FISH-ON-THE-BRAIN: Fishing Prince Rupert, BC

Today we were treated to blue skies and glorious sunshine. We all have a few new freckles splattered across our cheeks to show for it. We headed out in our aluminum boat to tour Prince Rupert Sound and the islands and inlets just off shore. Before even getting the boat launched, we spotted three Bald Eagles and three Harbour Seals fishing just in front of the marina.

After a short boat ride through the sheltered channels and coves, we crossed the rolling swells of the open ocean. We spotted Dall Porpoises swimming about in the water and kept our eyes peeled for Orcas, but they remained elusive today. The seas were calm and the skies were clear, so we were able to catch glimpses of the Queen Charlotte Islands also known as Haida Gwaii. We feasted on a picnic lunch when we arrived at our fishing destination by the lighthouse, complete with lots of treats to make fishing extra fun for the little ladies! (They are running off the junk food induced highs at the park as I type this update!)

Nicole reeled in the first catch of the day with a Yellowtail Rockfish. This was quickly followed by Heidi with a Bocacillo Rockfish which are actually at record low levels in the area and need to be released. Mark followed his ladies`lead with an ugly green-eyed Ratfish from the ocean floor. It was hideous with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth and belonged back in the deep water, so we returned it to its dark home.

All in all, it was another beautiful and memorable day on the water. Tomorrow we bid Prince Rupert goodbye and hit the road again.