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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...

The Hero Shot

Trevor Shpeley·February 4, 2014

We have all done it. If you have a fishing rod and a camera you have probably at some point hoisted a fish high and proud for a picture before releasing it back into the water. It's just a natural thing to do, you want to show your family and...

Leviathans: The Bull Trout Of BC’s East Kootenays

Brandon Gudjonson·March 17, 2025

The East Kootenay region is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia. It is nestled between the Alberta border...

Cooking Rough: Seafood Jambalaya

Linda Gabris·March 19, 2014

By Linda Gabris Originally published in “Cooking Rough” Jan/Feb 2011 issue of BC Outdoors magazine. You don’t have to travel all the way to the Louisiana bayous to indulge in a bowl of mouthwatering jambalaya-which is without doubt one of the most versatile creations in the world and one of the few...

Set Lining For Burbot

Raeanne O’Meara·January 17, 2020

Set lining for burbot is a fun pastime in northern British Columbia, and something to look forward to every season....

Wateroffice Canada – Real Time Hydrometric Data

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 26, 2013

From Wateroffice Canada: real-time hydrometric data for 1700 locations throughout Canada. Water stations are listed by province and sub-listed by water station name or number.http://www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/text_search/search_e.html...

Hooked A Protected Fish In BC?

Michaela Ludwig·August 8, 2025

British Columbia is famous for its world-class fishing, drawing anglers from around the globe to its lakes, rivers and coastal...

Late Summer Kokanee Tactics

Ben Fougere·June 3, 2025

The Kokanee Salmon Kokanee fishing in British Columbia continues to become more popular every year. This highly sought-after renewable resource,...

Slack Kills

Aaron Goodis·October 23, 2013

One of the most common mistakes in fly-casting is allowing slack. Slack Kills! Ever try to shoot a bow and arrow with a slack bowline? It doesn't work and your fly cast won’t either. You need to create good tension at all times during your fly cast. In order for...