POWELL RIVER OUTDOORS
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WELCOME TO POWELL RIVER OUTDOORS (PRO)
If you want to get the most out of Powell River and the surrounding areas, put PRO on your list. Our specialty is ensuring that people get the most out of this area. This comes naturally, due to the fact that all our staff have many years of local knowledge and hands-on experience behind them. Our store acts as a gateway to all the resources that are offered here. Whether it be fishing, camping, or hunting, we will ensure you receive the info and equipment needed to make your stay one you’ll be guaranteed to enjoy. With Powell River comes some of the best fishing you will find anywhere. Not only do we have excellent salmon fishing, we also have possibly the biggest cutthroat trout in Canada.
POWELL RIVER AREA FISHING GUIDE - 2021
Know Your Limit – Fish Within It!
| SPECIES | LIMIT | MIN. SIZE | COMMENTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Cod | 1 | 26" (65cm) | May 1 - Sept 30 |
| Halibut | 1 | See Online Regulations | See current tidal licence for more details |
| Rock Fish (Quill, Copper etc.) | 1 | Any Size | May 1 - Sept 30 |
| Yellow Eye (Snapper) | 0 | - | Closed |
| Bocaccio | 1 | Any Size | May 1 - Sept 30 |
| Cabazon | 8 | Any Size | Open |
| Chinook - Area 15-1, 15-2 & 15-3 | 1 | 26.6" (62 cm) - 31.5" (80 cm) | Starting July 15, 2022 |
| Chinook - All other areas | See PRO Report for details | ||
| Coho | 12" (30.5cm) | TBA | |
| Dungeness Crabs | 4 | 6.5" (16.5 cm) | Males Only |
| Red Rock Crabs | 4 | 4.5" (11.5 cm) | Males Only |
| Oysters | 12 | - | - |
| Clams | 60 | - | See Regulations for Size & Species |
| Prawns | 125 | - | Release All Egg Carriers |
FISHING TACTICS
COD
- Retrieve bottom fish slowly
- Use descender to release
- Both will help the survival rate.
HALIBUT
- Troll bottom 2.5 mph (More Halibut – Less Cod)
- Use 150-200 cable
SALMON
- Troll speed 2.5 mph
- Spoon leader 6′
- Hoochie leader 3-4′
- Cannonballs 12-15lb
- Don’t forget to jig
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THE PRO REPORT
What’s Going On!
Plenty of Chinooks.
The Winter Chinook fishery is in prime time as anglers venturing out are finding out. HOT SPOTS Favada Point , Coho Point - Marshall Rock, Harwood Island, The Mill - Tla Amin, Westview. I have not had reports come in from Lund or Scotch Fr Pt- Thunder Bay however...
Happy New Year From PRO.
Looking forward to the 2023 season.. PRO will be closed Monday January 2nd and back to regular hours January 3rd:)
Winter fishing and Updates
This cold snap is keeping most anglers off the water however ounce it warms up a bit it will be prime time for Winter Chinook fishing . You may still retain 2 Chinook 62cm and larger into the new year until further notice in our area and Rock fish and Ling Cod are...