Prince Rupert Advice

[novacancy]

Hi All, I am new to this site and am planning a trip to Prince Rupert in Mid June for 2 weeks. I am from coastal Oregon and am pretty experienced in these parts, but don't have much information on the PR area.

We will be bringing our 38ft RV and 23ft Striper, and if possible would like some information on good RV campgrounds and some general fishing info.

It looks like some of the runs to the good fishing can be in the 12 to 25 mile range. Does this seem accurate, or are there spots closer? Also are the waters in Chatham Sound reasonable that time of year, or should I plan on rough water?

Thanks in advance for any help or tips you can provide.

 

[NewMoon]

Here's a web site or two:

http://www.princerupert.ca/index.php?hp=99

http://www.tourismprincerupert.com/

There's a good campground (Prince Rupert Campground) on the SW end of town, near the ferry terminal.

Prince Rupert RV Campground
1750 Park Avenue PO Box 612,
V8J 4P7, Prince Rupert,BC,Canada

Telephone: (250) 627-1000
Fax: (250) 622-2619
E-mail: campgrd@citytel.net
Located 1/2 mile from BC and Alaska Ferries Terminal.


Salmon fishing can be really good across Chatham Sound at "Squatterie". Watch the forecast though - if the wind picks up in the afternoon crossing back to PR can be pretty wild. A few years ago we found ourselves in 8-footers for an hour or more. We were in a 30-foot Commander, and it was about as rough as one might want even in that big a boat.

Richard Cook
New Moon (Bounty 257)

 

[novacancy]

Thanks Moon.

I appreciate the info.

Any other's with some tips?

Thanks again.

 

[Jaws3D]

Novancancy. Maybe I can help you as I have fished out of rupert for the last four seasons.

Newmoon has provided you the information only RV park I know of in Prince Rupert. There is also one in Port Edward, but the name escapes me right now. Port Edward is about a 10 minute drive from Prince Rupert and offers a boat launch wich provides quicker access to spots like Edye Pass (Goble Point) and Humpback bay than from Prince Rupert.

In mid June I have found that Edye Pass and Humpback bay are great spots as the Skeena fish stack up before heading up the river.

Also at this time of year the North end of Dundas is begining to get a good run of fish as well, however it is quite the run from Rupert, but your 23 foot striper should handle it with ease. Places like Arniston Point, and Boat Harbour are usually good bets. This is where the lodges are, and you will likely see a lot of their boats fishing the hot spots.

The north end of Stephens Island also known as "Squatterie" is close to Rupert and also produces fish.

As always with Prince Rupert be prepared for wind and rain. When the weather comes up it can make for an unpleasant boat ride, as a lot of the runs to the fishing grounds are through the open Chatham Sound. However if you keep your ears/eys on the weather reports you should be good.

As far as Halibut go, there are usually quite a few of the chicken size lurking around on the pinacles and flats of Chatham sound. However the big flatties are usually found offshore in the Hecate Strait. That said it is a long run and can be very nasty at times!

Also be cognizant of the Rockfish Conservation Areas and make sure you know where they are before you set out fishing. They can be found on the DFO website.

 

[novacancy]

Thanks for the great info Jaws. I appreciate it.

Billy

 

[Tangled leader]

Newbie to the site, The campground in Port Edwards is called Kinnikinnick
They have rental cabin, Its booked for the summer, just checked with them yesterday. They do have a 23ft 5th wheel trailer they rent. They are located 5 min walk to Port Edwards Marina, Store and Gas station across street.
We stayed there last year in cabin, very nice.

Doug