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, we are not licensed to guide in U.S. waters.
What does a typical day of fishing look like?
Fishing times vary depending on the season. Breakfast is at 6 a.m. and fishing generally starts at 6:30 a.m. (we start fishing a little later as the season progresses). Early in the season, we return to the lodge at 4:30 p.m.
We fish for four hours on arrival and departure days, and up to 10 hours on full days.
Does the lodge provide a fishing licence?
We are a licensed vendor and provide our guests with fishing licences upon arrival.
I get motion sickness. Does the lodge have anything on hand?
Gravol and wrist bands for motion sickness are available on each boat. However, you are welcome to bring anything that works for you. We want you to have fun!
What type of reels and rods does the lodge use?
We use Islander MR2 reels and G-Loomis, some Sage rods and top-of-the-line halibut gear.
Can we fly fish?
Our boats are not designed to fly cast off. You are welcome to bring an 8 to 10 weight fly rod, 4” to 6” saltwater bucktails and a good saltwater fly reel if you want to troll.
We do not have flies or fly rods, and there is no freshwater fly fishing in the area.
Should I bring my waders?
Waders are not needed. We provide all rain gear.