Fishing · British Columbia
Oscar's Source For Adventure
A well-stocked fishing and camping store in Smithers, BC, beloved by steelhead and fly anglers for honest local advice and friendly service.
What visitors say
Oscar's Source For Adventure is a fishing and camping shop in Smithers that many anglers treat as a required stop when they're in the Bulkley Valley. Its rating is close to perfect, and one steelheader who has visited for decades calls it world-class.
Staff are the reason. Reviewers describe them as friendly, knowledgeable and honest, willing to say when they don't know something. They set people up for salmon, steelhead and trout, sell licences and spool reels, and several visitors caught coho or trout soon after following their advice. Beginners and fly anglers both feel well looked after, and there's a good range of fly-tying materials.
The store stocks gear for river, lake and ocean fishing, including bait, plus camping supplies and Yeti products at online prices. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome, and staff have helped with warranty returns at no charge.
The only recurring complaint is from an older review: popular items can sell out during the peak of the season and may not be restocked until the next year. If you need something specific for a trip, call ahead.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 52 Google reviews. Details change — confirm hours, prices and bookings with Oscar's Source For Adventure directly.