Reviews of River Sportsman (Butcher Shop)

Cory Mo

It has been my go-to place for years for all your hunting and fishing needs. All my local family are regulars. 2 weeks ago my father in law brought in a reel he bought second hand, for repair. They opened it up on the spot, and fixed it with a simple part....no charge. Class act.

Cameron Johnson

I go out of my way to shop at family-owned outdoor stores (instead of only giving it to the big chains). River Sportsman is no exception there. The staff are fantastic to deal with, the pricing is fair (not always competitive with the bigger chains, but that's understandable), they have a great selection of just about all thing outdoors, and and the location right on the river is pretty cool. 10/10

Patrick Guinan

Great Store. Very helpful staff

FortKnight

Great selection, awesome staff - Absolutely worth checking out!

Nic

Knowledgeable and helpful staff!

vickie gould

The store is set up against the river in Campbell River which is beautiful. The location of the store is fairly easy to get to as well. The store is well stocked with a variety of different outdoor items. The down side of the store was the staff. We were the only people in the store at the time and we did not once get asked if we needed help. The staff was also talking about things that are not appropriate for the work place such as parties. They were also swearing back and forth. Not that I mind, but I found it very unprofessional.

Murrz Goldn

Since way back. This store is absolutely great. Outdoor activities and everything about bush skills are covered here. I find something awesome every time.

Megan S

Great local business that has some amazing quality outdoor gear. Not a huge selection but I'd rather support a local company instead of driving to Courtney.

Anthony Clifford

Very friendly, great help, good equipment and advice

Erin Vere

Great staff and service

D -

Wow, impressive place. They have everything. Quite the selection of taxidermy.

KD Pirahna

Helpful staff. Good selection if you need good hiking boots.

Bill Klaassen

They have it all. Very good service.

Michael Finn

Good selection of outdoorsporting equipment.

Kevin Defoy

Great staff and gear ! :)

Ron Yipp

I took back a fishing rod that my son had bought at River Sportsman in Campbell River which he used for 10 minutes at the river before hooking a fish and the rod broke! When I explained to the two young sales people there the one just matter of fact said: "that rod isn't covered by warrantly". They didn't even try to help so I left. My question is: "Does the store display or tell their customers that certain fishing rods are not covered by warrantly before they are bought?". Expensive 10 minute fishing experience for my son who has returned Calgary. Not happy with the store response.

Dennis Richter

Went here to buy a camp cot, our young clerk was very helpful. Love this store.

Yolande Steenkamp

Great variety but very expensive.

Tracy Devers

Always super helpful. Great sporting goods store.

M Landers

A fully stocked outdoor enthusiast store with good selection and friendly knowledgeable staff.

Paul Enns

I stopped by to pick up a map of all the surrounding logging roads. The fellow who approached me was very helpful. The store is equipped with a wide selection of sporting gear. If you enjoy the outdoors this place has what you probably need. If you want cheap stuff go to Canadian Tire. I asked if I could use the washroom and he pointed to where the key was hanging. The key is linked to a fishing bat...you know one of those clubs you use to kill a fish once inside the boat. First time I thought of using a club in the washroom.

Sportrac Soul

Right on the river and fair pricing

Josh Fry

Lots of nice clothing, gear, hunting and fishing equipment. Great service. Best store of its kind in town.

Robert Nixon

Great place, great people and awesome sporting goods.

Dawson

Went to the River Sportsman two separate occasions on our last visit to Campbell River. Both times we were impressed with their selection of products, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Will definitely return the next time we are in town.

Mery Jane

(Translated) Cool shop for fishermen. The staff provides all necessary assistance in fishing on the river. You can buy a fishing license and a stamp for storing salmon. Managed by the family. The interior is all set with stuffed animals and birds. Prices are the same as in Canadian Tires. (Original) Класний магазин для пооцінювачів рибалки. Персонал надає всю необхідну допомогу в питаннях рибальства на річці. Можна придбати рибальську ліцензію і штамп для зберігання лосося. Керується сім'єю. Внутрішня обстановка вся уставлена чучелами тварин і птахів. Ціни такі, як і в Canadian Tires.

Matthew Piljek

Friendly service

Larry Boles

good selection of flys. owner was friendly. gave us exact directions to a honey hole. Very impressive. would highly recommend these guys

Brian Benz

Best place to acquire fishing gear.

Sheila P

Great outdoor store with knowledgeable, friendly and eccentric staff. Small town bliss.

Marcus Drums

Awesome place for fishing and camping needs. The staff was very knowledgeable and courteous. Love it!!!

Tara Chic

Lots of parking. Off highway. Stopped picked up flies for fishing. Good selection

Richard Lawson

Staff were friendly and gave great map suggestions!

Dencope

Very informative, good deals on islander reels. And informative employees.

Rick zz top charron

People know there stuff..Fishing, Hunting, Camping just about anything.

Curtiss

Great selection. Dan knows his stuff. Must stop here if your driving through.

Jackson Matschke

Great selection and beautiful store.

Donna Hreys

Sadly each time I have been there, they are almost rude and it seems like an effort to help. Products are well priced and a great selection but customer service needs a tune up.

Matt Aliberti (Maliberti)

Very nice . Good selection

Rob Priestley - Red Jacket Rob

As always the guys are so helpful and ready to assist you. No matter the question they have the answers for you. Thanks Guys

Mass S

Great selections for the outdoors.

pilks67

The best place to gear up before a trip on the island. Large selection of salmon and halibut gear and bait.

Kent

Huge variety of outdoor products but lacking kyacking gear. Found the prices a tad expensive. Thanks for meeting most of my adventures needs!

Wa Ls

Great selection of quality gear and clothing

David Cliffe

Went in and was greeted and asked if I needed assistance. Staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of fishing and hunting mostly. Looking for bulk 9mm ammunition and tactical gear... Not to much here.

Charles Tucker-Norton

Always a pleasure shopping there.

Sampoorna Biswas

It’s an easy-to-find, smallish shop crammed full with all kinds of camping, fishing and hunting equipment. We went there to look for gas cans to fit our camping stove and let me tell you, we went to about 3-4 other stores (Walmart, Canadian Tire and suchlike), and this was the ONLY place that had them, in all of Campbell River.

Charlie Picken

One of the best places to buy gear in campbell river

Dave Fischer

Fantastic place. Beautiful building with tons of wonderful decorations, and interesting variety of products. Awesome staff.

Teak Spiller

Great selection of fishing gear!

Don Singer

Large selection of outdoors stuff including fishing and hunting gear. Very knowledgeable staff.

Mike E

Cool place, great staff!

Kiley Panziera

Great selection. Staff could be a little more friendly and helpful.

R R

All the gear required to get fitted.

D J

Great selection of fishing and hunting gear.

Mr. Cee

Great place. Good selection of products. Friendly helpful staff. Amen

FlightCrew

Everything you'll ever need for the outdoors - under one roof!

Greg Pelt

Nice place, staff is very helpful

dominique p

My first time to this store today. Purchased wading boots, fishing rod and various fishing gear. Outstanding service, knowledgeable staff that listens well to your requirements. Highly recommended.

A Kof

Amazing selection!

Gary Gallinger

Knowledgeable staff with good tips.

Andrew Horner

Great friendly knowledgeable staff. I just moved from Saskatchewan and had been recommended by friends from Comox and Campbell River that I had to see this store, well it is true, if you are an outdoor enthusiast you must stop in and have a chat. They have a great selection of firearms, camping and fishing gear. Their prices on a specific lever action Marlin was several hundred dollars less than the same rifle in Saskatchewan! Make sure you stop in and meet the friendly staff. I dealt with Kevin and he was able to advise me about the local hunting and fishing, as well as point me in the direction of a Stanfields wool 'Island Tuxedo'. Thanks again River Sportsman

Jeff Roberts

Cool shop

Casey Van Ierland

Best place for your hunting and fishing needs. Thanks again River Sportsman.

Rob Sander

For all of your outdoor needs this is definitely the place one of the places in Campbell River to go but I would suggest go there One Stop Shop for all your outdoor needs

brainbah

They don't sell neoprene waders

Russ Jones

My least favorite business in Campbell River. The staff is rude and unprofessional. I highly recommend you go to Tyee marine instead.

George Herd

Great place, with amazing staff. Always friendly and helpful

Haigen Pavan

Super great selection of fishing gear

Mike Harty

Has everything.

Ranger D

Customer from early 80's guide days, left town for 32 years, back to town in 2016. Different faces, but same great shop. Great selection, fair pricing and most importantly knowledgable staff that know their stuff and are willing to help all experience levels. I went in looking for advice on rod holders and placement. Recommendation was that my current setup was actually a good one, but that i should replace the scotty holder mounts with the newer heavy duty models so I don't lose a rod. I left with those parts from the back room. No Charge. The main bearded fellow there (didn't get his name) made my day and I will be back for new rods and a prawn trap soon.

Barry Watson

A fair selection of anchovy lures for the end of the season but not the colour I was looking for

Dallas Uzelman

I live in Victoria and I’ve Dealt with river sportsman many times they have Helpful staff, Easy online shopping, Great stock on items and at a reasonable price. Very impressed To say the least I’d use these guys over that junk store bass pro any day. Keep doing what your doing I’m happy this rock has a store like this.

sharon robbins

Allways stop in for look around store good stuff for fishing

Barry N Jones

Great service...lots of expertise

Randy Phillips

Got every thing u need and great help

Matthew McDonald

Love all the taxidermy on display.

Care Automotive

I have been coming here for many years. The staff has always been amazing and go above and beyond to help out. Keep up the great work!

Ken Kernachan

Great fishing and hunting gear store has everything

Dave Edison

Nice place to shop for tackle but they do not offer fishing licenses. HMMM Sorry only 4 stars.

Kathy Chilcott

Good but they don't carry fly tying materials anymore

Peter Rose

Excellent store, large inventory and very helpful staff

Gordon Firth

Good selection of high quality outdoor gear

Patricia Bolitho

Was a great place to get a fishing license!!!

Fulvio Tortorella

Best fishing, hunting and camping equipment store around this area. Prices for fishing equipment are average.

Joseph John

Sure like this store

Ed Pilatzke

Excellent advice and knowledge of firearms.

Rick Harrison

I went here to buy a walking stick because my knee was acting up, and I planned to do some hiking. I was served by a polite and helpful young man and chose the perfect collapsible stick for me. This is a large store and I can't imagine needing any outdoor products they could not supply. The co-ordinates for a GPS or map program are: 50.03414 N, 125.27460 W (Decimal), --or-- 50° 2' 2.9" N 125° 16' 28.56" W (Degrees, Minutes, Seconds )

Mike Pearson

Best tackle on north island

RON CARTER

Great staff great selection

woody soriano

Great people,Great Advice. Shop Local!

Marion Crafted

Not enough swivels.

John McKenzie

Good selection. Fair pricing. Knowledgable staff. Locally owned. Not Corporate????

john Harris

Top quality outdoors store. Your one stop shop for fishing, camping, hiking

Luke Francis-smith

Good selection of fishing equipment but miserable staff, our first time fishing in Campbell river and most unhelpful, disappointing as spent a lot of money with them, there is more helpful fishing shops downtown! Shame as the view is amazing over the river

Piotr Wojtowicz

Google post this location as a fishing licences vendors, but they are not . Just waste of time going there, some fight between local vendors and Government about money. Obtain licenses on line before coming to that region.

Jesse Williams

Great staff, always willing to help and give tips! Excellent selection too!

Kevin Lewis

Good service but a little pricey but seems to have what i need so easy trade off

Hunter Gaspari

I got some very much needed rain gear for my hunting trip that I forgot to buy earlier. Saved me a lot of suffering in the bush. Prices were really good. I had a problem with my scope mount as a screw fell off mid hunt. I came in on thanksgiving and they were very helpful in fixing the situation so I could continue my hunt with confidence in my accuracy. Definitely recommend this shop.

Sarah Lotridge

Great friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Morgan Christopher

Variety of equipment for all outdoor sports enthusiasts... excellent!!!

Matthew Morris

Haven't been yet but judging by the many comments, the staff are either really great & helpful.....or they're the worst staff ever imagined so not sure ????????

Ron Van Dyk

Great staff easy to find what you need

Dario Komljenovic

Great service

Peter Clark

I have been told that this was a great sporting goods store, but I was under-welmed.

Kelly Tompkins

Good quality but very pricey

Ron Wiersma

Disappointed with the removal of fly tying section will be going to the tyee from now on

Jay Chaykowski

Super friendly staff, easy going, amazing patio, but lots of traffic

Matt Hall

Huge outdoors store, amazing selection.

Sean Kiley

Best prices .selection and above all the staff know there product ..

Derek Hodge

Great friendly service. Going to go back. Store is full of awesome looking mounts

Ml C

Great place

kent reesor

Great variety to choose from for both fishing and hunting. Staff are very knowledgeable

Adam Caputo

Very kind and knowledgable

Petra Mac

Call for fishing report and get attitude and tight lipped. Like come on... I'm not going to catch every coho in the area. Coming in from. Out of town and just wanted some advice. When in store the same staff member told us something more positive in person 2 hours after we phoned. Three calls to the store and we received BS reports.

Erik Van Vliet

I got my my new Meindle's here and really appreciated the level of customer service and patience during the fitment and purchase process. As a result, I shop their selection of Scotty and fishing gear when I can.

T M

Great store

Clinton Palmer

Friendly knowledgeable staff, great selection and always something new to look at.

Bill Duffey

Great place in Campbell River

Kevin Gee

The guys in the shop were great and super helpful.

Dave Fulwiler

Lots of fishing gear and a great place to get your fishing licenses

ron harms

Very helpful and prices more than fair