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Salmon fishing in British Columbia

Types of Salmon in British Columbia

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Latest Salmon fishing reports in British Columbia

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Chinook salmon

Quatsino Sound

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Pink salmon

Campbell River

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Coho salmon

Strait of Georgia

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Pink salmon

Qualicum River

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Chinook salmon

Barkley Sound

28 in · 12 lb

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Chinook salmon

Qualicum River

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Chinook salmon

Barkley Sound

24 in · 10 lb

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Chinook salmon

Barkley Sound

26 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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Chinook salmon

Barkley Sound

6 in · 1 lb

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Coho salmon

Quatsino Sound

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FAQ

🎣 What Salmon species can you catch in British Columbia?
Anglers in British Columbia commonly catch several Salmon species, including Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Pink salmon, Kokanee salmon, and Sockeye salmon, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Salmon in British Columbia?
Salmon are caught in lakes, rivers and streams, and other waters throughout British Columbia. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Strait of Georgia, Elk Lake, and Fraser River.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Salmon have recently been caught.