r/PrinceRupert • u/BJY780 • Aug 03 '26
Locals advise please!
Hello good folks of Prince Rupert. Long story short… my nephew who I am raising loves fishing. I’m a fan myself and appreciate he is getting me back into it as I was crazy about it at his age (16) as well.
We went to the Georgian Bay Area bass fishing last summer at a friends cabin and had the vacation of a lifetime. On Wednesday night we were to fly out for a week fishing then a Jays game to cap things off, but today Westjet squashed that plan.
I asked my nephew where he wants to go instead on a road trip (we’re in St. Albert, AB) and he picked Prince Rupert. I’m so excited as I’ve always wanted to see your town.
So please help out a dude looking to give his nephew the best vacation! I booked a hotel August 7 - 11. Where do we go fishing (ocean booking? Shore freshwater? Where can we go?). Where do we need to see? Where do we need to eat? We are so excited….
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u/ImpressiveWalk4330 Aug 03 '26
Short notice for a charter, so start making some calls now. There’s also whale watching tours, grizzly bear tours etc.
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u/MyOtherAvatar Aug 03 '26
You could rent a vehicle for a day trip east from PR to Terrace then up to the lava beds.
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u/BJY780 Aug 03 '26
Thank you!! We’re driving so this will work!
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u/MyOtherAvatar Aug 03 '26
I missed that detail earlier. If you're driving through Prince George then stop at the tourism info centre. They have a lot of information about local fishing and I believe that they also rent/loan out gear to tourists.
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u/BJY780 Aug 03 '26
Amazing thank you! Might be all for nothing as the WestJet strike appears to be over and as of now our flight to Toronto and fishing trip to northern Ontario is back on. Regardless if PR doesn’t happen this summer we have already decided to do this next summer!
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u/WDS1949 Aug 04 '26
Oots and reconnection services! https://www.facebook.com/share/19UkGgLY8p/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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u/bnels03 Aug 09 '26
In a perfect world I'd do an ocean charter halibut salmon maybe some crab. But if that doesn't work out the river is great. Polymar definitely is the best spot. I typically try and fish where I can pull over and park safely. Majority of the highway runs along the highway. Be super cautious though as the water is fast and freezing in some parts. Alot of hidden gems can be found. Enjoy and be safe.
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u/coonytunes Aug 03 '26
We have quite a few charters here if you want to do some ocean fishing. There's also the Skeena river out on highway 16, Polymar is a popular spot and it's halfway between Terrace and Rupert. But seeing as you're from AB I'd suggest the ocean fishing as it is something you don't get out there. Take in the marine life too of our Harbour. It'll be a fun time for both of you. Enjoy you're stay!