Wilderness River
Adventure Tours
2 hour session at lake stocked with rainbow trout. For beginners, learn to fish on real fish. Dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs. Use floating line, sinking line, and learn why we use double- tapered or weight forward lines (equipment supplied). Fishing licence required (not included - we can supply).
1 person $50; 2 persons $65 (maximum 2 persons).
Evenings or weekends only because of logging road access.
Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Lunch provided for full day tours.
Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater) licence required (not supplied).Options:
Mountain lakes - drive-in:
The lakes vary in elevation from 1000 to 2000 feet.
Fishing is from canoe or boat
at drive-in lakes and shore
fishing at hike-in lakes.
Species are rainbow or
cutthroat depending on
which lake.
Half-day trip is one lake; full
day trip may be two lakes.
All lakes have areas for
overnight camping.
Half-day: 1 person $120;
2 persons $160.
Full day: 1 person $230;
2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person per
night extra (meals
[gourmet fresh foods not
freeze-dried] and equipment
supplied).
Two mountain lakes in the Sooke Hills,
3 day hike with 2 nights camping
at one lake.
The lakes have wild cutthroat trout.
Trip requires hiking in rough terrain
with backpacks and equipment.
Some camping equipment may be
carried part way to lakes with
4-wheel drive all terrain vehicle
(ATV or quad).
Extra option: one extra day and night with camping at a
third lake which has stocked rainbow trout. Extra cost
per person $110. This includes a hike with packs and
equipment over rugged, but scenic mountain tops
between the lakes. There is no specific trail; we follow
existing animal tracks.
Rivers:
Lots of walking along
river banks plus
wading. Should be
reasonably fit.
Species are rainbow,
cutthroat, brown,
steelhead, depending
on which river. The
choice of river
depends on the time of
year, closures, and up-to-
date fishing conditions.
All rivers have areas for overnight camping.
Maximum 2 persons on trips.
Day trip: 1 person $230; 2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person
per night extra (meals [gourmet fresh
foods not freeze-dried] and equipment supplied).
Fishing would be walk-in on riverside
trails.
Species are coho (some rivers have
retention limit of 1-4 fish),
chinook and chum non-retention
only (catch and release)
September to December.
Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Lunch provided.
Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater) licence
required (not supplied).
River has areas for overnight camping.
Maximum 2 persons on trips.
Full day: 1 person $230;
2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person per
night extra (meals [gourmet
fresh food not freeze-dried]
and equipment supplied).
Maureen's cooking and hospitality were
outstanding. And what can I say about
"River Man Joen", a wonderful guide
and practical. Have a good life. Peace,
Love and Joy. Dr. J., North Carolina, USA.
Fishing by 12 foot boat with
electric motor.
Photo shows trophy bass
caught at dusk.
Four hours evening fishing
into darkness is the
best time.
Two person maximum.
Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater)
licence required (not supplied).
Half-day: 1 person $120;
2 persons $160.
A long full day fishing 4 mountain lakes.
ONE PERSON ONLY on tour.
All terrain vehicle (ATV) adventure on rough mountain trails.
Must be reasonably fit and active.
We supply everything including freshwater fishing licence,
lunch and snacks.
Lakes have cutthroat or rainbow trout.
Spectacular scenery.
Thrilling and exciting back country fishing.
Very few people visit these lakes.
Cost: $300.
Freshwater (non-tidal) BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations
(We are licensed to sell Non-Tidal (Freshwater) Fishing Licences.)
Saltwater (tidal) BC Saltwater Fishing Regulations
All rates are subject to 5% GST. Canadian Currency Conversion table.Rainbow trout: April through mid-November (lakes)
Cutthroat trout: mid-April through
mid-November (lakes)
Cutthroat trout: February, May to July,
and September (rivers)
Brown trout: April through November
(rivers)
Coho salmon: mid-September through
November (rivers).
Some of our most spectacular and
exciting river fly fishing starts
mid-September in the larger river.
October and November for smaller streams and tributaries
have water and are literally full of coho salmon.
If you want to catch a salmon on the fly, this is the place to be.
Chum salmon: October through November (rivers). Very abundant
numbers of fish. Best on the coast.
Chinook salmon: mid-September through October (rivers).
Steelhead: winter - January and February; spring April;
summer - July and August, first week in September (rivers).
Summer months are good after rain.
Small-mouthed bass: mid-May through October (lakes). Lots of
fish from boat.
