Haida Gwaii British Columbia fishing forecast
Haida Gwaii British Columbia is a saltwater fishing spot in British Columbia Canada Pacific, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Coho Salmon, Lingcod. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #298 of 409 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 | 12.2 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 6 km/h from WSW, gusting 10 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.0 m at 8 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward ESE |
| Pressure | 1025 hPa |
| Depth | 32 m |
| Cloud cover | 15% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.28 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 31.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 1.9 m at 8 s from W |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the October average of 12.3 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 65.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Haida Gwaii British Columbia
Haida Gwaii British Columbia currently scores 65 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.2 °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 +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Waves +6.2
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Current +3.4
- moving water concentrates bait
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: common-thresher, blue-shark
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Bite windows
Best months for Haida Gwaii British Columbia:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-26, 68/100
+4 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 32 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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Hippoglossus stenolepis
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Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Ophiodon elongatus
Best months by species at Haida Gwaii British Columbia
| Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific HalibutHippoglossus stenolepis | ||||||||||||
| Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch | ||||||||||||
| LingcodOphiodon elongatus |
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 British Columbia?
Anglers at Haida Gwaii British Columbia target Chinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Coho Salmon and Lingcod.
When is the best time to fish Haida Gwaii British Columbia?
The most productive months at Haida Gwaii British Columbia are typically May, June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Haida Gwaii British Columbia right now?
Haida Gwaii British Columbia currently scores 65 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Haida Gwaii British Columbia right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Haida Gwaii British Columbia?
The scored point sits over roughly 32 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
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.