Welcome to the BC Fishing Resorts & Outfitters Association ( BCFROA )

"Leading the Tourism Fishing Industry"

FISHING - CAMPSITES, LODGES, RESORTS, GUIDES

For your spectacular freshwater fishing experience throughout this beautiful western province, check out our 120+ B.C. fishing resorts and lodges, campsites, angling guides in B.C. and associate members across Canada listed in these pages. To learn about our member resorts, lodges and fishing guides, and all the services they offer simply click on the ADVANCED SEARCH option at the upper right.  Through the ADVANCED SEARCH page you can determine best areas for your unique fishing experience, or find the fishing lodge or camping experience that suits your needs. Please visit our FISHING INFO page to learn about the species of fish in BC lakes, and the best lakes in British Columbia to fulfill your fishing dreams.

Whether you're flyfishing, trolling, or river fishing, discover the beauty and variety of vacation experiences that await you in our beautiful province.

Who are we?

We are a Province-wide lobby group founded in 1974 to be The Voice of the Freshwater Sport Fishing Industry - one of British Columbia’s pioneer industries.  Our members are owners of freshwater fishing resorts or camps, and fishing guides located throughout British Columbia.  The BC Fishing Resorts and Outfitters Association (BCFROA) and our members are dedicated to providing a quality experience for our guests and to fostering an appreciation among all resource users, for the richness and sensitivity of our natural environment.  The BCFROA works with others in the public and private sectors to protect areas from abuse and to “Preserve the Experience” of the wilderness for the enjoyment of future generations.

Change and Cooperation

In the 1970’s the BCFROA worked with the insurance industry to initiate coverage for its members.  This original policy has grown to offer unique features that are only available to our members, including reduced business insurance premiums.  The late 1980's saw the creation of a Group Bonding Program in co-operation with the Ministry of Environment and Lands that frees up funds for operational requirements, funds that otherwise would be required for a performance bond.  To celebrate the 20^th year of our existence we created the Sandy Sandiford bursary to assist those taking a tourism degree at Thompson Rivers University.  These are some of the programs that continue to grow to this day.

The BCFROA and its members are part of the ongoing Land Resource Management Planning (LMRP) Sessions, the Protected Area Strategy, the Backcountry Recreation Policy (BRP), the Angling Advisory Team, and a myriad of other consensus based consultative processes.  We also participated as a steering committee member of the Freshwater Recreational Fisheries Strategy Group.

For nearly a decade the BCFROA represented tourism on the Third Party Aboriginal Treaty Advisory Board.

Industry to Industry partnerships

The BCFROA is not solely concerned with only those issues that impact our segment of the Tourism Industry.  We are represented on the Tourism Industry Association of B.C. (TIABC) Board, an umbrella group whose mandate is:

“to advocate the interests of Associations whose members are engaged primarily in tourism related services through making representations to Provincial and Federal Government, the business community and associated media in order to inform them of the opportunities and concerns of the sector.

The secondary purpose of the society is to promote Tourism into and within the province of British Columbia.”

So, when you are in Kamloops, visit the BCFROA office to pick up British Columbia resort, guide and industry pamphlets, a free copy of the BC Sport Fishing Guide, or purchase any of our products.  Our friendly staff will be happy to help you learn more about the association and membership programs, the sport-fishing industry, or answer questions about our many B.C. angling guides and fishing lodges and resorts.