Port Hardy Vancouver Island North fishing forecast
Port Hardy Vancouver Island North is a saltwater fishing spot in British Columbia, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Lingcod. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #184 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 points above 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 | 12.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 24 km/h from WNW, gusting 29 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 5 s |
| Current | 0.06 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1024 hPa |
| Depth | 33 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 2.83 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 26.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 5 s from WNW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.06 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: South Brooks (108 km): water 16.0 °C, waves 1.4 m
The water here is 2.8 °C cooler than the September average of 15.0 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North
Port Hardy Vancouver Island North currently scores 71 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.3 °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
- Current +6.9
- moving water concentrates bait
- Wind +5.5
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermal front +3.8
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
What’s biting now
The model expects today: coho-salmon, pacific-halibut, chinook-salmon, lingcod, rockfish, chum-salmon, sockeye-salmon, pink-salmon
Bite windows
Best months for Port Hardy Vancouver Island North:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-15, 72/100
9 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+3 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: 33 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Hippoglossus stenolepis
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Ophiodon elongatus
Best months by species at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North
| Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch | ||||||||||||
| Pacific HalibutHippoglossus stenolepis | ||||||||||||
| 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 Port Hardy Vancouver Island North?
Anglers at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pacific Halibut and Lingcod.
When is the best time to fish Port Hardy Vancouver Island North?
The most productive months at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North are typically May, June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Port Hardy Vancouver Island North right now?
Port Hardy Vancouver Island North currently scores 71 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Port Hardy Vancouver Island North from shore?
Yes — Port Hardy Vancouver Island North is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Port Hardy Vancouver Island North?
The scored point sits over roughly 33 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.