WHERE TO FISH
Fishing Locations in British Columbia
From remote alpine lakes to open ocean, there definitely is not a shortage of fishing locations in British Columbia. While many locations, such as Vancouver’s urban lake fisheries, are quite easy to find, others require a bit more research and exploration.
In this guide, you will find information on some of the more commonly visited fishing spots, as well as new fishing spots you may not have heard of. We hope that you will keep exploring and fishing beautiful B.C. as you become more familiar with these regions.
Use our interactive map to find new fishing holes for your next trip. Tap on each location to learn more about the kind of fish that can be caught and any valuable insider tips from Rod on making your next fishing expedition a fun and productive one!
B.C. Fisheries and Regions
British Columbia’s fishery management is divided into eight regions. This reference is used when discussing fishing regulations, as well as where a particular fishing spot is. For example, Capilano River is located in Region Two (Lower Mainland), while Thompson River is located in Region Three (Thompson-Nicola).
Here is a list of these eight regions. Please select the area that you are interested in and continue to specific fishing locations in that area on the following page.
Region 1
Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
Region 2
Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley
Region 3
Thompson-Nicola
Region 4
Kootenay
Region 5
Cariboo
Region 6
Skeena
Region 7
Omineca-Peace