Wow! We have been going to Rock Island Fishing Camp for more than 20 years......every year (except…read morelast year Covid closed the US/Canada boarder). Hope to get in this year. This camp is amazing if you are a fly fisher person. Ownership loves to take care of clients and they are in the midst a piece of forest and lakes that have incomparable beauty. Fishing can be amazing with Kamloops trout being the fish in all lakes. Camp host smoke your fish if you wish....and you should, trust me. We keep and eat fresh fish for breakfast during our stay, yummmy. The food they serve is excellent and always a good variety. I could go on and on but you need to check out their web site and talk to them about the camp. We will go back annually as long as health allows us to get there. :)

How typical of fishermen that a 3-decade old establishment like Rock Island has no Yelp page - if a…read morefisherman isn't bragging, he's keeping secrets (or lying). This place doesn't need much more publicity than word-of-mouth, but hey I'll write a Yelp review in case someone needs convincing. Rock Island Fish Camp rents their six log cabins on the northern shore of Rock Island Lake. Along with the cabin, guests have access to rowboats on multiple trout lakes in the area, from which to catch the Kamloops strain of Rainbow Trout. If you bring a float tube, you'll be able to fish the lakes where no rowboats are maintained; the camp provides scouting reports on some 25 lakes, with boats on 10-15 of them. I've fished 9 of the lakes in the 5 years I've fished here; some have large numbers of small fish, some have smaller numbers of fish with lunkers cruising the depths, and some have a balance of those extremes. The quality of fishing is usually fantastic, as the fish population is large enough to withstand the relatively light fishing pressure. Fly fishing is by far the most common tactic, and this is a great place to teach a beginner how to fish with any tackle. if you are contemplating a trip to Rock Island Fish Camp, it's my opinion that it's best done with a larger group, with no one that doesn't fish. This is no place for spectators, as there is no 4G signal, no wi-fi, no municipality-provided utilities at all. Water must be boiled 5 minutes before drinking and electricity is available for a few hours in the evening while the generator is running at the lodge for supper preparations, laundry, etc. So round up your buddies and go fishing for a few days or a week, turn your phone off, and disappear into the north woods. Visitors should come well-supplied, and arrive in a vehicle with enough ground clearance to travel on forest roads. Bring rain gear and layers of clothing so you can stay comfortable in the heat or cold. Bloodsuckers are a major consideration, as there are lots of Mosquitoes, No-see-ums, deer flies, and horse flies waiting to bite you. Clothing with insect repellent woven in the fabric is a good investment, as are mosquito nets for your bunk and head. If you are a true outdoorsman, you can just let them bite you without complaining; I am not ready to make that step, obviously.

I have never been so insulted, nor have I ever had such ridiculously bad service in my life as I…read morehave from Chilcotin Guns. As someone new in the community, trying to shop local is important. Getting sworn at in front of other customers and thrown out of the store was just a bit too much for me. The guy behind the counter ('Al') spent most of the time I was there complaining about (and this is a quote) "all the f%$#@#$ customers not allowing him time to sort and organize stock"... (trying to justify the isles of boxes)... And after being told the rifle I was looking for 'just might' be in the big pile of boxes, I was told to come back after 3 or 4 days. So, 4 days later, I returned to see nothing had moved. There were still piles of boxes everywhere. Asking for the same rifle, I was once again told it 'just might' be in the pile on the floor. Since I had driven for over an hour to get there (twice), I didn't think it was out of line to ask him to check the packing slip to see if it was indeed there. BIG MISTAKE. This caused Al to launch into a tirade that would have made a trucker blush. "You condescending piece of s%@#... F*%& you, get the F$@* out of my F@$*^# store!" was his reply. He proceeded to physically chase me out of his store while screaming.. He didn't stop there, either. He followed me right into the parking lot while continuing to demonstrate his cunning linguistic skills. The guy parked beside me apparently thought I was trying to rob the place, because he jumped out of his truck to find out why I was being chased out of the store. I tried to briefly explain what happed over Al yelling 'get the F@#$ off my property' in the background. Apparently this was pretty typical of the customer service here.. I couldn't get out of there quick enough. I got in my truck, drove to 100 mile, and found the same rifle cheaper there. If you're looking to get yelled and sworn at, give the place a try. If you want to be belittled and insulted in front of other customers, this is certainly the place for you. Personally however, I'm going to avoid Chilcotin Guns like the plague.

We had a group from work go rafting today and it was a terrific outing. Fun and fast yet at a nice…read morepace for the whole group at the same time. Guide Scott was extremely professional, kept us safe while having fun as well. Would not hesitate to recommend to a wide range of groups, well worth the time and money!

A group of friends and I took a five-day "raft and ride" trip last week with Liquid Lifestyles. We…read morerafted for 3.5 days and rode horses for 1.5 days. We had an amazing trip! The rafting was so much fun! Our guides, Christian, David, and Scott, were extremely knowledgeable about the river and made every rapid an adventure. Just as important was their attention to safety. They gave detailed information before each rapid regarding what we should expect, possible instructions they might give ("hard forward," "get down," or "paddle positions"), and high fives after each rapid. We had also practiced getting pulled into the boat, just in case one of us was tossed out in a rapid. No one was tossed out on our trip, but having the practice made everyone feel comfortable and secure with our guides. Our horse guide, Ben, was equally knowledgeable about the horses and the terrain, and also put safety first. He provided excellent instruction regarding the riding and the care of the horses (we were inexperienced riders). He even taught us what to do if a bear walked into camp! The meals, prepped by Andrea and cooked by the guides, was delicious! Andrea prepared healthy, gourmet meals which our guides cooked over campfires. Food in a five-star restaurant never tasted as good! The guides were all friendly and provided an above-and-beyond amazing trip for us. Camping on a beautiful, clean river in the stunning and remote wilderness of Wells Gray Provincial Park was a special experience, and one which none of us will ever forget. Many thanks to Scott, Andrea, Tanya, and the rest of the team for a wonderful trip!

I love this store!! They are all laid back and way cool, and, most importantly for your biking,…read morepaddling and boarding needs, they are really knowledgeable.