| There are a huge number of rivers, lakes, | | | | salmon fishing opportunities both from shore and |
| coastlines and tributaries that make salmon fishing | | | | in deep water. The rivers and tributaries in spring |
| - Canada and other locations, some of the most | | | | and fall also make for great salmon fishing, |
| popular sports fishing areas in the world. Canada | | | | Canada is one of the best known for the beautiful |
| offers ocean and land-locked salmon fishing | | | | fishing spots on the Fraser River just outside of |
| opportunities and there are a significant number of | | | | the capital city of the province of British Columbia. |
| chalets, lodges, guides and charter services that | | | | Eastern Canada |
| are able to provide tips, strategies and even | | | | The salmon fishing, Canada's eastern coast option, |
| complete fishing packages. | | | | offers as many opportunities for both deep sea |
| The following is a list of the most common | | | | and fly fishing as the western coast does. The |
| species of salmon and the best areas for salmon | | | | coastline of the Maritime Provinces tends to be |
| fishing. Canada has very diverse areas, so the list | | | | more rugged than the Pacific Ocean coastline and |
| will be divided into western areas and the eastern | | | | the waters are more treacherous, definitely not |
| salmon fishing spots off the great lakes. | | | | for the inexperienced angler. Some of the best |
| Western Canada | | | | salmon fishing on the eastern side of Canada |
| Pacific coast of western Canada hosts a huge | | | | includes fishing the Miramichi River, the New |
| number of species that provide endless | | | | Brunswick River in the small province of New |
| opportunities for salmon fishing. Canada, at least | | | | Brunswick. Newfoundland also has many different |
| the coast of British Columbia, is home to five | | | | rivers, most notably the Humber River that is the |
| different species of salmon including Coho, | | | | spawning ground for approximately sixty five |
| Sockeye, Chinook, Chum and Pink. These salmon | | | | percent of all the Atlantic salmon in the world, so |
| can be typically caught either off the shores of | | | | it makes an idea fishing location in the early spring |
| the rugged coastal area from Vancouver in the | | | | and late fall. |
| south through to the Alaskan border at the | | | | No matter where you want to go for excellent |
| northern most part of the province. It is possible | | | | salmon fishing, Canada offers an ideal stream, |
| to charter boats in most of the villages and | | | | river or coastal area that will meet your needs. |
| towns along the coast to move into the deep | | | | Fly in fishing lodges, guided tours and fishing |
| waters, providing opportunities to catch the big | | | | charters by trained, professional guides are a |
| Chinooks and Chums. | | | | great idea for your first few visits, or at least |
| North Vancouver on the mainland and Campbell | | | | until you find the hot spots that abound in most |
| River on Vancouver Island offer some terrific | | | | waterways. |