Skeena West. 
Know before you go
Advisories
Safety information
- Bring your own drinking water as potable water is not available in the park.
Special notes
- From the inlet, visitors can watch salmon leaping in an effort to get through Verney Falls, at the mouth of Kumowdah River.
- No fishing from July 1 to October 31, inside a line drawn from fishing boundary signs located approx. 100 m seaward of the falls at the mouth of Kumowdah River, flowing into Lowe Inlet/Nettle Basin.
Review the detailed guides under visit responsibly for more information on staying safe and preserving our natural spaces.
Visit responsibly
Follow these guides to ensure your activities are safe, respectful, and ecologically friendly:
Maps and location
Getting there
Lowe Inlet is about 22 km north of the bottom end of Grenville Channel, slightly more than 75 km from Butedale. It is 118 km south of Prince Rupert. Only accessible by boat or floatplane. For reference, use marine chart #3946 (Grenville Channel).
Camping
Marine-accessible camping
Wilderness and backcountry camping is allowed, but no facilities are provided. Marine access only.
When visiting marine-accessible sites, be respectful of the sensitive wildlife habitats, and learn how to stay safe using our marine visitor guide.
Things to do
Kayaking can be enjoyed in this area, with landing beaches available. Wilderness camping is permitted. Kayak rentals are available in Prince Rupert.
Fishing is permitted only in posted areas. Fishing licences are available for purchase in Kitimat and Prince Rupert.
Excellent tidal water fishing opportunities exist for salmon and groundfish. Sport fishing is restricted in the lower pool flowing from the Kumowdah River. No fishing from July 1 to October 31 in the lower pool flowing from the Kumowdah River.
Anyone fishing in British Columbia must have an appropriate licence. To learn more, see the fishing and hunting guide.
Facilities
Campfire bans may be in place. Before lighting a fire, check for bans or restrictions on BC Wildfire Service and on local or Indigenous government websites.
About this park
On the east side of Nettle Basin, the area around Verney Falls, including the trails, is inside a First Nations Reserve (IR #3 Kumowdah).
Sport fishing is banned (July 1 to October 31) in the lower pool flowing from the Kumowdah River. This area is important to hundreds of spawning salmon.
In August, spawning salmon arrive to head up Verney Falls and into Kumowdah River. Following the salmon, seals congregate to feed at the falls. Black bears stand along the falls to catch jumping salmon.
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples
BC Parks honours Indigenous Peoples’ connection to the land and respects the importance of their diverse teachings, traditions, and practices within these territories. This park webpage may not adequately represent the full history of this park and the connection of Indigenous Peoples to this land. We are working in partnership with Indigenous Peoples to update our websites so that they better reflect the history and cultures of these special places.
Contact
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