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!
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...
P.A.L. & C.O.R.E COURSE
We have a couple dates for upcoming courses Friday September 24 P.A.L. - -- - Location - Coast Town Center Hotel (Malaspina Room) Time 8:30 am-4:30 pm Register at PROCost $200 cash onlyThere are already students pre registered, so registering now does not guarantee a...
PRO DERBY RESULTS
Here is a list of the top 4 Cash prize winners as well as door prize winners. If you entered the derby your boat was entered for a chance to win a door prize. The top 4 cash prize winners were NOT eligible for door prizes, however if you were at the weigh in there...