Sport Fishing in the Northwest!

Towering mountains, rivers bordered by coastal rainforests, and the mighty Pacific Ocean lure the adventurous angler to the productive fishing grounds of Northwest BC.

Rivers and streams in the Northwest allow for exciting year-round angling and many record-breaking catches have been noted in the area. The Kalum River record weight for a Chinook salmon is over 90 pounds and itĦs not unusual to catch 40 to 60 pound Chinook in the Skeena River. On the Kitimat River the Chinook run is hatchery enhanced, with largest Chinook on record at 74 pounds. These three rivers are within a three-hour drive of each other, providing anglers with unlimited opportunities to catch the big one!

Run-off from the mountains feeds the hundreds of creeks and lakes, which are home to numerous species. As the rivers near the Pacific, anglers can try their luck for summer and winter run steelhead, coastal cutthroat trout and some of the largest Dolly Varden found in the province.

The Skeena River, one of BCĦs most important salmon-producing rivers, offers some of the richest sports fishing in the entire province and visitors and residents alike delight in spending an afternoon fishing of the banks.

As BC salmon head south from northern feeding grounds, Stewart, Prince Rupert and Kitimat are some of the first places they pass. The salmon are big and the halibut are bigger! Hook a giant chinook where the sea meets the Skeena River, put your arm to the ultimate test in Douglas Channel near Kitimat, or discover why keen fisherman flock to the mouth of the Nass River, Work Channel and Dundas Island year after year.

It has never been easier or more economical to join the thousands of anglers who enjoy Northwest BCĦs outstanding saltwater fishery every year.

With so many saltwater fishing opportunities available along the Northwest coast, the opportunities for exciting, memorable fishing vacations can be tailored to fit everyoneĦs budget and dreams.

For more information about Sport Fishing in Northwest BC, including fresh and saltwater regulations please visit the following links or contact a local visitor centre:

BC Fishing website

Fresh and Saltwater Regulations

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