Island Fisherman Magazine - Vancouver Island's Premier Fishing Resource

January 17, 2020

Eiko Jones: The Salmon Whisperer

Interview with Eiko Jones and Kim Isles about their films, "The Heartbeat of the River" and "Salmon Capital Campbell River".

Features

January 14, 2020

A Place We Call Home – Salmon Enhancement In Nootka Sound

Five watersheds and estuaries see an annual return of over 65,000 locally reared Chinook thanks to the Conuma River Hatchery.

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January 8, 2020

The Black Creek Watershed Goes Online

Fish swim through the camera boxes and the video footage is recorded.

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January 5, 2020

French-Inspired Mussels

Mussels are readily available, hold incredible flavour, and are quite reasonably priced.

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January 2, 2020

Is The Right To Roam In Jeopardy?

US billionaire Stan Kroenke will appeal a decision that allows Canadians free access to crown property on backroads and the outdoors on March 30, 2020.

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December 23, 2019

Around 20,000 Atlantic Salmon Escape From Mowi Canada West Fish Farm Near Port Hardy

Approximately 21,000 Atlantic salmon escape a Mowi Canada West fish farm near Port Hardy

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December 21, 2019

Name That Lure—2020 Contest

The January 2020 Contest is open!

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December 16, 2019

Gear For the Year: Part 5

Part 5, 2019: Tackle & gear for fishing the West Coast of British Columbia, and Vancouver Island. These are our picks — we used them, and they work!

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December 10, 2019

BC Black Rockfish and their Ilk

Tell anyone that you plan on casting a fly to scorpionfish and they will look at you as if you are from another planet.

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December 5, 2019

Sons of Salmon: An Initiative to Support Hatcheries on Vancouver Island

Island Fisherman Magazine's new merchandise initiative to support, and generate funds for Vancouver Island fish hatcheries.

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December 3, 2019

Subscribe During December to Win a Scotty Electric Trap & Pot Puller

Subscribe and Win December 2019

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November 28, 2019

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) 2020/2021 Salmon Conservation Stamp

And the winner is...

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November 28, 2019

Gear For the Year: Part 4

Part 4, 2019: Tackle & gear for fishing the West Coast of British Columbia, and Vancouver Island. These are our picks — we used them, and they work!

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November 23, 2019

Feta Prawns

The Feta Prawn recipe will have you and your guests drolling for more.

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November 8, 2019

How To Catch BC Spot Prawns

These tips and tricks can help you catch your daily limit of spot prawns.

How To

October 29, 2019

How to Customize Lures to Suit Your Area

We all know some lures just work well straight out of the factory, while others require some adjustment. Your goal is to make the lures match the feed around your area and look like it is wounded.

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October 24, 2019

Yellow Salmon: Alexandra Morton Asks For Fishermen’s Help

Yellow salmon are appearing along the BC coast and Alexandra Morton taking samples to learn if they are infected with the virus PRV (piscine orthoreovirus).

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October 23, 2019

Lily’s Lox

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October 10, 2019

Vancouver Island Salmon Returns Update: October 2019

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October 8, 2019

Will Expanded Marine Protected Areas End Fishing on BC’s Coast?

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Eiko Jones: The Salmon Whisperer

A Place We Call Home – Salmon Enhancement In Nootka Sound

The Black Creek Watershed Goes Online

French-Inspired Mussels

Is The Right To Roam In Jeopardy?

Around 20,000 Atlantic Salmon Escape From Mowi Canada West Fish Farm Near Port Hardy

Name That Lure—2020 Contest

Gear For the Year: Part 5

BC Black Rockfish and their Ilk

Sons of Salmon: An Initiative to Support Hatcheries on Vancouver Island

Subscribe During December to Win a Scotty Electric Trap & Pot Puller

The Pacific Salmon Foundation (PSF) 2020/2021 Salmon Conservation Stamp

Gear For the Year: Part 4

Feta Prawns

How To Catch BC Spot Prawns

How to Customize Lures to Suit Your Area

Yellow Salmon: Alexandra Morton Asks For Fishermen’s Help

Lily’s Lox

Gear

Name That Lure—2020 Contest

December 21, 2019

The January 2020 Contest is open!

Gear For the Year: Part 5

December 16, 2019

Gear For the Year: Part 4

November 28, 2019

Review: Shark Flashers

October 2, 2019

SimpliFLY Review: Deserving Of Our Gear For The Year Award

September 6, 2019

How To

BC Black Rockfish and their Ilk

December 10, 2019

Tell anyone that you plan on casting a fly to scorpionfish and they will look at you as if you are from another planet.

How To Catch BC Spot Prawns

November 8, 2019

How to Customize Lures to Suit Your Area

October 29, 2019

A September Coho Kayak Derby: First-Timer Perspective

September 27, 2019

Pinks for Pinks

September 9, 2019

Island Fly

BC Black Rockfish and their Ilk

December 10, 2019

Tell anyone that you plan on casting a fly to scorpionfish and they will look at you as if you are from another planet.

Pinks for Pinks

September 9, 2019

Standard high-producing flies, such as the Pink Handlebar and Cathy’s Coat, are likely the main ammunition for most fly fishers. However..

SimpliFLY Review: Deserving Of Our Gear For The Year Award

September 6, 2019

The SimpliFLY is a well-built, well thought-out fly storage system that is easy to use and is a must for any serious fly fisherman. Worthy of our Gear For the Year Award.