The small Cluxewe River flows into Broughton Strait just north of Port McNeill on the east coast of North Vancouver Island. Despite its relatively short length, the Clux’we River supports a sizeable run of winter steelhead and a few sea-run cutthroats. The stocking of cutthroat trout has been initiated in the hope of developing the fishery for this species.
All in all, this is a pretty nice river to drop a line in. Fishing for dolly varden, rainbow trout, and coho salmon in the fall can be very rewarding on the river. Fishing is best on the river at the mouth and along the bushy banks. In even-numbered years, pink salmon fishing at the mouth of the river is very productive, mid-August is best.
A campsite and boat launch is available at the mouth of the Cluxewe River. There are 147 sites here ranging from tent-only to full power, water, and sewer hookup sites. There is a boat launch and although it’s fairways out of town, there is a restaurant here that cooks superb food. So when you are here, you could cook your catch of the day or eat in the restaurant.
The campground is right on the Cluxewe River Estuary, and you could see a wide variety of animal and birdlife here, as you relax at your campsite. Remember to bring your camera, so you can be ready for those awesome shots that you will get on this river.
There are cabins for rent here, 12 of them, with full kitchens and all other amenities. The Restaurant has a great view and menu, dinner is available every night from the 1st of June until the 30th of September. Lunch is available only during July and August, the meals here have a First Nation flare to them, good eats for sure.