POWELL RIVER OUTDOORS
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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!
Hunting Season 2022
Hunting season for deer in Region 2-12 ( Powell River) is winding down and will close at the end of November, still some time to get out and try and get yourself a mainland Buck. This year PRO sold a good number of deer tags and we saw some nice deer harvested,...
Summer of the Salmon
What an incredible run it has been this summer in the Salish sea and many other areas. When the unessasarry non-retention ended July 15th the Chinook fishing was incredible and has remained steady for several weeks. As we fish through August you may have to fish a...
PRO TOP ROD DERBY RESULTS.
Wow what a Derby that was, this quote about sums it up. I asked Greg Rahier, who happens to be a recently retired fisheries officer of 30 years this question." Greg what did you think about the fishing on Derby day?" His reply , " I haven't seen fishing like that in...