PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Prince Rupert, BC, provides access to productive halibut grounds in Hecate Strait, Canada
Prince Rupert, BC, provides access to productive halibut grounds in Hecate Strait, 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
54.3000°N, 130.3000°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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