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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THE PRO REPORT
What’s Going On!
Nice Day In PR..
Was nice to get out on the water today, a few Chinooks to the boat and a quik soak of Prawn and Crab traps. Be sure to stop in at PRO and pick up the Spirit Spoon and the Loony spoon by Spirit Lures, they catch.. Thanks to the Bounty.. Crab Dinner.
DECEMBER IN PR..
This time of year no shortage of outdoors activities in Powell River's Outdoors. Salmon fishing remains steady and picking up in some areas. East side of Texada has been probably the most consistent and some nice size Winter Chinook up to 14lbs. Anglers reporting non...
PRO UPDATE
Been a while since a PRO report, was a nice break. Lets start with some local dates.. Reminder that Powell Lake and Tributaries are closed to fishing until April 1st 2022.This closure allows the Cutthroat Trout to spawn. Inland Lake and Goat Lake included.Rockfish...