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
STORE HOURS
MONDAY – SATURDAY
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 - 2026
Know Your Limit – Fish Within It
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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We Buy Used Fishing And Outdoor Gear
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THE PRO REPORT
What’s Going On!
Prawn season is on:)
Be sure to get your prawn gear out asap ,as the numbers are decent in most areas. Retention is 125 per license, not 120 as mentioned in video. Stop in to PRO for all your prawning need as we have great stock of traps, bait and gear...Sam Out!
Tidal Regulations
RECREATIONAL - Salmon Any questions email or call me at 604-485-4868 Sam.. Will have a more detailed report soon;) Subject: FN0330-RECREATIONAL - Salmon - Chinook - Areas 11 to 20, 111, and Subareas 29-1 to 29-5 - Chinook Management Measures - Effective April 1, 2023...
New License’s and Some gear Changes coming.
We are a few weeks away from having to renew our fishing licenses. Not confirmed yet but looks like regulations for Salmon retention will be the same as last year. Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada Subject: FN0211-Important Information on the BC Tidal...