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 - 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!
New Shipment of Ammo @ PRO.
PRO has received a good supply of Ammo from rimfire to .44 mag .Stop in if you get a chance and stock up while you can.
Tasty Winter Chinook’s:)
This past week anglers have produced many Winter Chinook's and this will continue so try and get out-there. Hot Spots The waters around Harwood Island have been the most consistent. South end, Backside and the Spit will produce nice Chinook. There are many undersize...
Prawn Fishing Closures.
Easy way to manage, just shut er down! I am sure they could have left some sub regions open as they have in the past. I believe there was no test fishery DONE (spawner index) so D.F.O. decided to close most areas. Have a look below. Winter closures protect large,...