RIVERS INLET
Known around the globe for it's magnificent scenery and unparalled salmon fishing, the waters of Rivers Inlet teem with some of the largest Coho and Chinook Salmon in the world. In fact, more 50 to 60 pound Chinook salmon are caught in this fjord-like inlet each year than in any other area in British Columbia. Full of energy and fight, these salmon can battle for hours, over incredible distances.
Legacy Lodge is more than world class fishing; it's about friends sharing the adventure of exploring North America's last wilderness; experiencing humpback and killer whales, dolphins, eagles and a night sky full of stars so bright they'll keep you awake! It's an experience that will stay with you long after you return home, and is sure to call you back again to the majesty of Rivers Inlet.
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Top 10 Reasons To Fish Rivers Inlet
- Rivers Inlet holds the world’s largest Chinook. The waters of Rivers Inlet account for more 60 and 70 pound angler caught Chinook annually than any other location in British Columbia.
- Rivers Inlet has several strains of Northern Coho, providing the angler with an unparalleled opportunity of landing that 20 pound Coho in ocean bright condition!
- Rivers Inlet allows anglers to fish for some of the world’s largest salmon and halibut in what are typically dead calm waters!
- In Rivers Inlet, Legacy Lodge is strategically located providing short runs of 12-15 minutes to the prime fishing grounds.
- Rivers Inlet is strategically located on the Northern Coast of B.C. where anglers intercept salmon migrating South, North into the Fitz Hugh Sound, and East into Rivers Inlet.
- Rivers Inlet provides the angler with an opportunity to fish in a pristine environment, away from crowds of anglers. Your Rivers Inlet enjoyment will only by interrupted by screaming reels, not boaters!
- Rivers Inlet waters are extremely fertile and support an abundance of wildlife. Besides holding all five species of salmon, Rivers Inlet is home to Humpback, Grey and Killer Whales.
- Legacy Lodge at Rivers Inlet provides an unparalleled experience starting with the finest of boats, fishing gear and accommodation. Our Staff knows Rivers Inlet and will make every effort to maximize your Rivers Inlet fishing experience. And at the end of day, you’ll return to superior accommodations and warm, friendly hospitality.
- Rivers Inlet has over 200 years of salmon fishing history and was the site of ten (10) commercial canneries during the 1930 – 1940 era. During its peaks years, Rivers Inlet had hundreds of commercial fishing boats competing for the same trophy fish that lure fisherman to Rivers Inlet today from around the world.
- Rivers Inlet has a strong run of Chinook and Coho today due to the Canadian Governments change of policy and protection of the Rivers Inlet Chinook and Coho. Rivers Inlet has a Chinook and Coho enhancement effort on the Wannock River at the head of Rivers Inlet combined with the Hakai / Rivers Inlet Sport Fishing Association.
