Fishing · Hunting & Shooting · British Columbia
A large independent hunting, fishing and camping store in Prince George, BC, praised for knowledgeable, friendly staff and a big selection, though the gunsmith service draws some complaints.
Corlane Sporting Goods is a big, family-run outdoor store in Prince George, and many locals say it filled a gap after other outdoor retailers in town closed. Visitors describe a bright, well-laid-out shop covering hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor clothing, with brands and products some say are hard to find even in bigger stores.
Staff are the main reason people come back. Reviewer after reviewer calls them knowledgeable, patient and not pushy, and several first-time gun owners say they were walked through their purchase and the right accessories. Others mention special orders on sold-out items, quick fixes on shipping problems between stores, warranty rods handled without fuss, and staff who were good with kids.
Anglers mention a large fishing section, good prices on lures, frozen bait and crab traps, and it's a handy stop for hunting regulations and harvest supplies. Hunters and shooters like the rifle selection and some call ammunition prices among the best in town. People drive in from Quesnel and further, and travellers passing through northern BC stop in too.
The complaints mostly centre on the firearms side. A handful of reviewers had poor experiences with gunsmith work sent out through the store, including rifles returned with the same or new problems, and a few older reviews describe unhelpful or unwelcoming service at the gun counter. One angler noted fly fishing gear is thin for a region known for it, and another found the phone rarely answered. Some shoppers find prices high on premium gear. If you're sending a firearm out for work, ask plenty of questions about who is doing it and what's covered.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 138 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Corlane Sporting Goods directly.
