Cabins and angling information are available at either Fisherboy Park, 1546 Sayward Road, or the quaint Cable House Cafe on the east side of the one-lane bridge on Sayward Road that crosses the Salmon River. En route, Sayward Road crosses the Salmon River at several points, offering angler access to the river. Drive east of Hwy 19 towards Sayward and Kelsey Bay. Near Sayward, the Salmon River is one of the better-known destinations for steelhead fishing on Vancouver Island. Many small fishing lakes such as McCreight Lake feature rustic BC Recreation campsites and the occasional boat launch. Car-top boats can be launched from its sandy beach, a short walk from the road on a Forest Service trail. Roberts Lake, 20 miles (32 km) north of Campbell River, also has good fishing close to Hwy 19. To reach the park, turn west off Hwy 19 17 miles (27 km) north of Campbell River, then journey 12 miles (20 km) on good gravel road to Morton and Mohun Lakes. North of Campbell River, you’ll find good trout and char fishing at Morton Lake Provincial Park.
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Steelhead rivers in this area include the largest river on Vancouver Island, the Nimpkish River, supported by good steelheading on the Cluxewe, Keogh, Quatse and Nahwitti Rivers, plus numerous other smaller streams. Logging roads provide the primary access to the northern lakes and rivers. The majority of the lakes and rivers experience very light fishing pressure due to the isolated nature of the region. 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. Fishing Guides: Northern Vancouver Island
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