North Coast Saltwater https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/ A working reference to the salmon, halibut and tidal waters around Prince Rupert and the north coast of British Columbia: species and seasons, gear and technique, tides and trip planning, written for the angler who fishes here and for the reader who plans to. en-ca Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Icing, Filleting and Shipping the Catch Homehttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/icing-filleting-and-shipping-the-catch-home/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/icing-filleting-and-shipping-the-catch-home/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSalmon & groundfishHow north coast anglers ice, fillet and ship salmon and halibut home: kill and bleed, slurry ratios, vacuum packing, courier cutoffs and customs. First Trip to Prince Rupert: Flights, Ferry, Road, Stayhttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/planning-a-trip/first-trip-to-prince-rupert-flights-ferry-road-stay/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/planning-a-trip/first-trip-to-prince-rupert-flights-ferry-road-stay/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPlanning a tripHow to reach Prince Rupert by air, ferry or road, and where to stay by month, from the May halibut season to the September coho run. Salmon Boat Tackle on the North Coasthttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/gear-and-technique/salmon-boat-tackle-on-the-north-coast/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/gear-and-technique/salmon-boat-tackle-on-the-north-coast/Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTGear & techniqueA north coast salmon boat carries downriggers, flashers, hootchies and bait. The desk lists what is aboard, how it is fished and what the tide does to it. Before the Boat Leaves the Dockhttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/planning-a-trip/before-the-boat-leaves-the-dock/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/planning-a-trip/before-the-boat-leaves-the-dock/Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTPlanning a tripLicences, weather windows and lodgings on the north coast: what to settle before a charter leaves the dock in Prince Rupert and the Hecate Strait. Coho in Surface Water off North Coast River Mouthshttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/coho-in-surface-water-off-north-coast-river-mouths/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/coho-in-surface-water-off-north-coast-river-mouths/Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTSalmon & groundfishLate-summer coho feed in the top metre of water off north coast river mouths. How tide, light and baitfish shape the surface bite near Prince Rupert. Trolling, Mooching or Jigging: Picking a Methodhttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/gear-and-technique/trolling-mooching-or-jigging-picking-a-method/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/gear-and-technique/trolling-mooching-or-jigging-picking-a-method/Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTGear & techniqueTrolling, mooching and jigging each suit different water. A look at depth, current, tide and gear when choosing a method on the north coast. Reading the Tide Book on the North Coasthttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/tides-and-season/reading-the-tide-book-on-the-north-coast/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/tides-and-season/reading-the-tide-book-on-the-north-coast/Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTTides & seasonSlack water, current lines and the Chatham Sound chop: how north coast anglers read a tide book before setting gear on the banks. Where Halibut Hold on the North Coast Bankshttps://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/where-halibut-hold-on-the-north-coast-banks/https://theexperiencesaltwatercharters.com/plate/salmon-groundfish/where-halibut-hold-on-the-north-coast-banks/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTSalmon & groundfishHalibut settle on the flats and slopes of the north coast banks. A boat drifts, anchors or jigs over structure, tide and bait decide the rest.