The Super Salmon Highway

Haida Gwaii is located in the super salmon highway, where migrating salmon cross through our fishing grounds as they make their journey home to their spawning grounds every year. It is where migrating fish return to their natal stream.

The northeast coast of Haida Gwaii is ideal to intercept all runs of Pacific salmon southbound for the rivers of BC and below. It is every angler’s dream to visit! Haida Gwaii is home to a rich feeding ground for salmon and halibut, providing some of the best fishing in the world.

Peregrine Lodge is located in Naden Harbor, Haida Gwaii. Our unique geographical location makes for a great fishing destination because it lies in the path of millions of salmon migrating to their breeding grounds. Peregrine Lodge the premiere fishing lodge in Haida Gwaii. Whether you are a beginner angler or seasoned angler, we provide fully-guided salmon fishing for all our guests.

Why Haida Gwaii?

Haida Gwaii receives the highest concentration of salmon passing through its waters compared to any other location on the west coast!

The super salmon highway in Haida Gwaii offers access to high traffic fishing grounds. With the abundance of salmon runs in Haida Gwaii, expect to catch a variety of salmon travelling the super salmon highway.

Peregrine Lodge is located in Naden Harbor in the center of the incredible runs of fish that must travel right past our doorsteps each season.

Haida Gwaii is home to 5 species of salmon:

  • Chinook – The largest Pacific salmon and can weigh over 100lbs, but average around 30 pounds. Nicknamed “blackmouth” due to their gum lines that look like they are painted with black pigment. They are known for their swimming endurance and fantastic strength
  • Coho – Provide incredible challenges for anglers because they are hard to catch and leap up and sideways. They’re high oil content make them a favorite on the table.
  • Pink – The smallest of the salmon, they are likely to travel in schools for protection. They have the shortest lifespan averaging around two years.
  • Chum – Abundant and well distributed throughout the Pacific Coast. They offer a milder taste and soft flesh. They are the last of the Pacific salmon species to return to freshwater to spawn.
  • Sockeye –They weigh from 5 to 12 pounds and spend a large part of their lives in freshwater. They are the most commercially sought-after Pacific salmon.

Pacific Salmon

The waters of Haida Gwaii are home to large schools of herring and other bait fish that keep migrating salmon in the area while they feed in preparation for their journey to their natal rivers and streams to spawn.

Nearly all salmon make a stopover for a final feeding in the waters around Haida Gwaii before continuing their journey home. Naden Harbour is in the crossroad of migration routes for maturing salmon returning to spawn in the rivers.

Our fishing grounds give guests access to unlimited runs of Chinook and Coho salmon that travel through the super salmon highway all season long on their migratory routes home to their natal rivers and streams.

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Chinook salmon start showing up in mid-April. By early May, anglers start catching them. The best months to fish Chinook is from late May until mid-September.

Coho salmon usually start spearing by early June They increase as they feed and move towards their home streams. The best time fish Coho salmon is from late June through September.

Pacific salmon are anadromous, meaning that they start in freshwater, migrate to the ocean and then return home to spawn and die. They then become food and nutrients to the freshwater eco system. Pacific salmon also undertake anadromous migrations, which means that they reproduce in clean, cool, freshwater streams but for the later portion of their life, they reproduce in oceans.

Adult salmon return to the same streams that their parents used. This allows the development of extensive genetic diversity within each species, allowing salmon to be adaptable.

Spring Season

Migratory salmon that travel in packs start showing up in local waters in the spring.

Summer Season

Summer is when more migratory salmon arrive in the super salmon highway of Haida Gwaii on their way to the Fraser and Columbia Rivers. Salmon often travel 50km each day during their spawning journeys. On odd years, runs of Pink salmon are available to fish.

Fall

Fish are close to home and wait for the fall rains to raise river levels so they can complete their migration.

Nature and Activities in Haida Gwaii

Haida Gwaii offers more than just fishing! Haida Gwaii is home to amazing wildlife—imagine seeing orcas, humpback whales, and dolphins while fishing. Bald eagles, Black bears, deer and Peregrine falcons can also be seen.

Haida Gwaii also offers spectacular hiking trails, national parks, fun activities and great freshwater fishing.

Guided Fishing at Peregrine Lodge

Peregrine Lodge is located in Naden Harbor, Haida Gwaii and is home to some of the best salmon fishing because it lies in the path of the super salmon highway. We offer 10 hours of guided fishing per day, meaning there will always be one of our professional guides onboard with you!

In addition, our guides are carefully selected, licensed and will lead you the most fertile fishing grounds to ensure a successful fishing trip. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned angler, a guided fishing trip is sure to be the trip of a lifetime.

We are proud promoters of catch and release fishing. We encourage guests to only take home the amount of fish they expect to consume. Our guides will educate you on the correct way to catch and release. For more catch and release information, click here.

All-Inclusive Fishing Lodge

Peregrine Lodge is an all-inclusive fishing Lodge, where everything from the food you eat to the filleting, and vacuum packaging of your catch is included in the price of your trip.

Our packages includes:

  • Round trip chartered flight from Vancouver to Masset
  • Scenic Helicopter transport from Masset to Peregrine Lodge
  • Double occupancy accommodation
  • Gourmet meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and daily appetizers
  • Complimentary wine with dinner
  • Fully guided world class salmon and halibut fishing provided by our professional guides
  • Custom fishing equipment and all-weather gear
  • Your catch cleaned, flash frozen, vacuum sealed, packaged, and boxed for the flight home
  • Boston Whaler Montauk boats with the option of larger boat upgrades
  • Complimentary wifi and long-distance calls within North America
  • Hot tub, sports lounge, gym, outdoor fire pit and pitch and putt golf

Fishing License

All guests are required to purchase a fishing license before arriving at Peregrine Lodge. Fishing licenses can be purchased online and must be printed. Your license must be ready always and with you on the waters and when travelling home with your catch. For more information, click here.

Peregrine Lodge is Home to the Super Salmon Highway

As a family-owned business, we understand the importance of a home away from home feeling. We strive to provide the best service and comfortable accommodations, so all guests can enjoy the comfort and luxury Peregrine Lodge is known for.

From our world-class amenities to our gourmet dining menu, we are the premiere fishing lodge in Haida Gwaii. With over 30 years in business, we are one of the original fishing lodges in Haida Gwaii.

We take care of all the details of your trip so you can focus on fishing! Our access to salmon fishing in the super salmon highway makes us the perfect fishing destination. Nowhere else in the world provides salmon fishing like Haida Gwaii does!

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