Ash River, Central Vancouver Island, British Columbia

With its source in Strathcona Provincial Park, the Ash River is a small stream that winds its way through numerous lakes and valleys before flowing into the Stamp River, northwest of Port Alberni.

There is good summer steelhead fishing from July to September, fair winter steelhead in February, as well as great numbers of hatchery summer steelhead. Rainbow trout are present in good numbers, with fall runs of chinook and coho salmon.

Access to the Ash River from Port Alberni is via Great Central Lake on the Ash River Road and Long Lake logging roads.

The Ash River flowing out of Oshinow Lake

Nearest Towns: Port Alberni, Sproat Lake

Nearest Lake: Oshinow Lake, Dickson Lake, Elsie Lake, Ash Lake.

Nearest Parks: Strathcona Provincial Park, Stamp River Provincial Park

Additional Info: There are great hiking trails along the Ash River. Camping is available at Stamp River Provincial Park, and recreation campsites at Oshinow Lake, Elsie Lake, and Dickson Lake.

Ash River, British Columbia

Logging Road bridge over Ash River

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