North end of Vancouver Island end of July into August. Later timing maximizes your chances to catch springs and cohos and possibly pinks. Halibut fishing sometimes slows later in the summer. Have fished with Codfathers out of Port Hardy and they are very good. Hardy Buoys in Port Hardy does an excellent job processing and packing fish for travel. Qaulicum Rivers guide outfit in Winter Harbour also have a good rep, nice boats and qualified guides. Rougher on the outside but usually the bottom fishing is stellar. Enjoy. Watch some Angler West videos on YouTube.
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