Vancouver Island, British Columbia's beautiful east coast is truly spectacular. Vancouver Island is a special place known worldwide for its pristine waters, world-class salmon fishing, breathtaking nature, and amazing coastal mountain ranges.
Salt and freshwater sport fishing are one of the Comox Valley's biggest attractions and your catch of the day is sure to impress. Well-stocked lakes, countless rivers and protected ocean waters contain salmon and halibut, as well as cut-throat trout and steelhead.
Comox is home to different marinas, which hold over 500 pleasure boats and a commercial fishing fleet. The Comox marinas are protected by a rock breakwater which provides one of the safest year-round harbours on Vancouver Island. Comox Harbour is a wonderful launching spot for some of the best salmon fishing in the world.
Some of the best saltwater fishing spots on the island, particularly for salmon, can be found in the waters of the Strait of Georgia north of the Puntledge River Estuary between Courtenay and Comox and off of Cape Lazo, King Coho, and Bates Beach.
The shoreline near Comox is ideal for rod fishing in a small boat due to its protected location and absence of stormy currents. You can expect a change in the weather and swiftly head for shore if it occurs. From August through November, Comox Bay is a popular location for inshore-salmon fishing.