British Columbia Canada Pacific · Canada

Haida Gwaii British Columbia fishing forecast

67 Good of 100

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.

Quick answer
Best monthsMay, June, July, August
Top speciesChinook Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Coho Salmon
Score now67/100
Local rulesCanada

Today’s verdict

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.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+12.6Waves+9.0
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
major 21:26

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Haida Gwaii British Columbia

Haida Gwaii British Columbia currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 17.4 °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
Current +6.8
moving water concentrates bait

What’s biting now

The model expects today: common-thresher, blue-shark

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Bite windows

Moon
Full Moon · 99% lit
Solunar day rating
60 / 100

Best months for Haida Gwaii British Columbia:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-30, 75/100

3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type
Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

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

Canada

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.

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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 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Haida Gwaii British Columbia from shore?

Yes — Haida Gwaii British Columbia is fishable from shore (offshore-only).

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.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.