Northern BC

As BC salmon head south from northern feeding grounds, Stewart, Prince Rupert, and the Queen Charlotte Islands are some of the first places they pass. The salmon are big; the halibut are bigger. To add to the excitement, deluxe wilderness resorts offer sea kayaking, sailing and adventure activities. There are also opportunities to view humpback and minke whales, orcas, dolphins, otters and eagles and, of course, the mystic art and culture of the region's aboriginal people.

• Experience the awe of fishing in the mist-shrouded Queen Charlotte Islands (Haida Gwaii). Together many of these famed "misty isles" form a national park. All of the Queen Charlottes are steeped in Haida culture, lore, totem poles and historic village sites.
• Hook a giant chinook where the sea meets the world-renowned Skeena River, just south of Prince Rupert.
• Put your arm strength to the ultimate test in the Douglas Channel near Kitimat, a tremendous location for sport fishing.
• Head to Langara Island, where "cut plugging" can help you land your giant salmon as they pour through on their southern migration route.
• Discover why keen fishermen escape to the mouth of the Nass River, Work Channel and Dundas Island year after year.

Check our online Sport Fishing Directory for fishing lodges, accommodation, tackle and marine retail, and numerous other valuable resources in the Northern BC region.

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