North Pacific Adventures
World class fishing charter in Port Hardy, BC
Meet Your Captain
Lucas Grayson
Head Guide & Owner
lucas@northpacificadventures.ca
Lucas grew up in Port Hardy, BC. He is proud to call Northern Vancouver Island home and has spent his life fishing the coast. Lucas has been working as a fishing guide since 2014 - taking guests on trips out of Port Hardy and the Queen Charolette Islands. He loves sharing his passion for fishing with his guests and has a way of making everyone who comes on his fishing charter in Port Hardy feel comfortable, welcome, and safe.
EXPERIENCE WORLD CLASS FISHING CHARTERS IN PORT HARDY
Northern Vancouver Island is home to breathtaking scenery, incredible charter fishing, and untapped adventures. Fishing charters in Port Hardy are an amazing and unique experience - you can’t help but feel at one with nature as you observe bald eagles inspecting your catch, territorial sea lions, and whales out on the horizon. If the scenery isn’t enough, reeling in a salmon is sure to be an experience of a lifetime. Their strength and speed is a marvel, and you will be having the time of your life if you get a chance at the fabled “Double Header”. We can’t wait to share the North Island with you. Come visit and start fishing in Port Hardy with us!
Our Boat
North West Aluminum Craft
Our days out on the water will be spent on a 29 foot North West Aluminum Craft. The boat has an enclosed cab complete with a table, heater, coffee maker, fridge, and washroom, offering a comfortable place to relax, for adults and children alike. The boat is well equipped for a great day of fishing in Port Hardy - with top-of-the-line gear, rods, and reels.
WHY SHOULD YOU BOOK FISHING CHARTERS IN PORT HARDY?
Port Hardy is located at the North Eastern tip of Vancouver Island. Being the northernmost town on the island, the waters are reserved for the locals and dealing with crowds is a non issue. The great migrations of salmon coming from the Gulf of Alaska and down through the Queen Charlotte Islands first encounter land and sport fishermen in the waters surrounding Port Hardy.
In other words, you get the very first crack at the fish on the island. All five species of salmon pass through the channel year after year. Chinook, Coho, Sockeye, Chum and Pinks begin to funnel down the inside of Vancouver Island on the way to their spawning beds. This is why we have an amazing spot when it comes to fishing in Port Hardy, Vancouver Island.
Find Your Fish!
Salmon Fishing
Salmon fishing on Vancouver Island provides some of the best catches on the West Coast of BC. The best time for fishing is typically early morning or late evening from mid June to late August. Adult fish range in size from 22 to 26 inches (56 to 66 cm) in length, with an average weight of approximately 12 pounds (5.4 kg).
Halibut Fishing
Halibut fishing is available in Port Hardy all year round. Halibut in the area can be over 100 pounds (45 kg)! On average, halibut range from 20 - 30 pounds (9 - 13.5 kg). The record halibut for the Port Hardy area is 400+ pounds (181 kg) - caught by a commercial fisherman.
Lingcod Fishing
A nasty looking fish that can be prepared into nothing short of a fantastic meal. Offered at many upscale restaurants for over $40 per 8oz. We give the opportunity to take home up to two of these tasty fish per day. Averaging 25 - 35 pounds (11 - 16 kg), these beasts can be caught at over 60 pounds (27 kg).
Need more information?
If you need more information or if you want to book a fishing charter in Port Hardy, please reach out and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Charters each year are limited, and we don’t want you to miss out on an amazing opportunity to go fishing on Vancouver Island. Fishing charters in Port Hardy are a unique experience - don’t miss out!