The lure of adventure
The fish around here are hungry and don’t mind a fight.
That’s good news for anglers.
Chinook Salmon
The Big Boys, as we like to call them, are your best bet for landing a trophy fish.
Also known as spring salmon, chinooks start biting in May, but peak in June and early July before thinning out around the third week of July.
Coho Salmon
Start to show up in June, arrive in numbers in July, peak around mid-August, good in September.
Halibut
Old reliable is around May to September. Halibut are generally smaller in May, larger in June and July, and reach maximum weights in August.
Lingcod
Good in May and June (6–20 lbs.), excellent in July and August, good in September.
Bottomfish
Good in May and June, very good in July, excellent in August.
Fish by month
The fishing is good no matter when you visit. But there are some seasonal variations to keep in mind.
May
Salmon
- Great for chinook (a.k.a. spring salmon). Fish range 12–45 lbs.
Bottomfish
- Quillbacks, chinas, tigers
- Halibut (15–35 lbs.)
- Lingcod (6–20 lbs.)
June
Chinook fishing picks up; fish top out around 50 lbs.
Coho begin to show up mid-month, strong by month’s end (4–10 lbs.).
Good for bottomfish; halibut (15–35 lbs.) and lingcod (6–20 lbs.).
July
Chinook fishing reaches its peak, with the big ones (30-60 lbs.) arriving early in the month. Begin to slow by third week
Coho: Plentiful (7–14 lbs.) to the point of tired arms for anglers.
Very good for bottomfish; excellent for halibut and lingcod.
August
Chinook continue to trickle in (12–25 lbs.).
Coho fishing is excellent for most of the month (8–15 lbs.).
Bottomfish are epic all month long. All sizes of halibut (table to very large). Lingcod are excellent (we release all those over 20lbs.).
September
Salmon fishing remains good, with coho strong until mid-month (9–16 lbs.).
Bottomfish remain strong; halibut (table to very large), lingcod (6–20 lbs.).
Limits
We adhere to all size and catch limits set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Limits are subject to last-minute changes.
Recreational fishing limits, openings and closures in British Columbia (Area 3). Learn more
Type of Fish
Bag Limits
Possession
Chinook Salmon
Bag Limits
1
Possession
2
Salmon
Bag Limits
4
Possession
8
Halibut
Bag Limits
1
Possession
1
Lingcod
Bag Limits
3
Possession
6
Rockfish
Bag Limits
3
Possession
6
Note: We release all large halibut (those over the weight set by Fisheries) and lingcod over 20 lbs.
Guides will determine what fish are released.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to ensure species survival.
Sustainable fishing
Our guests catch more than they can keep. Our guides are well-trained in proper catch-and-release techniques. Releasing fish unharmed helps ensure species health and means future generations can enjoy the thrill of landing a big one.
More information on catch-and-release can be found at Keep Fish Wet.
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