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bottomfish action along the untamed western flanks of Graham and South Moresby islands. From Sandspit, day charters can fish Marble Island in Cartwright Sound, and other destinations close to the western end of Skidegate Channel. Book a multiple-day stay at a floating or land-based fishing resort to access exceptional sport fishing around Kano Inlet, Port Louis, Hippa Island, and Englefield Bay.
At Langara Island, just off the northwestern tip of Graham Island, there are a number of floating and land-based resorts that offer either unguided, partially, or fully-guided fishing. Find excellent salmon and bottom-fishing just off the kelp beds that line the protected waters along the eastern side of Langara Island. Cohoe, Andrews, and McPherson points are always top producers. Drift-fish narrow Parry Passage, located between Langara and Graham islands, for big halibut. Troll or motor-mooch for salmon at nearby Guinia Point or at Bruin Bay, which also offers some protection if
southeast winds pick up.
The western and northern sides of Langara are more exposed to the open ocean, but offer excellent fishing when seas are calm. Hang just offshore at Lacy Island, the Langara Lighthouse, or the area around Langara Rocks. Dead- drifting a whole herring well offshore in the “O-zone,” while following the 100-metre bottom contour, can produce explosive salmon and bottom-fishing action. Some of the finest stream-fishing
for trophy steelhead in British Columbia can be found in the rivers of Haida Gwaii. This fishery starts in the autumn, and continues throughout the winter well into the following spring. You’ll also find phenomenal coho fishing in the fall, and searun Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout fishing year-round. On Graham Island, drive to rivers such as the Yakoun, Tlell, or Kumdis, or to the Copper River on Moresby Island. Keep in mind that there are also remote island lakes and creeks accessible only by boat or helicopter,
where you’ll find yourself standing knee-deep in virtually pristine fishing territory.
Make arrangements to see the
remaining memorial poles at the ancient Haida village of Ninstints on Anthony Island – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just east of Langara Island, on the northern end of Graham Island, you’ll find Pillar Rock, an impressive 30-metre- high, weathered pillar of sandstone. Along the shores, you stand a good chance to find colourful wave- polished agates, and if you are really fortunate, Japanese glass fishing- net floats that have washed in from other side of the Pacific. These sandy beaches run the shoreline for almost 100 kilometres, and fall under jurisdiction of the Naikoon Provincial Park. An extensive display of the indigenous Haida First Nation’s traditions, art, and culture is housed at the Haida Gwaii Museum and Haida Heritage Centre at Kaay Llnagaay in Skidegate. n
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