Peak Season: Jun, Jul, Aug
Prince Rupert
Wild north coast halibut and salmon. Remote, pristine fishing on BC's wild north coast. Prince Rupert sits at the edge of the Great Bear Rainforest with uncr
Active Charters
0 Verified
Target Species
4 Primary
Avg. Trip Price
$950 CAD
Top Rated
5.0/5
Field Notes: The Bite
Prince Rupert is as far north as you can drive on BC's coast. The halibut fishing here is world-class — barn-door fish on every trip. The Skeena River system nearby produces massive runs of all five Pacific salmon species.
Target Species
Coho Salmon
SeasonJune to November
Avg. Weight8-20 lbs
TechniqueFly fishing, trolling
DifficultyIntermediate
Lingcod
SeasonMay to October
Avg. Weight10-40 lbs
TechniqueJigging
DifficultyIntermediate
Pacific Halibut
SeasonMay-Sep
Avg. Weight20-200 lbs
TechniqueBottom fishing
DifficultyIntermediate
Chinook Salmon
SeasonAll year long
Avg. Weight15-60 lbs
TechniqueDownrigger trolling
DifficultyAdvanced
The Run Timing
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Fishing charters near Prince Rupert
Explore local boats and ask about your date.
Hold half day $50 or full day $100Ask the charter desk about boats in this area.
Hold a date with $150 →Live Conditions
Water Temp
54°F · Ideal
Tide (Next High)
2:45 PM +11.2ft
Wind
10kts NW
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Offshore Forecast (3-Day)
GO — Favorable
Fishing Map
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