Castlegar to host Invasive Species Fishout Derby Aug 26 to Sept 4

This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye (Regional Guidelines) and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee,…


The Best Fishing Holes In Castlegar

Castlegar is a world-class destination when it comes to freshwater angling. Whether your preference is fly fishing for trout in mountain streams, jigging for walleye in rivers or casting for lake lunkers, there's something for every angler who lives in or visits Castlegar. Take Graham Cloutier…


Castlegar to host Invasive Species Fishout Derby July 22-31

This summer Castlegar will host the Invasive Species Fishout Derby on the Columbia River. The intent is to catch as many walleye (Regional Guidelines) and northern pike as possible because both species were introduced to the waters here and are detrimental to the native species of trout, Kokanee,…


Walleye Recipes To Make Your Mouth Water

Fish on! That's not something you'd expect to hear much during Canada's winter months, but because Castlegar enjoys relatively mild temperatures between December and April, and is located at the confluence of the free-flowing Columbia and Kootenay rivers, which never fully ice up, the city offers…


The Best Winter Fishing Spots In Castlegar

Castlegar is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay rivers and is surrounded by innumerable alpine ponds, streams, and the 232-kilometre Arrow Lakes system. Therefore, it stands to reason the city is a popular fishing destination. So much so, we've showcased multiple articles about…


Castlegar White Sturgeon – Proof Dinosaurs Still Swim Among Us

Many anglers are impressed by the size of the fish they pull out of the waters near Castlegar. Take Denis Woodcox for example, who caught the largest Kokanee salmon in the world in Arrow Lakes. But there are even larger monsters lurking in the deep of the Columbia River that make Denis’s 12-pound…


Largest Kokanee on Earth Caught in Castlegar

Castlegar is renowned for its freshwater fish but no one could have foreseen the giant that local angler Denis Woodcox pulled out of Arrow Lake. In fact, it took recent DNA testing to prove he had indeed caught a world record. It was an exceptionally hot day in August 2015 when Denis and his…