Duval Point Lodge

Location

Vancouver Island/Gulf Islands
BC, Canada

Drive-in Access

All-Inclusive?

Details

Fishing

saltwater,

Guided + Unguided
Dusk til dawn/day

No fly fishing

RATING

Avg.

 4.4/5

32 reviews

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Overview

Duval Point Lodge, nestled in a protected bay near Port Hardy on northern Vancouver Island, is only minutes away from prime fishing areas. Located at the northern end of Johnstone Strait, our fishing lodge is in an area through which virtually all of the millions of salmon which migrate down from the north Pacific each year must pass. It is also one of the coast’s most productive bottom fishing areas, producing ling cod up to 70 pounds, halibut to over 200 pounds and a variety of rockfish.

What makes us unique:

COVID-19 AWARENESS

Taking 2020 bookings:

We are following all recommended BC safety guidelines.

Additional safety precautions: We will not pick up groups in a water taxi of 11 people we will be picking them up in our guide boat. Our cabins are set up for small individual groups, our boats are set up for 2 or3 people.

What We Catch

List

Species Availability Calendar

Dungeness Crab
Halibut
Ling Cod
Rockfish
Salmon - Chinook (King)
Salmon - Coho (Silver)
Salmon - Chum (Dog)
Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
Salmon - Sockeye (Red)

Our season runs from June 1 to Sept 30.

Packages/prices

PER-DAY fishing vacation packages start at:

US$101.11

CA$137.50

£80.50

€89.65

PER PERSON

4 nights / 5 days fishingMonday to Friday

Unguided

US$1,139.79

CA$1,550.00

£907.45

€1,010.56

Inquire

4 nights / 5 days fishingMonday to Friday

Unguided, bring your own boat

US$514.74

CA$700.00

£409.82

€456.38

Inquire

3 nights / 4 days fishingFriday to Monday

Unguided

US$919.18

CA$1,250.00

£731.82

€814.97

Inquire

3 nights / 4 days fishingFriday to Monday

Unguided, bring your own boat

US$404.44

CA$550.00

£322.00

€358.58

Inquire

8 nights / 7 days fishingMonday to Monday or Friday to Friday

Unguided

US$1,691.30

CA$2,300.00

£1,346.54

€1,499.54

Inquire

8 nights / 7 days fishingMonday to Monday or Friday to Friday

Unguided, bring your own boat

US$882.42

CA$1,200.00

£702.54

€782.37

Inquire

NOTES

Fully licensed guide trips available for large or small groups—call for pricing.

Unless otherwise stated, prices do not include taxes, gratuities, or fishing license/stamp.

This lodge charges in $CAD.

What's Included?

How many hours of guided fishing?

Dusk til dawn

Return transportation:

Equipment / gear / tackle / bait:

Fish processing:

All meals / snacks / non-alcoholic drinks:

Alcohol:

Other:

Freezers and bags provided for your catch. We have an industrial vacuum packer. We do not charge for this service, but we do have a small fee for the bags.

Terms and Conditions

Deposit required: $500

Balance due: April 1st.

A deposit of $250 is required if bringing your own boat. Reservations made less than 60 days in advance require full payment. All prices are quoted in Canadian funds. Please note that a government tax is added to all prices.

Cancellations

For unexpected Cancellation: we suggest Traveller Insurance

Delays

Duval Point Lodge cannot be held responsible for delays caused by weather, cancelled or delayed flights, delays on other modes of transport, sickness or other situations beyond our control.

Itinerary

A detailed itinerary will be sent to you concerning your tour, upon receipt of your reservation deposit.

Payment Methods Accepted

Credit cards:

PayPal:

Check/cash:

Wire transfer/bank draft:

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Weather

°C / MM

°F / IN.

Temperature, °C

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.

Jan

193.9

Feb

111.4

Mar

126

Apr

89.6

May

52.8

Jun

53.3

Jul

27.9

Aug

43.5

Sep

68.4

Oct

194.8

Nov

243

Dec

210.3

Temperature, °F

Avg HIGH

Avg LOW

Avg. Accumulated Precipitation

inches

Based on weather reports collected during 1985–2015.

Jan

7.63

Feb

4.39

Mar

4.96

Apr

3.53

May

2.08

Jun

2.1

Jul

1.1

Aug

1.71

Sep

2.69

Oct

7.67

Nov

9.57

Dec

8.28

ACCOMMODATIONS

Description

In our secluded cove, you have your choice of staying at one of our two floating lodges or one of four land based lodges each with spectacular ocean vistas.

Floating Lodges:
Each floating lodge has four bedrooms equipped with two single (some with three) single beds, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room. All bed linen, blankets, towels, dishes, cutlery, condiments and a BBQ are supplied. Both lodges have a wood burning fireplace for cozy comfort.

Smaller Land Lodges:
Ideal for couples and small groups, these two smaller lodges have one bedroom with three single beds and a pull-out sofa in the living room, one bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and a living area. All bed linen, blankets, towels, dishes, cutlery, condiments and a BBQ are supplied.

Larger Land Lodges:
Each of the two larger land lodges have three bedrooms equipped with two or three single beds, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and living room. All bed linen, blankets, towels, dishes, cutlery, condiments and a BBQ are supplied. Both lodges have a wood burning fireplace for cozy comfort.

Details

Corporate buyout:

WiFi available:

Maximum capacity:

Average travel time to fishing grounds:

2-5 mis (salmon), 15-20 mins (bottom fishing)

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchens and BBQs on patios.

Meals

Other Activities

Wildlife viewing from the balconies or docks looking at the bay, frequent black bear sightings, whales, porpoises, and many different types of birds including eagles.

BOATS

Description

16.5 foot welded aluminum boats with comfortable swivel seats. (Guests fish two to a boat) 30 hp 4-stroke Yamaha motors. Top of the line mooching/trolling rods with single and double action reels, as well as top of the line halibut rods and reels. Fully equipped tackle box with bait and terminal tackle. Fish finders with every boat. Safety equipment including life-jackets, charts and compasses.

Details

Bathroom:

Heated cabins:

Ratings and Reviews

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Nearest significant city:

Drive-in access.

Port Hardy, BC

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How to Get Here

Port Hardy can be reached via the Island Highway or scheduled air service. If you have the time, the day’s drive from Vancouver, Victoria or Nanaimo to Port Hardy takes you along the coast and through the famous coastal rain forests. Drive all the way to the end of the road, it will take 4.5 hrs on a beautiful road. Now we will pick you up and you are only ten minutes away. Duval Island is the first island on the left .The scenery is beautiful. However, if you are more pressed for time, the flight from Vancouver takes only one hour. For more information on flight times, cost and reservations call Pacific Coastal Airlines in Vancouver at 800-663-2872.

Driving to Port Hardy, BC

Seattle to Port Hardy 10 hours. (Seattle to the ferry terminal at Tsawassen a 3 hour drive, a 2 hour ferry ride, and 5 hour scenic drive from Nanaimo to Port Hardy. Victoria to Port Hardy via Island Highway 7.5 hours. Nanaimo to Port Hardy via Island highway 5 hours. Campbell River to Port Hardy via Island Highway, 2.5 hours.

Species	Jan		Feb		Mar		Apr		May		Jun		Jul		Aug		Sep		Oct		Nov		Dec
Dungeness Crab
Halibut
Ling Cod
Rockfish
Salmon - Chinook (King)
Salmon - Coho (Silver)
Salmon - Chum (Dog)
Salmon - Pink (Humpback)
Salmon - Sockeye (Red)