British Columbia Salmon Fishing

The Fishing Advantage of Hakai Passage

A unique combination of weather, geography, and other conditions create the fisherman’s “perfect storm” for world-class fishing conditions not found anywhere else on the coast, including Alaska. Hundreds of small islands ensure calm Pacific waters and abundant fishing in the summertime – not to mention the breathtaking, unspoiled scenery.

Hakai Lodge has been attracting amateur and professional fishing sportsmen and sportswomen from around the world for over 35 years. The location of the Lodge was very specifically chosen by touring much of the coast along the Pacific Northwest. Hakai is positioned among hundreds of small islands and islets. This provides seemingly endless areas of calm water and kelp, which attract herring in the top 20 feet of water. Since salmon can see up but not down, we fish in the top 12 – 15 feet of water as they feed in these calm waters. The islands and islets also keep the tidal flow very gentle, making it a natural place for trolling, mooching, and motormooching.