Stephens Passage

As a canal in British Columbia, Canada, Stephens Passage fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Stephens Passage pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

54.1327, -130.6370 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonPacific halibutYelloweye rockfishPacific codSearcher

Fishing Techniques

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• For Pacific halibut

  Use a spreader bar with multiple hooks to increase your chances of hooking a halibut that is investigating the bait.

• For Yelloweye rockfish

  Yelloweye often hold near structure in deep water, so use heavy enough tackle to get down quickly and avoid snags; consider using a fish finder to locate promising spots.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Stephens Passage.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Stephens Passage? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Canada regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Stephens Passage — confirm them ahead of time.

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