Salmon runs, limits and closures for Graham Island East · DFO Area 1
Graham Island East sits in DFO Pacific Area 1 on the Haida Gwaii coast. This page covers when salmon run here and the recreational salmon limits and closures in effect. For live wind, waves, tides and an hourly fishing score, see the Graham Island East forecast.
Chinook and coho move along this coast in season, with summer and autumn the respective peaks. Halibut are taken on the surrounding banks. The east coast sees different conditions from the exposed west and north of the islands, though it is far from sheltered.
chinook 2 per day; chum 4 per day; coho 4 per day; pink 4 per day; sockeye 4 per day.
No salmon closure areas are in effect in Area 1 today, but a closure can be posted at any time.
See the full Area 1 regulations for the complete limits tables and subarea boundaries. Openings change in-season - always confirm on DFO before fishing.
The full Graham Island East guide covers the setting, hazards and how the water behaves, with the live forecast and fishing score. See which areas are calmest tomorrow or this weekend, or browse fishing by species and all BC locations.