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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What’s Going On!
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...
PRO TOP ROD DERBY 2022
Well time again for the PRO TOP ROD DERBY. Have a look at the poster for rules and info. This derby format gives all entrants a chance to win and is the best way to deal with the slot size regulations. You may weigh your fish in through out the day at Powell River...
HAPPY CANADA DAY.
PRO will be closed Friday July 1st for Canada day. If you need fishing or outdoors supplies try to make it in today or tomorrow. L.E.H. Results are outNew hunting regulations available on line, PRO should have a hard copy any day.Spoke to fisheries and looks like all...