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Giant Hogweed: Invasive Species Spreading Through BC

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 19, 2013

Giant Hogweed is an invasive species spreading through the province of BC. Visit this site on the French Creek Giant Hogweed Project for a wealth of information Each plant produces about 50, 000 winged seeds that can float through the air for up to three days before settling in the soil...

Preview of Jan/Feb Issue Feature “Pursuing Sturgeon”

BCO Contributing Author·January 2, 2014

by Tom Johannesen Our journey began on a clear morning at first light on Island 22 in Chilliwack. The Island 22 recreational area has a large sandbar with ample parking and is ideal for boats to be launched into the Fraser River...we hopped in the aluminum jet boat and headed down...

Campion Boats 682SC BRA

Trevor Shpeley·February 20, 2014

Campion is another Canadian boat builder and they boast the best selection of any North American manufacturer with 37 models and 48 variations to choose from. Long respected for the responsiveness, speed and fuel economy of their hulls, Campion is relentless in their quest for innovation and quality. The 682SC BRA...

The Fish Are Listening

Brian Harris·January 24, 2021

As a kid, your grandpa probably told you, “Shh, quiet or you’ll scare the fish!” But can fish hear? A...

FN0915-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Sockeye – Region 6 – Babine Lake – Daily limit Increased – Effective August 19, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·August 18, 2022

Effective August 19 at 00:01 hours to 23:59 hours September 15, 2022, the recreational daily limit is four (4) Sockeye...

Lakes To Fish With The Family This Summer In The Lakes District

Raeanne O’Meara·July 26, 2021

They don’t call the region found a couple hours west of Prince George “The Lakes District” for no good reason...

Guyishton Lake. Credit: Raeanne O’Meara.

Through the Ice: Four Popular Ice Fishing Destinations in the Lakes District

Raeanne O’Meara·March 2, 2020

Anglers rejoice, hardwater fishing season is here! If you are already planning some trips for this winter, make sure that...

How & When to Fish Bait Holders & Tandem Hook Rigs

Tom Davis·February 15, 2018

Background Bait holders have been part of the salmon trolling scene in BC for six decades. Since 1954 when the...

Basic River Navigation and Rescue for Anglers

Darren Wagner·July 8, 2016

First published in the July/Aug 2016 issue of BC Outdoors You have a pontoon boat, you read my previous article “Gearing up For Safe River Navigation” (May/June 2015, and online) and have all your safety gear, but now how do you actually get down the river safely? This article will cover...