to land the catch of the day. If you come back empty handed, not to worry, you can make a meal that is fit for a king with these fresh seafood ingredients
The Johnstone Strait and the Broughton Archipelago are marvelous areas to spend your time fishing and vacationing and, in the south, Telegraph Cove is a popular centre for whale watchers and fans of ocean kayaking.
If you do just happen to visit Vancouver Island to get in some great fishing, then don't leave without taking at least one whale watching trip if you can. This is an experience everyone should have at least once in their lifetime, and these waters attract, Grey and Humpback whale as well as Orca, other-wise known as killer whale. Watching these big guys frolic about in the water is something very special
