The Hub of BC's Wild and Beautiful Northwest Coast
Situated near the Alaskan Panhandle lies the port city of Prince Rupert. Known as a hub for Northern British Columbia transportation via land, sea and air, Prince Rupert is well known as a prolific tidal fishery for salmon, halibut, and a variety of rockfish. A highway for migratory Pacific salmon, Prince Rupert’s location advantage allows anglers close proximity to productive fishing grounds.
Prince Rupert is a fishing town at heart, and has been since the birth of the canning and commercial fishing industry in the early parts of the 20th century. The waters immediately surrounding Prince Rupert see healthy migrations of all five species of Pacific Salmon, with the annual return of the adult Chinook and Northern Coho salmon attracting saltwater enthusiasts to these reaches of Northern BC.
One of Prince Rupert’s greatest assets is the close proximity and accessibility to Dundas Island, located on the west side of Chatham Sound. Dundas Island’s unique location regularly sees dead flat conditions, almost resembling that of a large lake, and is a hub for fly fishing enthusiasts wanting to pursue Coho salmon on single-handed rods.
Prince Rupert’s low elevation allows year-round fishing opportunities, but the months of April through September yield the region’s best fishing for migratory Chinook and large Northern Coho salmon. The migratory Chinook salmon are regularly found exceeding the 30 pound mark.
Regardless the purpose of your trip to Prince Rupert, the infinite list of both salt and freshwater fishing opportunities makes this quaint fishing town one of Northern British Columbia’s best kept secrets.
