Salmon fishing trips in British Columbia
Experience prime locations like The Wall and Dundas Island, where Chinook salmon fishing yields fish in excess of 20 lbs during spring salmon runs. Our guided salmon fishing trips feature fully equipped 27-foot Skagit Orca boats with experienced guides who know where the best fishing spots are. All salmon fishing trips include chilled catch processing, flash-freezing, and optional smoking/canning services so your fish arrives home in perfect condition.
Halibut fishing trips in British Columbia
Target “barn door” halibut at The Reef and Zayas with luxury guided halibut fishing. Our halibut fishing trips include specialized gear for adrenaline-packed battles with flatfish giants at 120-150-foot depths. We handle everything from licensing and custom portioning to vacuum sealing your catch. At the same time, all-inclusive packages include helicopter transfers, gourmet meals, and post-fishing hot tub and sauna access.
What’s biting
We go after Chinook and Coho salmon, halibut, lingcod and rockcod, among others. In fact, we offer some of the best salmon fishing in the world. It all depends on what’s in the water when you visit, but tight lines and bent rods are guaranteed.
Our fleet
Our 27-foot Skagit Orcas feature 300 HP Yamaha engines and trolling motors. Heated cabins and onboard washrooms make it easy to spend a day on the water.
Our crew
You’ll spend a lot of time with these folks. They all love the outdoors, know the West Coast and are happy to take you on an adventure to explore nature and see wildlife. Each member takes pride in providing extraordinary customer service and an unbelievable fishing experience while ensuring your comfort and safety.
Gear up
Along with enthusiastic and experienced guides, we have everything you need for our world-renowned British Columbia fishing trips. State-of-the-art rods, reels and downriggers give you more than a fighting chance when a big one bites.
Rain gear will keep you warm and dry from cast-off to tie-up.
Take your catch home
Fish are kept chilled on the boat, then processed and flash-frozen when they hit the dock. Guests on direct flights from Prince Rupert can generally take 50 lbs. of fish home, but it’s wise to check with your travel agent or airline.
Many guests send all or part of their catch to St. Jean’s Cannery & Smokehouse to be smoked (hot or cold), candied or canned.
Once processed, the fish is shipped to your home.
Frequently asked questions
Do we fish in Alaskan waters?
No. All guided fishing takes place exclusively in Canadian waters.
We are not licensed to guide in U.S. waters, so fishing in Alaska is not offered.
Our experienced guides fish a wide range of nearby Canadian grounds, choosing locations each day based on conditions and targeted species.
What does a typical fishing day look like?
Full fishing days include up to ten hours on the water.
During Chinook season, breakfast is usually at 6:00 a.m., with boats departing around 7:00 a.m. and returning around 5:00 p.m.
As Coho arrive in greater numbers from mid-July, breakfast and departure times shift a little later.
You’ll enjoy up to four hours of fishing on both arrival and departure days.
Do I need to bring a fishing licence?
No. All required fishing licences are included and prepared for you as part of your stay.
I am prone to motion sickness. What should I plan for?
Our 27′ Skagit Orca boats are designed for stability and comfort.
Motion-sickness medications and wrist bands are available on each boat, however if you are sensitive to motion, we recommend bringing the remedy that works best for you.
What fishing equipment does the lodge provide?
We provide premium rods, reels, and tackle suited to each species.
We primarily use Islander MR2 reels paired with G. Loomis and select Sage rods, along with top-tier halibut and bottom-fishing gear.
Do you offer fly fishing?
We are a trolling lodge, and our boats are set up for downrigger fishing rather than traditional fly casting.
We do not provide fly rods or flies, however you are welcome to bring an 8–10 weight fly rod, 4″–6″ saltwater bucktails, and a good saltwater fly reel if you wish to troll with fly gear.
What happens to my fish after the trip?
All fish are professionally processed to your preferred portion size, vacuum-sealed, and flash-frozen before departure.
Your catch is boxed and prepared for travel home.
Most guests check their fish as airline baggage; because baggage policies vary, we recommend confirming limits with your carrier in advance.
What if I am unable to take my fish home with me?
If you’re not traveling home right away, or if your airline cannot accommodate your fish, we can arrange transfer to St. Jean’s Cannery on your behalf. The lodge covers the cost of sending your fish to the cannery.
The cannery will process and ship your fish directly to your home at your expense. Typical turnaround is 10–12 weeks.