Experiences, Kayak Fishing, Ocean & Waterways
How to Start Kayak Fishing in BC
Here are 16 ways to slightly alter our paddling practices and improve our experiences at all of the wild places in BC.
Kayak Fishing in BC is the Reel Deal
The qayak or kayak was invented by northern peoples thousands of years ago for hunting and fishing. So it only makes sense that we’ve come full circle and are once again using these traditional craft to take part in our modern-day fisheries. Kayak fishing as a sport is still relatively new in British Columbia but given there’s over 25,000 kilometres of shoreline in the province and more than 40,000 islands, there are plenty of fishing spots to discover.
The benefits of kayak fishing in BC are numerous. Firstly, you can access all kinds of water with a kayak, from offshore fishing grounds to shallow bays and from tight eddies on remote rivers to small, secret ponds. In fact, the maneuverability and shallow draft of a kayak allows you to tuck into the tight spaces close to rocks and kelp that fish love. Secondly, purchasing a kayak and eating a banana is a lot cheaper than buying a motorboat and filling it with gasoline. Plus it’s easier to transport: no trailer or boat launch required!
Floating across the surface of the water, enjoying the sounds of nature, lost in the beautiful surroundings of rocky coastal shoreline or mountain-side forests is a unique and blissful experience in this modern age. And you don’t have to go it alone. Kayak fishing guides can be hired throughout British Columbia on coastal waters, freshwater rivers, or any of the 20,000 lakes in the province. Before you embark, be sure to check the government’s fishing regulation pages dedicated to both saltwater and freshwater fisheries and, if you’re 16 years of age or older, purchase a recreational fishing license.
Paddle Pros
Meet the experts, businesses, associations, and clubs that have a handle on all things related to kayak fishing.
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Kitimat Adventures
Kitimat Lodge offers exceptional fishing adventures in coastal British Columbia, including saltwater and freshwater fishing, kayaking, helicopter tours, and more.
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Quatsino Lodge
Quatsino Lodge in Vancouver Island offers top-notch fishing, kayaking, and hospitality in a remote setting.
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West Coast Expeditions Kayaking Tours
Experience kayak-fishing and more with West Coast Expeditions.
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Experiences and Kayak Fishing
Everything You Need to Know About Kayak Fishing in British Columbia
Kayak fishing is growing in popularity throughout the world and that includes the province of BC where paddlers can fish for wild Pacific salmon one day and any number of freshwater species the next.
Canoe, Kayak, Kayak Fishing, Lakes, Ocean, Paddleboard, Rafting & Rivers
How To Paddle Safely in British Columbia
From sea kayaking Howe Sound to rafting the rapids of Golden’s Kicking Horse River, the province of British Columbia offers something for every kind of paddler. But it’s important to know how…
