Stunning waterfalls and frequent encounters with marine wildlife including bald eagles, sea lions, killer whales, Grey whales and porpoises punctuate your trip. Return to top King Salmon - Chinook Salmon Port Renfrew is the most productive Chinook salmon destination in Southern Vancouver Island. Migratory runs begin as early as March and continue into the summer months, peaking in June, July, August and early September. Port Renfrew is a consistent producer of trophy Chinook because of the multitude of rivers that replenish it's waters. San Juan River figure prominently.
Most salmon producing rivers throughout Washington and Vancouver Island also contribute.
The Chinook salmon record at Port Renfrew is 65 pounds. Return to top Pacific Halibut Famous halibut grounds surround Port Renfrew. To the south, Sombrio Point and Jordan River are very unique due to their shallow waters, which provide ideal conditions for halibut trolling. To the north are found Carmanah Point and Swiftsure Banks. Swiftsure Banks is considered one of the most productive halibut grounds in the world.