Fishing Vancouver Island Is Some Of The Best Fishing In The World

British Columbia is recognized as being one of the best game fishing spots in the whole world, and fishing Vancouver Island is the place to be to enjoy this. The "Salmon Capital of the World" and "Fly Fishing Capital of Canada" are not just statements of here-say, these are real accolades and it is the rich Pacific Ocean water which make it so.

Vancouver island is consistently recognized as the "Top North American Island" by Cond茅 Nast Traveler Magazine, and has receive this accolade for seven years running. The fishing is fantastic year-round from Victoria in the South to Port Hardy in the north and the Pacific Rim. As a spot to vacation it can't be beaten, and it is also popular with visitors who come to whale watch, spot wildlife and visit First Nation sites.

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.

As far as the species of fish you can expect to catch the British Columbia coast is the home to some of the Chinook salmon and you find five species of salmon altogether coho, sockeye, pink and chum. Steelhead is another game fish which puts up a hard fight and they are highly prized. Cutthroat and rainbow trout abound and are found in most of the lakes and rivers, and Halibut is famous for being caught her as it is simple to catch and reach very large sizes. The coastal waters off the Island are also well populated with Rockcod and Lingcod.

For the rest of the family in the party, if they don't like fishing for the prize catches, they can catch crabs, prawns, shrimp and clams from the shoreline. Or buy them in local fishing stores, eat these with your catch and you have a meal fit for a King.

Ocean kayaking and whale watching is extremely popular in Telegraph Cove and fishing from the Johnstone Strait and Broughton Archipelago is indescribably wonderful.

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