PLACES TO STAY
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near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, BC, is a departure point for halibut charters to offshore reefs, Canada
Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, BC, is a departure point for halibut charters to offshore reefs, Canada is one of the top spots to sight Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis)
BEST TIME TO SEE
June to September is peak recreational season; target flats and rocky reefs at 50–500 m depth along the BC coast.
SIGHTING TIP
Summer. Charter boats out of Prince Rupert, Port Hardy, and Campbell River offer guided halibut fishing from June to September.
Coordinates
50.7000°N, 127.5000°W
HABITAT
Cold, deep Pacific waters from BC to Alaska; sandy or gravelly sea floor at continental shelf depths
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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