POWELL RIVER OUTDOORS
YOUR PREMIUM FISHING, HUNTING, CAMPING & BACKCOUNTRY STORELOCALLY OWN AND OPERATED – PROUDLY SERVING OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS IN THE POWELL RIVER REGION
YOUR GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE
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 - September 30 |
| Halibut | 1 | See Online Regulations | Check License for more information |
| Black Cod (Quill, Copper etc.) | 1 | Any Size | May 1 - Sept. 30 |
| Snapper / Yellow Eye (Bocaccio) | 0 | - | Closed |
| Chinook | 1 | 26.6" (62cm) | July 15 |
| Coho | 12" (30.5cm) | TBA | |
| Dungeness / Crabs | 4 | 6.5" (16.5cm) | 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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PRO BLOGGINS
What’s Going On!
HUNTING SEASON 2020
With hunting season about to begin now is a good time to service your firearms and head to the range.If you need any type of firearm maintenance stop in at PRO and have our Gunsmith Rocco Wenzel help you out.Rocco has been with PRO for a couple years and we are very...
New Sunshine Coast Trail Book @ PRO
Eagle Walz stopped in and delivered the new and updated sunshine coast trail book to PRO. Have a few signed copies as well. thanks so much Eagle. R.E.Walz
PRO REPORT
Thursday July 15th,the unessasarry Chinook non-retention will finally be over, here are some of the main species you can retain in our area. Chinook 62-80 cm (marked or unmarked) oneling Cod 65cm or larger onerock fish 1 no min size oneyellow eye closedHalibut (read...
New Updated PR Backcountry Map
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