Horseshoe Creek Outfitters

With Horseshoe Creek Outfitters you have many choices for waterways to fish. We are bordered on three sides by major rivers. The Peace River or the ‘Mighty Peace’ to the south is Canada’s seventh largest river, flowing east north east to the Arctic Ocean. Alexander Mackenzie traveled this river west on his route to the Pacific. They named it the Peace for good reason, its gently flowing waters gives fisher’s and boaters a lazy day of fishing. Fishers have experienced catching up to five species of fish in one day on this river. There are small rapids as well as many islands to stop and explore and waterfalls abound to catch the eye and your interest. Views of the hills or the Peace breaks as they’re known locally, and the surrounding farmlands are breathtaking. The Peace valley is one of the most photographed areas in British Columbia. **

The Halfway River is our border to the east. This river is more challenging for our river boaters, however fishers show good results from shore as well as boat trips.

The Graham River flows east into the Halfway, and is a natural divider to the hunting country. This more shallow and quick flowing river is great for shore fishing. The Graham has some of the best Grayling fishing in the world. The pools where the Graham and Halfway meet have shown great results for fishers.

The Chowade (Chow-odd-eh) River is our northern boundary. Residents enjoy fishing here, and it shows great results for catch and release. Due to the many restrictions and the August 15 season closure on the fishing here we don’t use this river often. The Chowade is a wading river made impassible by the many sweepers falling into the river channel. This swift flowing river boasts great pools of Bull trout in July and early August. This remote wilderness waterway spills into the Halfway to the east where some of the most remote and northerly ranching operations in Canada flourish on the river bottom lands.

At Horseshoe Creek you can fly fish, cast from boat or shore and enjoy Bull and Lake Trout, Rainbows, Grayling, Pike, Whitefish and Dolly’s to name some of our northern species. Many travel here for a few days of rest and relaxation in the summer sun. In choosing the North Peace as a fishing destination you’re choosing a low key vacation away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Visit the Peace and take home memories of a once in a lifetime experience.

** The Peace River is currently the topic of a controversial proposed Hydro Dam Project on the river. Many local, regional and national organizations and individuals are opposed to this project. Horseshoe Creek Outfitters is working with Northern BC Guides association, Peace Valley Environmental and Moberly First Nations to bring awareness to the Peace Rivers plight. If you are interested in lending your voice against this heritage river being the site of a THIRD hydro dam, please contact us and we can give you more information on contacts.