We offer the angler the chance of fishing for six different strains of salmon, that run in the prolific rivers that are adjacent to our fishing resort, and the chance to connect with the huge halibut that lay just off the coast.

Steelhead. { Salmoirideus gairdneri }
This fish was almost ignored during the Northwest's early decades. It is one of the worlds toughest and most brilliant game fish and the prince amongst the salmonoid family. Pound for pound, he is lustier and more enduring than any of the six strains of Pacific salmon. Unlike them, he does not face inevitable death after spawning, if he can maintain 60% of his body weight in migration up stream, he will get back to the sea, rebuild his strength, grow bigger and return to spawn again. For this very reason we exercise our catch and release policy.

Chinook {Oncorhynchus Tshawytscha }
The largest of all the Pacific salmon this fish forms the mainstay of many sport and commercial fisheries. These marathon fish can travel in excess of 2000 river miles during a 60 day period to spawn. With fish in excess of 50lb being regularly taken, they are a highly desirable target for the sport fisherman. Using fly, spinning, or bait fishing methods, we target these fish from May until early August. An Alaskan fish of 97lb presently holds the world record and many fish well above this size regularly run in the rivers around our lodge.

Coho { Oncorhynchus kisutch }
Called the silver salmon this sporting species is almost identical to the Atlantic salmon. The Coho is extremely adaptable and can be found in nearly all accessible bodies of fresh water. Coho are spectacular fighters and the most acrobatic of the Pacific salmon, and on suitable tackle provide a thorough test for even the most experienced angler. An average size of 10lb - 12lb makes this a true sporting target, and 30lb specimens have been taken in all the rivers we fish.

Sockeye { Oncorhynchus nerka }
Commonly referred to as the "red salmon " it occurs in the North Pacific and the Arctic Oceans and associated fresh water systems. The Red is highly prized as a table fish and for this reason is heavily targeted by local anglers. An exhilarating initial run of 80 to 100 yards is not unusual and the sockeyes reputation for taking line is second to none. Come and see whether you're as good at getting it back again !

Chum( Oncorhyncus keta }
Commonly referred to as the dog salmon because of the males tendency to develop a hooked jaw and large teeth . This particular type of salmon is well known for its aerial antics when hooked and care must be taken to avoid being snapped up by the fish impacting on the line when re-entering the water. This fish reaches sizes of up to 30lb the standard run of fish is in the region of 12 to 15lb.

Pinks { Onchorhyncus gorbuscha }
Common name Humpy salmon because of the pronounced lateral line which develops on the backs of the males before spawning. Unusual amongst many salmon species in that it will more readily attack a fly than any other bait offered by the sporting angler.

Halibut
These leviathans of the deep abundant in the fishing grounds around Prince Rupert. Their characteristic long slow charge of a bite normally heralds a fight that lasts hours rather than minutes. Fishing cut baits of herring and squid, these fish offer the angler a totally different fighting experience to the fast and mobile salmon, more of a dogged resistance with surging runs towards the rocks and long powerful duels. Fish of up to 300lb live in these waters but it takes an angler of particular fortitude to overcome a halibut of that size. Landing a large halibut is like trying to pull the plug out of the bottom of the sea! We regularly take fish of over 150lb.