Halibut fishing commences in April to June, and continues through the summer to September - open water depths of 200 to 400 feet are most productive. Concentrate on Richards Channel, Ripple Passage and Bolivar Passage. Halibut around the 100 lb mark are brought in regularly, with monsters of over 200 lbs caught occasionally. As all large halibut are females, potentially bearing millions of eggs, they should be considered for release.

Location: Blackfish Sound is located approximately 250 miles north of Vancouver, off the northeast shore of Vancouver Island, between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia. Access to Blackfish Sound is from the following nearby communities on Vancouver Island and islands in Broughton Strait:

• Port McNeill, Vancouver Island
  The town of Port McNeill is a thriving community on the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island. As well as being the centre of North Island logging operations, the town's sheltered harbour is also a launching point for sportfishing enthusiasts who test their skills in the maze of waterways between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland.

• Telegraph Cove, Vancouver Island
  Telegraph Cove is tucked away on the northeast coast of Northern Vancouver Island. The tiny town is a major destination during the summer months, when the snug little bay bustles with boaters, anglers, campers, kayakers and whale-watchers.

• Sointula, (Malcolm Island)
  Fishing is the mainstay of the economy of the small, picturesque fishing village of Sointula, but tourism is rapidly gaining importance as travellers seek out the clean air, clear waters, and the outdoor fishing, whale watching and scuba diving opportunities offered on Malcolm Island.

• Alert Bay, Cormorant Island
  The North Island's oldest community, Alert Bay was an important trading centre for early residents in the area and is the traditional home of the Namgis First Nation. In addition to enjoying the rich cultural heritage of the island, visitors can enjoy many activities such as fishing, whale watching, eco-tours, kayaking, hiking and biking.

• Adjacent to Blackfish Sound to the north is the wonderful Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, a wilderness area consisting of a maze of several small islands, numerous islets and adjacent foreshore at the southern extremity of Queen Charlotte Strait, off the west coast of Gilford Island. The islands in the marine park are undeveloped and are largely undiscovered. Facilities are limited to a day-use recreation. The numerous remote, solitary islands incorporated in the park provide unlimited and unique fishing and swimming opportunities, and are fabulous for exploring by kayak.