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).
HIKE-IN FISHING AND CAMPING PACKAGE:
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).
Maximum 4 persons.
The lakes are approximately 2000 feet or more elevation.
Camping equipment and meals [gourmet fresh foods
not freeze-dried] supplied (bring your own pack and sleeping
bag or we may be able to supply).
This is a wilderness hike for fit and active persons only.
1 person $550; 2-3 persons $385 per person;
4 persons $365 per person.
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, Dolly
Varden, 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 6% GST. Canadian Currency Conversion table.Rainbow trout: 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.
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.
