Chinook
Salmon about to be released
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The Sooke River
is a small stream flowing south from Sooke Lake into Sooke Basin on
the Juan De Fuca Strait on southern Vancouver Island.
The Sooke River crosses Highway 14 approximately 30km southwest
of Victoria.
The fishable length of the Sooke River is 5km, with good paved
access from the road to Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, along the
east side of Sooke River.
Fishing pressure
is moderate, but the numbers of steelhead are expected to increase
due to regular hatchery releases. The Sooke River supports cutthroat
trout and fall runs of chinook and coho salmon. Flyfishing for chum
salmon is excellent in the estuary and lower reaches of the Sooke
River.
Nearest Town:
Sooke, Jordan River, Western Communities, West Coast Highway 14
Nearest Lake: Sooke Lake (Restricted Watershed Access), Kemp Lake
Nearest Park: Sooke Mountain Provincial
Park, Sooke Potholes Provincial Park, East Sooke Regional Park, French Beach Provincial Park
Additional Info: Great beachside camping is available at
French Beach Provincial Park.
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