Haida Gwaii BC fishing forecast
Haida Gwaii BC is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Pacific, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Coho Salmon. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #333 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 16.4 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 8 km/h from W, gusting 12 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.7 m at 8 s |
| Current | 0.02 m/s toward SSE |
| Pressure | 1025 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 3.01 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 8 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.5 m at 8 s from WSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.02 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: North Hecate Strait (78 km): water 14.6 °C, waves 0.6 m
The water here is 2.6 °C warmer than the September average of 13.8 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Haida Gwaii BC
Haida Gwaii BC currently scores 60 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 16.4 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermal front +7.0
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Chlorophyll front +4.1
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: common-thresher, blue-shark
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Bite windows
Best months for Haida Gwaii BC:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-30, 73/100
2 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
6 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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Hippoglossus stenolepis
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Oncorhynchus kisutch
Best months by species at Haida Gwaii BC
| Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific HalibutHippoglossus stenolepis | ||||||||||||
| Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Haida Gwaii BC?
Anglers at Haida Gwaii BC target Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut and Coho Salmon.
When is the best time to fish Haida Gwaii BC?
The most productive months at Haida Gwaii BC are typically May, June, July, August.
What is the fishing forecast for Haida Gwaii BC right now?
Haida Gwaii BC currently scores 60 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Haida Gwaii BC from shore?
Haida Gwaii BC is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Haida Gwaii BC right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Catch Pacific Halibut: The Barn Door of the North PacificHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.