river in British Columbia, CAN
A glacial river north of Vancouver, the Squamish and its tributaries offer bull trout, Dolly Varden, and rainbow (steelhead) trout, along with fall salmon runs that draw bald eagles by the thousands. Located in B.C. Region 2 (Lower Mainland).
Squamish River is a river in British Columbia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Squamish River can target species including Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Squamish River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Squamish River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Squamish River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Squamish River:
Anglers at Squamish River can target species including Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Squamish River before you cast a line.
Squamish River is a river in British Columbia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.