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Illustration by Keith Milne and Gord Coulthart.

The Disruptors

Dave Steele·October 4, 2021
Long before the disruptors (a.k.a. humanoids) made an appearance in this world, valley-dwelling carnivores and omnivores relied on Mother Nature...

Marked-Select Fisheries

Michaela Ludwig·March 26, 2026
Along British Columbia’s coast, salmon fishing is as much about stewardship as it is about opportunity. In recent years, one...
The Fraser River along the Alaska Highway

Tips and Tech: Springtime River Fishing

Garry Elgear·March 28, 2014
By Garry Elgear Originally published in “Tips and Tech” May 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. For most fishermen in this province the harsh weather and cold fronts can be a real deterrent during the winter months. Only truly die-hard anglers will brave the rain, sleet, snow and whatever else BC decides...
Fish Candy

Fish Candy

Linda Gabris·January 3, 2014
by Linda Gabris Originally published in the "Cooking Rough" column in the November/December 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine Fish candy, sometimes known as “Indian Candy”, is always a popular treat around my house, especially over the holiday season when everyone is craving something delightfully sweet and chewy! There are many different...
Via Aaron Goodis

Matching the Right Line for the Job

Aaron Goodis·July 3, 2013
Once we have our rod picked out we are going to need a line that helps us cast and that is perfectly suited to the fly-fishing we plan to do. Are we going to lake fish for small trout with a 5 weight or throw big heavy streamers with a...
Ask the Experts

Is fishing for sockeye salmon in the Fraser River system, as it is currently practiced, sport fishing? Or is it simple harvesting and, if so, should that be allowed to continue or should more sporting methods be employed?

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·June 28, 2013
Gerry KristiansonWant to know more about Gerry Kristianson? Read our Bio page, click here. Of course sockeye fishing as currently practiced in the Fraser system is sport fishing. Federal government regulations define sport fishing as “fishing for recreational purposes” with anglers prohibited from commercializing their catch by sale, trade or barter.
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COVID-19 Update from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC

Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.·March 16, 2020
Keeping our Staff and Visitors Safe To minimize the risk to our guests and staff, and to help reduce the...
Chinook salmon

Studies Show Salmon use “GPS” to Make Their Way

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 6, 2014
Previously published. Written by Dene Moore, THE CANADIAN PRESS February 6, 2014 10:00 AM VANCOUVER - Every year, millions of chinook salmon clog the rivers and creeks of British Columbia in an epic migration that has puzzled scientists for generations. The fish travel hundreds of thousands of kilometres through the ocean and...
Sockeye salmon

FN0891-Salmon – Fraser River Sockeye and Pink Update – Areas 11 to 29 – September 3, 2021

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·September 3, 2021
The Fraser River Panel met Friday, September 3, to receive an update on the migration of the Fraser Sockeye and...
Lake trout. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

Targeting Early Season Lake Trout on Francois Lake

Raeanne O’Meara·April 14, 2021
For the last several weeks, the countdown had been on for the big breakup on Francois Lake. The ice that...
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