2021 Port Hardy Reports
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RiverBoy
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yes. troll the bottom with squid hootchies and you can get both
Reel_Restorations
Active Member
Will be heading up end of June to do some hali and salmon fishing ( might end up as a catch and release trip on the salmon end of things pending new regs). Was thinking of coming up April/May to try out some hali grounds. Is the halibut fishing decent yet at that time or still a bit early? Any info on how fishing is at that time would be great! Any excuse to get a second trip up island is good enough for me!
crazycanuck
Member
Anyone have anything to report? I'm looking to make my 1st ever trip to Hardy and was hoping someone would have something to say or suggest as I will have 4 days on the water.... areas etc. Been looking at charts but 1st hand would be great. TIA
bottom feeder
Active Member
Go all the way to the top of the island and fish right around Cape Sutil just do loops great easy fishing !!!! absolutely gorgeous up there !!! go a little off shore and fish the Nahwitti bar right on the bottom for salmon and hali sandy bottom and not very deep !!
Dogbreath
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^ this but watch the weather it's a cold lonely place
If it's blowing you can still fish Duval Point I've usually done better further north toward the lodge although lots of people like to fish slow along that wall-the point closer to Hardy Bay holds Spring Salmon but sometime you end up just releasing Pinks there.
Always the best views from the Island side
RiverBoy
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fishing the bar though? seems suicidal, no?^ this but watch the weather it's a cold lonely place
If it's blowing you can still fish Duval Point I've usually done better further north toward the lodge although lots of people like to fish slow along that wall-the point closer to Hardy Bay holds Spring Salmon but sometime you end up just releasing Pinks there.
Always the best views from the Island side
When are you going? AREA 12-14 has west coast regs.
ExFlyGuy
Well-Known Member
Not on the bar. More like the red can and further out. I'm sure there's springs and hali there right now.
bottom feeder
Active Member
not in the areas where the waves are breaking !!! lol a little farther out where it is a nice sandy bottom !!! go past the breakers then drop your gear !!
bottom feeder
Active Member
agreed !!!!!^ this but watch the weather it's a cold lonely place
If it's blowing you can still fish Duval Point I've usually done better further north toward the lodge although lots of people like to fish slow along that wall-the point closer to Hardy Bay holds Spring Salmon but sometime you end up just releasing Pinks there.
Always the best views from the Island side
gunnerlove
Well-Known Member
Lots of info on crossing the bar on the net.
Amazing to see nasty standing waves settle down to nothing at slack tide.
Amazing to see nasty standing waves settle down to nothing at slack tide.
Cole Brownlee
New Member
Hey all, any recommendations for affordable accommodations in the hardy area, preferably a little further North or in the islands, I like to mix a little adventure travel with my fishing.
Dogbreath
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Call Dave at Duval Point Lodge
duvalpointlodge.com
Salmon & Halibut Fishing at Duval Point Lodge, North Vancouver Island
World Class fishing, scenery and wildlife ! Experience the very best salmon, halibut and cod fishing, just steps from our floating and land based lodges
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Cole Brownlee
New Member
Looks like a great lodge, maybe I’m used to slumming it but a bit outta my price range.Call Dave at Duval Point Lodge
Salmon & Halibut Fishing at Duval Point Lodge, North Vancouver Island
World Class fishing, scenery and wildlife ! Experience the very best salmon, halibut and cod fishing, just steps from our floating and land based lodges
bottom feeder
Active Member
Lucky ******* lol !!!!!!!!have fun !
Reel_Restorations
Active Member
Excellent news, have fun! We will be going up the following weekend for a few days. We would be happy to keep the intel going. Going to target Hali and Lings, hopefully get on them in Gordon Island area but time will tell.
Reel_Restorations
Active Member
Anyone know the general areas coho start showing up first?
