Fishing derbies around BC, shoreline cleanups, and other events we’re involved in or that are of interest to the local communities.
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MY Fly Shop Spey Clave
April 6, 2025
Cultus Lake, Chilliwack
A full day of workshops, demos and gear to test out.
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Cultus Lake Cleanup
April 22, 2025
Main Beach, Cultus Lake
Put on by Salina Derish, a free diver who will be pulling trash from the lake bottom. Volunteers needed from 4-6pm.
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Sproat Lake Bushwacker
April 26-27, 2025
Sproat Lake
A one day length-based fishing event for rainbow and cutthroat trout.
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Salish Sea Salmon Challenge
May 31, 2025
South Vancouver Island
A derby in support of Salmon Advocacy and Enhancement from Sidney to William Head.
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Fishing Forever
May 31 - June 1, 2025
Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery & Visitor Centre
The Fishing Forever program provides an opportunity where people with diverse abilities can learn, or continue, to fish and enjoy the outdoors. Additional events across BC this summer. Click Details for more info.
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B.C.’s Family Fishing
June 13 - 15, 2025
Various locations
A free fishing events for anglers and families are held throughout the province. See details link for various locations.
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Hooked on Miracles
June 16-19, 2025
Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino
A a two-day fishing tournament with proceeds benefiting the BC Children’s Hospital.
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Salmon Enhancement Derby
July 5 - 6, 2025
Moutcha Bay Resort, Nootka
Designed to raise funds for salmon enhancement and habitat restoration within the Nootka Sound and Esperanza Inlet watershed.
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Port Alberni Salmon Derby
August 29 – Sept 1, 2025
Tyee Landing
A three day derby taking place during the Salmon Festival in PA with big prizes.
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Ladies Fishing Derby
September 18-20, 2025
Campbell River
A 3-day derby that includes events and an award ceremony at the Anchor Inn in Campbell River.
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DNV Fishing Derby
September 19, 2025
North Vancouver
A charity derby benefiting The Athletics for Kids Foundation and The Seymour Salmonid Society
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BC River Cleanup
September 28, 2025
Thompson Regional Park, Chilliwack
Two official group cleanups each year in April and September. Registration required.