STEELHEAD & SALMON ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
RIVER FISHING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Vancouver Island is home to some of BC’s most famed steelhead & salmon rivers and offers a variety of fishing opportunities through the fall, winter and spring months. Steelhead trips are offered from December to April while fall salmon trips are prime in October & November. Steelhead trips are well suited to serious anglers who are aren’t scared to brave the cold and sometimes finicky fishing conditions. Fall salmon fishing is a great option for anglers of all abilities. Below you’ll learn more about river fishing on the central and northern regions of Vancouver Island.
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The winter-runs of steelhead on Vancouver Island have long been the focus of serious anglers in search of fishing opportunities during BC’s winter months. Our partnered team of Vancouver Island steelhead guides, giving you access to all the top Vancouver Island rivers including the Cowichan, Nimpkish and Salmon and others. Vancouver Island steelhead trips are offered late November to early April.
RIVER SALMON FISHING ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
WILDERNESS RIVER SALMON FISHING
Guided trips are offered throughout Vancouver Island but Campbell River is the central hub. Located on the central east coast of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is a central location that offers access to local steelhead rivers. There are several rivers within an hour of Campbell River and other rivers slightly further, for those interested in exploring the northern reaches.
FISH A VARIETY OF RIVERS
TOP RIVERS ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
There are numerous rivers on Vancouver Island that offer excellent salmon and steelhead fishing including the Campbell, Nimpkish, Stamp, Cowichan, Salmon and others. Our partnered guides are on these systems year-round and with their flexible programs will make sure you’re always where the fishing is the best. Most of the winter steelhead trips take place on the Salmon and Nimpkish rivers.
WHERE DO TRIPS START?
STAY IN CAMPBELL RIVER BC
Guided trips are offered throughout Vancouver Island but Campbell River is the central hub. Located on the central east coast of Vancouver Island, Campbell River is a central location that offers access to local steelhead rivers. There are several rivers within an hour of Campbell River and other rivers slightly further, for those interested in exploring the northern reaches.
MULTI-DAY FISHING PACKAGES
FISHING WITH ACCOMMODATIONS
Looking to fish for multiple days? That can be easily arranged through our partnered guides. When you inquire below please indicate how many days of fishing you’d like and accommodation arrangements required.
OUR PARTNERED GUIDES
TOP RATED ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Join professional guide Curtis Smith for a Vancouver Island fishing adventure. Curtis operates Coastal Wilderness Adventures in Campbell River and has been our partnered operator for many years. During the summer months he offers saltwater salmon fishing charters in Campbell River.
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For almost 20 years Chromer Sport Fishing has been the trusted source for BC’s finest steelhead fishing trips. With an all-star lineup of British Columbia’s top steelhead lodges you’ll always get honest local advice, prime dates and dedicated service at zero extra cost than booking direct. Nothing beats local experience, when planning your BC steelhead trip make sure you go with the good advice and honest service you can always count on from Chromer Sport Fishing.
