FRESHWATER FISHING

FRESHWATER FISHING FOR TROUT:

Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Lunch provided for full day tours.
Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater) licence
      required (not supplied).

Options:

Mountain lakes - drive-in:

The lakes vary in elevation from 1000 to 2000 feet.
Fishing is from canoe or boat
     at drive-in lakes and shore
     fishing at hike-in lakes.
Species are rainbow or
     cutthroat depending on
     which lake. Half-day trip is
     one lake; full day trip may
     be two lakes.
All lakes have areas for overnight
     camping.
Half-day: 1 person $120; 2 persons $160.
Full day: 1 person $230; 2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person per night extra (meals [gourmet fresh
     foods not freeze-dried] and equipment supplied).

HIKE-IN FISHING AND CAMPING PACKAGE:

Two mountain lakes in the Sooke Hills,
     3 day hike with 2 nights camping
     at one lake.
The lakes have wild cutthroat trout.
Trip requires hiking in rough terrain
     with backpacks and equipment.
Some camping equipment may be
     carried part way to lakes with
     4-wheel drive all terrain vehicle
     (ATV or quad).

Maximum 4 persons.
The lakes are approximately 2000 feet or more elevation.
Camping equipment and meals [gourmet fresh foods not freeze-dried]
     supplied (bring your own pack and sleeping bag or we may be able to supply).
This is a wilderness hike for fit and active persons only.
1 person $550; 2-3 persons $385 per person; 4 persons $365 per person.

Extra option: one extra day and night with camping at a third
     lake which has stocked rainbow trout. Extra cost per
     person $110. This includes a hike with packs and
     equipment over rugged, but scenic mountain tops between
     the lakes. There is no specific trail; we follow existing
     animal tracks.

Rivers:

Lots of walking along
     river banks plus
     wading.
     Should be
     reasonably fit.
Species are rainbow,
     cutthroat, brown,
     steelhead, Dolly
     Varden, depending
     on which river.

All rivers have areas for
     overnight camping.
Maximum 2 persons on
     trips.
Day trip: 1 person $230;
     2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person
     per night extra (meals
     [gourmet fresh foods
     not freeze-dried] and
     equipment supplied).

FRESHWATER FISHING FOR SALMON:

Fishing would be walk-in on riverside
     trails.
Species are coho (some rivers have
     retention limit of 1-4 fish),
     chinook and chum non-retention
     only (catch and release)
     September to December.
Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Lunch provided.



Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater) licence
     required (not supplied).

River has areas for overnight camping.

Maximum 2 persons on trips.
Full day: 1 person $230;
     2 persons $300.
Camping $70 per person per night
     extra (meals [gourmet fresh food
     not freeze-dried] and equipment
     supplied).

Maureen's cooking and hospitality were
outstanding. And what can I say about
"River Man Joen", a wonderful guide
and practical. Have a good life. Peace,
Love and Joy. Dr. J., North Carolina, USA.

FRESHWATER FISHING FOR SMALLMOUTH BASS:

Fishing by 12 foot boat with
      electric motor.
Photo shows trophy bass
      caught at dusk.
Four hours evening fishing
      into darkness is the
      best time.
Two person maximum.
Tackle supplied or bring your own.
Non-Tidal Angling (freshwater)
      licence required (not supplied).
Half-day: 1 person $120;
      2 persons $160.

FLY FISHING LESSONS: Cancelled until further notice due to fish stock being moved and lake drained.

2 hour session at lake stocked with
      rainbow trout. For beginners,
      learn to fish on real fish.
Dry flies, wet flies, and nymphs. Use
      floating line, sinking line,
      and learn why we use double-
      tapered or weight forward lines
      (equipment supplied). Fishing
      licence required (not
      included - we can supply).
1 person $50; 2 persons $65 (maximum
      2 persons).
Evenings or weekends only because of logging road access.

EXTREME WILDERNESS TROUT FISHING ADVENTURE:

A long full day fishing 4 mountain lakes.
ONE PERSON ONLY on tour.
All terrain vehicle (ATV) adventure on rough mountain trails.
Must be reasonably fit and active.
We supply everything including freshwater fishing licence, lunch
      and snacks.
Lakes have cutthroat or rainbow trout.
Spectacular scenery.
Thrilling and exciting back country fishing.
Very few people visit these lakes.
Cost: $300.

BC FISHING LICENCES AND REGULATIONS:

Freshwater (non-tidal) BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations
(We are licensed to sell Non-Tidal (Freshwater) Fishing Licences.)
Saltwater (tidal) BC Saltwater Fishing Regulations

FISHING CALENDAR FOR 2008:

Rainbow trout: April through mid-November (lakes)
Cutthroat trout: mid-April through
      mid-November (lakes)
Cutthroat trout: February, May to July,
      and September (rivers)
Brown trout: April through November
      (rivers)
Coho salmon: mid-September through
     November (rivers).
     Some of our most spectacular and
     exciting river fly fishing starts
     mid-September in the larger river. October and November for smaller
     streams and tributaries have water and are literally full of coho salmon.
     If you want to catch a salmon on the fly, this is the place to be.
Chum salmon: October through November (rivers). Very abundant
     numbers of fish. Best on the coast.
Chinook salmon: mid-September through October (rivers).
Steelhead: winter - January and February; spring April; summer - July
     and August, first week in September (rivers). Summer months
     are good after rain.
Small-mouthed bass: mid-May through October (lakes). Lots of fish
     from boat.

All rates are subject to 5% GST. Canadian Currency Conversion table.
Payment method: Cash / Travellers cheque / VISA / MasterCard / AmericanExpress / JCB
Bookings require a deposit of $50 Canadian per person. We have a 14-day cancellation policy. Bookings cancelled before the 14 days will be refunded the deposit less 10% or $25 (whichever is greater). Bookings cancelled during the 14-day period, no refund of deposit.
Outdoor Package tours require 50% payment 60 days prior to start of tour.
We have a 30-day cancellation policy. Package tours cancelled before the 30 days will be refunded the deposit less 10% or $25 (whichever is greater). Package tours cancelled during the 30-day period, no refund of deposit.

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Sooke Adventure Tours
Telephone: 250-646-2820
Fax: 250-646-2823
website: http://www.sookeadventures.com