In Prince Rupert, when is the optimal time to get Halibut?

We get asked many questions when it comes to our fishing charters, whale watching and eco tours. Today's question is "What is the best time of year to fish?". read more

Halibut can be fished year-round, but peak season is April to October. The chinook peak season is mid-April to mid-July and coho opportunities are best two months later, from mid-July to mid-September. There are also many fishing and charter services available in Prince Rupert, some of which are listed at Tourism Prince Rupert's website. read more

On this edge is where I’ve had the absolute best halibut fishing, not necessarily for numbers, but definitely for size. I’ve fished North of Prince Rupert, around Rivers Inlet and my favorite location, fishing with Wayne Ridley of Wayne Ridley’s Fishing Charters out of Winter Harbour on the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island. read more

Halibut can be found at any time of the year. When we asked him where the best spots to catch these fish were, he replied, “Follow the fish.” From May to the end of June, he takes his clients north of Prince Rupert for the best fishing. read more