World-Class Saltwater Sport Fishing

Situated on the British Columbia west coast, on Dundas Island, near Prince Rupert, Haa Nee Naa Fishing Lodge is on of BC's premier salmon fishing lodges. Located between two of North America's most productive salmon rivers, the Skeena and the Nass, Dundas Island sits directly on the migratory path of millions of Pacific salmon. Haa Nee Naa Lodge guests get the first crack at these fish as they make their way to local rivers and down the BC coast to their place of birth and spawning grounds.

We specialize in saltwater sport fishing for ocean bright salmon and a wide array of bottom fish. Most of the guests at our resort prefer salmon fishing with a chance of catching a trophy size Spring ( Chinook \ Tyee ) in the 30 pound and over class. Large Northern Coho invade the waters later in the season and provide exciting action on light gear and fly rods for these bright bullets averaging 8 - 14 pounds. Halibut are abundant in the calm protected waters. "Chicken" halibut in the 15 - 25 pound class make up the bulk of the catch but each year large "barn doors" get weighed in at the resort. Other species of bottom fish that can be targeted are lingcod, red snapper, and a variety of other rockfish that cumulate on the reefs that surround the island.

Haa Nee Naa Lodge guests are provided with all the first class tackle and equipment needed to tangle with that trophy BC salmon or halibut.

The resort's fleet of fishing tenders consists of safe, stable, 16 and 17 foot welded aluminum boats. All boats have been custom built in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, with local waters, and fishing in mind. They are powered by quiet, reliable 40 or 50 h.p. Honda four stroke outboard motors, which push the skiffs at a top speed of 27 m.p.h. The motors are equipped with trouble-free, automatic trolling plates that slow the boats down for the best troll, perfect for motor mooching plug-cut herring.

All vessels and safety equipment are Canadian Coast Guard approved. They contain Lowrance depth sounder/fish finders, VHF radios, automatic bilge pumps, flares, paddles, life vests, compasses, area charts, first aid kits, cushioned "Fish On" swivel seats, rod holders, large mouth landing nets, fish bonkers, bait coolers, lunch and beverage coolers, clean fish rags and fully stocked tackle boxes.

Built-in features include; cutting boards, drink holders, and fish boxes with external drains. Boats are cleaned, refueled and restocked every time you come to the dock, and your catch is expertly cleaned and processed for your departure. Haa Haa Nee Naa Lodge offers four fully loaded guide boats; two 21-foot Campion walk-arounds and two 19-foot Campion center consoles for your comfort.

Guests at Haa Nee Naa Lodge use only top quality rods, reels and tackle. Provided for you are long, limber 10.5 foot mooching rods with precision machined aluminum Trophy "Tyee" single action reels. The reels are loaded with 20 lb. test Berkley Big Game line. Fishing is done primarily by motor mooching (slow trolling) cut-plug herring in slow back eddies along kelp beds and rock walls at depths of 10-35 pulls (20-70 feet). This method is extremely effective for the aggressive Chinook and Coho salmon which are abundant in the area. Also available are level wind reels for those not comfortable with the Canadian style single action reels and a few select fly fishing outfits.

Bottom fishing enthusiasts can target the vast array of bottom dwellers with the Lodge's Stout 6 foot halibut rods, and Penn level wind reels loaded with 50 pound no stretch Tuff Line. Gaffs and halibut harpoons are supplied for the anglers on their treks to the abundant reefs and shoals in the area.



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For unsurpassed saltwater salmon fishing and sport fishing in British Columbia, Canada, come stay at one of BC's premier salmon fishing lodges. Flights to Prince Rupert leave from the South Terminal or the International Airport in Vancouver, BC. A short float plane flight brings you right to our docks.