About Will Gillis

Will Gillis is a Vancouver Island angler, outdoor writer, and photographer contributing to Island Fisherman Magazine. Specializing in reading river water for wild steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout, his writing covers tactical stillwater fly fishing, belly boat lakecraft, and gear-matching mechanics. A passionate advocate for ethical catch-and-release, Will pairs hands-on Pacific Northwest watercraft with practical guides on wild salmon preparation and coastal fish nutrition.