RIVER FISHING

We have been river fishing for decades all up and down Vancouver Island but over time we have really fit into the September/October salmon-on-the-fly experience which Quatsino Sound has to offer.  There are 5 salmon bearing rivers and streams that possess prolific enough runs to engage both the novice and the experienced fisher.  And fly fishing is easy to learn on our island rivers.  Really a treat.  Sometimes we have steelhead, river dependent of course, but the majority of our target species is Coho and Chum salmon.  We avoid the spawning Chinook once they reach the river because catching them their spawning run has been shown to increase mortality dramatically yet Chum don't seem to mind at all.  Just a flick of their tail and off they go back up stream. 

And the island rivers are fast.  They drop from the mountains to the ocean very quickly and are not wide and meandering for the most part like mainland rivers are.  There is  great oxygen content in the water as a result and the fish are energized.  

Shoreline wildlife is pretty interesting as well.  Many is the fisherman who didn't notice the bear in the background of the photos until after he/she arrived home and was reviewing their shot. Eagles are after the same fish we are and they are pretty vocal about it. Mink, in multiple shades of  brown and even solid black are working the territory and have quite a lot of attitude.  

And sometimes we have an adventure - go where no one has been and fish the saltwater mouth of the river for a really wild experience.   We can customize your trip as well.  No need for fish processing as we are letting the fish go back to spawn. They taste better in the ocean to be frank,   But if you want to take a fish home we can make a bit of ocean fishing appear in your river package.  Just say the word.  And you can do more days than a normal package if you want a little more time out here.  We can customize to fit your unique wishes.
Finally arrived home safely, what a fabulous holiday! Thank you both for your superb service, Maggie and I thoroughly enjoyed the fishing and were so excited to see all the wildlife that we did. The lodge is wonderful and the whole area very beautiful. Thank you again for such a superb service and for the CDs of pictures. All you help is much appreciated.
Maggie and I send regards to all.
Cheers for now,
Paul

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