For more information, contact the Campbell River Visitor Centre, 25, or stop by their office in the Tyee Plaza Shopping Centre at 1235 Island Highway.įresh water fishing on north Vancouver Island remains one of the best-kept secrets around. Stop at one of the many tackle shops and marinas in Campbell River for advice on where the fish are biting. Many lakes can be reached only by the logging or gravel roads that lead off east and west from Hwy 19. In addition, dozens of small, freshwater lakes are scattered throughout the north island. The saltwater fishing in Discovery Passage off Campbell River is legendary. As all large halibut are females, potentially bearing millions of eggs, they should be considered for release. Halibut around the 100 lb mark are brought in regularly, with monsters of over 200 lbs caught occasionally. Concentrate on Richards Channel, Ripple Passage and Bolivar Passage. Open water depths of 200 to 400 feet are most productive. Halibut fishing commences in April to June, and continues through the summer to September. In Johnstone Strait, salmon run from Cracroft Point on the western tip of West Cracroft Island to the Sophia Islands. The range of Salmon fishing in Blackfish Sound extends from the eastern tip of Malcolm Island (Donegal Head), north of Plumper Islands and Hanson Island through Blackney Passage and into Baronet Passage. Winter chinook end off the year by passing through toward the end of December.Ĭlick for a Map of North Vancouver Island. The first migratory chinooks appear in late May through to August, followed by the sockeye (June to August), pinks (July to August), coho in mid July, northern coho in September, and chum salmon from late August through to October. Port Hardy is the first major North Island town to receive the summer salmon runs as the salmon head from the Pacific Ocean north of the island and head down Georgia Strait to their coastal spawning rivers.īlackfish Sound is productive for salmon fishing, offering feeder chinooks throughout the year. Head out of Port McNeill for fishing in Broughton Strait, Cormorant Channel and Weynton Passage. Launch or charter out of Port Hardy for fishing trips in Queen Charlotte Sound, Gordon Channel and the headlands and islands off Goletas Channel. The abundance of remote rivers, tidal inlets, the Pacific Ocean on the west coast, and the productive waters of the sounds and islands around Johnstone Strait on the east coast, provide for fabulous fresh and saltwater fishing. The paved road to the north of Vancouver Island travels through some stunning scenery en route to Port McNeill and Port Hardy, the best launch points for anglers fishing the northern half of Vancouver Island. Join a guided fishing trip through the offshore Bajo Reef and salmon highway or along the beautiful waters of the Nootka Sound.Fishing Guides: Northern Vancouver Island Nootka offers a selection of custom packages and adventures just waiting for you. Choose from lodge suites, chalets overlooking the ocean, luxury yurts, and RV sites for your stay and enjoy the easy access to all the action right outside your door. Leave behind the stress of everyday life and settle into one of Nootka's three resorts along Vancouver Island's West Coast: Moutcha Bay Resort, Nootka Sound Resort, and Newton Cove Resort. This exciting Vancouver coast retreat provides you with the chance to unwind in nature and experience a variety of adventures just minutes away. Where Wilderness Meets Luxury on Vancouver's West Coastĭiscover an unforgettable Vancouver vacation when you stay at Nootka Marine Adventures.
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