Welcome to the FishinBC.COM Fishing Records, Awards, and Trophy Room. Over the years, our crew has spent a lot of time fishing the waters of British Columbia’s West Coast, and a few friendly competitions and traditions have developed along the way. These are the FishinBC records, awards, and bragging rights earned over the years.
Halibelt Champion
The Halibelt Champion title is awarded to the angler who lands a new boat-record halibut. The tradition started in 2010 when heavy vacuum-sealed packages of halibut fillets reminded us of a championship belt. The Halibelt was born, and the title became one of our crew’s favourite fishing honours. Unlike an annual award, the Halibelt isn’t necessarily awarded every year. To claim the title, an angler must beat the previous boat record, whether the fish is kept or released. For more information on targeting halibut, see the FishinBC.COM Complete Guide to Halibut Fishing. Oak’s 104 lb Halibelt-winning catch is featured in our FishinBC.COM trip report Prince Rupert Fishing 2011: Oak’s 104 lb Halibut.
Halibelt Champions
- 2018 – Brian (125 lb halibut)
- 2011 – Oak (104 lb halibut)
- 2010 – Neal (74 lb halibut)
Tyee Club – 30-Pound-Plus Chinook
The Tyee Club recognizes anglers who land a Chinook salmon weighing 30 pounds or more while fishing aboard our boat. A 30-pound Chinook is a memorable fish, and several members of the FishinBC crew have reached the mark over the years—some more than once. Every qualifying catch earns a place in the Tyee Club. For more information on salmon fishing in B.C., see the FishinBC.COM Complete Guide to Salmon Fishing. Read about Brian’s 62 lb Chinook in our FishinBC.COM trip report Prince Rupert Fishing 2010 – 62lb Chinook.
Tyee Club Recipients
- 2010 – Brian (62 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2001 – Ryan (60 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2010 – Neal (42 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2008 – Brian (38 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2013 – Ryan O (32 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2011 – Ian (32 lb Chinook salmon)
- 2008 – Ryan (32 lb Chinook salmon)
IronCod Status
Established in 2012, IronCod Status recognizes anglers who catch at least one cod every day of a week-long fishing trip. Rockfish, lingcod and other types of cod all count toward the achievement. The title was first awarded to “The Codfather” after he kept the streak alive for the entire trip. For more information on targeting lingcod, see the FishinBC.COM Complete Guide to Lingcod Fishing. The story behind Travis’s award is in our FishinBC.COM trip report Prince Rupert Fishing 2012 – Year of the Codfather.
IronCod Status Recipients
- 2012 – Travis
Keystone Always Smooth – Moment of the Trip
The Keystone Always Smooth Moment of the Trip trophy celebrates the most unforgettable—usually comical—moment of a fishing trip. Whether it’s a funny mistake, an unexpected mishap or simply a moment that becomes part of the story, anything memorable or entertaining can earn the award.
There have been recipients over the years, and they know who they are. Their names and achievements shall remain unprinted.
Your Turn
What’s the biggest fish you’ve landed in British Columbia waters? If you’ve caught a 30-pound-plus Chinook, a big halibut, a trophy lingcod or another memorable fish, tell us about it in the comments below. We’d like to hear the species, weight and story behind the catch.