Puntledge River Way

Puntledge River Way Courtenay Waterway Ride & Safety * Hydroelectric facilities can be dangerous.

For your safety, obey all posted signs, and avoid the hazard areas above and below Comox Lake Dam, Puntledge Diversion Dam and the Puntledge Powerhouse.
* Boaters in Comox Lake reservoir should be aware of shallow channels, exposed stumps and floating debris.
* Water releases may occur suddenly without warning downstream of the Puntledge River Diversion Dam. This increases currents and cre

ates hazards for recreational river users.
* If you hear a siren that means the water level is rising fast. Keep out of the river channel area.
* The waterway flows past the Fish hatchery where the river is gated, you will have to depart and walk around the gate.

11/24/2025
Last Friday was gorgeous and fit for a kayak trip. For the rest of this week with the colder weather, at least we are al...
10/19/2025

Last Friday was gorgeous and fit for a kayak trip. For the rest of this week with the colder weather, at least we are all still getting wet.

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09/17/2025

Say Hello, We are all friendly.

09/17/2025

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08/23/2025

Still going strong. One patch.

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The Puntledge River fishing times are generally from mid-March to June for juvenile salmon (Chinook, pink, coho, and chu...
04/15/2025

The Puntledge River fishing times are generally from mid-March to June for juvenile salmon (Chinook, pink, coho, and chum) and mid-September to December 1 for adult salmon. Specific regulations for retention and limits for different species and areas within the Puntledge River should be checked at https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/tidal-maree/a-s14-eng.html

Species and Seasons:
The best times for different salmon species to spawn include:
Chum and Coho: November-December.
Chinook: October-November.
Steelhead: February-March.

You'll need a valid BC Non-tidal Angling License which you can get online here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence -Purchase

BC tidal area 14 - Comox, Parksville, Denman and Hornby Islands: Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures

01/13/2025

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