NE Pacific · Canada

Haida Gwaii fishing forecast

Name: Haida Gwaii
Address: NE Pacific, CA

67 Good of 100

Haida Gwaii is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Pacific, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Atlantic Halibut. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August.

Quick answer

Best monthsMay, June, July, August

Top speciesChinook Salmon, Atlantic Halibut

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+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

major 21:28

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

Haida Gwaii currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 14.9 °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
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 +4.1: 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:

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-29, 75/100

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

8 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

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

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Atlantic Halibut

Hippoglossus hippoglossus

Best months by species at Haida Gwaii

Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha
Atlantic HalibutHippoglossus hippoglossus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / Pêches et Océans Canada

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.

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.