Ocean
Douglas Channel
Fishing has slowed for the Big Springs in the harbour as most of those fish are upriver. However you can catch Pinks, Chums and Coho in the harbour and throughout the Douglas. Outer reaches of the Channel are good for Coho and Halibut will steadily improve as the flatties follow the runs into the rivers.
Prince Rupert
Still catching some Springs but most anglers now concentrating on the Coho run or the many spots for Halibut, rockfish and Ling Cod.
To check the B.C. Freshwater Regulations, click here
To check the B.C. Freshwater in-season Changes, click here
Check with your local DFO, Ministry of Enviroment, or Conservation Officer for more information.
The Babine River can mean crowded fishing conditions and casting skills in tight, cramped, quarters is definitely an asset. As fly anglers we like to give each other enough room to cast but on the Babine we test each others patience….
Download the Ministry of Environment response to the working group recommendations for the Angling Management Plan here
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