Come Enjoy WORLD-CLASS river fishing on the
Famous Cowichan River!

Experience renowned saltwater fishing along Vancouver Island’s coastline with the seasoned pro’s from Island Outfitters. The picturesque coastline of southern Vancouver Island is world renowned for its diversity of gamefish and natural beauty.

The Cowichan River is renowned for its exceptional angling opportunities year-round. With our cabin located right on the river, expert guides, drift boats and professional equipment, Island Outfitters has all the tools to make your fishing dream a reality.

The Cowichan River contains two species of native trout: the rainbow and the cutthroat, as well as an introduced species: the brown trout.

Originally stocked in the 1930's, the brown trout is now sustaining its own population and provides unique angling opportunities not found elsewhere in the province.

 


 
Relax in our cabin, as you enjoy some of the finest fishing found anywhere in BC.

Most of the Cowichan's trout are now wild. Aside from trout, the Cowichan also has exceptional steelhead and salmon fishing opportunities. Chinook (King), Coho (Silver), and Chum salmon are all native to the river, returning each fall to spawn.

March through till May is when the trout season is in full swing. Golden stoneflies, caddis flies, and march brown mayflies begin to hatch often with trout gorging on them. Excellent dry fly opportunities exist for angler seeking to get in on some of this truly remarkable action.
 
 
 
"At Island Outfitters, we have everything you’ll
need to make your trophy freshwater fishing vacation a reality..."
  The great trout fishing, coupled with salmon and winter steelheading, really does make the Cowichan River, a river for all seasons.

Our expert guides have intimate knowledge of a large variety of techniques used to entice these spectacular fish to your line! Learn from the pros as you drift these famed waters.

Also available at Island Outfitters are freshwater fishing opportunities on the Nitinat River.

Considered primarily a fall fishery, the Nitinat provides great angling for trophy-sized Chinook salmon and native cutthroat trout.

Contact us today to start your Adventure...
 

 

 

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