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Fishing Charters - Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
The BC fishing season on Canada's Northwest coast starts at the end of May with the arrival of the Chinook salmon, also referred to as King salmon. The salmon spend their time here feeding to prepare for their trip to the spawning rivers of British Columbia.
In these rich, productive waters we often see salmon reach a size of over 70 lbs. Salmon 30 lbs. or over are classified as "Tyee" and are the prize catch for any saltwater sport fishing angler on BC's coast. The Thunder 1 has seen many Tyee in the nets of our fishing charter guests!
The Chinook salmon fishing stays strong through June and into July when the Coho and Pink salmon make their appearance. Coho or Silvers grow rapidly over the summer and reach a size of 20 lbs by September. They are excellent fighters and their acrobatics often earn them their freedom from less skillful anglers.
Halibut fishing is strong throughout the season with last year's biggest halibut weighing in at close to 100 lbs. Most halibut are in the 15 to 25 lb range, which provides excellent eating. You never know when a monster halibut from the deep water might take your bait; the Thunder 1 has seen halibut up to 300 lbs in the past.
Your hosts (and experienced fishing guides) have spent years fishing and boating on British Columbia's West Coast. You will find them to be a wealth of information about the best fishing techniques and local fishing grounds. Saltwater sport fishing is done directly from the Thunder 1. The boat's 17 foot beam provides an excellent, stable platform to catch your fish from: no small boat fishing with Thunder 1 Adventures Fishing Charters. If you are cold or wet just step inside for a hot cup of coffee or warm yourself by our Artic diesel stove. Washroom facilities and food and beverages are at your fingertips throughout the day. We have found the Thunder 1 to be a welcome environment for women and our senior guests. Lunch is often served on the run as this maximizes your fishing time during the day.
Thunder 1 Adventures has all the gear you need for a great saltwater fishing trip. We provide a wide array of fishing gear for both salmon fishing and halibut fishing. Whether it is a level wind or the classic knuckle buster we have what you need to land the big one. Instruction on all fishing gear is provided and one of the crew is always available to assist in landing your catch. Once in the net, your crew will dress and bag your catch and then place them in our onboard coolers where they will remain fresh until your return to Prince Rupert. If you require further processing, facilities are available in Prince Rupert for smoking, freezing, candy salmon or boxing fish for your flight home.
After the fishing day we anchor up in one of the many safe and calm anchorages available to us along BC's northwest coast. Once the hook is set it is time to relax, have a drink and enjoy the BC sunset and a wonderful seafood dinner. It is usually early to bed - sleep comes quickly as you nurse your sore knuckles and wonder about the one that got away.
Need more than a fishing trip? Why not combine a salmon and halibut fishing charter (for the avid anglers in the group) with a custom BC outdoor adventure travel tour that includes wildlife viewing, whale watching and ecotourism adventures for the non anglers. Contact us to plan your custom crewed yacht charter tour in BC, Canada.
See trophy BC salmon fishing in Prince Rupert, BC whale watching, wildlife viewing and magnificent British Columbia scenery.
From the Guest Book
“Wow, wow, wow!!! Everything perfect. Lots of hallys; that was my favorite day. Fishing, food and fun, superb!! Thanks guys you are fantastic hosts and the best ever. See you next year for sure.”
Fran and Dennis G. Quesnel, B.C.
“Thanks Doug and Deb for another great trip. 42 lb. Chinook in the first minute. Awesome.”
Jerry W. Edmonton, AB.