Legendary
names such as Langara Island, Naden Harbor, Virago Sound, and
Tasu are home to monster Chinook and Coho salmon as well as huge
Halibut, Rockfish and Lingcod.
Salmon Fishing Haida Gwaii
Chinook
salmon start appearing in Hecate Strait in late February and will begin
entering some of the inlets. By mid-April, these feeder springs start
showing up in numbers around Langara Island. By early May they are starting
to be caught in Tasu Sound on the west coast of Haida Gwaii. From late
May until mid-September, Chinook fishing is excellent, with peak periods
occurring in mid-June and mid-August. 60+ lbs. are still possible in
Haida Gwaii.
Coho
salmon will usually start appearing by early June. As they feed
and start moving towards their home streams, their size (often
reaching 20+ lbs.) and numbers will increase. Peak times for fishing
Coho is from late July through September.
Bottom
fish such as Yellow eye Rockfish (Red Snapper), Lingcod, and Halibut
are plentiful. Halibut in the 100 lb. range are not at all uncommon!
(See Game Fish of BC)
Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands in the Haida language, offers
much more than great fishing. Daily sightings of porpoises, dolphins,
whales, Killer whales and Sea Lions are common. Don’t be
surprised to also see Bald eagles, Peregrine falcons, deer and
Black bear. (See The
Great Outdoors section for more information on animals of
BC.)
There
are miles of hiking
trails, spectacular beaches, parks,
kayaking and canoeing,
great freshwater fishing, or take a trip back in time and visit
an abandoned Haida village and totems. The scenery in this area
is awesome, with the coastal mountains as the backdrop and blue
Pacific waters at your feet.
Haida Gwaii
can only be reached by sea or air. By water, you can take a B.C. ferry
from Port Hardy
on Vancouver Island to Prince Rupert. This is a spectacular route travelling through the deep water
fjords of the Inside Passage. From Prince Rupert you take another ferry
to Queen Charlotte City on southeast Graham Island.
The
islands can also be reached via air directly from Vancouver
or Prince Rupert. If you are travelling B.C. by land, Prince Rupert
can be reached by travelling west on Hwy. 16 from Prince
George.
Once you
have decided on Haida Gwaii, the Queen Charlotte Islands for your next
fishing spot, book well in advance. There are a number of land-based lodges,
floating lodges and boat charters, but the area is getting very popular.
Most wilderness fly-in lodges transport their guests via air directly
from Vancouver.
Salmon fishing Haida Gwaii is an adventure you’ll always remember. For salmon fishing
at its finest, it’s Haida Gwaii in BC’s North by Northwest Region.
Information & Services
Haida Fishing Charters: We offer salmon fishing and saltwater sport fishing charters in Haida Gwaii. Haida Gwaii is rich in sport fishing and Haida cultural tradition and natural treasures! more
Langara Fishing Adventures: Our deluxe resorts are located in the remote Queen Charlotte Islands & Chilcotin, and provide you with the finest fishing, retreat, and adventure destinations available. There’s also whale watching, and wildlife or eco-heli tours of pristine marine environmen... more
Queen Charlotte Lodge: For those seeking the ultimate sport fishing adventure, the waters of the Queen Charlotte Islands and Naden Harbour are legendary for an abundance of Chinook & Coho – plus Halibut, Lingcod, and groundfish! We pride ourselves in comfortable lodging, friendly se... more
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Salmon Fishing Haida Gwaii
Queen Charlotte Islands
