Come enjoy world-class river fishing on beautiful Vancouver Island!
There are more than 20,000 lakes in British Columbia, and Cowichan lake is the second largest lake on Vancouver Island.
Let's investigate Vancouver Island's second-largest lake. The main recreational area in the Cowichan region is Cowichan Lake, which is well-known for its paddling.
All year long, the Cowichan River offers world-class fly fishing opportunities especially for trout. Our expert guides will row you down the river in drift boats and have you fishing with professional equipment.
The most popular species that caught in Lake Cowichan are include Coastal cutthroat trout, Rainbow trout, and Lake trout.
Rainbow and cutthroat trout are two of the native species found in the Cowichan River. Additionally, it houses a large community of Brown Trout, which was first stocked in the 1930s. Brown trout are now sustaining their own population and provide a unique angling experience not found anywhere else in the province.
The fishing for salmon is also excellent in the Cowichan, in addition to trout. Both fly fishing and gear can be used to catch these fish. All three native salmon species—Chinook (King), Coho (Silver), and Chum—return to the river each fall to spawn.
You won't be let down if fishing is the reason you're visiting Cowichan. While saltwater and lake fishing is also excellent, the area is most known for its fly fishing. Choose your area of interest or, if you're really committed, try all three.