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‘Reel Change’ for Salmon in British Columbia

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·January 8, 2014

Most anglers on the west coast have heard of PEETZ legendary fishing reels. Known for their unique mahogany and brass finish, the company recently turned 90. To celebrate, the company decided to step-up its commitment to salmon conservation through the ‘Reel Change’ program. The new program will...

FN1031-RECREATIONAL – Salmon – Sockeye – Tidal Waters of the Fraser River (29-11 to 29-17) – Sockeye Salmon Opportunities – Effective September 9, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·September 8, 2022

The current status of the Fraser River Sockeye salmon return provides for recreational Sockeye retention opportunities in the Tidal Waters...

Update on Openings This Year for Chinook

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 2, 2013

sent to us by Hatch Match'r Fly and TackleVedder/ Chilliwack River:July 1- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmChehalis River: Jun 1- Aug 10 4 per day; only 1 over 50cmAug 11- Sept 15 NO fishing for ChinookSept 16- Dec 31 4 per day; only 1 over 62cmHarrison River: From Hwy 7 bridge...

Current Vendors List of Recreational Sport Fishing Licenses

Christine Ly·February 3, 2014

In the event that you cannot purchase your 2014-2015 Tidal Waters Sport Fishing License online, the Fisheries dept. has compiled a handy vendors list for you. For an excel format printable PDF version LISTED BY LOCATION click here EXETER SPORTING GOODS LTD 320 Birch Ave S 100 MILE HOUSE BC V0K 2E0 250-395-4626 HUB SPORTS 33719 ESSENDENE...

Fishing boats moored at Cheanuh Marina on the Sc’ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation Reserve in East Sooke May 2019

Briefing Note: Recommendations for Restoring Southern British Columbia’s Public Chinook Fishery

Tom Davis·July 12, 2019

Please read the briefing note prepared by a broad group of concerned southern Vancouver Island citizens with the aim of...

FN0941-RECREATIONAL – Finfish Fishing Boundary Change – Area 25 – Muchalat Inlet/Matchlee Bay – Effective Immediately until October 15, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·August 24, 2022

Effective immediately until 23:59 October 15, 2022, the recreational finfish fishing area within Subarea 25-1 will be changed to the...

Gibbs-Delta Acquires Rhys Davis Ltd.

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·February 20, 2014

Gibbs-Delta, Canada's largest devoutly Canadian tackle manufacturer acquires Rhys Davis, a BC company that has been producing quality fishing tackle since 1954. Gibbs-Delta CFO, Rob Alcock, stated that it was "a perfect fit for us and one we are excited about." This transaction adds to Gibbs-Delta's line of fishing tackle and products. ">Click here to...

The inaugural BC Outdoors Show opens to an enthusiastic crowd

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·April 19, 2022

Chilliwack, BC – After two years of anticipation, the BC Outdoors Show hosted its inaugural event. From April 8th through...

Region 1: Cowichan River – Coho Salmon Angling Opportunities Effective November 8, 2019

Fisheries and Oceans Canada·November 12, 2019

Effective 00:01 hours November 8, 2019 to 23:59 hours December 31, 2019, the daily limit for Coho Salmon is one (1)...

Sneak Peek at May Issue Feature: Sport Fishing Photos Two Ways

BCO Contributing Author·February 17, 2014

Story and photography by Aaron Goodis and Tom Johannessen. Originally published in the 2014 May issue of BC Outdoors magazine.It’s not often that two veteran angler/photographers work together on an article for the better of the reader but this is precisely what Aaron and I have done to help any...

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